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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaik Ailo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aulis Multio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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231 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaik Ailo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aulis Multio! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Multio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ailo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ailo is breathing heavily. Multio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ailo tries to close the distance and clinch but Multio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Multio lands a nice looking body shot.
Multio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Multio throws a series of punches but Ailo avoids them all with ease. Multio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Multio there. Multio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Multio clinches. Multio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Multio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Multio pushes Ailo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Multio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Multio misses with the combination.
Jaik Ailo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Multio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Nice body punch from Multio. Multio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Multio cracks Ailo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ailo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Multio pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ailo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aulis Multio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Carrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Carrey's choice of entrance music: When the man comes around - Johnny Cash. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Carrey! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Carrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carrey. Johnson clinches but Carrey breaks the clinch and Carrey counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee. Carrey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Carrey closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side and Johnson counters with a straight right hand. Carrey avoids a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook. Carrey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carrey showed some decent athleticism there. Carrey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Carrey stands up out of the half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Carrey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like James Johnson has been cut. Carrey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard. Carrey keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass. Carrey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Carrey looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Carrey has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though. Carrey looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson trying to control but Carrey is working from the bottom. Carrey 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. Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Carrey looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Carrey looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
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. Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang! Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Carrey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carrey tries to clinch but fails miserably and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Johnson forces Carrey back against the cage and clinches. Carrey looking for a takedown. James Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Carrey. Carrey tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to break free. Carrey tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Carrey keeps him there for the moment. Carrey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms. Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carrey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Carrey is controlling the position. Carrey fails to pull guard.
Carrey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Carrey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson stuffs the takedown. Johnson is looking to clinch but Carrey is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target. Carrey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Carrey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Johnson prevents Carrey from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson is trying to buck Carrey off. Johnson struggling a bit here. Carrey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Carrey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carrey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Johnson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Carrey dominated that round. The cut man is working on James Johnson's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Carrey looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Carrey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Carrey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Johnson bucks up and throws Carrey to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape! Carrey gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Johnson won't allow Carrey to sweep him here. Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carrey is keeping the position for now. Carrey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Carrey 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. This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson has his foot on Carrey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carrey works his way back into a safe position though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Carrey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Carrey is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johnson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Carrey's back instead. Carrey is in bad spot here.
Johnson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Carrey is defending well though. Johnson let's go of the attempt for now. Carrey tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Carrey gets back to half guard. Johnson is thwarting Carrey's attempts to control the position. Carrey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carrey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Carrey. Carrey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Johnson decides to stand back up. Carrey is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carrey. Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carrey's guard. Carrey is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Carrey working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnson has passed into half guard!
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carrey throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Carrey tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Carrey actively working from the bottom here. Carrey trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Carrey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Johnson stands up from half guard. Johnson keeps the fight on the outside. Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Carrey tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson. James Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Carrey. Carrey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Carrey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Carrey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carrey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Carrey. Carrey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Carrey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Johnson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on James Johnson's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Carrey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Carrey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Johnson works the jab nicely. Johnson tries to clinch up. Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carrey, pushing him back against the cage. Carrey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Carrey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. James Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Carrey. Johnson cracks Carrey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Johnson gets the takedown into side control. James Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet. Carrey keeps the fight on the outside. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Carrey looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well. Carrey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carrey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Carrey wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Johnson is trying to stand back up but Carrey is controlling him
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Johnson controls Carrey momentarily but Carrey frees himself. Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Carrey has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Johnson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Carrey is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Johnson pulls down on the head and he's put Carrey to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between To Na Area (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestling Coach and Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrestling Coach and Fighter struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. To Na Area has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, To Na Area! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wrestling Coach and Fighter! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Coach and Fighter slips a jab and a cross from Na Area.
Coach and Fighter thumps Na Area with a low kick. Coach and Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Na Area moves away. Na Area misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Na Area throws a nice looking combination but Coach and Fighter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. To Na Area seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Na Area throws a hook to the side of Coach and Fighter's head but Coach and Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Na Area loads up on a big right hand but Coach and Fighter slips the punch. Na Area drops Coach and Fighter with a left right combo! Na Area follows him down to the ground into side control.
Coach and Fighter is rocked!
It looks like Wrestling Coach and Fighter has been cut. Na Area stands up. Coach and Fighter is still on wobbly legs! Can Na Area finish him? Na Area fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Coach and Fighter square on the jaw! Damn, Coach and Fighter is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). To Na Area!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Dirst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Parker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Don Dirst's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Dirst! 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, Hank Parker! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dirst missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Parker slips under a jab. Dirst throws a good cross that connects.
Don Dirst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dirst looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range. Dirst throws a front kick aimed at Parker's knee but Parker avoids it well. Nice takedown defense from Parker. No joy for Dirst on that attempt. Dirst shoots in but no luck this time. Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dirst. Dirst thows a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dirst drives through with a takedown into guard. Dirst looking to sit in guard and control but Parker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Dirst trying to keep a closed guard but Parker is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Parker wants to control from the top but Dirst keeps moving. Dirst wants to sweep but no luck. Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dirst is keeping the position for now. Dirst knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parker on the ground. Dirst not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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. Dirst tries to land a sweep but no joy. Parker drops back looking for a leg! Dirst is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dirst manages to kick Parker off! Parker jumps back into Dirst's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Parker moves out of range as Dirst strikes. Dirst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dirst looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Dirst persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Dirst. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dirst shoots in and bounces Parker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dirst trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom. Dirst throws a big right hand that misses. Dirst in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dirst wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving. Dirst throws a big right hand that misses.
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. Dirst trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dirst looking to sit in guard and control but Parker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Dirst wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Dirst is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Dirst dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Parker doesn't succeed with the takedown and Dirst decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parker's guard. Dirst pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now. Dirst 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. Dirst wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dirst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Dirst is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Dirst's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Dirst trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Dirst wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dirst throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dirst misses with a takedown attempt and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dirst has his takedown stuffed and Parker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dirst's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parker pushing down on Dirst's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dirst trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dirst tries to hold on but Parker pushes him away. Dirst looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Dirst can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Dirst trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Parker controlling well, preventing Dirst from escaping the position.
Parker is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dirst. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Parker avoiding Dirst 's attempts to control his hands. Parker is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Dirst up.
Dirst trying to control the position but Parker manages to sink in the hooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Dirst's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Dirst lands with a straight right. Parker didn't see that one coming. Parker doesn't succeed with the takedown and Dirst counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Dirst is trying to control the action in half guard but Parker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Parker looking for submissions off his back. Dirst stalling. Dirst throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dirst controlling the action here. Dirst is stalling here. Parker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dirst seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Parker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Dirst tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dirst tries to buck Parker off but Parker is having none of it. Parker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dirst is avoiding damage well.
Dirst prevents Parker from improving position. Parker is trying to move to mount but Dirst reverses beautifully and ends up in Parker's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dirst accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parker 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Dirst fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Parker sprawls well initially but Dirst persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Dirst takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Parker is pressing down on Dirst's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Dirst in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Parker looking for a sweep. Not yet Parker, not yet. Don Dirst overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dirst sitting in guard, not really doing much. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Parker wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight! Don Dirst showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dirst 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Dirst!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yasuo Yoshifumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Michael Jackson and Too Many DJs - Rock with you as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Michael Jackson enters the cage!
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yasuo Yoshifumi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Jackson! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Yoshifumi in a clinch.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson jumps guard but Yoshifumi stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yoshifumi smiles and moves away.
Yasuo Yoshifumi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jackson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson manages to pull guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson working for a triangle but Yoshifumi defends it easily.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yoshifumi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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. Jackson being controlled here, momentarily. Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yoshifumi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Yoshifumi defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yoshifumi postures up.
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yoshifumi has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Yoshifumi manages to pass to side control! Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Yoshifumi tries to advance to mount but Jackson instead regains half guard. Yoshifumi is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now. Yoshifumi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jackson is looking for a sweep. Yoshifumi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Jackson will probably get the nod. That's time! Yoshifumi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yoshifumi misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Yoshifumi is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks. Jackson tries to pull guard but Yoshifumi won't allow it.
Yoshifumi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Yoshifumi wants to break free but Jackson has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yoshifumi wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson fails to pull guard.
Yasuo Yoshifumi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jackson. Jackson tries for a takedown but Yoshifumi manages to get underhooks.
Yoshifumi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Yoshifumi holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Yoshifumi won't allow it.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Jackson has an active guard here but Yoshifumi has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Yoshifumi keeps him under control. Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yoshifumi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yoshifumi's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yoshifumi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson. Jackson has got his arm under Yoshifumi's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Yoshifumi has spun round into Jackson's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Yoshifumi wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Yoshifumi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yoshifumi tries to get out of the position. Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss. Jackson controlling from the top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshifumi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. 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 Yasuo Yoshifumi will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No joy there for Yoshifumi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Yoshifumi.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Yoshifumi in a clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yoshifumi walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jackson misses with a head kick.
Yoshifumi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Jackson wants to control from the top but Yoshifumi keeps moving. Yoshifumi keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yoshifumi's guard. Jackson is keen to just control but Yoshifumi is a slippery customer. Yoshifumi is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yoshifumi sees it coming and defends easily. Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoshifumi keeps working.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Yoshifumi misses with the combination.
A combination from Yoshifumi does no damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yoshifumi sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yoshifumi keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Yoshifumi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Yoshifumi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Jackson wants to control from the top but Yoshifumi keeps moving. Yoshifumi keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Yoshifumi looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well. Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yoshifumi circles away. Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Yoshifumi can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yoshifumi prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Asturiem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Asturiem has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Asturiem! 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, Jason Anderson! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Anderson scores with the left hand. Asturiem knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Alexander Asturiem has been cut. Asturiem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asturiem has managed to clinch.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Asturiem stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asturiem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anderson is trying to drag Asturiem to the mat but Asturiem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Alexander Asturiem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Anderson. Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asturiem walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Some wild striking there from Asturiem.
Asturiem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Asturiem ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nice takedown defense from Asturiem. No joy for Anderson on that attempt. Asturiem wants to clinch. Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Asturiem counters with a two punch combo. A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson. Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Anderson has a takedown stuffed. Anderson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Asturiem dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Asturiem throws a combination that misses and Anderson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Asturiem works over Anderson's head and body with a nice combination. A punch combination from Asturiem misses. Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Asturiem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson dodges the punch combination from Asturiem.
Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Asturiem counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson. Anderson keeps the fight on the outside. Asturiem connects with a single shot there. Asturiem misses with a wild combination.
Asturiem scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Anderson shoots for a takedown but Asturiem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Asturiem tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range. Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Asturiem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The fight stays on the outside here - Asturiem looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Asturiem misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Alexander Asturiem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Asturiem moves away from the strike by Anderson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Asturiem dominated that round. The cut man is working on Alexander Asturiem's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Asturiem looks to land a combination. Anderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Asturiem jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well. Asturiem fails to land with a series of punches.
Asturiem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it. Asturiem tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Asturiem's temple. Asturiem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asturiem tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson wants to take a breather but Asturiem is having none of it. Anderson working the head and body with strikes. Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Asturiem is trying to stand up here but Anderson is controlling him well. Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Anderson is breathing heavily. Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asturiem defending well though. Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson stops Asturiem from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Asturiem looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anderson trying to control the pace. Asturiem wants to get back to his feet. Anderson is working for a kimura but Asturiem is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Asturiem looks like he's trying to stand up.
Asturiem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground. Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Asturiem is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson trying to control from half guard but Asturiem is working away. Anderson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asturiem defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Asturiem misses with a two punch combination.
Asturiem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
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. Anderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Anderson throws an elbow but Asturiem slips to the side and avoids it well. Asturiem takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Anderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asturiem, who protects the arm well. Asturiem is trying to get back to his feet. Asturiem really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Anderson controls the position. Anderson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Asturiem is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Anderson yanks on the arm and Asturiem is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Anderson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Anderson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Fausset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Daniels (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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frederick Fausset! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henrik Daniels! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fausset uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
Fausset gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Daniels with a nice head shot there. Fausset looking for a sweep. Not yet Fausset, not yet. Fausset throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Daniels is in close to Fausset's body, working some short punches and elbows. Daniels throws a big right hand that misses. Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Fausset. Daniels trying to control but Fausset is working from the bottom. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Fausset pushes a forearm under Daniels's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Daniels is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frederick Fausset!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between igor glozman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellis Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). glozman comes to the cage accompanied by enae Volare Mezzo. Ellis Stone told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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179 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, igor glozman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ellis Stone! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from glozman. Stone has closed the distance and engaged glozman in a clinch.
glozman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
glozman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. glozman misses with a knee to the head. glozman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stone.
glozman has had enough of the clinch but Stone keeps him there for the moment. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stone. glozman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
glozman tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing glozman back against the cage. glozman manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stone misses with a wild combination.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nice sprawl there from glozman as Stone shoots in. glozman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. glozman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stone. Stone prevents glozman from getting back to his feet. Stone decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on glozman, up you get! glozman misses with a double jab
and Stone counters with a single leg into guard. glozman didn't expect that. Stone wants to pass the guard but glozman is keeping the position. Stone prevents glozman from getting back to his feet. Stone being controlled here momentarily. glozman is working an open guard so Stone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. glozman throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily. glozman stalks Stone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stone's face. Stone staggers backwards, shaken. glozman lands with an uppercut that bounces Stone off the cage and back into rage.
Stone is rocked! glozman drops Stone with a straight right hand, right on the button! glozman follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). igor glozman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Binzo Binzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquez's entrance music is Careless Whisper. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vasquez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Binzo Binzo! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Binzo with a body punch. A glancing blow. Binzo misses with a head kick.
Binzo connects with a single shot there. Binzo gets caught flat footed, as Vasquez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Vasquez drops back looking for a leg! Binzo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Binzo manages to kick Vasquez off! Vasquez jumps back into Binzo's guard. Binzo looking for a guillotine here but Vasquez defends easily.
Binzo looking for a guillotine here but Vasquez defends easily.
Binzo wants to sweep here but Vasquez controlling him for the moment. Binzo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vasquez's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Binzo content to stall in guard here. Binzo wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving. Vasquez has control of Binzo's left arm, preventing Binzo from doing any damage. Vasquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Binzo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Vasquez is looking for a triangle but Binzo pushes his legs off easily.
Binzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Binzo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Binzo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Vasquez pulls Binzo in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vasquez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Binzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Binzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Binzo from controlling successfully. Binzo wanted to stand there but Vasquez had control of the position. Vasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Binzo wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Binzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasquez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Binzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A combination from Binzo does no damage. Vasquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Binzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Binzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vasquez's head backwards. Vasquez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Binzo wants to get back to full guard. Binzo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Vasquez pushes past his half guard into mount! Binzo is looking to improve his position but Vasquez isn't that keen on the idea. Vasquez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Binzo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vasquez is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Binzo tries to reverse the position but Vasquez maintains control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vasquez looking to control and managing it successfully. Vasquez looking to control but Binzo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Vasquez swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Vasquez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Rimsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Rimsky! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Ness! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rimsky connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Mike Ness has been cut. Sergei Rimsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rimsky misses with an uppercut. Ness saw that one coming. Rimsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ness. Ness looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Rimsky is staying active underneath Ness, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Rimsky misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rimsky wants to control but Ness is keeping busy.
Rimsky tries to get to full guard but Ness has control of the leg. Ness tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rimsky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Rimsky has hold of Ness's hands but Ness slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ness slips a nice elbow through Rimsky's hands, connecting with Rimsky's forehead. Rimsky tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Ness scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ness lands with a punch from half guard. Rimsky tries to kick Ness off but Ness keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Ness lands with a punch from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ness prevents Rimsky from improving his position. Ness working the head and body with strikes. Ness has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ness thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Rimsky wants to get back to full guard. Ness tries to pass to full mount but Rimsky defends it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ness throwing shots but Rimsky is blocking nicely. Rimsky works his way to full guard. Good work. Rimsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ness is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ness works over Rimsky with some ground and pound from guard. Rimsky trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Rimsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ness with a flurry of punches that miss. Ness working some strikes from top position. Ness throwing strikes from guard but Rimsky blocks nicely. Rimsky throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ness throwing strikes but missing. Rimsky lands a decent shot there. Ness is working Rimsky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Rimsky throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. Ness won't allow Rimsky to sweep him here. Ness scoring with some ground and pound. Rimsky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rimsky tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rimsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ness trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ness scoring with punches to the head and body. Ness looks gassed! Rimsky is looking to stand up but Ness isn't so interested in that idea. Ness trying to control but Rimsky is working from the bottom. Rimsky thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Ness slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Ness is looking to take a break and control but Rimsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ness blocks the strikes from Rimsky.
The ground and pound from Ness seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Rimsky throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Rimsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Ness. Ness tries to close the distance and clinch but Rimsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ness connects with a nice looking jab.
Ness uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rimsky. Ness jabs at Rimsky's body. Rimsky cracks Ness with a good jab. Nice defenses there by Ness. Ness fails in his attempt to clinch. Rimsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ness moves into the clinch successfully.
Rimsky throws a head punch that misses. Rimsky lands a body punch in the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rimsky. Ness prevents Rimsky from breaking the clinch. Rimsky manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ness looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ness throws an overhand right that lands on Rimsky's shoulder, as Rimsky tries to avoid the shot. Ness tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rimsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Ness. Rimsky misses with a wild body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ness dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mike Ness's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rimsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rimsky misses with a two punch combination.
Ness wants to clinch. Rimsky waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Ness. Ness displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rimsky throws out the jab. Good shot there by Rimsky. Ness scores with a sloppy right hand. Rimsky should have avoided that one. Rimsky avoids the body shot from Ness.
Ness gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rimsky lands a shot to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rimsky. Rimsky scores with a nice hook to the head. Ness wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Ness - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rimsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rimsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Ness takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ness is breathing heavily. Rimsky sizes up Ness with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A decent looking cross lands there for Rimsky.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ness slips a jab and a cross from Rimsky.
Rimsky throws a nice looking combination but Ness bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The fighters circle momentarily. Rimsky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That has opened up Mike Ness's cut even more. Rimsky misses with a few strikes there.
Ness misses with a looping left. A jab from Rimsky does it's job there. Ness misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Rimsky misses. Rimsky is looking to slow Ness down with leg kicks. Rimsky throws a jab when Ness was well out of range. Rimsky scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Rimsky. Ness takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Rimsky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Rimsky clobbers Ness with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ness looks to score with a jab to the body but Rimsky is just out of range. Rimsky motions for Ness to come forward. Rimsky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rimsky misses with a looping left. Rimsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ness is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rimsky rather than just go for the knockout. Rimsky throws and low kick but Ness moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rimsky throws a series of punches but Ness moves out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ness. Rimsky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rimsky lands a slapping body shot.
Rimsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ness. Ness on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ness takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Ness moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Rimsky throws a leg kick but Ness moved away. Rimsky throws the left hand but Ness avoids the punch easily. Rimsky sizes up Ness with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Rimsky misses with a double jab.
Rimsky misses with a low kick.
Ness swings for the body but Rimsky moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ness. Sloppy strikes there by Ness.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sloppy strikes there by Ness. Ness avoids the strikes from the bottom by Rimsky. Rimsky is trying to improve his position. Rimsky gets back to half guard. Rimsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ness thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rimsky's head. Ness tries to pass to full mount but Rimsky defends it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Rimsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Rimsky's corner calls for a 1-2. Rimsky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ness has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Ness throws a lazy right hand but Rimsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rimsky with a nice cross. Danga de danga de dang - Rimsky scores with a four punch combination!
The cut above Mike Ness's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Rimsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ness.
Rimsky throws a series of punches but Ness moves out of range. Rimsky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Rimsky throws a solid leg kick but Ness takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rimsky. Ness scores a takedown into full mount! Ness with the ground and pound from mount. Ness unloads with some shots from mount but Rimsky bucks and avoids them well.
Rimsky tries to get back to half guard but can't. Ness with good strikes from the mount here! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rimsky is trying desperately to improve position. Ness punishing his opponent with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Rimsky dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mike Ness's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rimsky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rimsky. Ness shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rimsky's guard. Ness stopping the sweep attempt from Rimsky. Rimsky throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rimsky wants to improve his position but instead Ness has moved into half guard.
Ness prevents Rimsky from improving his position. Rimsky has hold of Ness's hands but Ness slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Rimsky tries to get to full guard but Ness has control of the leg. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ness is looking to advance position but Rimsky won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Rimsky drops his hands momentarily and Ness takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ness drops his hands momentarily and Rimsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Rimsky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Rimsky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A jab from Rimsky finds it's way through Ness's defenses. Ness shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rimsky but Rimsky pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rimsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ness looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sergei Rimsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ness moves out of range of the strikes. Ness takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ness blocks a jab. Rimsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ness's head backwards. Rimsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ness on the side of the head. Ness dodges the punch combination from Rimsky.
Rimsky misses with an uppercut. Ness tries to clinch up but Rimsky circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ness moves away from the strike by Rimsky. Rimsky misses with a few strikes there.
Ness shoots in looking for a takedown. Rimsky tries to sprawl out of it but Ness keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rimsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Rimsky digs a good body shot into Ness's ribs. Rimsky connects with a crisp jab. Ness dodges the punch combination from Rimsky.
Rimsky takes a body punch but keeps moving. Ness scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Ness will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Sergei Rimsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ness. Nice body punch from Rimsky. Rimsky looks for the body kick but Ness saw that one coming. Rimsky throws a big shot that misses. A telegraphed right hand from Rimsky misses the target. Rimsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Ness scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rimsky doesn't seem bothered though. Sergei Rimsky is winning the standup battle so far. Excellent takedown into side control there by Ness.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ness working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Rimsky taking a bit of punishment here - Ness scoring with strikes. Ness postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rimsky misses with a strike from the bottom. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! You can see the frustration on Rimsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Ness lands a decent elbow from side control. Ness working away. Ness landing strikes.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Rimsky misses with a two punch combination.
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. Rimsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ness gets a takedown into half guard. Rimsky manages to get to full guard.
Rimsky wants to sweep here but Ness controlling him for the moment. Ness scoring with some ground and pound. Rimsky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ness! Ness is desperately trying to improve his position but Rimsky has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Sergei Rimsky showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rimsky 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Rimsky!
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