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JFC 14: The Love of Fighting PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Bieller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bodie Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Long has chosen Friends In Low Places as his entrance music. Giovanni Bieller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giovanni Bieller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bodie Long!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bieller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Long is staying active underneath Bieller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Long pushes Bieller off looking to stand but Bieller dives back in and keeps control.
Long is looking to improve his position.
Bieller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bieller is looking for a kimura but Long is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bieller to get the leverage.
Bieller prevents Long from improving his position.
Bieller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Long punching from the bottom.
Long tries to roll over but Bieller keeps him under control.
Long really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bieller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Long is trying to control but can't.
Bieller is looking for a kimura here.
Bieller seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bieller is trying to work for a kimura but Long is defending well.
Bieller is breathing heavily.
Bieller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Long does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bieller prevents Long from standing back up.
Bieller is looking for a kimura but Long is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bieller to get the leverage.
Long is trying to get back to full guard.
Bieller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Long defends it well.
Long regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Long striking off his back but it's not causing Bieller any problems.
Bieller trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long looking to control.
Bieller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Long throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bieller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Long.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bieller.
Long lands a high kick!
Long connects with a high kick.
Long scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Long scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Long scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Long there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bieller actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Long is nestled in close to Bieller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bieller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Long wants to stand up but Bieller has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bieller is trying to maintain the position but Long is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Long decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bieller trying to control from the bottom.
Bieller gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long wants to control from the top but Bieller keeps moving.
Bieller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bieller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Long doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Long manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Long keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bieller's head.
Bieller could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bieller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Long doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Long manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bieller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bieller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Long doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Long manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bodie Long will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Long throws a head kick that half lands.
Giovanni Bieller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bieller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Long counters with a straight right hand.
Long throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bieller.
Long throws a sloppy head kick and Bieller moves out of range easily.
Long shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Long showed some decent athleticism there.
Long trying to control from Bieller's half guard. Bieller has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bieller keeping full guard, as Long tries to pass.
Bieller working for a triangle but Long defends it easily.
Long throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long is working Bieller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Long must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Long avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bieller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bieller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Long can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bieller has a closed guard, preventing Long from standing up.
Long wants to pass the guard but Bieller is keeping the position.
Bieller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Long is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Long is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bieller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Long pushes Bieller up against the cage in a clinch.
Bieller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Long lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Long connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bieller's face.
Bieller decides to pull guard.
Long avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bieller is trying to control the position but Long postures up.
Long gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Long clinches up with Bieller and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Long misses with a knee to the head.
Long throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Long swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Long tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bieller pulls guard.
Bieller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Long advances position into side control!
Long working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bieller struggling a bit here.
Bieller controls the position for a moment.
Bieller wants to control but Long postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long cracks Bieller with a big right hand but Bieller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Long landing a few strikes.
Bieller regains half guard.
Bieller looking for submissions off his back.
Long landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bieller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Long.
Bieller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bieller is trying to maintain the position but Long is very close to passing his half guard.
Bieller actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bodie Long will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Long closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Long lands in his opponent's guard.
Bieller is looking for a triangle but Long pushes his legs off easily.
Long gets to his feet. Bieller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck for Long with that takedown attempt.
Bieller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Long tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bieller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bieller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Long is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Long is trying to get back to half guard.
Long is pushing Bieller's head away, looking to escape. Bieller manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bieller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Long is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Long gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bieller working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Long looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bieller! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Giovanni Bieller!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josef Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Taalasmaa (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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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josef Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kari Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taalasmaa pinned against the cage. Taalasmaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knight shoots for a takedown but Taalasmaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A lazy left from Taalasmaa finds it's target.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Taalasmaa's guard now.
Knight decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown attempt
so Knight counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Knight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taalasmaa's guard.
Taalasmaa wants to stand but Knight is controlling the position.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Taalasmaa has wrist control.
Knight is looking to stand up but Taalasmaa won't let him.
Taalasmaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taalasmaa striking off his back but it's not causing Knight any problems.
Knight would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Knight is breathing heavily.
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.
Knight scores with a takedown into Taalasmaa's guard.
Knight won't allow Taalasmaa to get back to his feet.
Taalasmaa pushes Knight off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No luck for Taalasmaa with that takedown attempt.
Josef Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knight.
Knight stands up from Taalasmaa's guard - Knight perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kari Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taalasmaa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knight.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Knight preventing the sweep.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Knight tries to stand but Taalasmaa is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taalasmaa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knight manages to get himself to full guard.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taalasmaa won't allow Knight to get back to his feet.
Taalasmaa stands up from Knight's guard - Taalasmaa perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knight pinned against the cage. Knight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taalasmaa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knight tries to avoid it but Taalasmaa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knight to the ground. Knight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Taalasmaa shoots in and drives through. Knight sprawls well.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taalasmaa as he avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Taalasmaa staying out of range there.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Knight stuffs the takedown attempt from Taalasmaa. Taalasmaa gets slowly back to his feet.
Taalasmaa shoots in looking for a takedown. Knight tries to sprawl out of it but Taalasmaa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knight manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knight stuffs the takedown attempt from Taalasmaa. Taalasmaa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taalasmaa stuffs the takedown.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knight tries to get out of the position.
Knight throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Taalasmaa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taalasmaa stands up and waves to Knight to follow him.
Knight drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taalasmaa managing to control the position.
Taalasmaa has momentary wrist control but Knight slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Knight dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taalasmaa tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knight fails with the takedown.
Taalasmaa gets caught flat footed, as Knight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Taalasmaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taalasmaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taalasmaa wants to take a breather but Knight is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight is trying to get back to full guard.
Taalasmaa controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taalasmaa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knight defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is not content to let Taalasmaa control the position.
Taalasmaa wants to pass the guard but Knight is defending well.
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. Taalasmaa connects with a nice short shot to Knight's temple.
Taalasmaa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight feints and as Taalasmaa raises his hands in defense, Knight changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taalasmaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taalasmaa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Knight fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taalasmaa sprawls well initially but Knight persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Josef Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Taalasmaa with a poor takedown
and Knight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taalasmaa striking off his back but it's not causing Knight any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight wanted to stand there but Taalasmaa had control of the position.
Knight gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taalasmaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
Taalasmaa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Knight has hold of Taalasmaa's hands but Taalasmaa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taalasmaa wants to stand but Knight has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Knight tries to kick Taalasmaa off but Taalasmaa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Knight wants to get back to full guard.
Knight is trying to escape back to his feet but Taalasmaa uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Taalasmaa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taalasmaa with a poor takedown
and Knight counters with a single leg into guard. Taalasmaa didn't expect that.
Josef Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Taalasmaa.
Knight decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Taalasmaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taalasmaa is keen to just control but Knight is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa prevents Knight from standing back up.
Knight is not content to let Taalasmaa control the position.
Knight makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Taalasmaa fails to land the takedown.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taalasmaa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Knight!
Knight in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Knight is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Knight dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Taalasmaa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knight is fending him off so far but Taalasmaa persists. Nope, Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taalasmaa as he avoids it easily.
Taalasmaa has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knight.
Taalasmaa pushes Knight off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Taalasmaa shoots in but Knight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Josef Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Taalasmaa.
Nice takedown defense from Knight. No joy for Taalasmaa on that attempt.
Knight drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taalasmaa lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Knight preventing the sweep.
Knight wants to stand and escape but instead Taalasmaa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight is looking to stand up but Taalasmaa isn't so interested in that idea.
Taalasmaa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
Taalasmaa stands up and waves to Knight to follow him.
Taalasmaa throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Taalasmaa scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one.
Taalasmaa misses with a takedown
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Josef Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knight shoots in and drives through. Taalasmaa sprawls well.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Taalasmaa tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taalasmaa is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taalasmaa.
A combination from Taalasmaa does no damage.
Knight closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taalasmaa to the mat! Taalasmaa manages to get full guard.
Taalasmaa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Knight stops Taalasmaa from standing up.
Taalasmaa working a defensive guard here.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Taalasmaa wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Knight gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Taalasmaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Knight takes a swing at Taalasmaa's ribcage but misses.
Taalasmaa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knight sprawls well initially but Taalasmaa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taalasmaa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knight tries to hold on but Taalasmaa pushes him away.
Taalasmaa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Knight trying desperately to get to his feet.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa landing shots from mount.
Knight is in a horrible position here. Taalasmaa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Knight can't escape the position.
Taalasmaa tries to control but Knight wriggling away.
Taalasmaa landing punches.
Kari Taalasmaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taalasmaa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Knight turns into him and now he's in Taalasmaa's guard.
Taalasmaa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Josef Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taalasmaa is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Knight gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josef Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knight, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josef Knight!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Benavidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Benavidez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mickey Davis's chin.
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BJJ Blue 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Benavidez!
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, Mickey Davis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benavidez slips under a jab.
Benavidez throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Benavidez does no damage.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Benavidez and Davis goes tumbling to the canvas! Benavidez follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Davis is rocked!
Benavidez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davis is still in real trouble! Can Benavidez finish him?
Davis seems to have recovered his senses.
Davis is looking for a sweep. Benavidez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benavidez is thwarting Davis's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Benavidez seems content to control.
Benavidez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benavidez trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice straight punches there by Benavidez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benavidez.
Benavidez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benavidez shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Benavidez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benavidez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping body kick lands there for Benavidez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis avoids the head kick by Benavidez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis scores with a takedown into Benavidez's guard.
Benavidez is breathing heavily.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Benavidez.
Benavidez keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Benavidez keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Benavidez working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Davis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benavidez's guard.
Benavidez is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benavidez keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez trying to control from the bottom.
Davis is trying to control the action in half guard but Benavidez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benavidez is defending against the submission attempts here by Davis.
Benavidez tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Benavidez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Davis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Benavidez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Benavidez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Benavidez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Benavidez is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis trying to control but Benavidez is working from the bottom.
Benavidez has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Benavidez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there.
Davis is pushing down on Benavidez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benavidez is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Benavidez wants to get back to full guard.
Davis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Benavidez!
Benavidez is desperately trying to improve his position but Davis has a good base and remains in mount.
Benavidez wants to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Davis wants to control the pace but Benavidez is squirming around nicely.
Benavidez is looking to get to half guard.
Davis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Benavidez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Benavidez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis landing punches.
Davis manages to capitalize on a mistake by Benavidez to take his back!
Benavidez is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Benavidez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benavidez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benavidez actively working from the bottom here.
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benavidez is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
Benavidez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Davis manages to pass to mount!
Davis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis avoids the attempt from Benavidez to control.
Benavidez 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 one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez can't escape the position.
Benavidez is working hard here to advance position.
Benavidez wants to control but Davis is having none of it.
Benavidez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Benavidez tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Davis is trying to control the action in half guard but Benavidez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Benavidez is looking to escape.
Benavidez tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benavidez won't allow Davis to pass to mount.
Davis controlling the pace.
Benavidez gets back to full guard.
Benavidez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davis wants to control from the top but Benavidez keeps moving.
Davis postures up.
Davis tries to stand but Benavidez is controlling from the bottom.
Benavidez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benavidez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benavidez wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis postures up and lands a big shot to Benavidez's brow.
Davis won't allow Benavidez to sweep him here.
Davis stops Benavidez from standing up.
Davis advances to half guard.
Benavidez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Benavidez keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis won't allow Benavidez to sweep him here.
Benavidez working for submissions but it's allowed Davis to get to half guard.
Davis is thwarting Benavidez's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Davis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benavidez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davis.
Benavidez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Benavidez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benavidez controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mickey Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Davis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benavidez is out of range.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benavidez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Davis trying to control the action but Benavidez is working from the bottom.
Davis tries to advance to mount but Benavidez denies him.
Davis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benavidez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Benavidez is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.
Benavidez is pushing Davis's head away, looking to escape. Davis manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Davis wants to control but Benavidez is keeping him busy.
Benavidez is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benavidez tries a head kick but it misses.
Benavidez throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
Davis darts in and clinches Benavidez up against the cage.
Benavidez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davis slowing the pace effectively.
A knee to the head by Davis.
Benavidez is trying to maintain a safe position but Davis gets an underhook and turns Benavidez into the cage.
Benavidez jumps guard but Davis stands there with Benavidez around his waist. Benavidez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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.
Benavidez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Davis thows a huge punch but Benavidez dodges it nicely.
Benavidez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Benavidez trying to hold on to Davis's head to control him but Davis postures up.
Davis trying to control the action but Benavidez is working from the bottom.
Mickey Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Benavidez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davis's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez looking for the choke but no joy.
Benavidez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Davis defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Benavidez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Benavidez not allowing Davis to control his hands.
Benavidez is looking for the choke from the back position but Davis is controlling his hands well.
Davis breaks Benavidez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Benavidez actively working from the bottom here.
Davis is looking for a kimura here.
Benavidez is trying to stand.
Benavidez wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
Benavidez wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Davis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Benavidez defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davis 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titou Ortizzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Blade (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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219 lbs
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Titou Ortizzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Blade!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortizzz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blade looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ortizzz with the ground and pound but Blade regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Blade is trying to control but Ortizzz manages to pass to mount!
Ortizzz with good strikes from the mount here!
Ortizzz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ortizzz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blade has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ortizzz connects with a bit shot that sees Blade covering up! More strikes from Ortizzz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ortizzz is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titou Ortizzz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roll Fizzlebeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamir Amini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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21
130 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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, Roll Fizzlebeef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamir Amini!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amini checks a low kick from Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef avoids the head kick by Amini.
Amini avoids the body shot from Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fizzlebeef throwing strikes but missing.
Fizzlebeef postures up.
Fizzlebeef 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.
Amini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fizzlebeef gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Amini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Amini working for submissions but it's allowed Fizzlebeef to get to half guard.
Fizzlebeef uses his free foot to push down on Amini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Amini.
Fizzlebeef is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Amini can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amini is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef is landing with some decent strikes but Amini is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fizzlebeef breaks from Amini's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fizzlebeef is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Amini can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fizzlebeef unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Amini wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Fizzlebeef celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roll Fizzlebeef!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Sane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bird comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sane's choice of entrance music: More Human Than Human by White Zombie. 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 welterweight 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, Kevin Bird!
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, Justin Sane!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sane prevents Bird from improving his position.
Sane tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bird kicks off Sane and gets to his feet.
Sane wants to clinch.
Bird gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sane counters with a single leg into guard. Bird didn't expect that.
Sane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sane controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird wants to take a breather but Sane is having none of it.
Sane is looking to escape.
Sane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sane is not content to let Bird control the position.
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.
Sane is trying to get back to full guard.
Sane connecting with a few gentle strikes.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sane looks to land a combination. Bird sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Kevin Bird has been cut.
Sane closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bird is breathing heavily.
Sane shoots in and bounces Bird off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bird's head.
Sane wants to stand but Bird has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sane stopping the sweep attempt from Bird.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bird controls Sane momentarily but Sane frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sane is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bird looking for a sweep. Not yet Bird, not yet.
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.
Sane wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bird keeps working.
Bird wants to get back to full guard but Sane has passed into side control.
Sane landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bird tries to hold on but Sane postures up.
Sane lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Sane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Bird's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bird on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bird to the mat! Bird manages to get full guard.
Bird manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sane can't escape the position.
Sane is squirming around, avoiding Bird's attempts to control the action.
Bird is really struggling to control Sane but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sane is trying desperately to improve position.
Bird trying to control but Sane is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird works his way to his opponent's back.
Bird has the hooks in. Sane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sane turns into Bird and is now in his guard.
Sane trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom.
Sane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sane stands up and waves to Bird to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sane is one step ahead there.
Bird wants to get back to his feet but Sane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sane chips away with some ground and pound.
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird is trying to control the position but Sane postures up.
Sane landing with the ground and pound.
Sane wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
Bird trying to keep a closed guard but Sane is proving a slippery customer.
Justin Sane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bird looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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.
Sane scores with a nice strike.
Sane blocks a head kick by Bird.
Sane scores with a takedown into Bird's guard.
Sane tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard.
Bird is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bird looking to control.
Bird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sane is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Sane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Bird's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bird with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sane.
Sane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sane stands and steps away. Bird gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bird lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bird with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sane tries to clinch there but Bird circles away.
Sane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bird!
Sane scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sane lands a big shot there that rocks Bird but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bird manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bird is looking for a sweep. Sane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sane trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom.
Bird wants to control but Sane is keeping busy.
Bird is looking to improve his position.
Sane lands strikes from half guard.
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.
Bird is pressing down on Sane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bird is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sane postures up.
Bird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bird has his foot on Sane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sane works his way back into a safe position though.
Bird is working an open guard so Sane takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sane counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sane is thwarting Bird's attempts to control the position.
Sane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sane wants to free his trapped foot but Bird is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sane is trying to control. Bird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bird gets back to full guard.
Sane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird is trying to keep Sane in close.
Sane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sane working Bird over with strikes.
Sane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bird's head.
Bird is not content to let Sane control the position.
Sane is pressing down on Bird's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bird is holding on for now.
Bird is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sane scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bird with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kevin Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Sane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Sane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sane 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Sane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh G Rection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rection comes to the cage accompanied by Symphony of Destruction by Megadeth. McGraw has chosen Born Winner (Wretch 32) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Hugh G Rection has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hugh G Rection seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh G Rection!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rection comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rection dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGraw looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Rection.
Hugh G Rection seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rection.
Rection jabs McGraw right on the nose. McGraw blinks but takes it well.
Rection feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending McGraw crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hugh G Rection!
Hugh G Rection retains his heavyweight title!
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