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Sin City Throwdown 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Basciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berric Dondarrion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Basciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berric Dondarrion!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basciano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dondarrion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Basciano tries to close the distance and clinch but Dondarrion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dondarrion tries to keep at a distance but Basciano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dondarrion jumps into guard, dragging Basciano to the mat.
Dondarrion wants to stand but Basciano is controlling the position.
Dondarrion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dondarrion keeping full guard, as Basciano tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dondarrion wants to sweep here but Basciano controlling him for the moment.
Dondarrion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dondarrion 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.
Basciano 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.
Dondarrion looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dondarrion swats away the attempt to clinch by Basciano.
Basciano shoots in for a takedown but Dondarrion shows good takedown defense.
Dondarrion shoots in looking for a takedown. Basciano tries to sprawl out of it but Dondarrion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Basciano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Basciano scores with a one two! Dondarrion had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Berric Dondarrion has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion stuffs the takedown.
Basciano shoots and misses
and Dondarrion holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Basciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basciano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Basciano prevents the takedown attempt.
Dondarrion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Basciano has him pressed against the cage.
Basciano wants to stall.
Basciano manages to pull guard.
Dondarrion trying to control the position from guard on top but Basciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Basciano will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dondarrion wants to control from the top but Basciano keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dondarrion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Basciano closes the distance but Dondarrion moves to the side
and Dondarrion counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Basciano!
Basciano could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Basciano is desperately trying to improve his position but Dondarrion has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Basciano wants to control but Dondarrion is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basciano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dondarrion controlling his opponent.
Basciano is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Dondarrion there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Basciano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vincent Basciano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Berric Dondarrion'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.
Basciano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dondarrion circles away.
Basciano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dondarrion sizes up Basciano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Basciano tries to clinch up
and Dondarrion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dondarrion motions for Basciano to come forward. Dondarrion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dondarrion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dondarrion drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Basciano parries the strikes from Dondarrion easily there. Dondarrion is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Basciano to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basciano is not content to let Dondarrion control the position.
Basciano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dondarrion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dondarrion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Basciano stops Dondarrion from standing up.
Basciano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dondarrion is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dondarrion is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Basciano asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Basciano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dondarrion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dondarrion stops Basciano from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Basciano throws a sloppy head kick and Dondarrion moves out of range easily.
Basciano has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Basciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dondarrion throws a combination that misses
and Basciano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dondarrion is trying to stand.
Basciano wants to control but Dondarrion is keeping him busy.
Dondarrion is trying to stand.
Dondarrion kicks Basciano off and gets back to his feet.
Basciano shoots in for a double leg but Dondarrion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion shoots in and drives through. Basciano sprawls well.
Dondarrion misses with a takedown
and Basciano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Basciano tries to pull guard but Dondarrion won't allow it.
Basciano wants a takedown but no success here.
Dondarrion pulls guard successfully.
Dondarrion looking to control.
Dondarrion pushes Basciano off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dondarrion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Basciano cracks the inside of Dondarrion's front leg.
Basciano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Berric Dondarrion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Berric Dondarrion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dondarrion misses with a low kick.
Dondarrion circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dondarrion counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dondarrion.
Dondarrion is trying to maintain a safe position but Basciano gets an underhook and turns Dondarrion into the cage.
Dondarrion fails to pull guard.
Basciano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dondarrion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dondarrion throws a leg kick but Basciano sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dondarrion shoots for a takedown but Basciano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Basciano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dondarrion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dondarrion wants to control from the top but Basciano keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basciano has his hands on Dondarrion's head, controlling the position.
Basciano looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dondarrion puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Basciano is staying active underneath Dondarrion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dondarrion trying to pass the guard but Basciano defending well.
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.
Dondarrion is keen to just control but Basciano is a slippery customer.
Dondarrion stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Basciano to get to his feet.
Basciano moves into the clinch successfully.
Basciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Basciano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Basciano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Basciano goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dondarrion turns into him and now he's in Basciano's guard.
Dondarrion is looking to work some ground and pound but Basciano has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basciano trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Basciano trying to control the position.
Dondarrion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dondarrion pushing down on Basciano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Basciano is looking to control Dondarrion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Basciano avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Basciano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dondarrion wants to get up but he can't break Basciano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Basciano keeping full guard, as Dondarrion tries to pass.
Basciano is looking to stand up but Dondarrion isn't so interested in that idea.
Basciano wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berric Dondarrion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dondarrion 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berric Dondarrion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hexa Hexagon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Kuklinski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Kuklinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hexa Hexagon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hexagon rushes Kuklinski and presses him up against the cage.
Kuklinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuklinski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuklinski shoots in for a takedown but Hexagon shows good takedown defense.
Kuklinski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hexagon scores a takedown into full mount!
Kuklinski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hexagon trying to control the action but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuklinski is looking for a sweep. Hexagon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hexagon wants to get back to his feet.
Kuklinski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hexagon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski with a poor takedown
and Hexagon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hexagon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Kuklinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hexagon passes into side control.
Kuklinski is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Kuklinski's face as Hexagon controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hexagon trying to control the action but Kuklinski is working from the bottom.
Kuklinski parries the strikes from Hexagon easily there. Hexagon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kuklinski to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Hexagon.
Hexagon stands up.
Kuklinski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hexagon struggling a bit here.
Hexagon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hexagon regains full guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuklinski being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hexagon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuklinski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hexagon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hexagon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hexagon!
Kuklinski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hexagon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hexagon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Hexagon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kuklinski tries to reverse the position but Hexagon maintains control.
Kuklinski is trying to reverse the position but instead Hexagon has taken his back - oops!
Hexagon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hexagon keeps control of the position as Kuklinski tries to break free.
Hexagon biding his time, controlling Kuklinski.
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.
Hexagon throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hexagon wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
Kuklinski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hexagon.
Kuklinski tries to roll but Hexagon sticks to his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hexagon working for a choke but Kuklinski is defending well.
Kuklinski wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hexa Hexagon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hexagon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kuklinski!
Kuklinski is looking to get to half guard.
Hexagon throwing strikes here but Kuklinski is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hexagon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hexagon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hexagon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hexa Hexagon just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuklinski fails with the takedown
and Hexagon counters by moving into the clinch.
Hexagon is pressed up against the cage. Kuklinski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hexagon down to the mat. Hexagon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hexagon throws a head kick but Kuklinski moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hexagon clinches up with Kuklinski and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuklinski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hexagon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Kuklinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuklinski has had enough of the clinch but Hexagon keeps him there for the moment.
Hexagon lands a takedown into guard.
Hexagon stands and throws Kuklinski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hexagon in side control, throwing shots but Kuklinski defends.
Kuklinski looks to move to half guard but instead Hexagon has passed into mount! Damn!
Hexagon thowing shots but they're missing.
Hexagon wants to control the pace but Kuklinski is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hexagon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hexagon tries to control but Kuklinski wriggling away.
Kuklinski is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hexagon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hexagon punching from mount but Kuklinski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hexagon controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuklinski is desperately trying to improve his position but Hexagon has a good base and remains in mount.
Hexa Hexagon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuklinski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hexagon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kuklinski is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hexagon tries to control but Kuklinski wriggling away.
Hexagon controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuklinski is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuklinski tries to improve his position but instead Hexagon has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hexa Hexagon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hexagon gets the takedown into side control.
Hexagon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hexagon gets to mount! Kuklinski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hexagon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuklinski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hexagon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kuklinski regains half guard.
Kuklinski is staying active underneath Hexagon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hexagon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Hexagon keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hexagon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Hexagon keeps him under control.
Hexagon moves nicely into side control.
Hexagon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kuklinski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kuklinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hexagon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hexagon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuklinski is looking to regain half guard here but Hexagon keeps moving and retains side control.
Hexagon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hexagon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kuklinski shoots and misses
and Hexagon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuklinski won't be happy with that.
Kuklinski tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski sneaks back into half guard.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hexagon pulls his head out easily.
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.
Kuklinski actively working from the bottom here.
Hexagon wants to stand but Kuklinski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hexagon avoids the head kick by Kuklinski.
Hexagon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kuklinski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuklinski is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hexagon pulls his head out easily.
Hexagon controlling the pace.
Richard Kuklinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hexa Hexagon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuklinski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hexa Hexagon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hexagon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hexa Hexagon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mizygati Hikohoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randyl Tarly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hikohoma is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Mizygati Hikohoma had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mizygati Hikohoma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randyl Tarly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarly shoots in for a takedown but Hikohoma shows good takedown defense.
Hikohoma is breathing heavily.
Hikohoma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tarly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hikohoma tries to avoid it but Tarly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hikohoma to the ground. Hikohoma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tarly rushes Hikohoma and presses him up against the cage.
Tarly successfully pulls guard.
Tarly is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tarly drags the fight down to the ground.
Hikohoma throwing strikes but missing.
Tarly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tarly throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tarly throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hikohoma postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hikohoma wants to control from the top but Tarly keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hikohoma is trying to escape the mount.
Tarly has control of Hikohoma's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hikohoma regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tarly working for a guillotine from mount but Hikohoma is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarly throwing strikes here but Hikohoma is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tarly is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hikohoma can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tarly is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hikohoma can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hikohoma wants to control but Tarly is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hikohoma wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tarly.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tarly throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tarly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tarly throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hikohoma has his hands clasped together but Tarly breaks the hold and Hikohoma is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Tarly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randyl Tarly!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amadeus Achamian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolae Carpathia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amadeus Achamian has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amadeus Achamian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolae Carpathia!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Achamian.
Achamian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carpathia circles away.
Achamian tries to clinch there but Carpathia circles away.
Carpathia gets a clinch.
Achamian wants to break free but Carpathia has control.
Carpathia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Achamian shoots in but no luck this time.
Carpathia digs a good hook to Achamian's body.
Achamian misses with an uppercut.
Carpathia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carpathia lands a two punch combo.
Achamian dodges the punch combination from Carpathia.
Achamian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Achamian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carpathia is fending him off so far but Achamian persists. Nope, Carpathia circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amadeus Achamian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carpathia misses with a wild combination.
Carpathia instigates a clinch.
Achamian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Achamian wants a takedown.
Achamian is breathing heavily.
Carpathia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Achamian backwards.
The is referee keeping an eye on Carpathia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Achamian has Carpathia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carpathia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carpathia manages to break the clinch.
Carpathia has closed the distance and engaged Achamian in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Achamian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carpathia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carpathia rushes Achamian and presses him up against the cage.
Carpathia landing knees to the head.
Carpathia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carpathia scores with a body shot.
Carpathia connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Achamian to the floor! Carpathia dives in looking for the finish!
Achamian is rocked!
It looks like Amadeus Achamian has been cut.
Carpathia throwing shots but Achamian is blocking nicely.
Oh Achamian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carpathia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carpathia lands a nice short elbow.
Achamian seems to have got his legs back now.
Carpathia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carpathia trying to control from half guard but Achamian is working away.
Carpathia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carpathia decides to return to a standing position.
Carpathia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Achamian tries to move into range but Carpathia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carpathia gets a clinch.
Achamian 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Carpathia breaks from the clinch.
Carpathia scores with a head kick.
Carpathia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Carpathia rushes Achamian and presses him up against the cage.
Carpathia lands an elbow inside.
Carpathia breaks the clinch.
Carpathia clinches with his opponent.
Carpathia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carpathia lands a high kick!
Nicolae Carpathia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carpathia moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Carpathia.
Carpathia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Achamian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carpathia moves into range and clinches up with Achamian.
Achamian wants to get back to striking at distance but Carpathia won't allow it.
Carpathia slows down the pace here.
Carpathia manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carpathia moves into the clinch.
Carpathia manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpathia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Achamian shoots in looking for a takedown. Carpathia tries to sprawl out of it but Achamian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carpathia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carpathia throws a series of punches but Achamian moves out of range.
Carpathia tries to clinch there but Achamian circles away.
Carpathia gets a clinch.
Carpathia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carpathia moves into the clinch successfully.
Achamian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carpathia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carpathia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carpathia looks to land a combination. Achamian sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carpathia forces Achamian back against the cage and clinches.
Achamian is trying to break free.
Achamian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carpathia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carpathia breaks the clinch.
Carpathia throws a right and a left that Achamian avoids nicely.
Carpathia has closed the distance and engaged Achamian in a clinch.
Carpathia breaks from the clinch.
Nicolae Carpathia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carpathia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Achamian looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Carpathia!
Achamian is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Carpathia can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Carpathia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Achamian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carpathia is looking to improve his position but Achamian isn't that keen on the idea.
Achamian jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Carpathia is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Carpathia and Achamian has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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!
Achamian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carpathia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Achamian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolae Carpathia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amadeus Achamian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carpathia lands a two punch combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carpathia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Achamian is looking to clinch but Carpathia is avoiding it.
Amadeus Achamian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carpathia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Achamian throws a big shot that misses.
Achamian swats away the attempt to clinch by Carpathia.
Achamian shoots in looking for a takedown. Carpathia tries to sprawl out of it but Achamian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carpathia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carpathia throws a right and a left that Achamian avoids nicely.
Carpathia clinches up with Achamian and pushes him back against the cage.
Carpathia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Achamian.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carpathia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The is referee keeping an eye on Carpathia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carpathia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Carpathia.
Achamian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carpathia darts in and clinches Achamian up against the cage.
Carpathia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carpathia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carpathia rushes Achamian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carpathia manages to break the clinch.
Carpathia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carpathia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carpathia closes the distance and pushes Achamian back into the cage.
Carpathia breaks from the clinch.
Carpathia has closed the distance and engaged Achamian in a clinch.
Carpathia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carpathia clinches up with Achamian and pushes him back against the cage.
Carpathia stops a takedown attempt from Achamian.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amadeus Achamian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Carpathia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpathia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Achamian.
Carpathia has Achamian pressed against the cage.
Carpathia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carpathia has Achamian up against the cage in a clinch.
Carpathia breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carpathia. That's going to slow Achamian down.
Carpathia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carpathia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carpathia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Achamian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carpathia was well out of range. Poor timing from Achamian.
Carpathia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carpathia breaks the clinch.
Carpathia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carpathia lands a head kick!
Achamian throws a series of punches but Carpathia avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpathia throws a sloppy head kick and Achamian moves out of range easily.
Carpathia moves in looking to clinch but Achamian pushes him off.
Carpathia keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Carpathia as Achamian shoots in.
Nice shot by Carpathia.
Carpathia darts in and clinches Achamian up against the cage.
Carpathia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carpathia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carpathia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carpathia forces Achamian back against the cage and clinches.
Carpathia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Achamian is looking to clinch.
Carpathia is looking to slow Achamian down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Carpathia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch combination from Carpathia misses.
Achamian slips a jab and a cross from Carpathia.
Carpathia clinches but Achamian breaks the clinch
and Achamian counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carpathia won't be happy with that.
Achamian goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Carpathia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Achamian's guard! Nice work there by Carpathia!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Achamian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Achamian pushes a forearm under Carpathia's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Carpathia is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amadeus Achamian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Super Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsujiri Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Monkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatsujiri Matsui!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsui closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monkey circles away.
Matsui closes the distance and clinches up with Monkey, looking for a takedown. Matsui pushes Monkey against the cage but Monkey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matsui slips a jab and a cross from Monkey.
Matsui tries for a takedown but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Super Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsujiri Matsui.
Monkey throws a right and a left that Matsui avoids nicely.
Monkey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsui tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monkey swivels and escapes.
Monkey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matsui can't get the takedown.
Monkey is trying to trip Matsui. He has hold of a leg but Matsui is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Monkey persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matsui trying to strike off his back.
Monkey is in close to Matsui's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Monkey is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsui has wrist control.
Matsui trying to control the position.
Monkey scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monkey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monkey looking to pass the guard.
Matsui looking to control.
Matsui has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monkey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matsui stuffs the takedown attempt from Monkey. Monkey gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Monkey does no damage.
Monkey moves into the clinch.
Monkey has clasped his hands together around Matsui's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Monkey is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Matsui's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monkey wants to stand but Matsui has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Monkey lands a decent elbow from side control.
Monkey in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Matsui tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monkey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Matsui's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matsui is looking to reverse the position.
Monkey working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monkey lands some shots froms side control.
Matsui tries to buck Monkey off but Monkey is having none of it.
Monkey cracks Matsui with a big elbow.
Monkey working the head and body with strikes.
Monkey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Monkey in side control lands a decent elbow.
Matsui is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui misses with a strike from the bottom.
Monkey landing strikes.
Matsui throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Monkey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Matsui down.
Monkey lands some shots froms side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matsui fails with the takedown
and Monkey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matsui tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Monkey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Monkey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsui showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey digs a good body shot into Matsui's ribs.
Matsui with a poor takedown
and Monkey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Monkey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monkey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Monkey scoring with some ground and pound.
Matsui trying to control the position.
Monkey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsui is keeping the position for now.
Matsui working a defensive guard but Monkey manages to pass into side control anyway.
Matsui regains half guard.
Matsui tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nice strikes from Monkey there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Monkey dominated that round.
That's time! Monkey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Monkey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsui gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsui.
Nice defenses there by Matsui.
Monkey 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.
Monkey is working Matsui over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Monkey stands and steps away. Matsui gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsui gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monkey counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monkey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monkey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsui tries to clinch
and Monkey counters by moving into the clinch.
Monkey avoiding damage as Matsui throws knees to the body.
Matsui can't get the takedown.
Super Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsujiri Matsui.
Monkey breaks the clinch.
Matsui closes the distance but Monkey moves to the side
and Monkey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matsui tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matsui jumps guard but Monkey stands there with Matsui around his waist. Matsui gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Monkey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Monkey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monkey moves into the clinch.
Monkey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monkey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey closes the distance and clinches.
Monkey has Matsui pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Monkey pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Matsui tumbling to the mat - Monkey dives into Matsui's guard.
Monkey postures up.
Matsui has a closed guard, preventing Monkey from standing up.
Matsui has his foot on Monkey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monkey works his way back into a safe position though.
Monkey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matsui striking off his back but it's not causing Monkey any problems.
Monkey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matsui throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Monkey lands a couple of elbows.
Matsui is trying to keep Monkey in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsui keeping full guard, as Monkey tries to pass.
Monkey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matsui looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matsui has his takedown stuffed
and Monkey counters with a single leg into guard. Matsui didn't expect that.
Matsui striking off his back but it's not causing Monkey any problems.
Matsui throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Matsui looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monkey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monkey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matsui on the ground.
Matsui controls Monkey momentarily but Monkey frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsui has a closed guard, preventing Monkey from standing up.
Matsui working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monkey.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Monkey throws a series of punches but Matsui avoids them all with ease.
Monkey has closed the distance and engaged Matsui in a clinch.
Monkey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Monkey manages to break the clinch.
Matsui gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monkey counters with a single leg into guard. Matsui didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsui is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monkey is working Matsui over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Monkey dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A punch combination from Monkey misses.
Monkey moves into the clinch.
Monkey has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Matsui is trying to keep an underhook but Monkey manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Monkey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Monkey lands strikes from half guard.
Monkey decides to stand up.
Matsui fails with the takedown
and Monkey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matsui's guard.
Monkey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsui is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsui throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monkey pushes Matsui off and gets back to his feet.
Monkey rushes Matsui and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey breaks from the clinch.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monkey.
Monkey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab by Monkey.
Matsui tries to clinch
and Monkey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Monkey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matsui knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Monkey thows a huge punch but Matsui dodges it nicely.
Monkey postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Matsui to stand up.
Monkey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monkey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Monkey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Matsui tries to hold on but Monkey pushes him away.
Monkey with a couple of short strikes.
Monkey working Matsui over with strikes here.
Matsui tries to hold on but Monkey postures up.
Monkey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matsui can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Monkey landing punches.
Matsui flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Monkey looking to finish Matsui with some ground and pound. This is bad for Matsui!
Matsui wants to hold on but Monkey pushes him away.
Monkey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matsui?
Matsui is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Matsui swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Matsui manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matsui wants to control but Monkey is keeping busy.
Matsui punching from the bottom.
Monkey is nestled in close to Matsui, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matsui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monkey is working away from the top position though.
Monkey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matsui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monkey.
Matsui is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Monkey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matsui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monkey.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matsui shoots in looking for a takedown. Monkey tries to sprawl out of it but Matsui keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monkey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monkey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Super Monkey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monkey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matsui takes an elbow to the forehead.
Monkey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matsui.
Super Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsujiri Matsui.
Monkey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Monkey is keen to just control but Matsui is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matsui manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matsui wants to sweep here but Monkey controlling him for the moment.
Monkey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Super Monkey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monkey 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Monkey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bajrang Jakhotia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bajrang Jakhotia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to AJ Foster's chin.
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bajrang Jakhotia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Foster!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster blocks a jab.
Jakhotia catches Foster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jakhotia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like AJ Foster has been cut.
Bajrang Jakhotia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakhotia throws the left hand but Foster avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Jakhotia.
Foster is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jakhotia dances in with a quick combination. Foster is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Jakhotia snaps Foster's head back. Foster stumbles backwards against the cage. Jakhotia steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Foster's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Foster just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bajrang Jakhotia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aris BenJudah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanni Tukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight 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, Aris BenJudah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hanni Tukkonen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tukkonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Tukkonen is working for a submission of some sort.
BenJudah is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tukkonen pulls his head out easily.
BenJudah tries to roll over but Tukkonen keeps him under control.
BenJudah trying to control from the bottom.
Tukkonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tukkonen is looking for a kimura here.
Tukkonen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tukkonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tukkonen prevents BenJudah from improving his position.
Tukkonen wants to work for an arm triangle but BenJudah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
BenJudah is trying to get back to full guard.
Tukkonen is working for a submission of some sort.
Tukkonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tukkonen looks gassed!
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.
BenJudah trying to hold on to Tukkonen's head to control him but Tukkonen postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
BenJudah throws a right and a left that both miss.
BenJudah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tukkonen is looking for a sweep.
Tukkonen is trying to work for a sweep but BenJudah has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tukkonen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BenJudah looking to control but Tukkonen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BenJudah looking to control and managing it successfully.
BenJudah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tukkonen is looking to escape.
BenJudah prevents Tukkonen from getting the reversal.
Tukkonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
BenJudah has control of Tukkonen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tukkonen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tukkonen is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
BenJudah fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tukkonen gets back to half guard.
Tukkonen looking for submissions off his back.
BenJudah is pressing down on Tukkonen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tukkonen is holding on for now.
BenJudah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BenJudah trying to control the action but Tukkonen is working from the bottom.
BenJudah is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tukkonen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time BenJudah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanni Tukkonen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tukkonen tries to clinch up.
Tukkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and BenJudah counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by BenJudah.
Tukkonen is trying to break the clinch but BenJudah has him pressed against the cage.
Tukkonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. BenJudah is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tukkonen tries to score a body lock takedown but BenJudah shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aris BenJudah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanni Tukkonen.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from BenJudah.
Tukkonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tukkonen tries for a takedown but BenJudah circles away easily
and BenJudah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by BenJudah.
BenJudah sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tukkonen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead BenJudah passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BenJudah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tukkonen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
BenJudah stands up and beckons Tukkonen to his feet.
Tukkonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tukkonen being controlled here momentarily.
Tukkonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tukkonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tukkonen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tukkonen swings around for an armbar but BenJudah sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tukkonen's guard.
BenJudah wants to control from the top but Tukkonen keeps moving.
Tukkonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but BenJudah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tukkonen working for submissions but it's allowed BenJudah to get to half guard.
Tukkonen actively working from the bottom here.
Tukkonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tukkonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tukkonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tukkonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
BenJudah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tukkonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
BenJudah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
BenJudah misses with a two punch combination.
Tukkonen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tukkonen is looking for a kimura but BenJudah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tukkonen to get the leverage.
Tukkonen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and BenJudah defends it well.
Tukkonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tukkonen is working for a submission of some sort.
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 Aris BenJudah will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tukkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
so BenJudah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tukkonen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Aris BenJudah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tukkonen looking to isolate an arm here. BenJudah doesn't see it coming and as Tukkonen extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Tukkonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hanni Tukkonen!
Hanni Tukkonen is the new bantamweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baraka Ice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry The Rat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baraka Ice has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Ice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry The Rat!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Rat swivels and escapes.
The Rat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ice counters with a nice uppercut.
The Rat closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ice to the mat! Ice manages to get full guard.
The Rat trying to control the position from guard on top but Ice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Rat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Rat distracts Ice with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Rat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Rat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ice had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. The Rat is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ice Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take The Rat's back instead.
Ice looking to break The Rat's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. The Rat remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ice will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The Rat preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ice.
Ice is not going to allow The Rat to sit and survive in this position.
The Rat fending off the submission attempt from Ice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ice is hanging on to The Rat's back as he tries to escape.
The Rat trying to control the hands but Ice won't let him.
Ice is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but The Rat won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ice off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baraka Ice!
Baraka Ice retains his lightweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Umber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Runblad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan Runblad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Umber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruslan Runblad!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runblad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Umber swats away the attempt to clinch by Runblad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Umber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Umber throws a body punch but Runblad moves out of range.
Umber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Runblad!
Runblad tries to hold on but Umber postures up.
The referee warns Runblad that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Umber lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Umber lands a nice shot to the head.
Umber landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runblad wants to control but Umber is having none of it.
Runblad sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Umber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Runblad defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runblad wants to control but Umber is keeping busy.
Runblad tries to kick Umber off but Umber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Umber.
Runblad regains full guard. Nicely done.
Umber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Umber postures up and lands a big shot to Runblad's brow.
Runblad wants to stand but Umber is controlling the position.
Runblad looking for a sweep. Not yet Runblad, not yet.
Umber stands and throws Runblad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Umber is putting a hurting on Runblad here, landing some big shots from side control.
Runblad is rocked!
Runblad looks gassed!
Umber moves into full mount!
Runblad is still in real trouble! Can Umber finish him?
Umber connects with a bit shot that sees Runblad covering up! More strikes from Umber and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Umber is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Umber!
John Umber is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Gideon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grayson Rambo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Gideon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gideon.
Rambo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gideon's waist but Gideon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rambo off to one side.
Gideon has managed to clinch.
Gideon tries to score a body lock takedown but Rambo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gideon tries to work over Rambo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gideon lands a left hand.
Rambo fails to pull guard.
Gideon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rambo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gideon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gideon avoiding damage.
Gideon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rambo smiles and moves away.
Rambo darts in trying to clinch
and Gideon counters by clinching up.
Gideon is stalling here.
Gideon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gideon stalling the fight.
Gideon digs a right hand underneath Rambo's ribcage. Rambo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gideon leaning against his opponent.
Gideon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gideon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Justin Gideon.
Rambo is looking to clinch but Gideon is avoiding it.
Gideon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gideon is trying to keep Rambo in close.
Rambo wanted to stand there but Gideon had control of the position.
Gideon trying to control the position.
Rambo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Gideon keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gideon kicks Rambo off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo moves away from the strike by Gideon.
Rambo clinches but Gideon breaks the clinch
and Gideon moves into the clinch.
Gideon taking a breather.
Gideon lands with a right to the head.
Gideon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rambo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gideon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gideon tries to throw a body punch but Rambo avoids it by throwing Gideon back against the cage.
Rambo has had enough of the clinch but Gideon keeps him there for the moment.
Rambo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rambo being controlled against the cage.
Rambo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gideon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rambo being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gideon wants to break free but Rambo has control.
Rambo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rambo trying to land knees to the body.
Rambo jumps guard but Gideon stands there with Rambo around his waist. Rambo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rambo prevents Gideon from breaking the clinch.
Rambo managing to block the knees to the body from Gideon.
Rambo jumps guard but Gideon stands there with Rambo around his waist. Rambo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gideon keeps control of Rambo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gideon is trying to break free.
Rambo taking a breather.
Gideon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gideon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gideon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rambo circles away quickly and effectively.
Rambo keeps the fight on the outside.
Gideon throws a combination. Rambo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rambo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gideon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gideon looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo content to stall in guard here.
Rambo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rambo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gideon wants to stand and escape but Rambo is having none of it.
Rambo 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.
Gideon is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Rambo has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Gideon taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grayson Rambo!
Grayson Rambo retains his light heavyweight title!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
43% |
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