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Sin City Throwdown 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Hampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Snow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Hampton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hampton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Snow looking for a guillotine here but Hampton defends easily.
Hampton trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snow 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.
Hampton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hampton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hampton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hampton preventing the sweep.
Snow has his feet on Hampton's thighs here. He's pushed Hampton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hampton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Snow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osulf Durin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durin comes to the cage accompanied by Feuer Frei. Tyler Ray acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osulf Durin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Ray!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ray's waist but Ray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durin off to one side.
Durin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ray but Ray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Durin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ray scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Durin throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Durin gets back to half guard.
Ray perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ray wants to work for an arm triangle but Durin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Durin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ray lands with a punch from half guard.
Durin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ray.
Durin 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.
Ray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ray wants to work for an arm triangle but Durin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Durin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ray's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray showing good submission defense here.
You can see the frustration on Ray's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ray turns into Durin and is now in his guard.
Durin is looking for a triangle but Ray pushes his legs off easily.
Ray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Durin is breathing heavily.
Durin wants to hit a switch here but Ray passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Durin there!
Durin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Durin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ray.
Durin is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Durin turns into him and now he's in Ray's guard.
Ray lands a decent punch to the body there.
Durin trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom.
Ray looking for a sweep. Not yet Ray, not yet.
Durin wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
Durin postures up.
Ray isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Durin stacks Ray on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Durin!
Durin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ray has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ray throws a sloppy head kick and Durin moves out of range easily.
Durin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ray looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ray wants to control but Durin postures up.
Durin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ray is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Osulf Durin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lindsay Dobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Disimone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Disimone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lindsay Dobbs!
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, Tommy Disimone!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Dobbs. No joy for Disimone on that attempt.
Disimone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Dobbs.
It looks like Tommy Disimone has been cut.
Disimone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lindsay Dobbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Disimone.
Dobbs gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dobbs trying to mount his opponent but Disimone defends it.
Dobbs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dobbs trying to control the action but Disimone is working from the bottom.
Disimone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dobbs winds up and cracks Disimone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dobbs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Disimone's head.
Dobbs wants to work for an arm triangle but Disimone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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. Dobbs connects with a nice short shot to Disimone's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Disimone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Disimone looks gassed!
Dobbs tries to pass to full mount but Disimone defends it.
Dobbs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dobbs is trying to work for a kimura but Disimone is defending well.
Dobbs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobbs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Disimone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Disimone actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dobbs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Disimone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dobbs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if Dobbs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Dobbs is looking to advance position but Disimone won't allow it.
Dobbs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Disimone is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dobbs pulls his head out easily.
Dobbs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dobbs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobbs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Disimone actively working from the bottom here.
Dobbs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dobbs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Disimone keeps working.
Dobbs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Disimone wants to improve his position but Dobbs is controlling well.
Dobbs trying to control the action but Disimone is working from the bottom.
Dobbs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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.
Dobbs is pressing down on Disimone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Disimone is holding on for now.
Dobbs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dobbs trying to mount his opponent but Disimone defends it.
Dobbs lands strikes from half guard.
Disimone is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dobbs pulls his head out easily.
Dobbs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dobbs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Disimone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dobbs is nestled in close to Disimone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobbs wants to stand up but Disimone has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dobbs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Dobbs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Disimone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dobbs scores a takedown into full mount!
Disimone is working to get back to half guard.
Dobbs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Disimone is looking to escape.
Dobbs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dobbs looking to finish Disimone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Disimone!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dobbs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dobbs working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Disimone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lindsay Dobbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Disimone is breathing heavily.
Dobbs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disimone can't escape the position.
Dobbs is landing with some decent strikes but Disimone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dobbs wants to control the pace but Disimone is squirming around nicely.
Dobbs prevents Disimone from getting the reversal.
Disimone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dobbs cracks Disimone with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dobbs punishing his opponent with strikes.
Disimone is bucking up trying to escape but Dobbs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dobbs content just to control the position here.
Dobbs punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disimone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Disimone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Disimone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Disimone is rocked!
Dobbs with good strikes from the mount here!
Disimone is still in real trouble! Can Dobbs finish him?
Dobbs unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Disimone wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dobbs celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lindsay Dobbs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Jasper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Jasper!
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, Yoshihiro Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Jasper with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Tanaka as Jasper shoots in.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Jasper moves out of range.
Tanaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Jasper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanaka smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Jasper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jasper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tanaka as he jumps to the side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jasper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jasper blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jasper lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Rich Jasper has been cut.
Jasper is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka connects with a knee to the head.
Tanaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jasper jumps guard but Tanaka stands there with Jasper around his waist. Jasper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tanaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jasper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jasper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jasper's face.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Jasper blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jasper's face.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Jasper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jasper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Jasper's ribcage.
Jasper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jasper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jasper is working for takedown but Tanaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tanaka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jasper's face.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jasper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jasper's face.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Jasper tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tanaka lands a nice knee to the body.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Jasper missing with knees to the body.
Tanaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jasper takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jasper takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jasper takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jasper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jasper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tanaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jasper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Jasper blocks it.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jasper tries to land a knee to the head but Tanaka blocks with his arms.
Tanaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jasper's face.
Jasper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jasper can't get the takedown.
Jasper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanaka.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jasper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jasper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jasper has Tanaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tanaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Jasper misses with an elbow strike.
Jasper goes for a takedown attempt but Tanaka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jasper shoots for a takedown but Tanaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jasper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jasper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tanaka is fending him off so far but Jasper persists. Nope, Tanaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Jasper swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanaka.
Tanaka has closed the distance and engaged Jasper in a clinch.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jasper throws an elbow but it misses.
Jasper gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jasper seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tanaka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tanaka tries to kick Jasper off in order to stand up. Jasper Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasper decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tanaka to his feet.
Tanaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tanaka moves in looking to clinch but Jasper pushes him off.
Jasper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Jasper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tanaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jasper has a takedown stuffed.
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Jasper gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jasper wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Tanaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Jasper's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jasper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jasper swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanaka.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Jasper is avoiding it.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Jasper circles away and keeps his distance.
Jasper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanaka, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jasper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Jasper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jasper.
Yoshihiro Tanaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jasper shoots in looking for a takedown. Tanaka tries to sprawl out of it but Jasper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tanaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Jasper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jasper circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jasper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Jasper circles away and keeps his distance.
Jasper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jasper closes the distance and clinches up with Tanaka, looking for a takedown. Jasper pushes Tanaka against the cage but Tanaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tanaka pushes Jasper up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Jasper.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Jasper blocks it.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Tanaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jasper looking to throw knees to the head but Tanaka is blocking nicely.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jasper is working for takedown but Tanaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Jasper is blocking nicely.
Tanaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jasper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
Jasper is looking to control Tanaka's arms but Tanaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jasper has his back to the cage.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but Jasper blocks with his arms.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jasper's face.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
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.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jasper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tanaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but Jasper blocks with his arms.
Jasper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jasper blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanaka is pressed up against the cage. Jasper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tanaka down to the mat. Tanaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Jasper with that takedown attempt.
Tanaka wants to clinch.
No luck for Jasper with that takedown attempt.
Tanaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jasper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanaka, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Jasper is blocking nicely.
Jasper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tanaka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka gets underhooks to prevent Jasper's takedown attempt.
Jasper wants to break free but Tanaka has control.
Tanaka gets underhooks to prevent Jasper's takedown attempt.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jasper blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Tanaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jasper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jasper is trying to break free.
Tanaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tanaka with a knee to the head.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Jasper is blocking nicely.
Jasper tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jasper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tanaka prevents it.
Jasper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jasper looking for a takedown.
Jasper takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jasper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jasper with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jasper trying to land knees to the body.
Jasper breaks the clinch.
Tanaka tries to clinch
and Jasper counters with a single leg into guard. Tanaka didn't expect that.
Jasper throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to stand up but Jasper isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jasper trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jasper is controlling him.
Jasper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jasper stands up and waves to Tanaka to follow him.
Jasper wants to clinch
and Tanaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tanaka.
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jasper's face.
Jasper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jasper.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Jasper moves out of range.
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 Rich Jasper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rich Jasper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jasper has his takedown stuffed
and Tanaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Jasper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but Jasper blocks with his arms.
Tanaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yoshihiro Tanaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but Jasper blocks with his arms.
Jasper managing to block the knees to the body from Tanaka.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jasper fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Jasper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jasper misses with a knee strike.
Jasper misses with an elbow strike.
Tanaka misses with a knee strike.
Jasper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanaka has him pressed against the cage.
Jasper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tanaka walks away with a smile on his face. Jasper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tanaka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jasper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tanaka's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jasper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Jasper from controlling successfully.
Jasper won't allow Tanaka to get back to his feet.
Jasper passes Tanaka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tanaka tries to kick Jasper off but Jasper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jasper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanaka's waist but Tanaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jasper off to one side.
Jasper misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanaka counters by clinching up.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jasper tries for a takedown but Tanaka manages to get underhooks.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tanaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Jasper breaks the clinch.
Tanaka darts in trying to clinch
and Jasper counters with a shoot takedown. Tanaka fights it but they end up in guard.
Tanaka can't keep his opponent in guard - Jasper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tanaka is looking to escape.
Jasper wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy.
Jasper slows the pace down in half guard.
Jasper is keen to just control but Tanaka is a slippery customer.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Jasper is controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tanaka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jasper is keen to just control but Tanaka is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tanaka wants to clinch
letting Jasper counter with a right hand.
Tanaka tries to clinch up but Jasper circles away and keeps his distance.
Jasper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tanaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tanaka.
Jasper jumps guard but Tanaka stands there with Jasper around his waist. Jasper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jasper is trying to drag Tanaka to the mat but Tanaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Tanaka.
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.
Jasper tries to land a knee to the head but Tanaka blocks with his arms.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jasper is working for takedown but Tanaka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Tanaka.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jasper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jasper has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tanaka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
Tanaka looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jasper.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Jasper is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Tanaka won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Jasper off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rich Jasper!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nino Gaggi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Visily Vestuvich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nino Gaggi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nino Gaggi!
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, Visily Vestuvich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vestuvich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vestuvich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaggi.
Vestuvich slips a jab and a cross from Gaggi.
Gaggi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaggi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gaggi swinging wilding here.
A punch combination from Gaggi misses.
Gaggi throws a series of punches but Vestuvich avoids them all with ease.
Gaggi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nino Gaggi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Gaggi.
Gaggi throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaggi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaggi misses with a few strikes there.
Vestuvich slips a jab and a cross from Gaggi.
Gaggi is breathing heavily.
Gaggi throws a right and a left that Vestuvich avoids nicely.
Vestuvich gets a takedown into half guard.
Vestuvich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaggi sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaggi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vestuvich working Gaggi over with strikes.
Vestuvich moves nicely into side control.
Vestuvich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gaggi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vestuvich is trying to get an arm triangle but Gaggi is defending well.
Vestuvich in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vestuvich working the ground and pound.
Vestuvich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vestuvich wants to control but Gaggi is keeping him busy.
Vestuvich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vestuvich stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gaggi swinging wilding here.
Gaggi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vestuvich.
Nice sprawl there from Gaggi as Vestuvich shoots in.
Gaggi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vestuvich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nino Gaggi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Visily Vestuvich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vestuvich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaggi.
Gaggi misses with a series of wild punches.
Vestuvich is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vestuvich shoots in for a double leg but Gaggi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gaggi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gaggi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vestuvich looks to land a body kick but Gaggi moved away.
Gaggi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vestuvich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gaggi wriggles free and stands up.
Gaggi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vestuvich drives through and clinches with Gaggi against the cage.
Vestuvich can't get the takedown.
Vestuvich goes for a takedown attempt but Gaggi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gaggi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vestuvich throws out a loose jab but Gaggi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vestuvich dodges the punch combination from Gaggi.
Vestuvich pushes Gaggi up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vestuvich tries to pull guard but Gaggi won't allow it.
Vestuvich fails to pull guard.
Vestuvich prevents Gaggi from breaking the clinch.
Vestuvich is working for takedown but Gaggi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vestuvich looking to slow down the pace here.
Vestuvich fails to pull guard.
Vestuvich has Gaggi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vestuvich pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gaggi tumbling to the mat - Vestuvich dives into Gaggi's guard.
Gaggi wants to stand up but Vestuvich is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaggi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vestuvich.
Vestuvich landing some decent shots from guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Visily Vestuvich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gaggi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaggi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Gaggi.
It looks like Visily Vestuvich has been cut.
Gaggi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vestuvich looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vestuvich gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vestuvich punishes Gaggi's body with a nice straight punch.
Vestuvich looks to land a left hand but Gaggi moved out of range nicely.
Gaggi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gaggi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaggi throws a nice looking combination but Vestuvich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vestuvich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gaggi's guard.
Gaggi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gaggi wants to get back to his feet but Vestuvich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vestuvich gets to his feet - Gaggi follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaggi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vestuvich circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaggi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vestuvich circles away quickly and effectively.
Vestuvich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gaggi has one foot on Vestuvich's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vestuvich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gaggi throws a right hand that Vestuvich ducks under and follows up with a left that Vestuvich also avoids with ease.
Vestuvich misses with a looping left.
Gaggi misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Gaggi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gaggi throws a right and a left that Vestuvich avoids nicely.
Gaggi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vestuvich takes the fight into the clinch.
Vestuvich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vestuvich slips a jab and a cross from Gaggi.
Gaggi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gaggi misses with a few strikes there.
Vestuvich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vestuvich slips a jab and a cross from Gaggi.
Vestuvich has a takedown stuffed.
Gaggi misses with a double jab.
Gaggi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vestuvich counters by moving into the clinch.
Gaggi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vestuvich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gaggi wants to break free but Vestuvich has control.
Vestuvich manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Gaggi both land. Nice combination.
Gaggi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vestuvich counters with a takedown into side control.
Gaggi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vestuvich advances nicely into full mount.
BOOM! Vestuvich connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gaggi is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
A nice elbow there by Vestuvich.
Gaggi is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Vestuvich scoring with strikes but Gaggi is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Vestuvich.
Vestuvich is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gaggi is surviving well by controlling Vestuvich's body position as best he can.
Vestuvich landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaggi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Vestuvich is going olschool here, as he tries to force Gaggi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gaggi shrugs it off.
Gaggi trying desperately to get to his feet.
Vestuvich with shots to the head and body - Gaggi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vestuvich with the ground and pound from mount.
Gaggi tries to buck Vestuvich off but he can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vestuvich has hold of Gaggi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gaggi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vestuvich scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Visily Vestuvich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Visily Vestuvich's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vestuvich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gaggi as he avoids it easily.
Gaggi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaggi misses with a double jab.
Gaggi throws a series of punches but Vestuvich avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Gaggi misses.
Nino Gaggi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaggi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vestuvich closes the distance and clinches up with Gaggi, looking for a takedown. Vestuvich pushes Gaggi against the cage but Gaggi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gaggi throws a nice looking combination but Vestuvich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gaggi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vestuvich moves into the clinch.
Gaggi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaggi is looking to break free of the clinch but Vestuvich has double underhooks.
Vestuvich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gaggi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nino Gaggi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Visily Vestuvich.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vestuvich lands a nice shot to the body.
Vestuvich wants a takedown.
Gaggi avoids a wild elbow strike from Vestuvich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaggi stops a takedown attempt from Vestuvich.
Gaggi taking a breather.
Vestuvich has Gaggi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gaggi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gaggi wants to break free but Vestuvich has control.
Gaggi blocks a body shot from Vestuvich.
Vestuvich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gaggi prevents it.
Vestuvich looking to stall.
Gaggi can't break the clinch.
Vestuvich misses with a punch to the body.
Gaggi can't break the clinch.
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.
Vestuvich tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaggi avoids the damage to the body.
Vestuvich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gaggi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vestuvich stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Vestuvich's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Vestuvich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vestuvich wants to break free but Gaggi has control.
Vestuvich keeps control of Gaggi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaggi is trying to break the clinch but Vestuvich has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vestuvich throws an elbow but misses.
Gaggi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vestuvich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gaggi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Gaggi does no damage.
Vestuvich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaggi pinned against the cage. Gaggi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gaggi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaggi misses with a combination
and Vestuvich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vestuvich.
Nino Gaggi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gaggi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vestuvich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaggi.
Gaggi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gaggi throws a right and a left that Vestuvich avoids nicely.
Gaggi stuffs the takedown attempt from Vestuvich. Vestuvich gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaggi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vestuvich circles away quickly and effectively.
Vestuvich slips a jab and a cross from Gaggi.
Vestuvich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaggi as he jumps to the side.
Gaggi throws a series of strikes that have Vestuvich backpedaling.
Vestuvich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vestuvich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaggi.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gaggi.
Gaggi swinging wilding here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaggi misses with a double jab
and Vestuvich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vestuvich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaggi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vestuvich.
Visily Vestuvich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vestuvich decides to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Visily Vestuvich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vestuvich 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Visily Vestuvich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enver Koskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enver Koskinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enver Koskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Conway!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conway as he jumps to the side.
Conway lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Koskinen backs up against the cage.
Koskinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koskinen showed some decent athleticism there.
Koskinen prevents Conway from improving his position.
Conway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koskinen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conway is looking for a sweep. Koskinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koskinen is trying to work for a kimura but Conway is defending well.
Conway is doing well to control the position and prevent Koskinen from advancing to side control.
Conway is looking to improve his position.
Koskinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Koskinen decides to stand up.
Conway works over Koskinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Conway scores with a four punch combination!
Some wild striking there from Conway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Conway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koskinen slips a jab and a cross from Conway.
Conway scores with a one two! Koskinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Koskinen is breathing heavily.
Koskinen scores with a takedown into Conway's guard.
Conway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koskinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Conway really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koskinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Conway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koskinen postures up.
Koskinen won't allow Conway to get back to his feet.
Koskinen 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.
Conway is trying to control the position but Koskinen postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Conway trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Conway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koskinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Conway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koskinen.
Conway throws a right hand that Koskinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Koskinen also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koskinen. That's going to slow Conway down.
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!
Conway moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Koskinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Conway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koskinen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Koskinen!
No joy there for Conway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koskinen needs to keep his hands up - Conway had a free shot at his head there.
Conway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conway misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Conway does no damage.
Conway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koskinen shoots in but Conway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Conway scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Koskinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Koskinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conway misses with a two punch combination.
Koskinen looks to land a body kick but Conway moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koskinen counters with a two punch combo.
Jimmy Conway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Conway shoots in for a double leg but Koskinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conway misses with a combination
and Koskinen counters with a single leg into guard. Conway didn't expect that.
Koskinen postures up and lands a big shot to Conway's brow.
Koskinen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Conway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koskinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Koskinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Conway misses.
Koskinen swinging wilding here.
Conway misses with a combination
and Koskinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koskinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Conway defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koskinen.
Koskinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Conway tries to kick Koskinen off but Koskinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koskinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Koskinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koskinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Koskinen has a takedown stuffed.
Conway throws a series of punches but Koskinen moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conway throws a combination. Koskinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Conway misses with a wild combination.
Conway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Enver Koskinen 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.
Koskinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Conway tries to sprawl out of it but Koskinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Conway does no damage.
Koskinen looks for a takedown but Conway sprawls well.
Conway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conway fails to land with a series of punches.
Koskinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Conway.
Conway tries to bum rush Koskinen with a series of wild strikes but Koskinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conway swinging wilding here.
Danga de danga de dang - Conway scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Koskinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conway lands a two punch combo.
Koskinen dodges the punch combination from Conway.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conway throws a right hand that Koskinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Koskinen also avoids with ease.
Conway misses with a double jab.
Koskinen takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koskinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Koskinen prevents Conway from getting back to his feet.
Koskinen 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.
Conway wants to sweep but no luck.
Conway pushes Koskinen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Conway is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Conway takes a kick to the side of the head.
Conway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koskinen counters with a good, hard body kick but Conway shrugs it off.
Koskinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Conway circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Koskinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koskinen as he avoids it easily.
Koskinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Conway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koskinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koskinen lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conway is trying to keep Koskinen in close.
Conway throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Koskinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koskinen.
Koskinen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Conway throws a combination. Koskinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left and a right from Conway both land. Nice combination.
Conway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conway misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Conway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conway ducks right into an uppercut from Koskinen.
A punch combination from Conway misses.
Koskinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Conway is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koskinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Conway tries to bum rush Koskinen with a series of wild strikes but Koskinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conway misses with a combination
and Koskinen counters with a single leg into guard. Conway didn't expect that.
Koskinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koskinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Conway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Conway wants to get back to his feet but Koskinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koskinen postures up in Conway's guard and throws a big left but Conway blocks it.
Koskinen 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.
Koskinen drops back looking for a leg! Conway is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conway manages to kick Koskinen off! Koskinen jumps back into Conway's guard.
Koskinen postures up.
Koskinen prevents Conway from getting back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Conway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koskinen.
Conway throws a series of punches but Koskinen moves out of range.
Conway throws a right and a left that Koskinen avoids nicely.
Koskinen looks for a takedown but Conway sprawls well.
Koskinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Conway misses with a combination
and Koskinen counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koskinen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Conway tries to bench press Koskinen off him but Koskinen keeps the position.
Enver Koskinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Conway is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conway is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Koskinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Conway is defending well.
Conway is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Enver Koskinen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Conway throws a nice looking combination but Koskinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koskinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conway.
Nice sprawl there from Conway as Koskinen shoots in.
Conway fails to land with a series of punches.
Koskinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Conway's waist but Conway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koskinen off to one side.
Conway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Conway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conway misses with a series of wild punches.
Conway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jimmy Conway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koskinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conway.
Conway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koskinen.
Koskinen shoots for a takedown but Conway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enver Koskinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conway moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Conway tries to sprawl out of it but Koskinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Conway shoots in and drives through. Koskinen sprawls well.
Enver Koskinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koskinen slips a jab and a cross from Conway.
Koskinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Koskinen throwing shots but Conway is blocking nicely.
Conway works his way to full guard. Good work.
Conway wants to get back to his feet but Koskinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Conway trying to control the position.
Koskinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Conway has wrist control.
Conway lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Koskinen!
Conway trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jimmy Conway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen is working to get back to half guard.
Conway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Conway trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conway is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jimmy Conway just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koskinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Conway's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen has Conway up against the cage in a clinch.
Conway is looking to break free of the clinch but Koskinen has double underhooks.
Koskinen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Conway pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koskinen keeps control of Conway as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Conway tries to break the clinch but Koskinen is controlling the position.
Koskinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Conway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Koskinen keeps control of Conway as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Conway has had enough of the clinch but Koskinen keeps him there for the moment.
Conway missing with knees to the body.
Conway wants to break free but Koskinen has control.
Koskinen manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Conway.
Conway lands with a nice combination. Koskinen backs away looking to recover.
Conway lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Koskinen backs up against the cage.
Conway closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Conway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koskinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Conway throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conway's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Conway duly obliges.
Koskinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conway misses with a combination
and Koskinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Conway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koskinen as he avoids it easily.
Koskinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Conway wants to get back to striking at distance but Koskinen won't allow it.
Koskinen keeps control of Conway as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Conway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koskinen has him pressed against the cage.
Conway wants to break free but Koskinen has control.
Conway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Conway breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Conway. No joy for Koskinen on that attempt.
Enver Koskinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Conway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Enver Koskinen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koskinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enver Koskinen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bocks Rguy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bukaw Kingstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bocks Rguy!
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, Bukaw Kingstar!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingstar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rguy is fending him off so far but Kingstar persists. Nope, Rguy circles away and we're back to standing.
Kingstar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingstar tries to clinch up but Rguy circles away and keeps his distance.
Rguy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rguy throws the left hand but Kingstar avoids the punch easily.
Kingstar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingstar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingstar lands with a kick to the temple. Rguy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rguy looks to land a combination but Kingstar avoids it well.
Rguy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rguy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingstar is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Rguy as Kingstar shoots in.
Kingstar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingstar shoots in and bounces Rguy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rguy wants to sweep but no luck.
Rguy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rguy controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kingstar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Rguy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kingstar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kingstar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingstar postures up in Rguy's guard and throws a big left but Rguy blocks it.
Rguy is pulling down on Kingstar's head to control his posture.
Kingstar stopping the sweep attempt from Rguy.
Rguy keeping moving, preventing Kingstar from controlling successfully.
Rguy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kingstar manages to get himself to full guard.
Rguy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kingstar keeping moving, preventing Rguy from controlling successfully.
Kingstar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kingstar raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rguy regains half guard.
Rguy is positioning himself well to prevent Kingstar advancing to mount.
Kingstar is trying to work for a kimura but Rguy is defending well.
Kingstar tries to pass to full mount but Rguy defends it.
Kingstar looks gassed!
Rguy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kingstar wants to stand but Rguy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rguy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kingstar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rguy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Kingstar tries to stand but Rguy is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kingstar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rguy throws a left that rocks Kingstar and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rguy dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kingstar regain composure!
Kingstar is rocked!
It looks like Bukaw Kingstar has been cut.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rguy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rguy tries to advance to mount but Kingstar denies him.
Kingstar is trying to control Rguy's posture but Rguy avoids it.
Rguy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bocks Rguy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bukaw Kingstar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good standup being displayed there by Kingstar as he connects with a hook.
Kingstar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rguy avoids the head kick by Kingstar.
Rguy swats away the attempt to clinch by Kingstar.
Bocks Rguy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingstar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rguy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rguy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingstar.
Kingstar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kingstar is breathing heavily.
Kingstar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingstar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kingstar wants to clinch up but Rguy keeps it at a distance.
Kingstar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rguy looks to land a combination. Kingstar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rguy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bocks Rguy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bukaw Kingstar.
Rguy jabs at Kingstar's body.
Rguy grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kingstar takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Rguy cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bocks Rguy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bajrang Jakhotia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berric Dondarrion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bajrang Jakhotia has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
5 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berric Dondarrion!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dondarrion shoots for a takedown but Jakhotia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice cross by Jakhotia.
No joy there for Jakhotia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dondarrion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Jakhotia as Dondarrion shoots in.
Bajrang Jakhotia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berric Dondarrion.
Nice sprawl there from Jakhotia as Dondarrion shoots in.
Dondarrion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jakhotia's waist but Jakhotia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dondarrion off to one side.
Dondarrion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jakhotia pinned against the cage. Jakhotia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dondarrion looks gassed!
Dondarrion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jakhotia lands a jab to the head.
Jakhotia scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dondarrion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dondarrion tries to clinch but Jakhotia is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dondarrion shoots in looking for a takedown. Jakhotia tries to sprawl out of it but Dondarrion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jakhotia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot by Jakhotia.
Dondarrion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dondarrion is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jakhotia is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dondarrion.
Jakhotia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dondarrion's head backwards.
Dondarrion shoots for a double leg takedown but Jakhotia sprawls well. He's pushed Dondarrion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jakhotia lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dondarrion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jakhotia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jakhotia stuffs the takedown attempt from Dondarrion. Dondarrion gets slowly back to his feet.
Dondarrion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dondarrion shoots in but Jakhotia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dondarrion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jakhotia's waist but Jakhotia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dondarrion off to one side.
Jakhotia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No luck for Dondarrion with that takedown attempt.
Jakhotia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dondarrion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dondarrion closes the distance and clinches up with Jakhotia, looking for a takedown. Dondarrion pushes Jakhotia against the cage but Jakhotia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dondarrion fails with the takedown.
Dondarrion closes the distance and clinches up with Jakhotia, looking for a takedown. Dondarrion pushes Jakhotia against the cage but Jakhotia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Jakhotia misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Dondarrion or perhaps it was just good defense by Jakhotia which made him look bad.
Dondarrion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dondarrion.
Dondarrion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dondarrion shoots for a double leg takedown but Jakhotia sprawls well. He's pushed Dondarrion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dondarrion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jakhotia is fending him off so far but Dondarrion persists. Nope, Jakhotia circles away and we're back to standing.
Dondarrion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dondarrion looks for a takedown but Jakhotia sprawls well.
Jakhotia stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Jakhotia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dondarrion tries a head kick but it misses.
Dondarrion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jakhotia lands the left hand.
Dondarrion shoots in and drives through. Jakhotia sprawls well.
Jakhotia connects with a crisp jab.
Jakhotia throws a body punch but Dondarrion moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakhotia thows a body shot but no joy.
Dondarrion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jakhotia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dondarrion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dondarrion fails to land the takedown.
Dondarrion tries for a takedown but Jakhotia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dondarrion avoids the body shot from Jakhotia.
Dondarrion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jakhotia is fending him off so far but Dondarrion persists. Nope, Jakhotia circles away and we're back to standing.
Dondarrion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bajrang Jakhotia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakhotia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dondarrion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dondarrion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Jakhotia - just one landing.
Dondarrion slips a jab from Jakhotia.
A left lands for Dondarrion.
Jakhotia lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jakhotia tries to avoid it but Dondarrion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jakhotia to the ground. Jakhotia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jakhotia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jakhotia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dondarrion misses with a takedown attempt - Jakhotia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dondarrion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dondarrion avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Jakhotia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jakhotia scores with a hook to the body. Dondarrion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dondarrion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jakhotia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jakhotia scores with a jab to the head.
Bajrang Jakhotia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dondarrion has a takedown stuffed.
Jakhotia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jakhotia takes one to the chin there.
Dondarrion misses with a takedown attempt - Jakhotia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dondarrion fails with the takedown.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bajrang Jakhotia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dondarrion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dondarrion has a takedown stuffed.
Jakhotia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dondarrion shoots in and drives through. Jakhotia sprawls well.
Bajrang Jakhotia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berric Dondarrion.
Dondarrion takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Jakhotia misses.
Dondarrion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jakhotia tries to avoid it but Dondarrion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jakhotia to the ground. Jakhotia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jakhotia throws a hook but Dondarrion blocks it.
Dondarrion has a takedown stuffed.
Nice cross by Jakhotia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Jakhotia.
Dondarrion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jakhotia pinned against the cage. Jakhotia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jakhotia connects with a body shot.
Jakhotia stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Jakhotia does no damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dondarrion might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jakhotia has got the better of the exchanges.
Dondarrion misses with a takedown attempt - Jakhotia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jakhotia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dondarrion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Dondarrion with that takedown attempt.
Dondarrion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dondarrion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jakhotia circles away.
Horrible takedown by Dondarrion or perhaps it was just good defense by Jakhotia which made him look bad.
Dondarrion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dondarrion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A lazy left from Jakhotia finds it's target.
Dondarrion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dondarrion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jakhotia circles away.
Dondarrion moves out of range as Jakhotia strikes.
Jakhotia misses the jab.
Jakhotia throws a hook but Dondarrion blocks it.
Jakhotia looks to land a left hand but Dondarrion moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakhotia stuffs the takedown attempt from Dondarrion. Dondarrion gets slowly back to his feet.
Dondarrion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jakhotia swivels and escapes.
Dondarrion fails with the takedown.
Jakhotia throws a good cross that connects.
Dondarrion looks for a takedown but Jakhotia sprawls well.
Dondarrion moves out of range of the strikes.
Dondarrion shoots in looking for a takedown. Jakhotia tries to sprawl out of it but Dondarrion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jakhotia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Dondarrion with that takedown attempt.
Jakhotia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dondarrion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dondarrion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dondarrion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jakhotia throws a jab when Dondarrion was well out of range.
Jakhotia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dondarrion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jakhotia as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bajrang Jakhotia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dondarrion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jakhotia's waist but Jakhotia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dondarrion off to one side.
Dondarrion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dondarrion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jakhotia is fending him off so far but Dondarrion persists. Nope, Jakhotia circles away and we're back to standing.
Dondarrion tries for a takedown but Jakhotia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jakhotia lands a slapping body shot.
Dondarrion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dondarrion shoots in but Jakhotia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jakhotia misses with the combination.
Jakhotia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dondarrion.
A slow jab from Jakhotia misses its intended target.
Dondarrion shoots in for a double leg but Jakhotia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dondarrion lands a nice hook to Jakhotia's body. Jakhotia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jakhotia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jakhotia misses with an uppercut. Dondarrion saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion shoots in for a double leg but Jakhotia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dondarrion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dondarrion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jakhotia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jakhotia lands a jab-cross combination.
Dondarrion moves in looking to clinch but Jakhotia pushes him off.
Dondarrion shoots in looking for a takedown. Jakhotia tries to sprawl out of it but Dondarrion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jakhotia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dondarrion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jakhotia as he jumps to the side.
Dondarrion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jakhotia swivels and escapes.
Dondarrion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jakhotia circles away.
Jakhotia with a hook.
Dondarrion has a takedown stuffed.
Jakhotia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dondarrion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dondarrion shoots in but Jakhotia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, jab by Jakhotia - just one landing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bajrang Jakhotia dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jakhotia throws a hook to the side of Dondarrion's head but Dondarrion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jakhotia missing with a left hand there. Dondarrion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dondarrion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dondarrion has a takedown stuffed.
Jakhotia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dondarrion.
Dondarrion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jakhotia but Jakhotia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bajrang Jakhotia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berric Dondarrion.
Dondarrion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jakhotia works over Dondarrion's head and body with a nice combination.
Jakhotia thuds his right hand into Dondarrion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dondarrion shoots for a takedown but Jakhotia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A shot to de liver by Jakhotia. Beautiful body shot.
Dondarrion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dondarrion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jakhotia pinned against the cage. Jakhotia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bajrang Jakhotia is winning the standup battle so far.
Jakhotia scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Dondarrion or perhaps it was just good defense by Jakhotia which made him look bad.
Dondarrion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jakhotia scores with a jab to the head.
Dondarrion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jakhotia is fending him off so far but Dondarrion persists. Nope, Jakhotia circles away and we're back to standing.
Jakhotia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dondarrion fails with the takedown.
Jakhotia catches Dondarrion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jakhotia looks to land a combination. Dondarrion sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jakhotia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dondarrion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jakhotia pulls Dondarrion in to control the position.
Jakhotia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jakhotia looking to control.
Dondarrion 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.
Jakhotia keeping moving, preventing Dondarrion from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dondarrion is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jakhotia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jakhotia has escaped and now he's on top!
Dondarrion isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jakhotia stacks Dondarrion on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jakhotia!
Dondarrion struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakhotia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jakhotia is looking to take a break and control but Dondarrion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakhotia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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.
You can see the frustration on Dondarrion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Dondarrion or perhaps it was just good defense by Jakhotia which made him look bad.
Jakhotia lands with a nice combination. Dondarrion backs away looking to recover.
Dondarrion tries for a takedown but Jakhotia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jakhotia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dondarrion has time to react.
Jakhotia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dondarrion's hands.
Dondarrion has a takedown stuffed.
Jakhotia scores with a nice right hand.
Berric Dondarrion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bajrang Jakhotia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dondarrion wants to clinch up but Jakhotia keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bajrang Jakhotia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jakhotia, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bajrang Jakhotia!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Norifumi Makayata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bia Bia kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Norifumi Makayata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makayata shoots for a double leg takedown but Dunn sprawls well. He's pushed Makayata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makayata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dunn stuffs the takedown.
Makayata throws a shot from downtown. Dunn moves away and avoids it.
Makayata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunn stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norifumi Makayata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makayata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dunn pinned against the cage. Dunn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makayata tries for a takedown but Dunn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makayata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dunn pinned against the cage. Dunn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makayata shoots for a double leg takedown but Dunn sprawls well. He's pushed Makayata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Norifumi Makayata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makayata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makayata is breathing heavily.
Dunn looks to land a combination but Makayata avoids it well.
Horrible takedown by Makayata or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunn which made him look bad.
Makayata fails with the takedown.
Good exchange - Dunn coming out on top.
Dunn throws a nice looking combination but Makayata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makayata shoots in for a double leg but Dunn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dunn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jason Dunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Makayata's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makayata tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dunn cracks Makayata with a good jab.
Dunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makayata fails with the takedown.
Dunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Makayata slips a jab and a cross from Dunn.
Dunn works over Makayata's head and body with a nice combination.
Dunn stuffs the takedown attempt from Makayata. Makayata gets slowly back to his feet.
Makayata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunn.
Dunn lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn throws a good cross that connects.
Dunn scores with a leg kick.
Dunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makayata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dunn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dunn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dunn.
Dunn scores with a leg kick.
Dunn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dunn!
Dunn tests Makayata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dunn lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makayata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Makayata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dunn lunges at Makayata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makayata's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunn clobbers Makayata with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Makayata is rocked!
Dunn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dunn duly obliges.
Oh Makayata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunn is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dunn lands a brutal head kick. Makayata looks out on his feet and Dunn throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jason Dunn!
Jason Dunn is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crucifixio Capuccio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brighton Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capuccio comes to the cage accompanied by Walk. Johnston is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Billy Ray Cyrus - Achy Breaky Heart. Crucifixio Capuccio could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brighton Johnston's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crucifixio Capuccio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brighton Johnston!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Capuccio is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnston 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.
Johnston decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Capuccio gets caught flat footed, as Johnston shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston stands up from Capuccio's guard - Johnston perhaps looking for a knockout.
Capuccio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Capuccio is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnston is surviving well by controlling Capuccio's body position as best he can.
Johnston wants to control but Capuccio is having none of it.
Capuccio is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnston has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Johnston is working to get back to half guard.
Johnston manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston wants to control but Capuccio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnston has eaten all the pies!
Johnston makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Capuccio misses with a takedown
and Johnston counters with a shoot takedown. Capuccio fights it but they end up in guard.
Capuccio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Capuccio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Capuccio is breathing heavily.
Johnston trying to control but Capuccio is working from the bottom.
Capuccio working for a triangle but Johnston defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnston controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capuccio is looking for a triangle but Johnston pushes his legs off easily.
Johnston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Capuccio is proving hard to escape from.
Johnston wants to control from the top but Capuccio keeps moving.
Capuccio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnston is one step ahead there.
Johnston slips nicely into half guard.
Johnston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnston wants to free his trapped foot but Capuccio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnston is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Capuccio is looking for a sweep. Johnston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Capuccio misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnston counters with a single leg into guard. Capuccio didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capuccio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnston stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnston decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnston lands a nice short elbow.
Capuccio tries to get to full guard but Johnston has control of the leg.
Capuccio actively working from the bottom here.
Johnston escapes and gets back to his feet.
Johnston looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnston wants to pass the guard but Capuccio is defending well.
Johnston wants to stand up but Capuccio has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Johnston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Johnston.
Capuccio looking for submissions off his back.
Johnston is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Capuccio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Capuccio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Capuccio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnston decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Capuccio, up you get!
Johnston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnston showed some decent athleticism there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brighton Johnston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnston controls the position.
Capuccio is trying to get back to half guard.
Capuccio is working hard here to advance position.
Capuccio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnston connects with a decent elbow.
Johnston decides to stand up, so the ref orders Capuccio to his feet.
Capuccio shoots and misses
and Johnston counters with a single leg into guard. Capuccio didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Capuccio's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capuccio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnston tries to stand but Capuccio is controlling from the bottom.
Johnston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Capuccio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnston controls the pace.
Johnston looking to pass the guard.
Capuccio is looking for a triangle but Johnston pushes his legs off easily.
Johnston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capuccio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Capuccio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Capuccio is working an open guard so Johnston takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Capuccio misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnston wanted to stand there but Capuccio had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capuccio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnston stands and throws Capuccio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnston controlling the position.
Johnston stands up and beckons Capuccio to his feet.
Capuccio misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnston counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crucifixio Capuccio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capuccio is looking to reverse the position.
Johnston in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnston is looking to take a break and control but Capuccio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnston takes a little break here. Capuccio wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston decides to stand up, so the ref orders Capuccio to his feet.
Johnston looks for a takedown but Capuccio sprawls well.
Capuccio misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capuccio actively working from the bottom here.
Johnston drops an elbow to the side of Capuccio's head.
Capuccio won't allow Johnston to pass to mount.
Johnston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Capuccio actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Johnston there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnston tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Brighton Johnston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Capuccio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brighton Johnston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Capuccio shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnston tries to sprawl out of it but Capuccio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Capuccio has his foot on Johnston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnston works his way back into a safe position though.
Capuccio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnston is stalling in the full guard.
Johnston stands up over Capuccio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnston stands up from Capuccio's guard - Johnston perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnston trying to control but Capuccio is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capuccio working for a triangle but Johnston defends it easily.
Capuccio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnston stands and steps away. Capuccio gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Capuccio!
Capuccio is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnston has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnston controlling the position easily from mount.
Capuccio is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnston is landing with some decent strikes but Capuccio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnston wants to control the pace but Capuccio is squirming around nicely.
Capuccio is looking to get to half guard.
Johnston controlling his opponent.
Capuccio tries to reverse the position but Johnston maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnston prevents Capuccio from getting the reversal.
Johnston controlling from the full mount.
Capuccio is trying to escape the mount.
Johnston with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Capuccio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Capuccio is looking to escape.
Despite being in the dominant position, Brighton Johnston just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Capuccio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Capuccio won't be happy with that.
Capuccio tries to buck Johnston off but Johnston is having none of it.
Johnston stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Capuccio fails with the takedown
and Johnston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnston.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crucifixio Capuccio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston slips nicely into half guard.
Johnston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brighton Johnston really dominated that round.
That's time! Capuccio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnston scores a takedown into full mount!
Johnston controlling the pace for now.
Capuccio is trying to escape the mount.
Johnston controlling the pace for now.
Johnston trying to control but Capuccio is having none of it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Johnston controlling from mount.
Johnston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Capuccio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capuccio bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Capuccio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnston controls Capuccio momentarily but Capuccio frees himself.
Capuccio 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.
Johnston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnston punching from the bottom.
Capuccio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnston trying to control the position here.
Capuccio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order 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.
Johnston drives through with a takedown into guard.
Capuccio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Capuccio has his foot on Johnston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnston works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnston passes Capuccio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Capuccio actively working from the bottom here.
Capuccio is in trouble now - Johnston has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capuccio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Capuccio taking shots to the head.
Johnston controlling from the full mount.
Johnston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnston has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Capuccio's face.
Capuccio is looking to improve his position but Johnston isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnston cracks Capuccio with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johnston controlling from mount.
Capuccio regains half guard.
Capuccio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnston lands strikes from half guard.
Johnston stands up from half guard.
Johnston shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnston was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brighton Johnston dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Capuccio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Capuccio won't be happy with that.
Capuccio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnston has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Johnston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnston lands in his opponent's guard.
Capuccio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnston trying to control the position from guard on top but Capuccio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Johnston looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston trying to control but Capuccio is working from the bottom.
Capuccio working for a triangle but Johnston defends it easily.
Capuccio keeping full guard, as Johnston tries to pass.
Capuccio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Capuccio looking for a guillotine here but Johnston defends easily.
Johnston wants to pass the guard but Capuccio is keeping the position.
Johnston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capuccio working for a triangle but Johnston defends it easily.
Johnston throwing strikes from guard but Capuccio blocks nicely.
Capuccio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnston gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Johnston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnston tries to stand but Capuccio is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capuccio has his foot on Johnston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnston works his way back into a safe position though.
Capuccio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnston landing some decent shots from guard.
Capuccio had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Johnston is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Capuccio Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Johnston's back instead.
Johnston fending off the submission attempt from Capuccio.
Johnston rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnston is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capuccio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Capuccio.
Capuccio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnston sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnston regains full guard. Nicely done.
Capuccio drops back looking for a leg! Johnston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnston manages to kick Capuccio off! Capuccio jumps back into Johnston's guard.
Johnston pushes Capuccio off and scrambles back to his feet.
Capuccio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brighton Johnston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnston 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brighton Johnston!
Brighton Johnston is the new middleweight champion!
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