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Escape The Cage 6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between curlo jacob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Cottrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cottrell has chosen Honor by Atreyu as his entrance music. Caleb Cottrell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, curlo jacob!
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, Caleb Cottrell!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from jacob.
jacob looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cottrell throws a head kick that misses.
jacob throws a lazy head kick
and Cottrell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cottrell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cottrell keeps control of jacob as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cottrell looking to throw knees to the head but jacob is blocking nicely.
Cottrell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cottrell lands an elbow inside.
Cottrell with a knee to the head.
Cottrell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
jacob fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cottrell jumps into guard, dragging jacob to the mat.
Cottrell has his hands on jacob's head, controlling the position.
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.
Cottrell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Caleb Cottrell just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cottrell instigates a clinch.
Cottrell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cottrell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but jacob blocks it with crossed arms.
jacob changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cottrell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cottrell throws a lazy head kick
and jacob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cottrell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No luck for Cottrell with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Cottrell or perhaps it was just good defense by jacob which made him look bad.
Cottrell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cottrell moves into the clinch successfully.
jacob is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cottrell is keeping busy.
Cottrell gets through jacob's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cottrell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cottrell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cottrell misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cottrell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cottrell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cottrell landing knees to the head.
Cottrell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but jacob blocks it with crossed arms.
The is referee keeping an eye on Cottrell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Cottrell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
jacob throws a head kick that misses
and Cottrell counters by clinching up.
jacob takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cottrell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cottrell crunches a lovely knee into jacob's ribcage.
jacob is looking to break free of the clinch but Cottrell has double underhooks.
Cottrell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but jacob has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cottrell connects with a knee to the head.
jacob jumps guard but Cottrell stands there with jacob around his waist. jacob gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cottrell with a knee to the head.
Cottrell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cottrell with a knee to the head.
Cottrell lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cottrell keeps control of jacob as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cottrell tries to land a knee to the head but jacob blocks with his arms.
Cottrell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but jacob has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cottrell tries to land a knee to the head but jacob blocks with his arms.
jacob lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cottrell controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cottrell misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottrell lands a knee to the head.
jacob pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
jacob tries to clinch up
and Cottrell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cottrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
curlo jacob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cottrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cottrell lands a high kick!
jacob tries to clinch
and Cottrell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
jacob is looking to break free of the clinch but Cottrell has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cottrell lands a damaging elbow.
Cottrell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but jacob has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cottrell pulls guard effortlessly.
jacob wants to stand and escape but instead Cottrell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
jacob is looking to stand up but Cottrell isn't so interested in that idea.
jacob being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
jacob is looking to stand up but Cottrell isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Cottrell 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! This is the final round!
jacob slips a jab and a cross from Cottrell.
A head kick from Cottrell lands but jacob takes it in his stride.
Cottrell throws a lazy head kick
and jacob counters with a body kick that stops Cottrell in his tracks momentarily.
Cottrell misses with a head kick.
Cottrell clinches with his opponent.
Cottrell looking to throw knees to the head but jacob is blocking nicely.
Cottrell jumps into guard, dragging jacob to the mat.
Cottrell pulls jacob in to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Let's hope that Cottrell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
jacob wanted to stand there but Cottrell had control of the position.
Cottrell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jacob wants to stand and escape but instead Cottrell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
curlo jacob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
jacob being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Despite being in the dominant position, Caleb Cottrell just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cottrell throws a head kick but jacob moves out of range.
curlo jacob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cottrell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cottrell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Caleb Cottrell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Cottrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cottrell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Cottrell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Chevarie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Almost Easy -- Avenged Sevenfold. Matt Romano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Gaston Chevarie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Romano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Chevarie.
Romano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chevarie.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romano shoots for a double leg takedown but Chevarie sprawls well. He's pushed Romano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Romano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gaston Chevarie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Chevarie scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Matt Romano has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chevarie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chevarie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Romano asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chevarie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Romano has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Romano is trying to get an arm triangle but Chevarie is defending well.
Romano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Romano looks gassed!
Romano is looking to take a break and control but Chevarie 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.
Chevarie dodges the ground and pound from Romano.
Romano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chevarie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Romano scores with a one two! Chevarie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Romano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chevarie as he avoids it easily.
Gaston Chevarie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Romano.
Romano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chevarie throws a series of punches but Romano moves out of range.
Romano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Romano misses with a leg kick.
Chevarie misses with a combination
and Romano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Romano tries to pass to full mount but Chevarie defends it.
Chevarie is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Romano is trying to control. Chevarie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chevarie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romano.
Chevarie is looking to escape.
Romano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chevarie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romano.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chevarie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romano shoots in for a double leg but Chevarie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Romano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Romano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chevarie is controlling an arm, preventing Romano from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Romano punching from mount but Chevarie doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano looking to control but Chevarie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Romano goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chevarie is on top in guard.
Chevarie wants to get up but he can't break Romano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Romano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romano throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chevarie passes into side control.
Romano tries to buck Chevarie off but Chevarie is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Chevarie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Romano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Romano misses with a wild body shot.
Romano slips under a jab.
Chevarie stuffs the takedown.
Romano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chevarie's guard.
Chevarie keeping full guard, as Romano tries to pass.
Chevarie has his feet on Romano's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chevarie stuffs the takedown.
Chevarie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chevarie looks to land a combination but Romano avoids it well.
Romano slips a straight right by Chevarie.
Chevarie misses with a hook.
Chevarie misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Chevarie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romano shoots for a takedown but Chevarie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gaston Chevarie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Romano.
Romano throws a solid leg kick but Chevarie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romano.
Romano closes the distance and clinches up with Chevarie, looking for a takedown. Romano pushes Chevarie against the cage but Chevarie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Romano tries to pass to full mount but Chevarie defends it.
Romano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romano is looking for a kimura here.
Romano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chevarie wants to get back to his feet.
Chevarie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chevarie!
Romano wants to control the pace but Chevarie is squirming around nicely.
Romano breaks from Chevarie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Romano goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chevarie turns into him and now he's in Romano's guard.
Romano looking for a guillotine here but Chevarie defends easily.
Romano looking for a guillotine here but Chevarie defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chevarie wants to stand but Romano is controlling his posture from full guard.
Romano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chevarie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chevarie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Romano is looking for a triangle but Chevarie pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Romano working for a triangle but Chevarie defends it easily.
Romano working for a triangle but Chevarie defends it easily.
Chevarie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Romano controls Chevarie momentarily but Chevarie frees himself.
Chevarie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Romano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matt Romano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chevarie misses with a straight left.
Romano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Romano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chevarie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Romano but great work by Chevarie.
Chevarie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Chevarie looks to land a right hand but Romano moved out of range.
Chevarie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romano.
Romano is looking to slow Chevarie down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Romano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Romano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Romano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Romano throws a strike aimed at the side of Chevarie's head but Chevarie avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chevarie pushes Romano away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Romano gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Romano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Romano lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chevarie tries to escape but Romano is in control.
Romano goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chevarie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Romano's guard! Nice work there by Chevarie!
Romano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chevarie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Romano has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chevarie doesn't defend quickly enough and Romano has managed to lock this one up! Can Chevarie escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Romano on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Romano!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Tyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Tyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teddy Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baxter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baxter forces Tyre back against the cage and clinches.
Baxter wants a takedown but no success here.
Tyre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baxter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyre.
Baxter misses with a knee to the head.
Tyre managing to block the knees to the body from Baxter.
Baxter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyre.
Baxter lands a knee to the body.
Baxter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baxter crunches a lovely knee into Tyre's ribcage.
Baxter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyre ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tyre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tyre really is a fat lump.
Tyre is breathing heavily.
Tyre keeping moving, preventing Baxter from controlling successfully.
Baxter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baxter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter throwing strikes but missing.
Baxter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyre looking to control.
Baxter distracts Tyre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baxter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baxter has gone for a leg lock! Tyre slips out almost immediately though and dives into Baxter's guard.
Baxter wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyre slips nicely into half guard.
Baxter is looking for a sweep. Tyre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter is not content to let Tyre control the position.
Baxter is trying to control but can't.
Tyre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baxter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baxter missing with punches from the bottom.
Tyre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baxter landing a few short strikes.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baxter is looking to clinch but Tyre is avoiding it.
Tyre steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baxter. That one must have hurt.
Tyre shoots in but no luck this time.
Baxter darts in and clinches Tyre up against the cage.
Baxter with a knee to the head.
Baxter with a knee to the head.
Baxter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baxter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baxter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyre.
Baxter crunches a lovely knee into Tyre's ribcage.
Baxter scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyre avoiding damage as Baxter throws knees to the body.
Baxter tries to land a knee to the head but Tyre blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Baxter.
Tyre effectively controlling the action here.
Baxter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baxter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tyre avoiding damage as Baxter throws knees to the body.
Baxter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baxter tries to land a knee to the head but Tyre blocks with his arms.
Baxter trying to land knees to the body.
Baxter looking to throw knees to the head but Tyre is blocking nicely.
Tyre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Baxter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tyre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Baxter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baxter forces Tyre back against the cage and clinches.
Tyre slows down the pace here.
Tyre avoiding damage as Baxter throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Baxter.
Baxter crunches a lovely knee into Tyre's ribcage.
Baxter lands a nice knee to the body.
Baxter landing knees to the head.
Baxter lands an elbow inside that Tyre shrugs off.
Baxter lands a nice knee to the body.
Baxter tries a knee to the head but Tyre blocks it.
Baxter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyre.
Baxter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyre walks away with a smile on his face. Baxter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baxter tries to clinch but Tyre is having none of it.
Teddy Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baxter lands a head kick. Tyre smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baxter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baxter is looking to clinch but Tyre is avoiding it.
Tyre gets a takedown into half guard.
Baxter trying to control but Tyre postures up.
Tyre blocks the strikes from Baxter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter is looking to improve his position.
Baxter trying to control but Tyre postures up.
Tyre is nestled in close to Baxter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tyre is trying to control. Baxter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baxter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baxter lands in his opponent's guard.
Tyre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baxter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyre is trying to keep Baxter in close.
Baxter scoring with some ground and pound.
Tyre looking to control.
Baxter lands a couple of digs.
Baxter trying to control but Tyre is working from the bottom.
Tyre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A solid body kick from Baxter.
Tyre tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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.
Baxter moves into the clinch successfully.
Baxter lands a knee to the head.
Baxter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baxter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baxter missing with knees to the body.
Tyre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baxter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyre.
Tyre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baxter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baxter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyre's defenses.
Baxter missing with knees to the body.
Baxter missing with knees to the body.
Baxter misses with a knee to the head.
Tyre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baxter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baxter scores a nice knee to the body.
Baxter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyre.
Tyre has Baxter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baxter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Baxter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Baxter moves into the clinch.
Baxter trying to land knees to the body.
Baxter tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyre avoids the damage to the body.
Baxter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyre.
Baxter scores with a knee to the head.
Tyre effectively controlling the action here.
Baxter tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyre avoids the damage to the body.
Tyre has Baxter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baxter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baxter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baxter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baxter prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baxter just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baxter missing with knees to the body.
Tyre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baxter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baxter throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyre.
Tyre managing to block the knees to the body from Baxter.
Baxter missing with knees to the body.
Baxter jumps guard and drags Tyre to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Baxter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tyre looking to pass the guard.
Baxter striking off his back but it's not causing Tyre any problems.
Tyre wants to control from the top but Baxter keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baxter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tyre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baxter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baxter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baxter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tyre looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tyre looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tyre!
Baxter is not content to let Tyre control the position.
Baxter tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
You can see the frustration on Baxter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baxter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tyre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chris Tyre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tyre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body punch from Baxter.
Tyre shoots in and drives through. Baxter sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Teddy Baxter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tyre has control of Baxter's left arm, preventing Baxter from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Baxter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baxter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Baxter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hoppus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoppus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Not Now. Mark Hoppus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hoppus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez shoots in and bounces Hoppus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoppus looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoppus, not yet.
Hoppus has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoppus working for submissions but it's allowed Lopez to get to half guard.
Hoppus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hoppus missing with punches from the bottom.
Hoppus is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppus is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lopez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lopez decides to stand back up.
Hoppus with a poor takedown
and Lopez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hoppus's guard.
Hoppus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lopez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hoppus.
Hoppus is breathing heavily.
Hoppus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lopez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hoppus looks to move to half guard but instead Lopez has passed into mount! Damn!
Hoppus is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Lopez scores with a takedown into Hoppus's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hoppus is proving hard to escape from.
Hoppus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hoppus, up you get!
Lopez gets the takedown into side control.
Hoppus tries to bench press Lopez off him but Lopez keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoppus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hoppus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoppus tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hoppus throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hoppus flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoppus is trying to stand up.
Hoppus is looking to improve his position but Lopez isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoppus wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hoppus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoppus regains half guard.
Hoppus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Lopez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lopez fails with the takedown.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoppus tries to sprawl out of it but Lopez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoppus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopez has a takedown stuffed.
Mark Hoppus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Lopez.
Hoppus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hoppus seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lopez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mark Hoppus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Able Nightroad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nightroad's entrance music is Vicarious. A fine choice. Cameron Diesel will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Able Nightroad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Diesel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Diesel tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Nightroad tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Nightroad tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Diesel working for a submission but Nightroad is keeping him at bay.
Nightroad tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nightroad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but Nightroad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel.
Nightroad is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Nightroad tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nightroad turns into him and now he's in Diesel's guard.
Diesel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Nightroad from controlling successfully.
Nightroad works over Diesel with some ground and pound from guard.
Nightroad connects with a couple of short punches.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Nightroad from controlling successfully.
Nightroad throwing strikes but missing.
Nightroad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diesel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nightroad uses it to pass to side control.
Nightroad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diesel, who protects the arm well.
Diesel wants to get back to his feet.
Diesel looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightroad controlling the position from side mount.
Nightroad sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Diesel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nightroad scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diesel to see if he's OK.
Diesel tries to improve position but can't.
Diesel tries to escape but Nightroad is in control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diesel throws a combination. Nightroad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nightroad slips under a jab.
Diesel misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nightroad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diesel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nightroad moves into the clinch.
Nightroad manages to break the clinch.
Nightroad throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nightroad lands a head kick!
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Nightroad.
Nightroad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nightroad thuds his shin into the meat of Diesel's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nightroad feints and as Diesel raises his hands in defense, Nightroad changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nightroad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nightroad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nightroad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nightroad tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Nightroad postures up.
Diesel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Able Nightroad dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nightroad looks to land a combination. Diesel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diesel throws a hook but Nightroad blocks it.
Diesel looks to land a combination but Nightroad avoids it well.
Diesel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cameron Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nightroad gets a clinch.
Nightroad gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nightroad wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Nightroad moves nicely into side control.
Nightroad wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel tries to escape but Nightroad is in control.
Nightroad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nightroad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diesel tries to escape but Nightroad is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightroad in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nightroad misses with the ground and pound.
Diesel tries to bench press Nightroad off him but Nightroad keeps the position.
Nightroad looks up at the clock and then as Diesel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nightroad smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Diesel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nightroad lands a nice forearm strike.
Nightroad lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nightroad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nightroad working the ground and pound but Diesel is defending the strikes.
Nightroad is working Diesel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom here.
Nightroad scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightroad working the body and head with strikes.
Nightroad tries to move to mount but Diesel blocks the move with his legs.
Nightroad working away.
Diesel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nightroad asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nightroad lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Diesel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nightroad is controlling him well.
Nightroad trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Diesel is not content to let Nightroad control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nightroad scores with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Nightroad.
Nightroad throws a right hand that Diesel ducks under and follows up with a left that Diesel also avoids with ease.
Nightroad scores with a leg kick.
Nightroad moves into the clinch successfully.
Nightroad jumps into guard, dragging Diesel to the mat.
Diesel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diesel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nightroad trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Nightroad trying to strike off his back.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Nightroad keeps moving.
Nightroad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nightroad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nightroad throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nightroad keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel wants to stand and escape but instead Nightroad has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nightroad distracts Diesel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nightroad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nightroad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diesel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diesel is looking for a triangle but Nightroad pushes his legs off easily.
Nightroad stands up from Diesel's guard - Nightroad perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nightroad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Able Nightroad dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nightroad plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diesel fails with the takedown
and Nightroad counters with a series of strikes. Diesel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Nightroad. No joy for Diesel on that attempt.
Nightroad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nightroad clinches up against the cage.
Nightroad has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diesel is trying to keep an underhook but Nightroad manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nightroad working the head and body with strikes.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Nightroad seems content to control.
Nightroad stands up out of the half guard.
Nightroad changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diesel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nightroad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diesel has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from Nightroad are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel wants to control but Nightroad postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diesel is not content to let Nightroad control the position.
Nightroad throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Diesel works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nightroad works his way into side control.
Nightroad throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nightroad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diesel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nightroad misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nightroad prevents Diesel from escaping the position.
Nightroad trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Nightroad has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Diesel has his takedown stuffed
and Nightroad counters with a leg kick.
Able Nightroad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Diesel.
Nightroad throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nightroad throws a head kick that Diesel semi-blocks.
Diesel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diesel shoots in for a double leg but Nightroad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nightroad lands a head kick. Diesel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diesel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nightroad throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nightroad fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nightroad clinches.
Diesel wants to break free but Nightroad has control.
Nightroad landing knees to the body.
Nightroad lands a knee to the body.
Diesel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nightroad prevents the takedown attempt.
Cameron Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nightroad lands a knee to the body.
Nightroad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown but Nightroad shows good takedown defense.
Nightroad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diesel, pushing him back against the cage.
Nightroad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diesel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diesel's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Diesel duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nightroad staying out of range there.
Diesel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nightroad.
Nightroad lands a head kick!
Nightroad connects with a high kick.
Able Nightroad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nightroad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diesel looking for a triangle here. Nightroad is fighting it but it looks tight! Diesel pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nightroad is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cameron Diesel!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Resnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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231 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Resnar!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira slips a straight right by Resnar.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nogueira is trying to control the action in half guard but Resnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nogueira is working for a kimura but Resnar is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira blocks the strikes from Resnar.
Resnar flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nogueira seems to be looking for submissions.
Nogueira is thwarting Resnar's attempts to control the position.
Nogueira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nogueira trying to control from half guard but Resnar is working away.
Resnar tries to get to full guard but Nogueira has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Resnar's waist but Resnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira off to one side.
Resnar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nogueira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Resnar is fending him off so far but Nogueira persists. Nope, Resnar circles away and we're back to standing.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Resnar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab from Resnar.
Resnar connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nogueira.
Resnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Resnar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Resnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nogueira circles away quickly and effectively.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Resnar as he avoids it easily.
Nogueira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Resnar pinned against the cage. Resnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Resnar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Resnar lands with a right hand.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Resnar as he jumps to the side.
Resnar keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resnar stuns Nogueira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brock Resnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Resnar connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Resnar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Resnar scores with a nice head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Resnar there.
Nogueira shoots in for a double leg but Resnar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Resnar, right into the meat.
Nogueira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Resnar jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nogueira takes one on the button.
Nogueira is rocked!
Resnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Nogueira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Resnar throws an overhand right that has Nogueira reeling! Resnar follows up with more punches and Nogueira is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brock Resnar!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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