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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shotgun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malky McMufty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMufty has chosen Hair Of The Dog as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shotgun Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malky McMufty!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McMufty.
McMufty misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Rua does it's job there.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McMufty throws an overhand right that lands on Rua's shoulder, as Rua tries to avoid the shot.
McMufty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McMufty fails with the takedown.
Rua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMufty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Rua misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - McMufty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but McMufty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rua tries to clinch but McMufty is having none of it.
Rua lands a head kick. McMufty smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rua wants to clinch up but McMufty keeps it at a distance.
McMufty is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rua.
McMufty is rocked!
Rua moves into range and clinches up with McMufty.
McMufty can't get the takedown.
Rua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McMufty is still on wobbly legs! Can Rua finish him?
Rua lands an elbow inside that McMufty shrugs off.
Rua working the clinch nicely. McMufty is working for position but Rua cracks him with a big knee to the head! McMufty crumples up against the cage and Rua lands two more shots before the ref can save McMufty! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Shotgun Rua!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Savinay Pillay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasito Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pillay comes into the arena with Tere Bina blaring out of the sound system. Savinay Pillay could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tomasito Gonzalez's chin.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Savinay Pillay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomasito Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez dodges the punch combination from Pillay.
Pillay just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Pillay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzalez has managed to clinch.
Pillay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pillay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pillay swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pillay swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pillay's face.
It looks like Savinay Pillay has been cut.
Gonzalez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gonzalez scores with a knee to the head.
Gonzalez scores with a knee to the head.
Gonzalez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pillay working aggressively here.
Gonzalez connects with a knee to the head.
Pillay is rocked!
Gonzalez misses with a knee to the head.
Oh Pillay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pillay is pressed against the cage. Gonzalez pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Pillay! Two more big strikes from Gonzalez and Pillay crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tomasito Gonzalez!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Jeantet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajokortti Koerkort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Jeantet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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180 cm
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Jeantet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ajokortti Koerkort!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koerkort fails to land with a series of punches.
Koerkort tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeantet was well out of range. Poor timing from Koerkort.
Jeantet gets the takedown into side control.
Jeantet is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Koerkort has escaped the position, nice work there.
Koerkort defending against the ground and pound.
Koerkort wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jeantet really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jeantet has an Americana. Koerkort didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jeantet is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jeantet hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dennis Jeantet!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Astra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Dragonov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Dragonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Astra!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragonov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dragonov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Astra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dragonov.
Dragonov moves nicely into side control.
Astra sneaks out the side door and pushes Dragonov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dragonov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Astra is fending him off so far but Dragonov persists. Nope, Astra circles away and we're back to standing.
Astra wants to land a leg kick but Dragonov is out of range.
Dragonov dodges the punch combination from Astra.
Astra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dragonov fails with a takedown attempt.
Dragonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Astra circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Astra avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Dragonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astra missing with a left hand there. Dragonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Astra throws a head kick but Dragonov moves out of range.
Astra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Astra misses with a double jab.
Astra misses with the combination.
Al Astra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragonov has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Astra does no damage.
Astra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dragonov.
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.
Astra misses with a two punch combination.
Al Astra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Astra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Astra looks gassed!
Astra misses with a double jab.
Astra misses with a wild combination.
Astra fails to land with a series of punches.
Astra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Astra stuffs the takedown attempt from Dragonov. Dragonov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dragonov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Astra is defending against the submission attempts here by Dragonov.
Dragonov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dragonov mounts Astra! Really nice guard pass there!
Dragonov fails to take his opponent's back.
Astra is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dragonov wants to finish this one by submission but Astra is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dragonov.
Dragonov looking to secure an arm triangle but Astra defends it well.
Dragonov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Astra can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Astra is trying to stand up.
Dragonov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov wants to finish this one by submission but Astra is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dragonov.
Astra tries to buck Dragonov off but Dragonov takes his back!
Dragonov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Astra looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Astra is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astra defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Astra controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Dragonov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Astra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragonov.
A punch combination from Astra misses.
Astra misses with a two punch combination.
Astra misses with a few strikes there.
Dragonov slips a jab and a cross from Astra.
Dragonov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Astra defends it nicely.
Dragonov tries to clinch but Astra is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragonov thows a body shot but no joy.
Dragonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Astra.
Astra scores with a hook to the body. Dragonov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dragonov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Astra doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Astra is breathing heavily.
Astra scores with a three punch combo!
Dragonov fails with the takedown.
Astra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Astra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragonov slips a jab and a cross from Astra.
No luck for Dragonov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Dragonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astra looks to throw the jab but Dragonov is out of range.
Dragonov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Astra bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Astra misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Astra as Dragonov shoots in.
A combination from Astra does no damage.
Astra fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragonov shoots for a double leg takedown but Astra sprawls well. He's pushed Dragonov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dragonov throws a push kick but Astra slaps the foot to one side.
Dragonov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Astra sprawls well. Astra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dragonov gets slowly back to his feet.
Astra throws a nice looking combination but Dragonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Astra misses with a series of wild punches.
Astra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov is looking to clinch.
Astra misses with a two punch combination.
Dragonov tries for a takedown but Astra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Astra misses with a few strikes there.
Dragonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dragonov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Astra to the mat! Astra manages to get full guard.
Dragonov pushes down on Astra's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dragonov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Astra wants to get back to his feet.
Astra pushes Dragonov off but Dragonov dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov has hold of Astra's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Astra seems comfortable defending it but Dragonov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Astra is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Astra is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dragonov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergei Dragonov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Roxanne as his entrance music. Glen McDonald will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Guida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDonald!
It looks like Keith Guida has been cut.
McDonald wants to clinch.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guida as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guida tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guida works over McDonald's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Glen McDonald has been cut.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Guida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guida really is a fat lump.
Guida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald.
Keith Guida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen McDonald.
Guida slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Guida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Guida.
Guida misses with a combination
and McDonald counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Guida!
Guida blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Guida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Guida wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
Guida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald on the ground.
Guida is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
Guida tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
McDonald throws some wild stikes that Guida manages to avoid easily.
McDonald throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guida is working to get back to half guard.
Guida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald looking to ground and pound but Guida is blocking nicely.
Guida wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Guida has worked his arm free - good work by Guida!
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonald looks gassed!
Guida is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida is not content to let McDonald control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McDonald trying to control the action but Guida is working from the bottom.
McDonald goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Guida has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McDonald but great work by Guida.
Guida decides to stand back up. Guida steps back and let's McDonald get back to his feet.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Guida sprawls well.
Keith Guida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Guida loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Guida lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Guida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
Guida's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Guida duly obliges.
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Guida finish him?
Guida misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters by clinching up.
Guida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald wants a takedown but no success here.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guida is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
Guida stops a takedown attempt from McDonald.
Guida tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Guida back against the cage.
Guida is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Guida dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Guida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
Guida stuffs the takedown.
Guida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald tries to clinch but Guida moves out of range.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Guida.
McDonald instigates a clinch.
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Guida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
McDonald bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Guida can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McDonald trying to control the position but Guida is working away.
Guida is looking for a sweep.
Guida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guida tries to get out of the position.
Guida is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guida is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Guida. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
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.
Guida stuffs the takedown.
Keith Guida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen McDonald.
Guida lands a jab-cross combination.
Guida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Guida kicks off McDonald and gets to his feet.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
Guida throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Guida is controlling McDonald's posture.
McDonald trying to control but Guida is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
Guida trying to control the position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Guida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guida pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
Guida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Guida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guida as he avoids it easily.
McDonald is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guida.
A punch combination from Guida misses.
Guida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Guida as McDonald shoots in.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Guida lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into rage.
Guida cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
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 Keith Guida will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Guida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Guida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Guida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Guida throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guida fails to land with a series of punches.
Guida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Guida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keith Guida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen McDonald.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Guida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left lands for Guida.
Guida lands a nice shot that snaps McDonald's head back.
McDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Guida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guida swivels and escapes.
Guida lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Guida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Guida circles away.
Guida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonald counters with a series of strikes. Guida will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guida's waist but Guida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
Guida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
Guida stuffs the takedown.
Guida throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
McDonald rushes Guida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald is working for takedown but Guida is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guida prevents a takedown attempt there.
The is referee keeping an eye on Guida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Guida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Guida prevents the takedown attempt.
McDonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guida misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald tries for a takedown. No joy.
McDonald has Guida pressed against the cage, preventing Guida from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Guida.
McDonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guida is trying to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling him.
Guida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guida pulls his leg out and moves away.
Guida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guida misses with a series of wild punches.
Glen McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Guida's half guard.
McDonald is trying to control. Guida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keith Guida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Guida dodges it nicely.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Guida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald is thwarting Guida's attempts to control the position.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guida is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Guida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guida, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Guida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Killing in the Name. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
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186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Silva!
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, Roan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva raining down shots from the mount!
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gracie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva lands a nice shot to the head.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Gracie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Silva working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Silva landing strikes from the mount and Gracie is in trouble!
Silva scoring with strikes but Gracie is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
Silva unloading with bombs!
Silva prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Silva tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Silva is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gracie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Silva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Silva lands a big shot there that rocks Gracie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
Silva landing shots from mount.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Gracie covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rivero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tong Po 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rivero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Po, pushing him back against the cage.
Po is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Po is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rivero manages to break the clinch.
Po fails with a takedown attempt.
John Rivero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tong Po.
Rivero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Po, pushing him back against the cage.
Rivero breaks the clinch.
Rivero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Po fails to land the takedown.
Po shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivero sprawls well. Rivero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Po gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivero shoots in and bounces Po off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Po looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rivero puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rivero jumps into side control!
Po looks gassed!
Rivero decides to stand back up. Rivero steps back and let's Po get back to his feet.
Rivero moves into the clinch.
Rivero is pushing Po up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rivero manages to break the clinch.
Po gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rivero counters with a shoot takedown. Po fights it but they end up in guard.
Po keeping moving, preventing Rivero from controlling successfully.
Rivero scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivero is stalling in the full guard.
Rivero trying to control the position from guard on top but Po is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Po looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivero is one step ahead there.
Po had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rivero is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Po Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rivero's back instead.
Po doesn't have the hooks in and Rivero manages to turn into his guard.
Rivero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Po's guard.
Rivero stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po with a poor takedown
and Rivero counters by moving into the clinch.
Po tries for a takedown but Rivero manages to get underhooks.
Rivero turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rivero manages to end up in side control.
Rivero controlling the position.
Po is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rivero is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rivero tries to control but Po wriggling away.
Rivero lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Po is squirming around, avoiding Rivero's attempts to control the action.
Po keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivero pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rivero controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Po passes Rivero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rivero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Po fails with the takedown
and Rivero counters by moving into the clinch.
Po is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rivero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rivero breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Rivero scores with a four punch combination!
Po doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rivero counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Po's guard now.
John Rivero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tong Po.
Rivero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rivero has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rivero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po is breathing heavily.
Po had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rivero is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Po Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rivero's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivero preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Po.
Rivero rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rivero gets back to full guard.
Rivero is looking to stand up but Po isn't so interested in that idea.
Rivero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rivero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Rivero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Po manages to get himself to full guard.
Po looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rivero passes into half guard.
John Rivero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Rivero seems content to control.
Po is looking to improve his position.
Rivero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po is not content to let Rivero control the position.
Po makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Po.
Po working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rivero pushing down on Po's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rivero drops an elbow to the side of Po's head.
Rivero trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. John Rivero just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rivero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Po with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rivero moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rivero.
Po drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rivero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Po's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Po wants a takedown but no success here.
Rivero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Po.
Rivero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Po slips a jab and a cross from Rivero.
Po gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rivero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Po keeping moving, preventing Rivero from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rivero dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rivero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Po looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Po is looking to reverse the position.
Po gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rivero trying to control the pace.
Po is refusing to be controlled, as Rivero sits in half guard.
Rivero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Po looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Po tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rivero with the ground and pound from mount.
Rivero content just to control the position here.
Po is working to get back to half guard.
Rivero working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Po is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rivero controlling from mount.
Po tries to reverse the position but Rivero maintains control.
Rivero takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Po tries to reverse the position but Rivero maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivero in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rivero looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rivero punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rivero prevents Po from getting the reversal.
John Rivero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Po manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rivero perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po tries to roll over but Rivero keeps him under control.
Rivero passes to side control.
Rivero takes a little break here. Po wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Po tries to buck Rivero off but Rivero is having none of it.
Po is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rivero controls the position.
Tong Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rivero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rivero!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Scissors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pollock Johnny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissors's entrance music is Paper Cut - Linkin Park. A fine choice. Pollock Johnny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Scissors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pollock Johnny!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnny takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Scissors shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnny keeping full guard, as Scissors tries to pass.
Johnny is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scissors is aware though and is defending well.
Scissors trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnny is working an open guard so Scissors takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnny tries to keep at a distance but Scissors has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scissors lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scissors is leaning against Johnny and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scissors scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnny tries to pull guard but Scissors won't allow it.
Johnny manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Scissors trying to control but Johnny is working from the bottom.
Scissors has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scissors accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnny is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scissors defends well.
Scissors wants to pass the guard but Johnny is keeping the position.
Johnny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scissors trying to control but Johnny is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnny misses with a takedown attempt
and Scissors counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnny won't be happy with that.
Johnny tries to bench press Scissors off him but Scissors keeps the position.
Johnny looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissors has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnny!
Johnny sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scissors is taking a breather. Johnny says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnny keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scissors wants to take a breather but Johnny is having none of it.
Scissors postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Johnny to stand up.
Johnny tries for a takedown but Scissors circles away easily
and Scissors counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnny is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kyle Scissors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pollock Johnny.
Scissors explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissors scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors with a nice cross.
Scissors thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnny if he has to take too many more of those.
Scissors throws a head kick that half lands.
Scissors throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnny's head.
Scissors connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scissors clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Scissors.
Scissors lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scissors pressing his opponent against the cage.
Scissors is leaning against Johnny and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scissors tries for a takedown but Johnny manages to get underhooks.
Scissors scores a nice knee to the body.
Scissors jumps guard and drags Johnny to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scissors is pulling down on Johnny's head to control his posture.
Scissors is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnny advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scissors flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Scissors tries to kick Johnny off but Johnny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnny is nestled in close to Scissors, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scissors wants to control but Johnny is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnny looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Scissors dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scissors.
Johnny manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Scissors trying to hold on to Johnny's head to control him but Johnny postures up.
Scissors won't allow Johnny to pass to mount.
Scissors moves into full guard.
Scissors throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scissors swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scissors looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnny drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Scissors dives on top into guard.
Johnny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scissors stopping the sweep attempt from Johnny.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Scissors keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnny's head.
Scissors wants to control from the top but Johnny keeps moving.
Scissors pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnny is keeping the position for now.
Scissors stands up from Johnny's guard - Scissors perhaps looking for a knockout.
Scissors fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnny, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors looking to throw knees to the head but Johnny is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Scissors.
Johnny takes a shot to the head.
Johnny has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scissors is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnny fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scissors stalling against the cage.
Johnny has Scissors pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Johnny pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Scissors tumbling to the mat - Johnny dives into Scissors's guard.
Johnny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kyle Scissors overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnny is looking to stand up but Scissors won't let him.
Scissors not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scissors wants to stand and escape but Johnny is having none of it.
Scissors trying to keep a closed guard but Johnny is proving a slippery customer.
Johnny advances position into side control!
Scissors throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Scissors manages to get back to half guard.
Scissors trying to control but Johnny postures up.
Johnny seems to be working for a kimura but Scissors defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Scissors dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Scissors scores with a jab. Johnny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnny doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scissors holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Scissors escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnny gets caught flat footed, as Scissors shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnny looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Scissors passes into half guard.
Johnny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnny is looking to improve his position.
Scissors performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Scissors shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Scissors was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnny can't escape the position.
Scissors scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Scissors looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnny is squirming around, avoiding Scissors's attempts to control the action.
Pollock Johnny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissors scoring with strikes but Johnny is staying in there.
Johnny is looking to improve his position but Scissors isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnny in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Scissors controlling from the full mount.
Scissors lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnny slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Scissors slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnny avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scissors.
Scissors wants to free his trapped foot but Johnny is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Scissors seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnny trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Scissors controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnny tries to hold on but Scissors postures up.
Scissors lands with some strikes.
Kyle Scissors is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnny is working to get back to half guard.
Scissors tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Scissors cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Scissors is landing with some decent strikes but Johnny is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Scissors showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scissors has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Scissors!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Da La Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butsy Grabber (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Da La Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butsy Grabber!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da La Rosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grabber avoids it really well and circles away.
Frank Da La Rosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da La Rosa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grabber's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grabber is looking to improve his position.
Da La Rosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Da La Rosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grabber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da La Rosa.
Grabber misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Grabber has hold of Da La Rosa's hands but Da La Rosa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grabber is trying to get back to full guard.
Grabber is pressing down on Da La Rosa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Da La Rosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grabber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da La Rosa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grabber's head.
Da La Rosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Grabber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da La Rosa is one step ahead there.
Grabber will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Grabber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da La Rosa manages to get himself to full guard.
Da La Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grabber is aware though and is defending well.
Grabber lands a couple of elbows.
Grabber scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grabber content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Da La Rosa striking off his back but it's not causing Grabber any problems.
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.
Da La Rosa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grabber escapes and throws Da La Rosa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Da La Rosa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Da La Rosa blocks the strikes from Grabber.
Da La Rosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Da La Rosa with the ground and pound but Grabber uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Da La Rosa is breathing heavily.
Grabber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grabber lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Da La Rosa!
Da La Rosa working to try and regain half guard.
Grabber with shots to the head and body - Da La Rosa looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da La Rosa tries to lock up and control but Grabber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Da La Rosa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Da La Rosa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Da La Rosa is trying to stand.
Grabber is landing with some decent strikes but Da La Rosa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Da La Rosa 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.
Grabber prevents Da La Rosa from getting the reversal.
Grabber lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Da La Rosa hang on?
Grabber with the ground and pound from mount.
Da La Rosa working to try and regain half guard.
Grabber landing strikes from the mount and Da La Rosa is in trouble!
Grabber controlling the position easily from mount.
Grabber landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabber with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da La Rosa working to try and regain half guard.
Da La Rosa is squirming around, avoiding Grabber's attempts to control the action.
Grabber lands with some strikes.
Grabber cracks Da La Rosa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Da La Rosa is trying to escape the mount.
Grabber goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Da La Rosa turns into him and now he's in Grabber's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grabber throwing short punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butsy Grabber 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.
Da La Rosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Da La Rosa dives in and grabs Grabber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grabber pushes down on Da La Rosa's head and hops out.
Da La Rosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Da La Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da La Rosa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grabber manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Da La Rosa throwing strikes from guard but Grabber blocks nicely.
Da La Rosa throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grabber is on top in guard.
Grabber scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grabber drops back looking for a leg! Da La Rosa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da La Rosa manages to kick Grabber off! Grabber jumps back into Da La Rosa's guard.
Da La Rosa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grabber 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 Da La Rosa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabber working the ground and pound.
Grabber scores with a couple of short elbows.
Da La Rosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grabber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grabber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da La Rosa keeps working.
Grabber works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Da La Rosa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Grabber presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Grabber landing shots from mount.
Grabber scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Da La Rosa?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabber is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Grabber looking to control but Da La Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Da La Rosa is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Grabber.
Grabber has control of Da La Rosa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Da La Rosa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Grabber landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da La Rosa swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Da La Rosa taking shots to the head.
Da La Rosa throwing hammer fists to the chest of Grabber. What's that going to do exactly?
Da La Rosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Grabber putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Grabber looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Grabber with good strikes from the mount here!
Grabber lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Da La Rosa hang on?
Da La Rosa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Grabber lands a big shot there that rocks Da La Rosa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Grabber prevents Da La Rosa from getting the reversal.
Grabber lands with some strikes.
Grabber with shots to the head and body - Da La Rosa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Da La Rosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da La Rosa wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Da La Rosa is in a horrible position here. Grabber smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Grabber jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Da La Rosa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Da La Rosa looks to move to half guard but instead Grabber has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grabber with the ground and pound from mount.
Da La Rosa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Grabber.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grabber cracks Da La Rosa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butsy Grabber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Da La Rosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grabber sprawls well. Grabber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da La Rosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Da La Rosa blocks the body kick.
Grabber stuffs the takedown attempt from Da La Rosa. Da La Rosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Da La Rosa shoots in but Grabber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Da La Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da La Rosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grabber is fending him off so far but Da La Rosa persists. Nope, Grabber circles away and we're back to standing.
Da La Rosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grabber tries to avoid it but Da La Rosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grabber to the ground. Grabber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da La Rosa fails to land the takedown.
Da La Rosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grabber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Da La Rosa trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grabber lands a nice short elbow.
Grabber works his foot free and advances to mount.
Grabber working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Grabber putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Grabber landing shots from mount.
Grabber cracks Da La Rosa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Grabber wants to control the pace but Da La Rosa is squirming around nicely.
Da La Rosa tries to reverse the position but Grabber maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabber scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Da La Rosa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Da La Rosa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Grabber in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grabber wants to control the pace but Da La Rosa is squirming around nicely.
Grabber has hold of Da La Rosa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Da La Rosa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Da La Rosa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Da La Rosa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Grabber escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Grabber!
Grabber is looking to take a break and control but Da La Rosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabber working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabber trying to control the action but Da La Rosa is working from the bottom.
Da La Rosa trying his best to control but Grabber has mounted him.
Grabber lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Da La Rosa hang on?
Da La Rosa flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Da La Rosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grabber lands a nice shot to the head.
Butsy Grabber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Da La Rosa tries to reverse the position but Grabber maintains control.
Grabber lands a nice shot to the head.
Frank Da La Rosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grabber controlling the pace for now.
Grabber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da La Rosa is bucking up trying to escape but Grabber cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Da La Rosa is in a horrible position here. Grabber smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Grabber lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grabber postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Da La Rosa looks a forlorn figure.
Grabber with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butsy Grabber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grabber 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butsy Grabber!
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