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EOD - Cobblestone Chaos PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Boyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Boyer looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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206 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Boyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin lands a jab-cross combination.
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boyer darts in trying to clinch
and Griffin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boyer keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boyer moves into the clinch.
Griffin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boyer uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griffin wants to stand and escape but Boyer is having none of it.
Griffin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boyer is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Griffin is looking to escape.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Boyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Griffin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Boyer defends easily.
Boyer is breathing heavily.
Griffin looking to control but Boyer passes into half guard.
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.
Griffin is looking to improve his position.
Boyer blocks the strikes from Griffin.
Boyer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.
Griffin punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Griffin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boyer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Griffin.
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.
Griffin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Griffin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Griffin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Griffin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Griffin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boyer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Griffin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forest Griffin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Griffin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boyer defends it nicely.
Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griffin tries to land knees in the clinch but Boyer avoids the damage to the body.
Griffin looking to throw knees to the head but Boyer is blocking nicely.
Griffin tries to land knees in the clinch but Boyer avoids the damage to the body.
Boyer throws a head punch that misses.
Griffin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Griffin goes for a takedown attempt but Boyer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Billy Boyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffin.
Billy Boyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forest Griffin.
Boyer wants to clinch
and Griffin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boyer working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin wanted to stand there but Boyer had control of the position.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griffin is pushing down on Boyer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boyer is fighting to maintain full guard but Griffin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Griffin is looking to take a break and control but Boyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two 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.
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boyer tries to clinch but Griffin moves away
and Griffin counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffin.
Boyer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boyer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Griffin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Griffin blocks a jab.
Griffin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boyer's half guard.
Griffin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin trying to control the action but Boyer is working from the bottom.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Griffin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Griffin works his way into full mount!
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.
Griffin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boyer is surviving well by controlling Griffin's body position as best he can.
Griffin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Boyer is on top in guard.
Forest Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boyer is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forest Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Boyer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Griffin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Boyer misses
and Griffin counters by clinching up.
Boyer is pressed up against the cage. Griffin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boyer down to the mat. Boyer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Boyer moves out of range.
Griffin tries to clinch but Boyer moves out of range.
Boyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffin momentarily.
Griffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyer circles away.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyer circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin gets the takedown into side control.
Griffin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boyer to his feet.
Boyer lands a nice hook to Griffin's body. Griffin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boyer wants to clinch
and Griffin counters by clinching up.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Griffin tries a body shot but Boyer blocks it.
Boyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Boyer as Griffin shoots in.
Billy Boyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forest Griffin.
Boyer looks to clinch
and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Griffin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Boyer to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffin's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Griffin clinches up with Boyer and pushes him back against the cage.
Boyer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Griffin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Griffin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Griffin wants to free his trapped foot but Boyer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Griffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyer keeps working.
Boyer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boyer tries to get out of the position.
Boyer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is keen to just control but Boyer is a slippery customer.
Forest Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Griffin fails with the takedown.
Billy Boyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyer rushes Griffin and presses him up against the cage.
Billy Boyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Griffin is trying to break free.
Boyer working aggressively here.
Boyer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Griffin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boyer gets his hands free as Griffin looks to control.
Griffin turns into Boyer and is now in his guard.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Boyer keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin gets to his feet. Boyer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Forest Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Griffin 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forest Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Acton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acton dives in and grabs Coleman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes down on Acton's head and hops out.
Acton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coleman shoots in and bounces Acton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Coleman wants to pass the guard but Acton is keeping the position.
Coleman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Acton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acton's head.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Acton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman works over Acton with some ground and pound from guard.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman is in close to Acton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coleman postures up.
Coleman thows a big elbow that misses.
Acton has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.
Acton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Acton has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Coleman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Acton has tightened it up now! Coleman should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Terry Acton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Griffen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Griffen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Perkele.
Griffen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Griffen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perkele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Griffen dodges the punch combination from Perkele.
Griffen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perkele counters with a left and a right that stings Griffen.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Griffen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Griffen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perkele finds it's way round the side to connect with Griffen's head.
Perkele misses with a double jab.
Perkele lands a two punch combo.
Perkele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffen with a poor takedown
and Perkele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griffen thinking.
Perkele shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Perkele working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkele lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele punishing his opponent with strikes.
Perkele landing strikes from the mount.
Perkele looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Griffen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perkele. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Perkele lands a big elbow.
Perkele is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Griffen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Griffen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Perkele looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Griffen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Perkele.
Griffen has left one of his arms exposed and Perkele doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Griffen screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Perkele!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Levesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siegfried Keskimulkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Levesque had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Levesque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siegfried Keskimulkku!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levesque fails in his attempt to clinch.
Levesque wants to clinch.
Keskimulkku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Levesque fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keskimulkku is out of range.
Levesque misses with the combination.
Levesque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Levesque throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keskimulkku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keskimulkku.
Levesque tries to clinch up.
Keskimulkku moves in looking to clinch but Levesque pushes him off.
Keskimulkku wants to clinch.
Keskimulkku clinches up against the cage.
Keskimulkku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keskimulkku blocks a head kick by Levesque.
Levesque tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keskimulkku counters with a head kick that drops Levesque!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Keskimulkku is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Levesque Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Keskimulkku's back instead.
Keskimulkku defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levesque has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Keskimulkku has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Levesque is persistently looking for the submission but Keskimulkku is defending it well.
Levesque has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Keskimulkku has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Keskimulkku holding both Levesque 's hands and preventing any damage.
Keskimulkku defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levesque connects with a big shot to the side of Keskimulkku's head.
Levesque looking to break Keskimulkku's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Keskimulkku remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Levesque will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Keskimulkku defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Levesque is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Keskimulkku knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Keskimulkku for a finish.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levesque tightening his grip on Keskimulkku, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Levesque dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Levesque keeps the fight on the outside.
Jason Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levesque wants to clinch
and Keskimulkku counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskimulkku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Levesque tries to clinch but Keskimulkku moves away
and Keskimulkku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Keskimulkku.
Levesque takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jason Levesque has been cut.
Keskimulkku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Levesque swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskimulkku is looking to clinch.
Keskimulkku circles away from the clinch attempt
and Keskimulkku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Siegfried Keskimulkku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Levesque.
Keskimulkku circles away from the clinch attempt
and Keskimulkku counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku closes the distance and pushes Levesque back into the cage.
Keskimulkku manages to break the clinch.
Keskimulkku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levesque throws a head kick that misses
and Keskimulkku counters with a nice uppercut.
Levesque closes the distance but Keskimulkku moves to the side
and Keskimulkku counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Keskimulkku looking to finish!
Levesque is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levesque throws his legs up looking for a submission but Keskimulkku uses it to pass to side control.
Levesque is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keskimulkku's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque wants to get back to full guard.
Levesque slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Levesque throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Keskimulkku escapes and throws Levesque's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Keskimulkku decides to stand back up. Keskimulkku steps back and let's Levesque get back to his feet.
Levesque swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keskimulkku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Levesque tries to clinch up
and Keskimulkku counters with a low kick, right behind Levesque 's knee.
Levesque throws a leg kick
and Keskimulkku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Keskimulkku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keskimulkku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Levesque's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levesque throws a sloppy head kick
and Keskimulkku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Keskimulkku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keskimulkku clinches but Levesque breaks the clinch
and Levesque counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siegfried Keskimulkku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Levesque's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Keskimulkku has closed the distance and engaged Levesque in a clinch.
Levesque misses with some punches.
Keskimulkku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Levesque tries to clinch up
and Keskimulkku makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Levesque really felt that one!
Levesque closes the distance but Keskimulkku moves to the side
and Keskimulkku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Levesque's knee momentarily.
Levesque closes the distance looking to clinch
and Keskimulkku counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque throws a sloppy head kick
and Keskimulkku counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Keskimulkku looks at the referee who does nothing so Keskimulkku lands a crushing right that sends Levesque to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siegfried Keskimulkku!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louden Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff Nash could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Louden Swain's chin.
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cliff Nash !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louden Swain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swain scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Nash 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nash tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Swain presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Swain prevents Nash from getting the reversal.
Swain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nash is trying to stand.
Swain is landing with some decent strikes but Nash is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Swain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Swain dominating with strikes here.
Swain landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash can't escape the position.
Swain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nash tries to hold on but Swain pushes him away.
Swain is working for a guillotine from mount but Nash frees his head quite easily.
Nash is working to get back to half guard.
Swain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nash is looking to get to half guard.
Nash trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Swain tries to control but Nash wriggling away.
Swain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nash wants to control but Swain is having none of it.
Swain landing shots from mount.
Swain controlling the position easily from mount.
Nash slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nash is looking to improve his position.
Swain is trying to control the action in half guard but Nash is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nash is looking for a sweep. Swain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain throwing shots but Nash is blocking nicely.
Nash pushes Swain off looking to stand but Swain dives back in and keeps control.
Swain stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nash lands a front kick.
Nash moves in looking to clinch but Swain pushes him off.
Swain avoids the head kick by Nash .
A head kick misses from Nash .
Swain misses with a straight left.
Swain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nash as he jumps to the side.
Swain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain takes a swing at Nash 's ribcage but misses.
Swain misses with a looping right.
Nash fakes the leg kick and cracks Swain in the body.
A head kick from Nash lands but Swain takes it in his stride.
Nash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swain.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nash .
Swain looks gassed!
Nash throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nash scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nash misses with a takedown
and Swain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nash is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louden Swain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Nash .
Nash throws a head kick that Swain semi-blocks.
Nash moves in looking to clinch but Swain pushes him off.
Swain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nash is trying to defend but Swain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nash wants to control but Swain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Swain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nash wants to control but Swain is keeping busy.
Swain tries to stand and escape but Nash is controlling the position.
Nash is looking for a sweep. Swain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swain wants to control but Nash is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain moves nicely into side control.
Swain in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nash manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Swain is breathing heavily.
Nash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nash seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Swain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nash is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swain sees it coming and defends easily.
Nash is trying to control. Swain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swain missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain gets back to full guard.
Swain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nash lets loose with a powerful body kick. Swain will feel that in the morning.
Nash with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swain counters with a single leg into guard. Nash didn't expect that.
Swain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nash has momentary wrist control but Swain slips an elbow through the middle.
Swain wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.
Nash looking for a guillotine here but Swain defends easily.
Swain decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash looks to clinch
and Swain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nash manages to get to full guard.
Swain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nash is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Swain defends well.
Swain working some strikes from top position.
Nash has his foot on Swain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swain works his way back into a safe position though.
Swain slips nicely into half guard.
Swain trying to pass the guard but Nash defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louden Swain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nash wants to clinch but Swain slips to the side
and Swain counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swain.
Nash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Swain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nash looking to control.
Swain distracts Nash with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nash has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Swain 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 Nash .
Swain working away.
Swain decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nash to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash connects with a solid leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Swain.
Nash is looking for a sweep.
Nash is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Swain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Swain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nash actively working from the bottom here.
Swain wants to pass the guard but Nash is defending well.
Louden Swain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nash is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Swain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Swain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swain wants to free his trapped foot but Nash is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Swain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Swain pulls his head out easily.
Nash has hold of Swain's hands but Swain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Swain is looking to take a break and control but Nash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nash tries to kick Swain off but Swain keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Swain.
Nash is trying to buck Swain off.
Nash is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Swain is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nash sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Swain wants to work for an arm triangle but Nash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nash looks like he's trying to stand up.
Swain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Louden Swain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nash wants to get back to his feet.
Swain is working for a kimura but Nash is defending it quite comfortably.
Nash looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louden Swain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louden Swain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Imanari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristof Velez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imanari comes to the cage accompanied by Era - Ameno. Kristof Velez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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245 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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260 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinya Imanari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristof Velez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velez leaves Imanari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Imanari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Imanari.
Imanari slips a jab from Velez.
Imanari scores a takedown into full mount!
Velez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Imanari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Imanari throwing strikes but Velez recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Velez wants to get back to his feet.
Imanari is pressing down on Velez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Velez is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velez wants to get back to his feet.
Velez won't allow Imanari to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velez wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Velez throws a jab when Imanari was well out of range.
Imanari takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Shinya Imanari has been cut.
Velez misses with a two punch combination.
Imanari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Imanari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Imanari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velez.
Velez misses with a double jab.
Velez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Imanari takes one to the chin there.
Imanari slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imanari moves into the clinch.
Imanari gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Velez regains guard.
Imanari drops back, looking for a kneebar! Velez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Velez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Velez!
You can see the frustration on Imanari's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Imanari tries to buck Velez off but Velez is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imanari manages to work his way to half guard, despite Velez's best efforts.
Imanari regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Imanari is on top in guard.
Imanari tries to free his leg and advance position but Velez is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kristof Velez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shinya Imanari's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Imanari avoids a kick to the body.
Imanari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Imanari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velez is keeping the position for now.
Imanari advances position into side control!
Imanari controlling from side mount.
Imanari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Velez has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imanari advances nicely into full mount.
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.
Velez is trying to stand but he's just given Imanari his back.
Imanari biding his time, controlling Velez.
Velez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Imanari's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imanari thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Imanari working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Imanari's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Velez wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Imanari drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Velez 's chin! Velez is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shinya Imanari!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward A Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry comes to the cage accompanied by In Time. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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265 lbs
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272 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward A Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Perry tumbling to the canvas!
It looks like Shawn Perry has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy wants to stand but Perry is controlling his posture from full guard.
Murphy stands up and waves to Perry to follow him.
Murphy tries to bum rush Perry with a series of wild strikes but Perry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Perry's shoulder, as Perry tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Perry.
Nice defenses there by Perry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Perry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Perry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perry scores a takedown into full mount!
Perry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Perry trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Perry content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy trying desperately to get to his feet.
Perry controlling his opponent.
Perry trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry wants to control but instead Murphy manages to regain half guard.
Perry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Perry is controlling him
Murphy wants to stand back up but Perry manages to pass into side control.
Perry tries to advance to mount but Murphy denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry controls the position from side control.
Perry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perry takes a little break here. Murphy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward A Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Perry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Perry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Perry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Perry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry slips a straight right by Murphy.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Perry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Perry wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Perry throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Perry tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Perry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Perry tries to pass.
Perry won't allow Murphy to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perry moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Perry shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murphy's guard.
Murphy pushes Perry off and scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Perry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Perry trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Perry stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Perry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Perry eventually gives up the hold.
Perry wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now.
Murphy is looking to escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Perry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Perry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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.
Murphy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Perry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Perry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perry looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Perry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Perry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Perry shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Perry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perry shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Perry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Perry slips the punch.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy throws the left hand but Perry avoids the punch easily.
Perry slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Edward A Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Murphy tries to escape but Perry is in control.
Perry trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Murphy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Perry asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perry wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Murphy is pushing Perry's head away, looking to escape. Perry manages to hold on to the position though.
Perry goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murphy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Perry's guard! Nice work there by Murphy!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Perry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murphy is trying to get back to his feet.
Perry lands a decent elbow from side control.
Murphy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Perry creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy stops Perry from passing to mount.
Perry is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Murphy pushes Perry away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Perry gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Perry misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Perry taking a breather here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Murphy!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Perry working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Perry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Perry!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Choio Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank The Razors Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grande comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Undead. Choio Grande is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Choio Grande!
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, Tank The Razors Edge!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Razors Edge throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Razors Edge rushes Grande and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Razors Edge works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The Razors Edge throwing strikes from guard but Grande blocks nicely.
Grande is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Razors Edge is controlling him.
The Razors Edge is pushing down on Grande's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grande is fighting to maintain full guard but The Razors Edge has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande tries to get to full guard but The Razors Edge has control of the leg.
The Razors Edge working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The Razors Edge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grande moves into full guard.
The Razors Edge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Razors Edge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grande's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande is looking for a sweep. The Razors Edge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grande blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grande doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Razors Edge.
Grande moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Razors Edge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Razors Edge stands up over Grande, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Razors Edge connects with a couple of short punches.
The Razors Edge takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Grande tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Razors Edge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grande working for a triangle but The Razors Edge defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande keeping moving, preventing The Razors Edge from controlling successfully.
Grande working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Razors Edge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Grande is tightening it up a little... The Razors Edge has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! The Razors Edge reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! The Razors Edge taps out! nice BJJ there by Grande!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Choio Grande!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between NoSkills Man Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man Choi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, i wanna know what love is. Kain Velasquez 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, NoSkills Man Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez throws the left hand but Man Choi avoids the punch easily.
Man Choi wants to clinch up but Velasquez keeps it at a distance.
Man Choi throws out a powerful jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Man Choi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Velasquez avoids the body shot from Man Choi.
Velasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Velasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Man Choi throws an overhand right that lands on Velasquez's shoulder, as Velasquez tries to avoid the shot.
Man Choi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Man Choi shoots for a takedown but Velasquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Choi doesn't manage to clinch there - Velasquez circles away.
Nice shot lands for Velasquez.
A swing and a miss from Man Choi.
Man Choi blocks a leg kick.
Man Choi misses with a hook. Velasquez ducked under it nicely.
Man Choi thows a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Choi.
Velasquez sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Man Choi to the ground! Velasquez dives into full mount looking to finish!
Man Choi is rocked!
It looks like NoSkills Man Choi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez lands a big elbow - Man Choi is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Man Choi is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kain Velasquez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnie Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Subz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Subz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Speak - Stop The War. Jonny Subz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnie Ballantine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Subz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subz throws a right and a left that Ballantine avoids nicely.
A big right from Ballantine misses.
Subz looks to land a right hand but Ballantine moved out of range.
Subz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ballantine.
Ballantine's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ballantine duly obliges.
It looks like Jonny Subz has been cut.
Ballantine avoids the body shot from Subz.
Subz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ballantine was well out of range. Poor timing from Subz.
Subz misses with a straight left.
Subz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballantine.
Subz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballantine moves away.
Subz misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine throws a series of punches but Subz moves out of range.
Subz throws a looping overhand right but Ballantine ducks down to avoid it.
Ballantine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Subz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Subz slips under a jab from Ballantine.
Subz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Subz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ballantine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Subz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ballantine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ballantine digs a good hook to Subz's body.
Ballantine looks to throw the jab but Subz is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ballantine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ballantine slips under a jab from Subz.
Ballantine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Subz looks to land a left hand but Ballantine moved out of range nicely.
Nice combo by Ballantine! Oh, that's hurt him - Subz falls to the canvas and Ballantine follows him into side control.
Subz is rocked!
Ballantine controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ballantine wants to stand but Subz has his arm trapped.
Subz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ballantine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Subz struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Subz misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the body from Subz misses
and Ballantine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Subz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ballantine misses with a straight left.
Subz throws a body punch but Ballantine moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Subz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Subz looks gassed!
Subz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ballantine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnie Ballantine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Subz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ballantine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ballantine connects with a body shot.
Subz misses with a hook to the body
and Ballantine counters with a stiff right hand.
Ballantine misses with an uppercut. Subz saw that one coming.
Subz avoids the body shot from Ballantine.
Subz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ballantine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballantine connects with a right hand. Subz shakes it off.
Ballantine works Subz's body with a nice hook.
Ballantine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Subz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine drops Subz with a nice combination! Ballantine dives into Subz's guard, looking to finish!
Subz is still in real trouble! Can Ballantine finish him?
Ballantine wants to pass the guard but Subz is keeping the position.
Subz seems to have recovered his senses.
Subz wants to sweep here but Ballantine controlling him for the moment.
Ballantine slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Subz.
Subz with the active half guard here but Ballantine passes nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subz tries to improve position but can't.
Ballantine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Subz can do to turn this around?
Ballantine avoids the strikes from the bottom by Subz.
Subz is trying to get back to half guard.
Subz wants to control but Ballantine postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subz is looking to reverse the position.
Subz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ballantine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Subz momentarily.
Ballantine takes a swing at Subz's ribcage but misses.
Ballantine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Subz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ballantine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Subz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ballantine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Subz was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballantine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Subz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballantine.
Johnie Ballantine is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballantine misses with a jab to the body
and Subz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballantine regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Subz.
Subz throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Subz is pushing down on Ballantine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ballantine is fighting to maintain full guard but Subz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Subz seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Subz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnie Ballantine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Subz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Subz misses the jab.
Ballantine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Subz manages to avoid it.
Ballantine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Subz.
Ballantine ducks under a wild hook from Subz.
Ballantine thuds a left hand into Subz's body.
Subz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ballantine counters with a left and a right that hurts Subz! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Ballantine jumps into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Subz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ballantine get's back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subz throws a shot from downtown. Ballantine moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Subz misses
and Subz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Ballantine there.
Ballantine scores with a hook to the body. Subz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Subz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Subz throws a hook but Ballantine avoids it easily.
Ballantine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ballantine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Subz has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ballantine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Subz thinking.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ballantine just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab-cross combination lands for Ballantine and sends Subz crashing to the mat! Ballantine follows him down to the mat - Subz regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Subz wants to control but Ballantine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Subz is looking for a sweep. Ballantine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Subz looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ballantine passes into side control!
Ballantine working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine decides to stand back up. Ballantine steps back and let's Subz get back to his feet.
Subz throws a jab but it's blocked by Ballantine.
Subz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ballantine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Subz dodges the punch combination from Ballantine.
Subz ducks under a wild hook from Ballantine.
Subz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ballantine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine slips under a jab.
Ballantine throws a jab but it's blocked by Subz.
A shot to the body from Subz misses
enabling Ballantine to counter with a crisp jab.
Subz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ballantine scores with a three punch combo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballantine stuns Subz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ballantine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnie Ballantine clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Subz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Subz misses with a hook to the body
and Ballantine counters with a left to the body.
Subz shoots in for a double leg but Ballantine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ballantine misses with a looping left.
Subz takes one on the button.
Ballantine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ballantine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ballantine lands a left and a right that sends Subz crashing to the canvas! Ballantine dives into mount looking to finish!
Ballantine avoids the attempt from Subz to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subz is looking to get to half guard.
Subz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Subz 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.
Subz is trying to get back to full guard.
Ballantine trying to mount his opponent but Subz defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Subz is looking to improve his position.
Subz wants to control but Ballantine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Subz punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Subz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballantine.
Ballantine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Subz was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballantine.
Good exchange - Ballantine coming out on top.
Ballantine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Subz throws an overhand right that lands on Ballantine's shoulder, as Ballantine tries to avoid the shot.
Ballantine tests Subz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ballantine looks to score with a jab to the body but Subz is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine misses with a jab to the body
and Subz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnie Ballantine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Subz wants to clinch.
Subz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ballantine.
Subz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnie Ballantine had his way with Jonny Subz in that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Subz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ballantine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Subz.
Subz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Subz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ballantine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ballantine throws a jab when Subz was well out of range.
Ballantine swings for the body but Subz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subz misses the body punch
and Subz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ballantine misses with the combination.
Ballantine misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballantine swings for the body but Subz moves out of range.
Ballantine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Subz moves away.
Ballantine avoids the body shot from Subz.
Ballantine needs to keep his hands up - Subz had a free shot at his head there.
Subz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ballantine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Subz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Subz.
Ballantine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Subz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnie Ballantine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ballantine scores with a hook.
Ballantine misses with a double jab
and Subz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Subz throwing shots but Ballantine is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Subz thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ballantine to regain full guard.
Subz throws a big right hand that misses.
Subz wants to control from the top but Ballantine keeps moving.
Subz looking to sit in guard and control but Ballantine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ballantine stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ballantine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Subz misses with a double jab
and Ballantine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ballantine scores with a hook to the body. Subz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ballantine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jonny Subz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Subz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Subz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnie Ballantine.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ballantine, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:44
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnie Ballantine!
Johnie Ballantine retains his light heavyweight title!
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