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MIFC 145 GP Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Sofa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerr comes to the cage accompanied by Them Bones. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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260 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Sofa!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr lands a head shot.
Kerr scores with a one two! Sofa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Joe Sofa has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerr's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kerr duly obliges.
Kerr misses with a wild body shot.
Kerr lands with a nice combination. Sofa backs away looking to recover.
Kerr misses with a wild combination.
Kerr scores with a one two! Sofa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sofa shoots in for a takedown but Kerr shows good takedown defense.
Kerr throws a right hand that Sofa ducks under and follows up with a left that Sofa also avoids with ease.
Kerr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sofa dodges the punch combination from Kerr.
Good work by Sofa as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr throws a sloppy head kick and Sofa moves out of range easily.
Sofa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kerr.
Kerr tries to bum rush Sofa with a series of wild strikes but Sofa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sofa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kerr lands a nice shot to the body.
Sofa looks gassed!
Sofa slips a jab and a cross from Kerr.
Kerr throws a body punch but Sofa moves out of range.
Kerr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mark Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerr throws a sloppy head kick and Sofa moves out of range easily.
Mark Kerr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sofa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kerr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sofa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerr.
Kerr tries to bum rush Sofa with a series of wild strikes but Sofa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Kerr.
Kerr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kerr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kerr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Kerr.
Kerr misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr misses with a few strikes there.
Sofa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sofa feints and as Kerr raises his hands in defense, Sofa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kerr uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sofa dodges the punch combination from Kerr.
Kerr with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr misses with a double jab.
Kerr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kerr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sofa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kerr misses with a body shot.
Sofa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kerr sprawls well initially but Sofa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kerr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sofa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kerr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sofa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Sofa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between royce gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ledfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Joe Ledfoot enters the cage!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, royce gracie!
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, Joe Ledfoot!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
gracie trying to control but Ledfoot is working from the bottom.
gracie throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
gracie wants to control from the top but Ledfoot keeps moving.
Ledfoot has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ledfoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ledfoot is looking for a triangle but gracie pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gracie trying to control but Ledfoot is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ledfoot wants to control the position but gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
gracie is thwarting Ledfoot's attempts to control the position.
Ledfoot is holding on to half guard well.
gracie trying to advance position but Ledfoot counters by regaining guard.
gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ledfoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ledfoot wants to sweep here but gracie controlling him for the moment.
gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ledfoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
gracie tries to stand but Ledfoot is controlling from the bottom.
gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ledfoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledfoot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Ledfoot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ledfoot on the ground.
Ledfoot throws a strike but gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
gracie trying to control but Ledfoot is working from the bottom.
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.
gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Ledfoot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
gracie keeping full guard, as Ledfoot tries to pass.
gracie is trying to keep Ledfoot in close.
Ledfoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
gracie keeping moving, preventing Ledfoot from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Ledfoot will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ledfoot circles away from the clinch attempt.
gracie misses with a body shot.
gracie wants to clinch up but Ledfoot keeps it at a distance.
gracie moves in looking to clinch but Ledfoot pushes him off.
gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ledfoot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten gracie somewhat.
Ledfoot shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
gracie with the active half guard here but Ledfoot passes nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gracie tries to escape but Ledfoot is in control.
Ledfoot trying to control the action but gracie is working from the bottom.
Ledfoot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ledfoot tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ledfoot is working gracie over with some ground and pound from side control.
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.
Ledfoot wants to control but gracie is keeping him busy.
Ledfoot has an Americana. gracie didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ledfoot is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ledfoot hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joe Ledfoot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Tolborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dont know (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolborg comes to the cage accompanied by Because I Got High. know is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Diamonds are forever. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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, Anders Tolborg!
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, dont know!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
know is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tolborg.
It looks like dont know has been cut.
Tolborg misses with a few strikes there.
Tolborg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolborg digs a good hook to know's body.
Tolborg cracks know with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tolborg has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning know to stand back up!
know is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
know waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Tolborg.
know is still on wobbly legs! Can Tolborg finish him?
Tolborg cracks know with a left hook right on the temple and know goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Tolborg lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully know is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anders Tolborg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Traps Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Junior has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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209 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Traps Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Junior!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Junior takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mcgee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Junior looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Mcgee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Junior doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Thiago Junior has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mcgee. That one must have hurt.
Junior looks gassed!
Mcgee cracks Junior with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mcgee has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Junior to stand back up!
Junior takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mcgee steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Junior is out on his feet! Mcgee sets himself and nearly takes Junior's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Traps Mcgee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Royce Grazies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Benton's choice of entrance music: Kung Fu Fighting. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royce Grazies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Benton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton tries a low kick but Grazies avoids it.
Benton is looking to clinch but Grazies is avoiding it.
Grazies takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benton drives through and clinches with Grazies against the cage.
Benton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grazies is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Benton to the mat. Benton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Benton is pulling down on Grazies's head. It's preventing any offense from Grazies, at least for the moment.
Benton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benton has control of Grazies's left arm, preventing Grazies from doing any damage.
Grazies is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benton has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grazies works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benton forces his way into half guard.
Benton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grazies is not content to let Benton control the position.
Grazies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grazies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benton pulls his head out easily.
Grazies avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benton.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grazies shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benton pinned against the cage. Benton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benton lands a jab to the nose.
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.
Grazies shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benton holds on and takes a little breather.
Grazies stopping the sweep attempt from Benton.
Grazies looking to sit in guard and control but Benton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grazies's guard.
Benton winds up and cracks Grazies with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Benton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grazies gets back to full guard.
Grazies keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton postures up and lands a big shot to Grazies's brow.
Benton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grazies has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benton has managed to get both his arms back between Grazies's legs - danger averted.
Grazies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grazies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grazies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grazies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grazies escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benton wants to control from the top but Grazies keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Benton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benton showed some decent athleticism there.
Benton seems to be working for a kimura but Grazies defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to mount his opponent but Grazies defends it.
Benton works his way into side control.
Benton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Grazies wants to control but Benton postures up.
Benton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grazies manages to get back to half guard.
Benton prevents Grazies from improving his position.
Benton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grazies is just riding it out for now. Benton eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Benton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grazies scores with a takedown into Benton's guard.
Grazies tries to free his leg and advance position but Benton is retaining full guard.
Benton pulls Grazies in close to prevent any damage.
Grazies trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
Grazies drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Benton dives on top into guard.
Grazies is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grazies is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benton is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benton is working Grazies over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Benton trying to control but Grazies is working from the bottom.
Grazies is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benton defends well.
Benton forces his way into half guard.
Benton is thwarting Grazies's attempts to control the position.
Benton is pressing down on Grazies's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grazies is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benton connects with a nice short shot to Grazies's temple.
Grazies wants to control but Benton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grazies wants to improve his position but Benton is controlling well.
Benton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grazies is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Benton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benton doesn't manage to clinch there - Grazies circles away.
Benton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Grazies!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton has hold of Grazies's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Grazies manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
A nice elbow there by Benton.
Benton wants to control the pace but Grazies is squirming around nicely.
Benton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grazies looks a forlorn figure.
Benton has hold of Grazies's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Grazies manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Benton lands a big elbow.
Grazies wants to hold on but Benton pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton is landing with some decent strikes but Grazies is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Grazies is desperately trying to improve his position but Benton has a good base and remains in mount.
Benton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Grazies regains half guard.
Grazies is not content to let Benton control the position.
Grazies works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grazies escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benton preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Benton chips away with some ground and pound.
Grazies throws his legs up looking for a submission but Benton uses it to pass to side control.
Sam Benton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grazies some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Benton 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. This is the final round!
Benton gets the takedown into side control.
Benton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grazies knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Benton in side control, throwing shots but Grazies defends.
Grazies takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Grazies parries the strikes from Benton easily there. Benton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grazies to escape.
Benton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Benton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grazies is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Benton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Grazies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benton pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grazies moves into full guard.
Grazies working a defensive guard here.
Grazies is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benton is aware though and is defending well.
Benton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grazies escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Benton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benton advances position into side control!
Benton working the head with strikes.
Sam Benton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton happy to just control the position for now.
Grazies tries to bench press Benton off him but Benton keeps the position.
Benton trying to control the action but Grazies is working from the bottom.
Grazies being controlled for a moment.
Benton is looking to take a break and control but Grazies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton staying calm.
Grazies sneaks back into half guard.
Grazies wants to control but Benton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sam Benton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grazies shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Benton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grazies keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grazies has his foot on Benton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benton works his way back into a safe position though.
Benton controlling from the top position.
Grazies throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Benton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benton 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Benton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Moller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latrell Spreewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Moller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kosmisk Kaos. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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24
264 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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23
280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Granite 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Per Moller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Latrell Spreewell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moller throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Moller.
Spreewell scores a takedown into full mount!
Spreewell cracks Moller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Per Moller has been cut.
Spreewell landing shots from mount.
Per Moller's cut is getting worse.
Moller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moller is trying desperately to improve position.
Spreewell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Per Moller's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spreewell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Per Moller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Latrell Spreewell!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petr Hrdlica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graham has chosen Get Ready To Deal as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Petr Hrdlica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Graham!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graham shoots in but no luck this time.
Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hrdlica but Hrdlica pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petr Hrdlica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Graham.
Hrdlica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Hrdlica. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
Hrdlica misses with a two punch combination.
Graham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hrdlica.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham shoots for a double leg takedown but Hrdlica sprawls well. He's pushed Graham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hrdlica pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graham shoots for a takedown but Hrdlica saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Graham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hrdlica avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrdlica throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Hrdlica - just one landing.
Hrdlica moves away from the strike by Graham.
Billy Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hrdlica throws a right and a left that Graham avoids nicely.
Petr Hrdlica is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graham avoids the body shot from Hrdlica.
The fighters circling - Hrdlica throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graham.
Graham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Graham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graham fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Graham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hrdlica throws a big shot that misses.
Hrdlica misses with a straight right.
Hrdlica throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Graham.
Graham tries for a kimura but Hrdlica is defending well.
Hrdlica struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrdlica tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hrdlica takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hrdlica tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Hrdlica's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hrdlica prevents Graham from improving position.
Graham wants to control but Hrdlica is keeping him busy.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Graham fails to land with a series of punches.
Graham misses with a combination
and Hrdlica counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graham thinking.
Graham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hrdlica counters with a stiff right hand.
Graham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hrdlica.
Graham slips a straight right by Hrdlica.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham misses with a takedown attempt
and Hrdlica counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left and a right from Graham both land. Nice combination.
Hrdlica misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Hrdlica dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Graham throws a combination that misses
and Graham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hrdlica looks to land a left hand but Graham moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Hrdlica misses.
Billy Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hrdlica avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hrdlica throws out the jab.
Graham slips under a jab from Hrdlica.
Graham ducks under a wild hook from Hrdlica.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham slips under a jab.
Hrdlica misses with an uppercut.
Graham walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Hrdlica misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham misses with a takedown attempt
and Hrdlica counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hrdlica lands with a straight right. Graham didn't see that one coming.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but Hrdlica shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hrdlica sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Graham somewhat.
Petr Hrdlica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Graham.
Hrdlica missing with a left hand there. Graham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hrdlica is trying to defend but Graham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hrdlica is not content to let Graham control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrdlica slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hrdlica has Graham pulled in close to control his posture.
Hrdlica keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Hrdlica trying to control the position here.
Graham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham throwing strikes from guard but Hrdlica blocks nicely.
Graham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graham throwing strikes but missing.
Graham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hrdlica swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graham misses with a series of wild punches.
Graham moves away from the strike by Hrdlica.
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.
Graham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graham moves out of range as Hrdlica strikes.
Hrdlica swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graham counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Graham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Graham tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Graham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graham misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Graham staying calm.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Hrdlica is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Hrdlica avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Graham.
Hrdlica throws a series of punches but Graham avoids them all with ease.
Graham dives in and grabs Hrdlica's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hrdlica pushes down on Graham's head and hops out.
Graham misses with a double jab
and Hrdlica counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrdlica misses with a wild body shot.
Hrdlica lands a jab to the nose.
Hrdlica throws a right and a left that Graham avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham with a poor takedown
enabling Hrdlica to counter with a crisp jab.
Hrdlica throws the left hand but Graham avoids the punch easily.
Graham scores a takedown into full mount!
Graham wants to control the pace but Hrdlica is squirming around nicely.
Hrdlica tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrdlica avoids a series of strikes thrown by Graham.
Hrdlica can't escape the position.
Graham misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Graham wants to control the pace but Hrdlica is squirming around nicely.
Hrdlica holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Graham tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hrdlica is wriggling around trying to escape.
Graham looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham goes for an armbar but Hrdlica turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hrdlica.
Graham throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hrdlica uses it to pass to side control.
Graham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Graham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Graham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Graham is looking to regain half guard here but Hrdlica keeps moving and retains side control.
Hrdlica trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham is looking to regain half guard here but Hrdlica keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Graham.
I think Graham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Billy Graham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ness Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Nose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 lbs
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156 lbs
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Good kicks
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ness Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Nose!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nose fails to land the takedown.
Webster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Webster wants it to stay on the feet.
Webster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Webster.
Webster lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nose throws a body punch but Webster moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Webster.
Webster throws a low kick, looking for Nose's leg but Nose calmly moves out of range.
Ness Webster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Webster misses with a leg kick.
Nose lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Webster gets caught flat footed, as Nose shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster working for a triangle but Nose defends it easily.
Webster looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nose passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Nose there.
Webster gets back to full guard.
Webster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Webster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nose's guard.
Nose is trying to keep Webster in close.
Nose is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nose is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Webster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Webster is trying to control. Nose wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nose defending well though.
Webster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Webster is thwarting Nose's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ness Webster will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Webster. That's going to slow Nose down.
Nose missing with a left hand there. Webster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster misses with a head kick.
Nose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Webster manages to avoid it.
Webster shoots and misses
and Nose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Webster motions for Nose to come forward. Webster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Webster has his takedown stuffed
so Nose counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nose passes Webster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Webster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Webster is looking for a sweep. Nose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nose is trying to control the action in half guard but Webster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nose wants to take a breather but Webster is having none of it.
Webster tries to roll over but Nose keeps him under control.
Webster wants to sweep but Nose has passed to side control!
Webster prevents Nose from improving position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Webster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ness Webster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Nose misses with an uppercut.
Webster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webster thumps Nose with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Nose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Webster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nose.
A slow jab from Nose misses its intended target.
Webster misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Webster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose throws a nice looking combination but Webster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nose throws an overhand right that lands on Webster's shoulder, as Webster tries to avoid the shot.
Webster scores with a head kick.
Nose closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nose working away.
Nose in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nose landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Webster is looking to reverse the position.
Webster is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nose off and has taken his back!
Webster is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nose is defending well though. Webster let's go of the attempt for now.
Nose covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Webster looking for the choke but no joy.
Webster looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nose rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Webster is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nose has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nose misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nose is looking for a sweep. Webster 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.
Webster seems to be working for a kimura but Nose defends the submission attempt.
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.
Nose moves into full guard.
Webster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nose dives on top into guard.
Webster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nose.
Nose keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Webster's head.
Webster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nose is working Webster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ronnie Nose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Webster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Webster is trying to control the position but Nose postures up.
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 Ness Webster.
I think Webster 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ness Webster!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mayhem. Torres is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Adagio For Strings. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
148 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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22
149 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, David Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Torres!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torres sprawls well. Torres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karlsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Karlsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Torres tried to score with a low kick but Karlsson checks it.
Karlsson is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Karlsson tries for a takedown but Torres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karlsson shoots in for a double leg but Torres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
David Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Torres.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Torres throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Torres cracks the inside of Karlsson's front leg.
Karlsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Karlsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Karlsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Karlsson is working for a kimura but Torres is defending it quite comfortably.
Torres is controlling Karlsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Karlsson trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Karlsson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Torres still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Torres has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Karlsson is defending well.
Torres cracks Karlsson with a big right hand but Karlsson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Karlsson is looking to regain half guard here but Torres keeps moving and retains side control.
Karlsson is not content to let Torres control the position.
Torres tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Torres has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karlsson is not content to let Torres control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.
Torres tries to stand but Karlsson is controlling his head.
Karlsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Torres's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Torres tries to stand but can't do so whilst Karlsson controls his leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Torres takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Torres moves into range and clinches up with Karlsson.
Torres is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Karlsson goes for a takedown attempt but Torres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Torres moves away
and Torres counters with an outside leg kick.
Karlsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torres. Torres obviously looking to wear him down.
Torres misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Karlsson is predictable there
and Torres counters with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.
Torres wants to clinch.
Karlsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Torres makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Torres.
Karlsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torres counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Torres.
Torres scores a nice knee to the body.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
Torres using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Torres.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Torres obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres has Karlsson pushed against the cage.
Torres lands a good knee to the midsection. Karlsson won't want to take too many of those.
Torres crunches a lovely knee into Karlsson's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Torres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Torres fakes the leg kick and cracks Karlsson in the body.
Karlsson with a poor takedown
and Torres counters with a low kick, right behind Karlsson 's knee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torres.
Karlsson with a poor takedown
and Torres counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karlsson's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Karlsson misses
and Torres counters by clinching up.
Torres crunches a lovely knee into Karlsson's ribcage.
Torres slows down the pace here.
Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Torres unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Torres is trying to maintain a safe position but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns Torres into the cage.
Torres landing knees to the head.
Torres lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torres throws a nice inside leg kick.
Torres throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karlsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Torres throws a nice looking combination but Karlsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Torres pushes Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Torres landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Torres is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Torres landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Torres lands a knee to the body.
Torres scores with a knee to the head.
Torres connects with a knee to the head.
Torres connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karlsson's face.
Torres is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Torres connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karlsson's face.
Karlsson managing to block the knees to the body from Torres.
Karlsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Karlsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Torres defending well though.
Karlsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Karlsson is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres is defending against the submission attempts here by Karlsson.
Karlsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Torres connects with a solid leg kick.
Torres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karlsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Torres walks away with a smile on his face. Karlsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson has his takedown stuffed
and Torres counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Torres.
Torres landing knees to the body.
Torres scores with a knee to the head.
Torres creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karlsson's defenses.
Torres lands a knee to the head.
Karlsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Torres utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Torres throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karlsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Torres working Karlsson over with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Torres.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries for a takedown but Torres manages to get underhooks.
Torres trying to control the position but instead, Karlsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Torres into the cage.
Torres lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karlsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karlsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Torres putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Karlsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Torres landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Torres is pushing Karlsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Torres using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karlsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Torres throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karlsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Karlsson has hold of one of Torres's legs. Torres is fighting the takedown attempt but Karlsson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karlsson cracks Torres with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Torres 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!
Karlsson thows a leg kick but Torres checks it
and Torres counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karlsson's knee momentarily.
Karlsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Torres counters with a nice leg kick.
Karlsson has his takedown stuffed
and Torres counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karlsson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Karlsson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Karlsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres throws a series of punches but Karlsson avoids them all with ease.
Karlsson tries to clinch up
and Torres counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Torres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Torres has an active guard here but Karlsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Torres has his hands clasped together around Karlsson's back. He's all about the action.
Karlsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Karlsson wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson seems to be working for a kimura but Torres defends the submission attempt.
Karlsson is stalling here. Torres is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Karlsson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Torres has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Torres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karlsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Torres working away.
Karlsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karlsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Torres's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Torres passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A good leg kick by Torres.
Karlsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Torres.
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torres fails to land with a series of punches.
Kid Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlsson shoots in and bounces Torres off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Karlsson prevents Torres from getting back to his feet.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Karlsson thows a big elbow that misses.
Kid Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson drops back looking for a leg! Torres is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torres manages to kick Karlsson off! Karlsson jumps back into Torres's guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.
Torres is trying to control the position but Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
David Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karlsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kid Torres.
I've got Torres 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Torres!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sexyama comes to the cage accompanied by Time to Say Goodbye. Manuel has chosen Lay Low as his entrance music. Yoshihiro Sexyama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Manuel's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Sexyama.
Manuel slips under a jab from Sexyama.
Manuel throws a leg kick but Sexyama checks it.
Sexyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manuel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sexyama motions for Manuel to come forward. Sexyama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Manuel.
Manuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sexyama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manuel's head.
It looks like Matt Manuel has been cut.
Sexyama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manuel momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sexyama fails to land with a series of punches.
Manuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sexyama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sexyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sexyama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Manuel counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Manuel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manuel is rocked!
Sexyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Manuel lands with a kick to the temple. Sexyama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Manuel is looking to clinch.
Sexyama tries to bum rush Manuel with a series of wild strikes but Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manuel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manuel thuds a left hand into Sexyama's body.
Sexyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manuel.
Sexyama looks to land a right hand but Manuel moved out of range.
Sexyama missing with a left hand there. Manuel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sexyama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel slips under a jab from Sexyama.
Sexyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manuel.
Sexyama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Sexyama.
Sexyama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manuel avoids the body shot from Sexyama.
Sexyama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manuel.
Sexyama throws a leg kick
and Manuel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manuel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manuel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manuel looking to sit in guard and control but Sexyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sexyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sexyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manuel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sexyama won't allow Manuel to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sexyama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Manuel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch but Sexyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manuel slips a straight right by Sexyama.
Sexyama throws a leg kick but Manuel sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sexyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Manuel.
Manuel moves away from the strike by Sexyama.
Manuel slips a jab and a cross from Sexyama.
Manuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sexyama throws out the jab.
A jab from Sexyama misses.
Sexyama misses with a low kick.
Manuel tries to clinch there but Sexyama circles away.
Sexyama misses with a combination
and Manuel counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sexyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Manuel.
Manuel lands a head kick. Sexyama smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yoshihiro Sexyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Manuel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manuel slips under a jab.
Manuel misses with a looping right.
Sexyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Manuel tries to clinch but Sexyama moves out of range.
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel tries to clinch but Sexyama is having none of it.
Sexyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sexyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manuel slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Sexyama misses.
Manuel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Manuel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Sexyama misses.
Sexyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshihiro Sexyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sexyama stuns Manuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sexyama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manuel is able to avoid easily.
Sexyama keeps the fight on the outside.
Sexyama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Manuel counters by moving into the clinch.
Sexyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Manuel won't allow it.
Sexyama is trying to break free.
Manuel tries to land knees in the clinch but Sexyama avoids the damage to the body.
Manuel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sexyama avoiding damage as Manuel throws knees to the body.
Come on Manuel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sexyama is trying to break the clinch but Manuel is controlling him.
Manuel looking to throw knees to the head but Sexyama is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama wants to break free but Manuel has control.
Manuel tries to pull guard but Sexyama won't allow it.
Sexyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sexyama is looking to break free of the clinch but Manuel has double underhooks.
Manuel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manuel is breathing heavily.
Manuel jumps guard but Sexyama stands there with Manuel around his waist. Manuel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yoshihiro Sexyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Manuel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manuel. Sexyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshihiro Sexyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Sexyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sexyama lands a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Sexyama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sexyama.
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!
Manuel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That has opened up Matt Manuel's cut even more.
Sexyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manuel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manuel misses with a low kick.
Sexyama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sexyama manages to avoid it.
Sexyama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sexyama moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Sexyama misses the body punch
and Manuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manuel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
BOOM! Sexyama lands a beautiful left hook that drops Manuel. Manuel tries to recover but Sexyama is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Manuel lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Sexyama!
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