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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hard Nose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hard Nose will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hard Nose!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nose tries to close the distance and clinch but Marquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Nose.
Adrian Marquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Nose wants to clinch.
Marquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marquez moves into range and clinches up with Nose.
Marquez stalls.
Marquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nose tries to clinch but Marquez moves out of range.
Marquez misses with a wild combination.
Marquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nose.
Marquez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marquez takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nose moves in looking to clinch but Marquez pushes him off.
Nose closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nose's guard.
Marquez stopping the sweep attempt from Nose.
Nose is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nose manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marquez manages to get himself to full guard.
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.
Nose wants to stand and escape but instead Marquez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Marquez advances position into side control!
Nose takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marquez tries for a kimura but Nose is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nose is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marquez has an Americana. Nose didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Marquez is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Marquez hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Adrian Marquez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juliano Lao Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roan 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, Juliano Lao Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lao Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Lao Jr rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Lao Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Lao Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Lao Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lao Jr circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lao Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Lao Jr is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lao Jr tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Lao Jr.
Nice sprawl there from Lao Jr as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lao Jr is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lao Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lao Jr.
Lao Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Lao Jr's body position as best he can.
Lao Jr is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lao Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lao Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lao Jr!
Lao Jr looks gassed!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lao Jr 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! Lao Jr is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lao Jr hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Juliano Lao Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henri TW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henri TW 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henri TW!
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, Declan Walker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Walker. No joy for TW on that attempt.
TW fails to land the takedown.
Henri TW seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for TW with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri TW. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Walker.
TW closes the distance and clinches up with Walker, looking for a takedown. TW pushes Walker against the cage but Walker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with TW, pushing him back against the cage.
Walker lands with a light punch inside.
Walker pulls guard.
TW sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walker's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker wants to improve his position but TW is controlling well.
Walker pushes TW off looking to stand but TW dives back in and keeps control.
Walker wants to improve his position but TW is controlling well.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with TW. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
TW seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TW not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
TW has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
TW throwing shots but Walker is blocking nicely.
Walker trying to hold on to TW's head to control him but TW postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Walker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. TW did well to prevent Walker getting side control.
TW has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walker is working away from the top position though.
TW gets back to full guard.
Walker content to stall in guard here.
TW is working an open guard so Walker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TW shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
TW with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a three punch combo that has TW backing up. TW nods at Walker to acknowledge the strikes.
Walker swinging wilding here.
TW shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walker counters with a three punch combo that has TW backing up. TW nods at Walker to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Henri TW has been cut.
TW is breathing heavily.
Walker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as TW backs up against the cage.
Walker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
TW shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a body kick.
Walker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
Walker pushes TW up against the cage in a clinch.
TW misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TW wants to break free but Walker has control.
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
TW fails with the takedown
and Walker counters with a series of strikes. TW will be more careful next time no doubt.
TW throws a lazy head kick
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
TW with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a body kick that stops TW in his tracks momentarily.
A lazy body kick from TW
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. TW looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
TW is looking to reverse the position.
Walker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
TW with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a good low kick that TW was not able to check.
Walker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TW is looking for a sweep.
TW wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
TW is looking to regain half guard here but Walker keeps moving and retains side control.
Walker trying to control the position but TW is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
TW is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker trying to control the action but TW is working from the bottom.
TW pushes Walker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Walker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri TW's cut.
That's time! TW's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
TW shoots and misses
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
TW closes the distance but Walker moves to the side
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Walker.
TW gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walker counters with a one-two to the body.
Walker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
TW tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri TW. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TW with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a three punch combo that has TW backing up. TW nods at Walker to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henri TW is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TW misses with a body punch
and Walker counters with a leg kick.
Walker gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TW has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
TW tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Walker just stands there and leans against the cage.
TW tries to pull guard but Walker won't allow it.
Walker scores with a hook to the body.
TW jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walker walks away with a smile on his face. TW gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
TW shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a nice kick to the body.
TW fails with the takedown
and Walker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Come on Walker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Walker scores with a shot to the side of TW's head.
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TW tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of TWs head.
Walker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down TW.
Walker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
TW working aggressively here.
A looping hook to the body misses from TW. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
TW throws a head kick that misses
and Walker counters with a shoot takedown. TW fights it but they end up in guard.
TW escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TW had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Walker is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. TW Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Walker's back instead.
Walker tries to break free.
TW punches the canvas rather than the man.
TW is looking for the choke from the back position but Walker is controlling his hands well.
TW is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Walker looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Walker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to escape the position.
Walker staying busy and making it hard for TW to control.
TW is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Walker is defending well though. TW let's go of the attempt for now.
TW has the hooks in. Walker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Walker showing good submission defense here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henri TW's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Walker clinches up against the cage.
TW tries to pull guard but Walker won't allow it.
Walker is fighting off a takedown attempt but TW is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Walker to the mat. Walker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Walker wants to stand up but TW is controlling him.
TW trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker is trying to keep TW in close.
TW drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TW jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walker wants to stand but TW is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TW slips nicely into half guard.
TW wants to work for an arm triangle but Walker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walker trying to get back to full guard but TW takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Walker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from TW.
Walker bucks up and throws TW to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TW takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walker throws a series of strikes that have TW backpedaling.
TW fails with the takedown
and Walker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
TW tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri TW. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker throws a quick inside leg kick.
TW fails with the takedown
and Walker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Walker.
Walker passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TW is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TW punching from the bottom.
TW is looking to escape.
Walker throwing shots but TW is blocking nicely.
TW wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Henri TW has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Walker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Walker stalks TW and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into TW's face. TW staggers backwards, shaken.
TW keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker is working the combinations to good effect here.
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.
TW throws a sloppy head kick
and Walker counters with a shoot takedown. TW fights it but they end up in guard.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
TW is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
TW is working for a kimura but Walker is defending it quite comfortably.
Walker is refusing to be controlled, as TW sits in half guard.
Declan Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TW is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Walker has managed to free his arm - good work.
TW is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Declan Walker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Loka Shawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Merki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shawn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Argy Bargy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loka Shawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Merki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merki feints and as Shawn raises his hands in defense, Merki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Merki forces his way into half guard.
Merki is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Shawn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shawn won't allow Merki to pass to mount.
Shawn wants to improve his position but Merki is controlling well.
Merki wants to free his trapped foot but Shawn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shawn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Merki is pushing down on Shawn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shawn is fighting to maintain full guard but Merki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Merki is trying to work for a kimura but Shawn is defending well.
Shawn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shawn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merki prevents Shawn from improving his position.
Merki works his way into side control.
Shawn tries to improve position but can't.
Merki tries to advance to mount but Shawn denies him.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice defenses there by Merki.
Nice takedown defense from Shawn. No joy for Merki on that attempt.
Merki shoots for a takedown but Shawn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phillip Merki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shawn slaps away a takedown attempt from Merki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loka Shawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Merki.
Merki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shawn sprawls well. Shawn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merki gets slowly back to his feet.
Merki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Merki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shawn.
A left and a right from Shawn both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Phillip Merki has been cut.
Shawn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shawn connects with a right hand. Merki shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shawn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shawn cracks a nice hook into Merki's ribs.
Shawn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loka Shawn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shawn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Merki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shawn moves in looking to clinch but Merki pushes him off.
Merki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shawn sprawls well. Shawn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merki gets slowly back to his feet.
Shawn misses with an uppercut. Merki saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loka Shawn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phillip Merki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Merki shoots in for a double leg but Shawn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Merki defending well as Shawn loads up on a big left hand.
Merki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Merki passes Shawn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shawn trying to control but Merki postures up.
Merki is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Shawn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Merki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shawn is in trouble now - Merki has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shawn working to try and regain half guard.
Shawn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shawn tries to reverse the position but Merki maintains control.
Merki fails to move to back control.
Merki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shawn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Merki is breathing heavily.
Merki prevents Shawn from getting the reversal.
Merki moves to take his opponent's back.
Merki doesn't have the hooks in and Shawn manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shawn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Merki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shawn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Merki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shawn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shawn has managed to get both his arms back between Merki's legs - danger averted.
Merki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shawn.
Merki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shawn throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawn wants to stand but Merki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shawn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shawn wants to stand but Merki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shawn throwing strikes from guard but Merki blocks nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Merki tries for a takedown but Shawn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Merki fails with a takedown attempt.
Loka Shawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Merki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shawn moves into the clinch.
Merki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shawn walks away with a smile on his face. Merki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shawn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Merki on the side of the head.
Merki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shawn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Merki somewhat.
Shawn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shawn wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Merki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phillip Merki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Merki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shawn sprawls well initially but Merki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Merki trying to mount his opponent but Shawn defends it.
Merki wants to work for an arm triangle but Shawn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shawn is pressing down on Merki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merki stopping the sweep attempt from Shawn.
Merki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shawn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shawn has escaped and now he's on top!
Merki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shawn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shawn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merki looking for a guillotine here but Shawn defends easily.
Merki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shawn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Merki is proving hard to escape from.
Merki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shawn stacks Merki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shawn!
Merki is not content to let Shawn control the position.
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.
Merki dodges the ground and pound from Shawn.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shawn lands a nice looking body shot.
Shawn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Merki or perhaps it was just good defense by Shawn which made him look bad.
Shawn misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawn looks to land a right hand but Merki moved out of range.
Merki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Shawn!
Shawn tries to buck Merki off but he can't manage it.
Merki has control of Shawn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shawn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shawn is controlling an arm, preventing Merki from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Shawn is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shawn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shawn!
Merki has a closed guard, preventing Shawn from standing up.
Merki working for a triangle but Shawn defends it easily.
Shawn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shawn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Merki working for a triangle but Shawn defends it easily.
Shawn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phillip Merki.
I think Merki 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Merki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Danky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by Peanut Butter Jelly Time. Simon Taylor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Danky!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danky throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Taylor throws a right hand that Danky ducks under and follows up with a left that Danky also avoids with ease.
Taylor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Danky keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Danky keeps moving.
Danky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Danky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Taylor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taylor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Danky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taylor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taylor 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.
Danky stops Taylor from standing up.
Danky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Danky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
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.
Danky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danky moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Danky misses with a combination
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danky swinging wilding here.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Danky is avoiding it.
Danky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danky looks to land a combination. Taylor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Danky fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danky looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Danky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danky fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Danky circles away.
Taylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left and a right from Taylor both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Danky circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danky tries a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Danky moves out of range easily.
Danky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simon Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Danky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Danky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor.
Taylor is thwarting Danky's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Taylor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danky.
Taylor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Danky misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Danky.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Danky.
Danky misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danky.
Danky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Danky misses with a combination
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danky.
Danky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danky throws a combination that misses
and Taylor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Danky thinking.
Danky looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Taylor does it's job there.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danky throws a leg kick
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor in side control, throwing shots but Danky defends.
Taylor in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Taylor tries for a kimura but Danky is defending well.
Taylor in side control, throwing shots but Danky defends.
Danky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's 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.
Danky wants to get back to his feet but Taylor drags him back down.
Taylor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taylor misses with the ground and pound.
Taylor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Taylor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Danky has escaped the position, nice work there.
Danky is trying to buck Taylor off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Taylor dominated that second round.
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.
Danky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor works over Danky's head and body with a nice combination.
Danky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Danky counters with a stiff right hand.
Danky throws a combination that misses
and Taylor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Danky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Danky sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danky misses with a looping left.
Taylor scores with a leg kick.
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taylor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Danky backs up against the cage.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Danky, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Danky against the cage but Danky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Danky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Taylor there.
Danky cracks Taylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danky throws out a powerful jab.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor stops Danky from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Danky is retaining full guard.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dom Danky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Danky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taylor.
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.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Danky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danky looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Danky misses with a double jab
and Danky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Danky is trying to defend but Taylor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danky keeping hold of Taylor's head, controlling as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Taylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Astyn Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Astyn Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martin.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Astyn Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson trying to control but Martin postures up.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Martin wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson trying to hold on to Martin's head to control him but Martin postures up.
Martin wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Martin is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson wants to control but Martin is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Martin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Martin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martin is working away from the top position though.
Martin seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin passes to side control.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Martin has hold of Johnson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Johnson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Martin cranks the arm and Johnson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Johnson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Astyn Martin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Pattenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stump Morbid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pattenson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Already Home. Morbid has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music. Stump Morbid is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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188 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Pattenson!
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, Stump Morbid!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morbid closes the distance and pushes Pattenson back into the cage.
Morbid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pattenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morbid pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morbid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morbid throws a hook but Pattenson avoids it easily.
Morbid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pattenson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morbid avoids it really well and circles away.
Morbid throws a lazy right hand but Pattenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pattenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Morbid.
Morbid misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morbid stuffs the takedown attempt from Pattenson. Pattenson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Pattenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morbid tries a head kick but it misses.
Morbid misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morbid doesn't manage to clinch there - Pattenson circles away.
Pattenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Morbid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morbid throws a head kick but Pattenson moves out of range.
Pattenson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morbid as he jumps to the side.
Pattenson shoots in for a takedown but Morbid shows good takedown defense.
Morbid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pattenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Morbid tries to sprawl out of it but Pattenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morbid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morbid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morbid misses with a head kick.
Pattenson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morbid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pattenson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morbid napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pattenson misses with the ground and pound.
Pattenson is looking to take a break and control but Morbid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morbid throws Pattenson to one side and escapes!
Morbid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pattenson on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pattenson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morbid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morbid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pattenson moves away from the strike by Morbid.
Morbid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pattenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morbid throws a series of punches but Pattenson avoids them all with ease.
Morbid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morbid misses with a head kick.
Pattenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Morbid tries to sprawl out of it but Pattenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morbid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattenson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morbid sprawls well. Morbid wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pattenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Pattenson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pattenson lands in his opponent's guard.
Morbid trying to control the position here.
Pattenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Morbid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morbid thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Morbid wants to get back to his feet but Pattenson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattenson wants to control from the top but Morbid keeps moving.
Morbid trying to control the position here.
Morbid trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pattenson wants to control from the top but Morbid keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pattenson shoots for a double leg takedown but Morbid sprawls well. He's pushed Pattenson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pattenson is breathing heavily.
Morbid slaps away a takedown attempt from Pattenson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stump Morbid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pattenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morbid.
Pattenson staying out of range there.
Morbid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pattenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morbid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stump Morbid dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Morbid misses its intended target.
Pattenson avoids the head kick by Morbid.
Morbid pushes Pattenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Morbid breaks the clinch.
Peter Pattenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pattenson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morbid but Morbid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morbid drops Pattenson with a beautiful combination! Pattenson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Morbid is looking for the KO!
Pattenson is rocked!
It looks like Peter Pattenson has been cut.
Morbid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Morbid.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morbid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morbid might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pattenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morbid gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pattenson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morbid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattenson being controlled here momentarily.
Morbid's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pattenson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morbid kicks Pattenson off and gets to his feet.
Pattenson ducks under a wild hook from Morbid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morbid tries a head kick but it misses.
Pattenson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morbid keeps Pattenson under control for a moment.
Morbid wants to control but Pattenson postures up.
Pattenson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morbid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morbid can't do much from the bottom here.
Pattenson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morbid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pattenson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pattenson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Morbid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morbid stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morbid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pattenson shoots in and drives through. Morbid sprawls well.
Morbid lands a big head kick that sends Pattenson tumbling to the mat! Morbid takes a step backwards and waves Pattenson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Pattenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morbid moves into the clinch.
Pattenson tries to break free but Morbid pushes him back against the cage.
Morbid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morbid tries to clinch up but Pattenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pattenson seems to have got his legs back now.
Morbid clinches.
Morbid keeps control of Pattenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morbid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morbid cracks Pattenson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pattenson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Morbid finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pattenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morbid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morbid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Morbid misses its intended target.
Morbid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morbid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Pattenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morbid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morbid throws out a loose jab but Pattenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morbid drives through and clinches with Pattenson against the cage.
Morbid breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morbid throws a head kick but Pattenson moves out of range.
Morbid doesn't manage to clinch there - Pattenson circles away.
Stump Morbid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pattenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Pattenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morbid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stump Morbid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Pattenson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Morbid throws a head kick but Pattenson moves out of range.
Morbid is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Morbid tries to clinch but Pattenson is having none of it.
Pattenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morbid as he avoids it easily.
Morbid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Pattenson.
Pattenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Morbid tries to sprawl out of it but Pattenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morbid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morbid throws a hook to the side of Pattenson's head but Pattenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morbid misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morbid misses with a head kick.
Morbid throws the left hand but Pattenson avoids the punch easily.
Pattenson throws a sloppy head kick and Morbid moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morbid is fending him off so far but Pattenson persists. Nope, Morbid circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Pattenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pattenson shoots in for a takedown but Morbid shows good takedown defense.
Morbid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pattenson's head.
Morbid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morbid wants to clinch up but Pattenson keeps it at a distance.
Pattenson shoots in for a takedown but Morbid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morbid scores with a nice strike.
Morbid lands an overhand right.
Morbid throws a sloppy head kick
and Pattenson counters with a shoot takedown. Morbid fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pattenson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morbid is proving hard to escape from.
Pattenson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morbid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pattenson.
Morbid pulls Pattenson in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morbid looking for a guillotine here but Pattenson defends easily.
Morbid wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stump Morbid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Morbid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morbid controlling the position.
Pattenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Morbid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morbid is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pattenson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morbid as Pattenson tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morbid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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.
Morbid dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Morbid lands with a right to the head.
Morbid breaks the clinch.
Morbid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Pattenson misses.
Morbid instigates a clinch.
Morbid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morbid moves into the clinch.
Morbid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morbid throws a head kick but Pattenson moves out of range.
Morbid throws a sloppy head kick
and Pattenson counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pattenson working away.
Peter Pattenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Stump Morbid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morbid 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stump Morbid!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osulf Durin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durin has chosen Feuer Frei as his entrance music. 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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197 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Frazier!
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, Osulf Durin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Durin.
Durin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
BOOM! Frazier connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Durin tries to lock up and control but Frazier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Durin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Frazier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frazier not doing much here.
Frazier seems to be looking for submissions.
Frazier throwing shots but Durin is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier is keen to just control but Durin is a slippery customer.
Frazier prevents Durin from standing back up.
Frazier moves into full mount! Durin won't be happy about that!
Durin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Frazier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Frazier is landing with some decent strikes but Durin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Frazier controlling the position easily from mount.
Frazier scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Durin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Durin tries to hold on but Frazier postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durin is working to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Durin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Durin looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frazier controlling the position easily from mount.
Frazier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Durin for as long as he can get away with.
Frazier punishing his opponent with strikes.
Durin is rocked!
It looks like Osulf Durin has been cut.
Frazier loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Durin scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Frazier land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Frazier stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Frazier!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sigge Strop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Richell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Buck Richell enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigge Strop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Richell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richell slaps away a takedown attempt from Strop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richell waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Strop.
Strop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Richell lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Strop is looking to close the distance but Richell sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Strop crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Strop is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Buck Richell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Smith!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks lands a head shot.
It looks like Greg Smith has been cut.
Hicks throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Dwayne Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Hicks waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Smith.
Hicks lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Hicks takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith looks gassed!
A good leg kick by Hicks.
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hicks lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Smith crumples to the floor! Hicks milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dwayne Hicks!
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