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EOD - Spoakin like a Champion PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Spectacular (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mais nao bate. On his way into the cage it seems that Bruno Santos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bruno Santos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Santos!
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, Jason Spectacular!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Spectacular tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spectacular manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spectacular 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.
Spectacular scoring with punches to the head and body.
Santos had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Spectacular is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Santos Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Spectacular's back instead.
Spectacular tries to escape the position.
Spectacular is trying to get back to his feet but Santos has full control of the position and if anything, Spectacular has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Santos is persistently looking for the submission but Spectacular is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spectacular wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos is not going to allow Spectacular to sit and survive in this position.
Santos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Spectacular wants to control his opponent's hands but Santos gets his hands free.
Santos looking to break Spectacular's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Spectacular remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Santos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Santos gets his hands free as Spectacular looks to control.
Spectacular breaks Santos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Santos is looking for a triangle but Spectacular pushes his legs off easily.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spectacular sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spectacular stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spectacular is aware though and is defending well.
Spectacular seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spectacular slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jason Spectacular just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spectacular shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Spectacular is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Spectacular controlling from mount.
Santos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Spectacular lands with a punch from half guard.
Spectacular wants to pass the guard but Santos is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spectacular in particular looking to stall.
Spectacular passes to full mount!
Spectacular looking to secure an arm triangle but Santos defends it well.
Spectacular controlling his opponent.
Santos tries to reverse the position but Spectacular maintains control.
Spectacular connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Spectacular dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spectacular counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spectacular escapes and gets back to his feet.
Spectacular tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spectacular's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Spectacular.
Santos passes Spectacular's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spectacular doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spectacular wants to get back to full guard.
Jason Spectacular has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos is working for a kimura but Spectacular is defending it quite comfortably.
Spectacular works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spectacular looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos has gone for a leg lock! Spectacular slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santos's guard.
Spectacular is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Spectacular landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spectacular wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos has his foot on Spectacular's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spectacular works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spectacular's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spectacular trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a triangle but Spectacular pushes his legs off easily.
Spectacular working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spectacular drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spectacular jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Spectacular thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Spectacular with a nice head shot there.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Spectacular from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spectacular scoring with some ground and pound.
Spectacular must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spectacular is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Santos has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Spectacular is looking to defend but Santos has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Spectacular! Santos pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Spectacular taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruno Santos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Cliff Nash has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cliff Nash !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Borg!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body kick there by Nash .
Good leg kick by Nash there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Borg shoots for a double leg takedown but Nash sprawls well. He's pushed Borg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nash lands with a kick to the temple. Borg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Bjorn Borg has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nash shoots in and bounces Borg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Borg keeping moving, preventing Nash from controlling successfully.
Nash decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Borg, up you get!
Nash thows a body kick. Borg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Borg looks gassed!
A thudding body kick lands there by Nash !
Nash throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nash lands a head kick. Borg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nash clinches with his opponent.
Nash goes for a takedown attempt but Borg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nash scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nash stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Borg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nash drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Nash seems to have locked his on tight now - Borg screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nash , as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cliff Nash !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno R Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and craig parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno R Xavier had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno R Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, craig parsons!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
parsons throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
parsons displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
R Xavier 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.
R Xavier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. parsons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
R Xavier is looking to work some ground and pound but parsons has wrist control.
parsons has his feet on R Xavier's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
R Xavier shoots for a double leg takedown but parsons sprawls well. He's pushed R Xavier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for R Xavier with that takedown attempt.
parsons plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
R Xavier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
parsons swinging wilding here.
parsons lands a big head kick that sends R Xavier tumbling to the mat! parsons takes a step backwards and waves R Xavier back to his feet - he wants the finish!
R Xavier is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
parsons dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! R Xavier has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). craig parsons!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Madrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corleone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is With the Punches - Keep It Going. Madrox is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Probka by Intars Busulis. Ryan Madrox has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Madrox!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madrox misses with a few strikes there.
Corleone shoots for a double leg takedown but Madrox sprawls well. He's pushed Corleone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Madrox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corleone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corleone misses with a double jab
and Madrox counters by moving into the clinch.
Madrox has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Corleone clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Corleone trying to control the position but Madrox manages to sink in the hooks.
Madrox biding his time, controlling Corleone.
Corleone holding both Madrox 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Corleone trying to get back to his feet but Madrox is in full control for now.
Corleone really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Madrox's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Madrox controlling the position well here. Corleone rolled but Madrox kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Madrox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Corleone just looking to survive in the bad position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone looking very determined here, making life difficult for Madrox.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madrox looking to hold on to the position here but Corleone rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Madrox wanted to stand there but Corleone had control of the position.
Corleone has control of Madrox's left arm, preventing Madrox from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Corleone is looking to stand up but Madrox isn't so interested in that idea.
Madrox postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corleone connects with the punch.
Corleone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Madrox counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Madrox on the inside.
Madrox tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Corleone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Corleone prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Madrox dominated that round.
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.
Madrox throws the left hand but Corleone avoids the punch easily.
Corleone misses with a body shot.
Madrox moves out of range as Corleone strikes.
Good shot there by Corleone.
Corleone scores with a sloppy right hand. Madrox should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Corleone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone lands the left hand.
Corleone throws a series of strikes that have Madrox backpedaling.
Corleone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madrox was well out of range. Poor timing from Corleone.
Corleone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Madrox counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrox checks a leg kick.
Corleone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Madrox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Madrox.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corleone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Madrox looking for a takedown.
Corleone breaks the clinch.
Corleone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corleone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Madrox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Corleone.
Rich Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madrox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rich Corleone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corleone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madrox.
Corleone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Madrox thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madrox avoids the body shot from Corleone.
Corleone looks to score with a jab to the body but Madrox is just out of range.
Madrox looks to throw the jab but Corleone is out of range.
Madrox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corleone.
Corleone swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Madrox counter with a right hand.
Corleone is looking to wear down Madrox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Corleone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Corleone.
Madrox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corleone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corleone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Madrox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corleone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone tries to land a leg kick but Madrox saw it coming and moves away.
Corleone looks to throw the jab but Madrox is out of range.
A punch combination from Madrox misses.
Corleone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corleone lands with a nice combination. Madrox backs away looking to recover.
Corleone just misses with a punch to the body.
Corleone misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan Madrox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madrox loads up on a big right hand but Corleone slips the punch.
Corleone thows a body shot but no joy.
Corleone misses with a body punch
and Madrox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throws a solid leg kick but Madrox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corleone.
Corleone cracks the inside of Madrox's front leg.
Madrox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corleone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corleone lands a nice hook to Madrox's body. Madrox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Corleone.
Corleone cracks Madrox with an open hand slap.
Madrox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corleone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corleone waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Madrox.
Corleone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Corleone thuds his right hand into Madrox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Corleone dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Corleone swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Madrox counter with a right hand.
Corleone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Madrox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corleone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Madrox.
Corleone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corleone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madrox avoids the body shot from Corleone.
Madrox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rich Corleone is winning the standup battle so far.
Madrox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the body from Corleone misses
and Madrox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corleone looks to score with a jab to the body but Madrox is just out of range.
Madrox tries to clinch but Corleone is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone defending well as Madrox loads up on a big left hand.
Madrox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corleone misses with a shot to the body
and Madrox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corleone misses the jab.
Madrox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corleone.
Corleone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Madrox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Corleone is working Madrox over against the cage.
Madrox misses with a knee strike.
Madrox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corleone blocks it with crossed arms.
Corleone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Corleone breaks from the clinch.
Corleone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corleone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Madrox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Corleone.
Corleone throws the left hand but Madrox avoids the punch easily.
Corleone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Corleone gets the takedown into side control.
Corleone working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Corleone crashes against the mat.
Corleone swings around for an armbar but Madrox sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Corleone's guard.
Corleone wants to stand up but Madrox is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madrox is looking to stand up but Corleone won't let him.
Corleone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Corleone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Corleone has a closed guard, preventing Madrox from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Corleone has a closed guard, preventing Madrox from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Corleone closes the distance and clinches up with Madrox, looking for a takedown. Corleone pushes Madrox against the cage but Madrox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Corleone misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Corleone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Corleone 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Corleone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conan Barbarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conan Barbarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbarian has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Barbarian gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barbarian escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barbarian's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barbarian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barbarian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Barbarian defends easily.
Barbarian with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Barbarian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barbarian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barbarian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barbarian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barbarian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barbarian tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Barbarian to get to half guard.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pressing down on Barbarian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barbarian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barbarian is aware though and is defending well.
Barbarian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Barbarian won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Barbarian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Barbarian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barbarian cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Barbarian is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smith Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Barbarian's back instead.
Well, with Smith on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barbarian is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Barbarian looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barbarian has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smith struggling to land strikes to the head as Barbarian covers up.
Barbarian turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Barbarian tries to pass.
Barbarian postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Barbarian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbarian stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbarian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbarian doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barbarian doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Barbarian has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbarian.
Barbarian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Barbarian.
Barbarian is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barbarian has his back to the cage.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barbarian walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barbarian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Barbarian throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Barbarian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbarian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbarian just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Barbarian dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barbarian throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbarian tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Barbarian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barbarian drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Barbarian off! Barbarian jumps back into Smith's guard.
Barbarian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barbarian passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarian is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith tries to roll over but Barbarian keeps him under control.
Smith is looking to escape.
Barbarian slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Barbarian works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barbarian scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbarian lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barbarian has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smith's face.
A nice elbow there by Barbarian.
Barbarian landing shots from mount.
Barbarian looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbarian landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Barbarian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbarian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbarian pulls his head out easily.
Barbarian looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbarian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Barbarian eventually gives up the hold.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Barbarian is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Smith Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Barbarian's back instead.
Barbarian covering up well and avoiding damage.
Smith looking to break Barbarian's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Barbarian remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Barbarian dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbarian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Barbarian darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Barbarian gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Barbarian works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Barbarian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbarian's guard.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbarian is keeping the position for now.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Barbarian blocks nicely.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbarian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith stops Barbarian from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbarian is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith postures up in Barbarian's guard and throws a big left but Barbarian blocks it.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barbarian rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbarian.
Nice body punch from Barbarian - that landed with a thud.
Smith fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbarian.
A short left from Barbarian.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Barbarian.
Barbarian'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.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barbarian smiles and moves away.
Conan Barbarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Smith.
Barbarian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbarian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barbarian.
Barbarian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbarian has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barbarian!
Barbarian is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Barbarian has worked his arm free - good work by Barbarian!
Barbarian is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Barbarian defends.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barbarian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Barbarian wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Conan Barbarian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbarian regains half guard.
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.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barbarian's head.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barbarian wants to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Barbarian defends it.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Barbarian is defending well.
Barbarian manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Barbarian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbarian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Barbarian!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Visa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Fightmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Visa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Fightmaster!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Fightmaster misses.
Visa shoots for a takedown but Fightmaster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Visa moves away from the strike by Fightmaster.
Visa scores a takedown into full mount!
Visa 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.
Visa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fightmaster looks a forlorn figure.
Visa with a couple of short strikes.
Fightmaster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Visa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Visa throws some wild stikes that Fightmaster manages to avoid easily.
Visa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Visa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Visa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fightmaster is now in Visa's guard. A big mistake from Visa there, giving up the dominant position!
Visa managing to control the position.
Fightmaster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fightmaster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visa keeping moving, preventing Fightmaster from controlling successfully.
Fightmaster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Visa controls Fightmaster momentarily but Fightmaster frees himself.
Visa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fightmaster!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Visa lands a big shot there that rocks Fightmaster but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Visa raining down shots from the mount!
Visa lands a big shot there that rocks Fightmaster but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fightmaster is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visa with good strikes from the mount here!
Fightmaster is still in real trouble! Can Visa finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fightmaster can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Visa! Fightmaster is hurt baaadly! Visa is firing away with more strikes - Fightmaster is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Billy Visa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lecter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lindsay Dobbs (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Lecter!
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, Lindsay Dobbs!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Lecter.
Dobbs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dobbs avoids the head kick by Lecter.
Lecter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dobbs looks gassed!
Lecter misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Lecter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lecter connects with a solid leg kick.
Lecter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dobbs will feel that in the morning.
Lecter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Lindsay Dobbs has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lecter!
Lecter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lecter throws a nice looking combination but Dobbs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dobbs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lecter.
Lecter cracks the inside of Dobbs's front leg.
Lecter closes the distance and clinches.
Lecter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lecter is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Dobbs frees his head nicely. Oh but Lecter has switched to an armbar! Dobbs is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hannibal Lecter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mats Madsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James The Filipino Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madsen comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks - Heavy Metal Kings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mats Madsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James The Filipino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madsen is looking to clinch.
The Filipino Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
The Filipino Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Madsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Madsen is trying to stand up here but The Filipino Gracie is controlling him well.
Madsen is trying to control but can't.
The Filipino Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madsen keeps working.
The Filipino Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
The Filipino Gracie is thwarting Madsen's attempts to control the position.
The Filipino Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Madsen defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Filipino Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Madsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen lands the left hand.
The Filipino Gracie fails with the takedown.
The Filipino Gracie looks for a takedown but Madsen sprawls well.
Mats Madsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James The Filipino Gracie.
Madsen misses the shot to the body.
The Filipino Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Filipino Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
The Filipino Gracie looks gassed!
The Filipino Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Madsen is retaining full guard.
Madsen 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.
Madsen pushes The Filipino Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Madsen, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Filipino Gracie.
The Filipino Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madsen.
The Filipino Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Filipino Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Madsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donk. Madsen catches The Filipino Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Madsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Filipino Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Madsen wants to improve his position but The Filipino Gracie is controlling well.
The Filipino Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Madsen sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsen is looking for a sweep. The Filipino Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Madsen trying to control from the bottom.
The Filipino Gracie trying to pass the guard but Madsen defending well.
Madsen manages to get to full guard.
Madsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Madsen, not yet.
Madsen controlling The Filipino Gracie's posture.
Madsen wants to get back to his feet but The Filipino Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Filipino Gracie is looking to advance position but Madsen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Madsen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Madsen is landing with some decent strikes but The Filipino Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Madsen landing strikes, looking to finish!
The Filipino Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Madsen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The Filipino Gracie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madsen cracks The Filipino Gracie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madsen with a couple of short strikes.
Madsen lands with some strikes.
The Filipino Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Madsen working The Filipino Gracie over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Madsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Madsen tries to bum rush The Filipino Gracie with a series of wild strikes but The Filipino Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A bone on bone clash there as The Filipino Gracie blocks the leg kick.
The Filipino Gracie looks for a takedown but Madsen sprawls well.
Madsen misses with a double jab.
Madsen tries to bum rush The Filipino Gracie with a series of wild strikes but The Filipino Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Madsen misses with a wild combination.
Madsen works The Filipino Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Madsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madsen throws a series of punches but The Filipino Gracie avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Madsen misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by The Filipino Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Madsen which made him look bad.
Madsen is looking to clinch but The Filipino Gracie is avoiding it.
Madsen misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by The Filipino Gracie.
Mats Madsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madsen wants to clinch up but The Filipino Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Madsen 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.
The Filipino Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Mats Madsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James The Filipino Gracie.
Madsen with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madsen.
Madsen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The Filipino Gracie is pressing down on Madsen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Madsen preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Filipino Gracie is trying to control the position but Madsen postures up.
Madsen scoring with some ground and pound.
Madsen stands up from The Filipino Gracie's guard - Madsen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Madsen scores with a sloppy right hand. The Filipino Gracie should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Filipino Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Madsen counters with a straight right hand.
The Filipino Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Madsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Filipino Gracie thinking.
Madsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Filipino Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Madsen counters with a series of strikes. The Filipino Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
The Filipino Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and The Filipino Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madsen throws a right hand that The Filipino Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that The Filipino Gracie also avoids with ease.
The Filipino Gracie shoots and misses
and Madsen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Filipino Gracie's guard now.
The Filipino Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The Filipino Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madsen is desperately trying to improve his position but The Filipino Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
The Filipino Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Madsen is on top in guard.
The Filipino Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Madsen passes into side control.
The Filipino Gracie wants to control but Madsen postures up.
Madsen working the head with strikes.
The Filipino Gracie is looking for a sweep.
The Filipino Gracie is trying to control Madsen's posture but Madsen avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Madsen dominated that second round.
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!
Madsen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Madsen throws a series of punches but The Filipino Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Madsen misses with the combination.
A combination from Madsen does no damage.
Madsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madsen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Madsen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Filipino Gracie misses with a takedown
and Madsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Madsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Madsen misses its intended target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Madsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Filipino Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Madsen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The Filipino Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Madsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Madsen is sitting in close to The Filipino Gracie's body. The Filipino Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Madsen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Madsen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by The Filipino Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James The Filipino Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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270 lbs
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230 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Evans!
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, Rob Williams!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Evans, as that shot connected.
A right-left combo lands from Williams.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Evans on the side of the head.
Williams throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Evans moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Evans takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams misses with the combination.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Evans's head backwards.
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
Evans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Evans's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evans.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Evans misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Evans backing up. Evans nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Evans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Evans thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Evans 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.
Evans takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Williams to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Evans throws and elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by Williams!
Evans striking off his back but it's not causing Williams any problems.
Williams trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Williams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Williams. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Evans misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters with a good low kick that Evans was not able to check.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Williams stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Evans seems unphased.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams works over Evans's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Rob Evans has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Williams.
Evans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Evans off to one side.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
Evans slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Evans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Evans misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to finish with strikes here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williams wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Evans.
Evans unloading with bombs!
Williams wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Evans.
Evans sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Evans connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams blocking the ground and pound.
Evans has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williams's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans throws a sloppy strike and Williams uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Williams has ended up in Evans's guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Evans wriggles free and stands up.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Evans should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rob Evans's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Williams throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams misses with the combination.
Evans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Williams to regain full guard.
Williams keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans wanted to stand there but Williams had control of the position.
Williams wants to stand and escape but Evans is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses.
Evans landing with the ground and pound.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rob Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two 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.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans throws and elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by Williams!
Evans wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Evans checks it well.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Evans takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Williams leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams throws a combination. Evans tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a series of strikes that have Evans backpedaling.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rob Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Evans will be more careful next time no doubt.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Evans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Evans connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Evans misses with a hook to the body
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Williams!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eulogy Spoakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spoakin comes to the cage accompanied by Scarface ft Devin The Dude - Hand Of The Dead Body. Eulogy Spoakin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eulogy Spoakin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Perry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry moves out of range of the strikes.
Spoakin leaves Perry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spoakin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perry shoots in for a takedown but Spoakin shows good takedown defense.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Perry.
Sloppy strikes there by Perry.
Spoakin is looking to regain half guard here but Perry keeps moving and retains side control.
Perry lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Spoakin down.
Spoakin tries to bench press Perry off him but Perry keeps the position.
Perry controlling the position from side mount.
Spoakin is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry is looking to take a break and control but Spoakin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spoakin is looking for a sweep.
Spoakin regains half guard.
Perry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spoakin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spoakin pulls Perry in close to his closed guard and prevents Perry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spoakin wants to sweep here but Perry controlling him for the moment.
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.
Spoakin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perry throwing strikes from guard but Spoakin blocks nicely.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Spoakin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spoakin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spoakin tries to get out of the position.
Spoakin is trying to control the position but Perry postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Perry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Perry throws a strike but Spoakin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spoakin stands and steps away. Perry gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dwayne Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spoakin scores with the left hand. Perry knows he should have avoided that one.
Perry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spoakin tries to avoid it but Perry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spoakin to the ground. Spoakin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eulogy Spoakin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Perry.
Perry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spoakin.
Spoakin dodges the punch combination from Perry.
Perry moves in looking to clinch but Spoakin pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perry looks gassed!
Spoakin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perry shoots for a double leg takedown but Spoakin sprawls well. He's pushed Perry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spoakin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Dwayne Perry has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Spoakin.
Spoakin wants to slow Perry down by chopping away at his legs.
Spoakin lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Spoakin. No joy for Perry on that attempt.
Spoakin throws a low kick but Perry avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spoakin tries to bum rush Perry with a series of wild strikes but Perry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perry drops his hands momentarily and Spoakin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Spoakin knocks Perry out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eulogy Spoakin!
Eulogy Spoakin retains his heavyweight title!
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