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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mehmet Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Such a Tragedy. Sirovica has chosen last mohacian as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Washington!
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, Mehmet Sirovica!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington tries to clinch up but Sirovica circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington swinging wilding here.
Washington throws a hook but Sirovica avoids it easily.
Tony Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirovica swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Sirovica bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt - Sirovica sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Washington tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sirovica.
Sirovica looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirovica trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sirovica loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to stand and escape but Sirovica is having none of it.
Sirovica trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Sirovica is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Washington trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sirovica passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sirovica advances to mount.
Sirovica is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Washington is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Washington flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Sirovica anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Washington and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Sirovica slips an arm under Washington chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Sirovica has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Sirovica is squeezing on Washington like an anaconda would it's prey. Washington fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mehmet Sirovica!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamelau Kratos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez has chosen There's No Solution as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Richard Alvarez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamelau Kratos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Kratos avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kratos is defended easily by Alvarez.
Kratos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Kratos is having none of it.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Kratos moves out of range.
Kratos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kratos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kratos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alvarez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kratos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kratos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kratos has knee on belly momentarily but Alvarez bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kratos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kratos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kratos has hold of Alvarez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Alvarez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kratos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alvarez is now in Kratos's guard. A big mistake from Kratos there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kratos has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Alvarez is looking to defend but Kratos has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Alvarez! Kratos pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Alvarez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jamelau Kratos!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jeremy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and pol cuaresma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Jeremy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, pol cuaresma!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cuaresma throws a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jeremy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jeremy misses with a hook. cuaresma ducked under it nicely.
Jeremy tries to clinch but cuaresma is having none of it.
Jeremy tries to close the distance and clinch up but cuaresma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jeremy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of cuaresma's head.
cuaresma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jeremy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jeremy tries to close the distance and clinch but cuaresma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
cuaresma avoids a punch combination nicely.
cuaresma throws a head kick but Jeremy moves out of range.
No joy there for Jeremy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremy checks a leg kick nicely.
Jeremy tries to clinch but cuaresma moves out of range.
Jeremy throws a right and a left that cuaresma avoids nicely.
cuaresma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
cuaresma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jeremy.
Jeremy is breathing heavily.
Jeremy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but cuaresma circles away quickly and effectively.
cuaresma scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeremy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cuaresma lands a slapping body shot.
cuaresma misses with a body kick.
cuaresma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ron Jeremy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from cuaresma.
Jeremy dives in and grabs cuaresma's left leg, looking for a takedown. cuaresma pushes down on Jeremy's head and hops out.
cuaresma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jeremy.
A head kick misses from cuaresma.
cuaresma cracks the inside of Jeremy's front leg.
Jeremy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
cuaresma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
cuaresma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jeremy is rocked!
Jeremy scores with a three punch combo!
cuaresma circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Jeremy drops to the canvas, hurt badly! cuaresma follows Jeremy to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). pol cuaresma!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Shamerock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Felin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felin has chosen poisen as his entrance music. Ken Shamerock is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Shamerock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Felin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shamerock.
Felin scores with a nice strike.
Shamerock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shamerock tries to break the clinch but Felin is controlling the position.
Shamerock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shamerock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Felin is fending him off so far but Shamerock persists. Nope, Felin circles away and we're back to standing.
Shamerock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shamerock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shamerock drags the fight down to the ground.
Felin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felin trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamerock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamerock working for a triangle but Felin defends it easily.
Felin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Felin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Felin stops Shamerock from standing up.
Felin trying to control but Shamerock is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mikael Felin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Felin fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Felin clinches but Shamerock breaks the clinch
and Shamerock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shamerock.
Shamerock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Felin tries for a takedown but Shamerock manages to get underhooks.
Felin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Shamerock.
Felin tries for a takedown but Shamerock manages to get underhooks.
Shamerock breaks from the clinch.
Felin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shamerock avoids it really well and circles away.
Ken Shamerock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Felin.
Felin looks gassed!
Felin darts in trying to clinch
and Shamerock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shamerock shoots in but no luck this time.
Felin blocks a head kick by Shamerock.
Shamerock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shamerock could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shamerock drags the fight down to the ground.
Shamerock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Felin!
Shamerock looking to finish Felin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Felin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamerock breaks from Felin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shamerock pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shamerock jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Felin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Shamerock tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Felin is trying to control Shamerock's posture but Shamerock avoids it.
Shamerock decides to stand up, so the ref orders Felin to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shamerock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Felin misses with a takedown attempt
and Shamerock counters by moving into the clinch.
Shamerock drags the fight down to the ground.
Felin postures up.
Shamerock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Felin is one step ahead there.
Felin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shamerock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shamerock has escaped and now he's on top!
Shamerock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Felin keeping moving, preventing Shamerock from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Shamerock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shamerock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Felin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shamerock!
Shamerock manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Felin content to control rather than advance.
Felin is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Shamerock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Felin prevents Shamerock from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shamerock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felin trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamerock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamerock wants to sweep but no luck.
Felin wants to control from the top but Shamerock keeps moving.
Shamerock is trying to control the position but Felin postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shamerock throws a sloppy head kick
and Felin counters with a head kick. That will keep Shamerock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shamerock moves into range and clinches up with Felin.
Shamerock decides to pull guard.
Felin wants to control from the top but Shamerock keeps moving.
Shamerock is looking for a triangle but Felin pushes his legs off easily.
Shamerock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Felin wants to control from the top but Shamerock keeps moving.
Felin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Felin won't allow Shamerock to get back to his feet.
Shamerock controls Felin momentarily but Felin frees himself.
Shamerock trying to strike off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shamerock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shamerock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shamerock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Felin sprawls well. Felin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shamerock gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Felin.
Ken Shamerock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Felin slips a straight right by Shamerock.
Felin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shamerock avoids it really well and circles away.
Shamerock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Felin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Felin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Felin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Shamerock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shamerock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shamerock.
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.
Felin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shamerock has Felin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Felin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Felin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamerock is keeping busy.
Shamerock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Felin tries to clinch but Shamerock moves away
and Shamerock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Felin tries to pull guard but Shamerock holds him up against the cage and eventually Felin drops back down to his feet.
Felin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shamerock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shamerock looking for a takedown.
Shamerock tries to score a body lock takedown but Felin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Felin taking a breather.
Felin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shamerock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shamerock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Felin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shamerock tries to score a body lock takedown but Felin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Felin gets underhooks to prevent Shamerock's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikael Felin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shamerock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mikael Felin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Felin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shamerock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Felin's guard.
Shamerock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Felin keeping full guard, as Shamerock tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shamerock's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Felin striking off his back but it's not causing Shamerock any problems.
Felin controls Shamerock momentarily but Shamerock frees himself.
Shamerock passes Felin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamerock is looking to take a break and control but Felin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felin trying to hold on to Shamerock's head to control him but Shamerock postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shamerock connects with a nice short shot to Felin's temple.
Shamerock wants to control but Felin is keeping him busy.
Shamerock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Felin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Felin wants to control but Shamerock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shamerock not doing much here.
Felin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shamerock.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shamerock closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shamerock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Felin misses with a takedown
and Shamerock counters with a one-two to the body.
Felin wants to clinch
and Shamerock counters with a solid body kick.
Shamerock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamerock shoots for a takedown but Felin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Felin.
Shamerock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Felin did well to prevent Shamerock getting side control.
Ken Shamerock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shamerock stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Felin to get to his feet.
Felin shoots and misses
and Shamerock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ken Shamerock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Felin.
Shamerock wants to control from the top but Felin keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamerock looking to pass the guard.
Felin is trying to control the position but Shamerock postures up.
Shamerock is stalling in the full guard.
Shamerock trying to control the position from guard on top but Felin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shamerock pushes Felin up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Felin throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Felin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shamerock's brow.
Shamerock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shamerock throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shamerock manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Felin leaves Shamerock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamerock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Felin blocks it with crossed arms.
Felin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shamerock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Felin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Shamerock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shamerock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Shamerock!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheRock Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by Unholy Confessions. Obama has chosen The Realest Sport as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Gonzalez!
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, TheRock Obama!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama checks a leg kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Gonzalez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Obama throws the kick towards the body but Gonzalez avoids it.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick
and Obama counters with a crisp one two that drops Gonzalez! Obama thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gonzalez to his feet! Gonzalez is in big trouble!
Gonzalez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez tries to clinch
and Obama counters with a left to the body.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Obama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Obama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Obama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obama.
Obama misses with the combination.
Obama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obama tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzalez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obama.
Obama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obama misses with a double jab.
Obama misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Obama circles away easily
and Obama counters with a two punch combo.
Obama throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Obama duly obliges.
It looks like Tony Gonzalez has been cut.
Obama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez wants to stand up but Obama manages to regain full guard.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Obama is controlling his posture from full guard.
Obama wriggles free and stands up.
Gonzalez thows a leg kick but Obama checks it
and Obama counters with a three punch combo that has Gonzalez backing up. Gonzalez nods at Obama to acknowledge the strikes.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Obama throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Obama walks into a left hand.
Obama tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzalez shoots for a takedown but Obama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obama throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Obama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gonzalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Obama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzalez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Obama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Obama throws a combination. Gonzalez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Obama stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Obama does no damage.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
Obama thumps Gonzalez with a low kick.
Gonzalez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Obama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Obama circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gonzalez dodges the punch combination from Obama.
Obama throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Obama.
Obama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalez.
Obama throws a combination. Gonzalez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obama misses with a double jab
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot
and Obama counters with a leg kick.
Obama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
Obama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Obama counters with a three punch combo that has Gonzalez backing up. Gonzalez nods at Obama to acknowledge the strikes.
Gonzalez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gonzalez wants to stand up but Obama manages to regain full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obama is working an open guard so Gonzalez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TheRock Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Gonzalez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Obama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Obama circles away.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obama avoids it really well and circles away.
Obama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Obama misses with the combination.
Obama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Obama as Gonzalez shoots in.
Obama lands with a straight right. Gonzalez didn't see that one coming.
Obama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Obama circles away.
Obama scores with a nice body kick.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick.
Gonzalez walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
Obama throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Obama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gonzalez has time to react.
Obama throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Obama throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Obama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obama.
Obama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt - Obama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Obama does no damage.
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.
Gonzalez wants to clinch
and Obama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gonzalez's knee momentarily.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez shoots in and drives through. Obama sprawls well.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Obama's guard.
Obama kicks Gonzalez off and gets to his feet.
Obama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gonzalez momentarily.
Obama drops his hands momentarily and Gonzalez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Obama lands a jab-cross combination.
Obama lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Obama is having none of it.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Obama throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
Obama throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease.
Obama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Obama thumps Gonzalez with a low kick.
Obama misses with a double jab
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Obama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obama dips to his left and cracks Gonzalez with an uppercut!
Obama misses with a double jab.
Obama misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez shoots in but Obama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gonzalez dodges the punch combination from Obama.
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch.
Obama misses with a few strikes there.
Obama throws a combination that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Obama won't be happy with that.
Gonzalez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gonzalez stands up.
Obama scores with a nice strike.
A jab lands there for Obama.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez feints and as Obama raises his hands in defense, Gonzalez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Obama is working an open guard so Gonzalez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Obama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but TheRock Obama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tony Gonzalez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Obama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obama misses with the combination.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Obama circles away easily
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Obama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzalez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Obama!
Obama tries to buck Gonzalez off but he can't manage it.
Gonzalez looking to control but Obama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gonzalez get's back to his feet.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gonzalez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Obama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Obama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right that stings Obama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Obama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Obama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Obama misses with a body punch
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right that stings Obama.
TheRock Obama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Obama sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Obama both land. Nice combination.
Gonzalez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama throws out a powerful jab.
Gonzalez closes the distance but Obama moves to the side
and Obama counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Obama tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Gonzalez has his takedown stuffed
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Obama throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Obama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Obama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Obama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Obama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Obama.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Obama is trying to defend but Gonzalez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tony Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obama is trying to stand back up but Gonzalez is controlling him
Gonzalez tries to stand and escape but Obama is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to stand and escape but Obama actually recovers to full guard.
Obama has his feet on Gonzalez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gonzalez cracks Obama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Obama throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Obama throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Obama leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzalez.
Obama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Obama swinging wilding here.
Obama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Obama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Obama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tony Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TheRock Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama swinging wilding here.
Gonzalez clinches with his opponent.
Obama manages to break the clinch.
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gonzalez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gonzalez wanted to stand there but Obama had control of the position.
Gonzalez throws a strike but Obama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
TheRock Obama 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.
Obama gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Obama tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obama 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TheRock Obama!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zac Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Kawells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Zac Jefferson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zac Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Kawells!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawells tries to move into range but Jefferson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kawells doesn't manage to clinch there - Jefferson circles away.
Kawells tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jefferson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Kawells sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jefferson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kawells tries to sprawl out of it but Jefferson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kawells manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kawells as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson throws a nice looking combination but Kawells bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kawells instigates a clinch.
Kawells landing knees to the body.
Kawells scores with a knee to the head.
Kawells breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jefferson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kawells avoids it really well and circles away.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Kawells clinches up against the cage.
Kawells is stalling here.
Jefferson can't get the takedown.
Kawells's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawells moves into range and clinches up with Jefferson.
Kawells avoiding damage.
A knee to the head by Kawells.
Kawells gets control of Jefferson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kawells will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jefferson won't allow Kawells to get back to his feet.
Jefferson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kawells is adopting a defensive guard.
Kawells looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kawells looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jefferson passes into half guard.
Jefferson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jefferson trying to mount his opponent but Kawells defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawells trying to control here.
Kawells keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jefferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kawells is just riding it out for now. Jefferson eventually gives up the hold.
Kawells controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawells pushes Jefferson off looking to stand but Jefferson dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson is thwarting Kawells's attempts to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kawells drives through and clinches with Jefferson against the cage.
Kawells is trying to trip Jefferson. He has hold of a leg but Jefferson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kawells persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kawells trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Kawells gets to his feet. Jefferson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kawells wants to clinch up but Jefferson keeps it at a distance.
Jefferson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kawells pinned against the cage. Kawells gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kawells displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jefferson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kawells sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jefferson somewhat.
Kawells moves into the clinch.
Jefferson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kawells shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kawells jumps guard.
Kawells working a defensive guard here.
Kawells is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawells is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Kawells dominated that round.
That's time! Jefferson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kawells forces Jefferson back against the cage and clinches.
Kawells breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson tries a low kick but Kawells avoids it.
Kawells is looking to clinch.
Zac Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson throws a series of punches but Kawells moves out of range.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Kawells slips the punch.
Jefferson throws a right and a left that Kawells avoids nicely.
Kawells clinches with his opponent.
Kawells crunches a lovely knee into Jefferson's ribcage.
Jefferson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kawells is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kawells is stalling here.
Kawells has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jefferson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kawells is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawells has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kawells is hanging on to Jefferson's back as he tries to escape.
Kawells cracks Jefferson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jefferson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
You can see the frustration on Jefferson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kawells controlling the position well here. Jefferson rolled but Kawells kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kawells is hanging on to Jefferson's back as he tries to escape.
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.
Kawells controlling the position well here. Jefferson rolled but Kawells kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kawells really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jefferson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jefferson turns into Kawells and is now in his guard.
Kawells wants to sweep here but Jefferson controlling him for the moment.
Kawells throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawells is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jefferson prevents Kawells from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kawells as he avoids it easily.
Jefferson darts in trying to clinch
and Kawells counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawells stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jefferson tries to break free but Kawells pushes him back against the cage.
Kawells controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Kawells.
Jefferson has Kawells pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kawells manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawells escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawells darts in trying to clinch
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand.
Kawells has Jefferson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawells is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jefferson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kawells shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawells with a knee to the head.
Kawells manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kawells moves into the clinch.
Kawells pulls guard effortlessly.
Jefferson wants to control from the top but Kawells keeps moving.
Jefferson won't allow Kawells to get back to his feet.
Kawells looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jefferson is one step ahead there.
Kawells wants to stand and escape but Jefferson is having none of it.
Jefferson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kawells has his feet on Jefferson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jefferson wants to clinch
and Kawells counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Kawells showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Kawells forces Jefferson back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Kawells.
Jefferson jumps guard but Kawells stands there with Jefferson around his waist. Jefferson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jefferson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kawells gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kawells ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kawells no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kawells trying to keep a closed guard but Jefferson is proving a slippery customer.
Jefferson landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kawells is on top in guard.
Jefferson wants to sweep here but Kawells controlling him for the moment.
Kawells postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Kawells from controlling successfully.
Kawells trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kawells doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kawells manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kawells decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jefferson, up you get!
Kawells lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jefferson takes one to the chin there.
Kawells tries to clinch there but Jefferson circles away.
Kawells tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jefferson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kawells scores with a leg kick.
Jefferson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kawells counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawells not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kawells defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawells throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawells with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jefferson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kawells's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jefferson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kawells 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawells wants to stand but Jefferson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kawells controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Kawells from controlling successfully.
Kawells has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jefferson is proving hard to escape from.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kawells doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jefferson is tightening it up a little... Kawells has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kawells reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kawells taps out! nice BJJ there by Jefferson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zac Jefferson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ulf Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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190 lbs
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198 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulf Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mayhem as he jumps to the side.
Mayhem cracks Eriksson with a right hand to the side of the head.
John Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayhem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayhem tries to keep at a distance but Eriksson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mayhem wants a takedown.
Mayhem has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Eriksson is trying to keep an underhook but Mayhem manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mayhem stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mayhem lands with a hook. Eriksson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem misses with a takedown
and Eriksson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mayhem can't break the clinch.
Mayhem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eriksson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ulf Eriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mayhem.
Mayhem is working for takedown but Eriksson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Eriksson manages to break the clinch.
Eriksson shoots in and drives through. Mayhem sprawls well.
Mayhem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eriksson.
Mayhem shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mayhem showed some decent athleticism there.
Mayhem looks gassed!
It looks like Mayhem is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem throwing shots but Eriksson is blocking nicely.
Eriksson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mayhem wants to get up but he can't break Eriksson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mayhem has gone for a leg lock! Eriksson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mayhem's guard.
Eriksson pushing down on Mayhem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson is trying to control. Mayhem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eriksson wants to free his trapped foot but Mayhem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eriksson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayhem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mayhem has one foot on Eriksson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A left and a right from Mayhem both land. Nice combination.
Eriksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a combination
and Eriksson counters with a series of strikes. Mayhem will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem throws a sloppy body shot
and Eriksson counters with a single leg into guard. Mayhem didn't expect that.
Mayhem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Eriksson passes Mayhem's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eriksson tries to pass to full mount but Mayhem defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eriksson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem kicks off Eriksson and gets to his feet.
Mayhem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mayhem lands a slapping body shot.
Mayhem stalks Eriksson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Eriksson's face. Eriksson staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eriksson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayhem circles away.
Donk. Mayhem catches Eriksson right on the button with a cross.
Mayhem scores with a jab. Eriksson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mayhem shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mayhem was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mayhem looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayhem goes for an armbar but Eriksson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Eriksson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Mayhem dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Mayhem shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eriksson is trying to defend but Mayhem finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mayhem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eriksson defends it well.
Eriksson is trying to maintain the position but Mayhem is very close to passing his half guard.
Mayhem tries to stand but can't do so whilst Eriksson controls his leg.
Mayhem wants to work for an arm triangle but Eriksson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eriksson trying to control here.
Eriksson is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayhem.
Mayhem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Eriksson staying out of range there.
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.
Mayhem fails with the takedown.
Mayhem 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.
Eriksson keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Eriksson's closed guard. He's half up but Eriksson has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Eriksson pivots and extends the arm, Mayhem falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Eriksson! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ulf Eriksson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between D Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and boxer guy (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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186 lbs
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191 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, D Maia!
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, boxer guy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
guy wants to clinch.
Maia gets the takedown into side control.
guy isn't going anywhere.
guy gets back to half guard.
guy tries to roll over but Maia keeps him under control.
guy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maia prevents guy from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
guy actively working from the bottom here.
guy actively working from the bottom here.
guy wants to get back to full guard.
guy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Maia wants to pass the guard but guy is keeping the position.
guy is looking for a triangle but Maia pushes his legs off easily.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maia is pushing down on guy's leg trying to pass to half guard. guy is fighting to maintain full guard but Maia has managed to sneak the leg through.
guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maia pulls his head out easily.
guy trying to control but Maia postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
guy actively working from the bottom here.
guy looks gassed!
Maia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
guy is trying to control but Maia manages to pass to mount!
guy wants to hold on but Maia pushes him away.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia works his way to his opponent's back.
guy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Maia gets his way!
guy wants to escape the position.
Maia tightening his grip on guy, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D Maia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maia drives through with a takedown into guard.
guy has Maia pulled in close to control his posture.
guy working for a triangle but Maia defends it easily.
guy has his foot on Maia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maia works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
guy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Maia escapes and throws guy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
guy struggling a bit here.
guy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
guy looking for submissions off his back.
guy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
guy is breathing heavily.
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.
guy is trying to control but Maia passes into side control!
Maia passes to full mount! That's big trouble for guy!
Maia is looking to work his way around to guy's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
guy is trying to escape the mount.
guy tries to improve his position but instead Maia has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia is trying to stick to guy's back but guy is turning into Maia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by guy.
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maia keeping moving, preventing guy from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
guy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maia counters with a takedown into side control.
Maia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, guy has escaped the position, nice work there.
guy manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to pass the guard but guy is defending well.
guy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maia is working away from the top position though.
guy looking for submissions off his back.
guy is trying to control but Maia passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
D Maia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
guy fails with the takedown
and Maia counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for guy!
Maia moves to back control.
guy turns into Maia and is now in his guard.
Maia wants to sweep here but guy controlling him for the moment.
guy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maia wants to sweep here but guy controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia is looking for a triangle but guy pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.
Maia 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
guy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in guy's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
guy working a defensive guard but Maia passes into half guard.
Maia passes to side control.
guy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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.
Maia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. guy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A control attempt from guy but he's now mounted!
guy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maia pulls his head out easily.
guy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Maia pushes past his half guard into mount!
Maia breaks from guy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
guy working to try and regain half guard.
Maia manages to capitalize on a mistake by guy to take his back!
Maia looking to break guy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. guy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maia will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia tightening his grip on guy, looking for the choke.
guy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
D Maia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
guy trying to hold on to Maia's head to control him but Maia postures up.
boxer guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
guy looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
D Maia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maia 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... D Maia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalib Smolinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kalib Smolinski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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18
233 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
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, Kalib Smolinski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Emelianenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko drops back looking for a leg! Smolinski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smolinski manages to kick Emelianenko off! Emelianenko jumps back into Smolinski's guard.
Emelianenko slips nicely into half guard.
Emelianenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Emelianenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smolinski trying to control but Emelianenko postures up.
Smolinski is looking to improve his position.
Emelianenko blocks the strikes from Smolinski.
Smolinski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Smolinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emelianenko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smolinski wants to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smolinski scoring well with a low kick there.
Smolinski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Emelianenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Smolinski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smolinski sees it coming and defends easily.
Emelianenko wants to control but Smolinski is keeping him busy.
Emelianenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Smolinski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smolinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smolinski.
Emelianenko won't allow Smolinski to sweep him here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Emelianenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smolinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emelianenko has managed to get both his arms back between Smolinski's legs - danger averted.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smolinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smolinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smolinski trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Smolinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emelianenko defends well.
Emelianenko gets to his feet - Smolinski follows without any prompting.
Smolinski misses with a takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stands and throws Smolinski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smolinski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Emelianenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Emelianenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Smolinski is defending well.
Emelianenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smolinski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Emelianenko but great work by Smolinski.
Smolinski has control of an arm but Emelianenko manages to advance to Smolinski's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smolinski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smolinski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Emelianenko knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Emelianenko for a finish.
Emelianenko fending off the submission attempt from Smolinski.
Smolinski looking to break Emelianenko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Emelianenko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smolinski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smolinski misses with an elbow to the head.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Smolinski just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Emelianenko turns into Smolinski and is now in his guard.
Emelianenko gets to his feet - Smolinski follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smolinski darts in trying to clinch
and Emelianenko counters with a single leg into guard. Smolinski didn't expect that.
Smolinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Emelianenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smolinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smolinski looking for subs off his back but Emelianenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Emelianenko has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smolinski defend it? Emelianenko steps over the head and cranks it - Smolinski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Emelianenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatanka Blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatanka Blackfoot!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks to land a combination. Blackfoot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Tatanka Blackfoot has been cut.
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Blackfoot crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Blackfoot back to his feet!
Blackfoot is rocked!
Jones cracks Blackfoot with a left hook right on the temple and Blackfoot goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Jones lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Blackfoot is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Jones!
Shawn Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
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C
A |
G |
S |
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B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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