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RFC 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Nobre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Davydenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nobre kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx- Gold Digger. Miguel Nobre had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Nobre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dragan Davydenko!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobre shoots for a double leg takedown but Davydenko sprawls well. He's pushed Nobre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nobre gets a takedown into half guard.
Davydenko wants to get back to his feet.
Nobre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davydenko defending well though.
Nobre stops Davydenko from getting back to his feet.
Nobre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nobre wants to work for an arm triangle but Davydenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nobre is just content to waste time from the top position. Davydenko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nobre looking to pass the guard.
Nobre 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.
Davydenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nobre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davydenko working for a triangle but Nobre defends it easily.
Nobre 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davydenko is trying to keep Nobre in close.
Davydenko wants to stand up but Nobre is controlling him.
Nobre trying to control the position from guard on top but Davydenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nobre 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nobre is looking to clinch but Davydenko is avoiding it.
Nobre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davydenko is fending him off so far but Nobre persists. Nope, Davydenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Nobre is breathing heavily.
Nobre dives in and grabs Davydenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davydenko pushes down on Nobre's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Nobre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davydenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nobre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nobre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nobre drops back looking for a leg! Davydenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davydenko manages to kick Nobre off! Nobre jumps back into Davydenko's guard.
Davydenko looking for a guillotine here but Nobre defends easily.
Nobre throwing strikes from guard but Davydenko blocks nicely.
Nobre wants to control from the top but Davydenko keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobre 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.
Davydenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nobre throwing strikes but missing.
Davydenko trying to control the position.
Davydenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nobre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davydenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davydenko stuffs the takedown.
Nobre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Davydenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nobre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nobre has his foot on Davydenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davydenko works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davydenko tries to stand but Nobre is controlling from the bottom.
Davydenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nobre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Nobre dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davydenko closes the distance and clinches.
Davydenko is pressed up against the cage. Nobre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davydenko down to the mat. Davydenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nobre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davydenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Nobre tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Nobre gets back to half guard.
Nobre trying to hold on to Davydenko's head to control him but Davydenko postures up.
Nobre actively working from the bottom here.
Davydenko wants to stand up but Nobre is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nobre is looking for a sweep. Davydenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davydenko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nobre looking for submissions off his back.
Davydenko decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Davydenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nobre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nobre managing to block the knees to the body from Davydenko.
Davydenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Nobre gets an underhook and turns Davydenko into the cage.
Nobre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nobre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davydenko.
Nobre manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko stands and steps away. Nobre gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Davydenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nobre trying to control from the bottom.
Davydenko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dragan Davydenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davydenko avoids the attempt from Nobre to control.
Nobre is looking to improve his position but Davydenko isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobre tries to lock up and control but Davydenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nobre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Davydenko controlling the position easily from mount.
Nobre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nobre throwing hammer fists to the chest of Davydenko. What's that going to do exactly?
Davydenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nobre wants to control but Davydenko is having none of it.
Davydenko tries to control but Nobre wriggling away.
Nobre tries to hold on but Davydenko postures up.
Nobre manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Davydenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nobre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nobre throws a series of strikes that have Davydenko backpedaling.
Nobre tries for a takedown but Davydenko circles away easily
and Davydenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Nobre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Davydenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Nobre avoids the damage to the body.
Nobre avoiding damage as Davydenko throws knees to the body.
Davydenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davydenko wants to stall.
Nobre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davydenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Nobre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nobre pulls Davydenko into guard.
Nobre trying to keep a closed guard but Davydenko is proving a slippery customer.
Davydenko stands up from Nobre's guard - Davydenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Nobre with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobre fails with a takedown attempt.
Davydenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Nobre circles away.
Davydenko moves into the clinch.
Nobre avoiding damage as Davydenko throws knees to the body.
Nobre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Davydenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nobre.
Nobre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davydenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Davydenko avoiding damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davydenko obliges.
Davydenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nobre avoids it.
Davydenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davydenko.
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.
Davydenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nobre is defending well for now.
Nobre can't get the takedown.
Nobre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davydenko missing with knees to the body.
Davydenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Nobre avoids the damage to the body.
Nobre can't get the takedown.
Nobre tightens his grip and picks Davydenko up, before dumping him to the ground. Davydenko manages to land in guard.
Davydenko has his feet on Nobre's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nobre has managed to clinch.
Nobre drags the fight down to the ground.
Nobre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davydenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nobre is looking for a triangle but Davydenko pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nobre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davydenko has Nobre up against the cage in a clinch.
Nobre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nobre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Davydenko walks away with a smile on his face. Nobre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nobre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nobre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davydenko counters by clinching up.
Nobre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davydenko tries to land a knee to the head but Nobre blocks with his arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nobre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davydenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobre tries for a takedown but Davydenko circles away easily
and Davydenko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nobre's guard now.
Nobre looking for a guillotine here but Davydenko defends easily.
Davydenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Davydenko preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nobre throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Davydenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragan Davydenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davydenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragan Davydenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between lee jorjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce The Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Boxer has chosen beat it as his entrance music. lee jorjo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, lee jorjo!
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, Bruce The Boxer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jorjo shoots in and drives through. The Boxer sprawls well.
jorjo fails to land the takedown.
The Boxer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Boxer is pressed up against the cage. jorjo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Boxer down to the mat. The Boxer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for lee jorjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
jorjo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The Boxer is trying to get back to full guard.
jorjo thows a huge punch but The Boxer dodges it nicely.
jorjo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Boxer tries to roll over but jorjo keeps him under control.
jorjo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Boxer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but jorjo pulls his head out easily.
jorjo throwing shots but The Boxer is blocking nicely.
The Boxer keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Boxer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. jorjo sprawls well initially but The Boxer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Boxer prevents jorjo from improving his position.
The Boxer decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
jorjo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Boxer to the mat! The Boxer manages to get full guard.
jorjo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Boxer working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Boxer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst jorjo is controlling him.
jorjo with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Boxer trying to control the position here.
jorjo is breathing heavily.
jorjo distracts The Boxer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
jorjo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Boxer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The Boxer has his foot on jorjo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. jorjo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jorjo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Boxer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
jorjo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Boxer has jorjo pulled in close to control his posture.
jorjo wants to pass the guard but The Boxer is keeping the position.
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.
The Boxer pulls jorjo in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bruce The Boxer just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Boxer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The Boxer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
jorjo keeping moving, preventing The Boxer from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce The Boxer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Boxer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as jorjo sprawls well. jorjo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Boxer gets slowly back to his feet.
jorjo avoids the head kick by The Boxer.
jorjo shoots and misses
and The Boxer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in jorjo's guard.
The Boxer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Boxer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
jorjo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The Boxer is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jorjo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Boxer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Boxer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Boxer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
jorjo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The Boxer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
The Boxer trying to control but jorjo is working from the bottom.
jorjo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
jorjo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Boxer controls the pace.
jorjo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The Boxer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Boxer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jorjo keeping moving, preventing The Boxer from controlling successfully.
The Boxer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bruce The Boxer just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
jorjo shoots in for a takedown but The Boxer shows good takedown defense.
lee jorjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jorjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Boxer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in jorjo's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for lee jorjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
jorjo trying to strike off his back.
jorjo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
jorjo is looking for a triangle here but The Boxer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Boxer just content to control the position.
jorjo gets back to half guard.
jorjo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
jorjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruce The Boxer has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Boxer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce The Boxer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
jorjo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
jorjo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as jorjo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Boxer controls jorjo momentarily but jorjo frees himself.
The Boxer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Boxer is pulling down on jorjo's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that The Boxer 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jorjo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Boxer has jorjo pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bruce The Boxer just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by jorjo.
jorjo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for The Boxer!
jorjo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The Boxer tries to hold on but jorjo pushes him away.
jorjo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
jorjo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
jorjo throws some wild stikes that The Boxer manages to avoid easily.
The Boxer tries to reverse the position but jorjo maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Boxer avoids a series of strikes thrown by jorjo.
jorjo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The Boxer is looking to get to half guard.
The Boxer wants to hold on but jorjo pushes him away.
jorjo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The Boxer tries to hold on but jorjo postures up.
The Boxer controls the position.
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.
The Boxer wants to hold on but jorjo pushes him away.
The Boxer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control jorjo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
jorjo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
jorjo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
jorjo throws some wild stikes that The Boxer manages to avoid easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Boxer is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
The Boxer wants to control but jorjo is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
lee jorjo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Boxer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce The Boxer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landon Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landon Alexander is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy McDonald!
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, Landon Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alexander sprawls well. Alexander wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDonald.
Tommy McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald scores a takedown into full mount!
Alexander is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
McDonald trying to control but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander trying desperately to get to his feet.
McDonald sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander has left one of his arms exposed and McDonald doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Alexander screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy McDonald!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chigurh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Pall Sigmarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chigurh comes to the cage accompanied by Tribute. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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264 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Chigurh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Pall Sigmarsson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigmarsson takes a swing at Chigurh's ribcage but misses.
Chigurh throws a sloppy head kick and Sigmarsson moves out of range easily.
Chigurh lands a big head kick that sends Sigmarsson tumbling to the mat! Chigurh takes a step backwards and waves Sigmarsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jon Pall Sigmarsson has been cut.
Chigurh throws a head kick that misses.
Sigmarsson is looking to clinch.
Chigurh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chigurh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chigurh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sigmarsson tries to pull guard but Chigurh holds him up against the cage and eventually Sigmarsson drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chigurh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chigurh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sigmarsson pulls guard.
Chigurh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chigurh throws a head kick that half lands.
Chigurh clinches.
Chigurh lands a nice knee to the body.
Chigurh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chigurh gets through Sigmarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sigmarsson jumps guard but Chigurh stands there with Sigmarsson around his waist. Sigmarsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sigmarsson looks gassed!
Sigmarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
The is referee keeping an eye on Chigurh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chigurh digs a right hand underneath Sigmarsson's ribcage. Sigmarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chigurh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chigurh lands a knee to the body.
Chigurh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sigmarsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chigurh stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chigurh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chigurh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sigmarsson backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chigurh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chigurh lands a knee to the head.
Sigmarsson is rocked!
Chigurh scores with a shot to the side of Sigmarsson's head.
Sigmarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Chigurh finish him?
Chigurh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chigurh digs a right hand into Sigmarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sigmarsson's gas tank.
Chigurh lands a knee to the head.
Chigurh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chigurh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chigurh lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Chigurh on the inside.
Chigurh scores with a shoulder strike.
Sigmarsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chigurh obliges.
Chigurh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chigurh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sigmarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chigurh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Chigurh.
Sigmarsson pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chigurh stands up and waves to Sigmarsson to follow him.
Sigmarsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sigmarsson darts in trying to clinch
and Chigurh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chigurh.
Sigmarsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anton Chigurh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Pall Sigmarsson.
Chigurh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sigmarsson backwards.
Chigurh with a knee to the head.
Chigurh connects with a knee to the head.
Chigurh lands a left hand.
Chigurh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sigmarsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sigmarsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chigurh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chigurh with a knee to the head.
Sigmarsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chigurh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chigurh lands a hook that snaps the head of Sigmarsson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chigurh.
Chigurh landing knees to the head.
Chigurh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sigmarsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sigmarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Chigurh blocks with his arms.
Chigurh scores with a shoulder strike.
Chigurh lands a nice uppercut.
Chigurh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sigmarsson's face.
Sigmarsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chigurh walks away with a smile on his face. Sigmarsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sigmarsson avoids the head kick by Chigurh.
Sigmarsson throws a right and a left that Chigurh avoids nicely.
Chigurh lands with a right hand.
Chigurh darts in and clinches Sigmarsson up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chigurh.
Chigurh misses with a knee to the head.
Chigurh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sigmarsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chigurh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Chigurh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sigmarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sigmarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Chigurh blocks with his arms.
Chigurh lands a nice uppercut.
Chigurh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigmarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chigurh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chigurh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chigurh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sigmarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chigurh managing to block the knees to the body from Sigmarsson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chigurh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chigurh.
Chigurh lands with a light punch inside.
Sigmarsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sigmarsson misses with some punches.
Sigmarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Chigurh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chigurh stalling against the cage.
Sigmarsson can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Chigurh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sigmarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Chigurh.
Chigurh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chigurh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sigmarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Chigurh is blocking nicely.
Chigurh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sigmarsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chigurh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sigmarsson's face.
Chigurh managing to block the knees to the body from Sigmarsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chigurh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Pall Sigmarsson's cut.
That's time! Chigurh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chigurh rushes Sigmarsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chigurh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sigmarsson backwards.
A short right from Chigurh on the inside.
Chigurh lands with a light punch inside.
Chigurh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sigmarsson's face.
Chigurh misses with a knee to the head.
Sigmarsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chigurh smiles and moves away.
Chigurh moves into the clinch successfully.
Sigmarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Chigurh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chigurh with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Chigurh.
Chigurh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sigmarsson's face.
Chigurh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sigmarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chigurh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sigmarsson can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chigurh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chigurh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sigmarsson missing with knees to the body.
Chigurh landing knees to the head.
Chigurh scores with a shoulder strike.
Chigurh lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chigurh lands with a short shot to the head.
Chigurh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chigurh lands a knee to the head.
Chigurh working aggressively here.
Chigurh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sigmarsson works on Chigurh's body with a couple of short punches.
Chigurh avoiding damage as Sigmarsson throws knees to the body.
A short left from Chigurh.
Sigmarsson tries to pull guard but Chigurh won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sigmarsson tries a knee to the head but Chigurh blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chigurh obliges.
Chigurh stalling in the clinch but Sigmarsson improves position.
Sigmarsson fails to pull guard.
Anton Chigurh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Pall Sigmarsson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chigurh.
Chigurh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chigurh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sigmarsson fails to land.
Sigmarsson tries to pull guard but Chigurh holds him up against the cage and eventually Sigmarsson drops back down to his feet.
Sigmarsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chigurh landing knees to the head.
Chigurh landing knees to the head.
Chigurh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chigurh swings wildly with an uppercut but Sigmarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chigurh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sigmarsson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigmarsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chigurh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chigurh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sigmarsson's face.
A short left from Chigurh.
Sigmarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Chigurh is blocking nicely.
A short body shot lands from Chigurh as the two fighters clinch.
Chigurh is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Chigurh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chigurh gets underhooks to prevent Sigmarsson's takedown attempt.
Anton Chigurh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sigmarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chigurh lands with a light punch inside.
Sigmarsson has Chigurh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chigurh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chigurh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chigurh scores with a knee to the head.
Chigurh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chigurh lands a shoulder strike.
Sigmarsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Chigurh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sigmarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chigurh with a knee to the head.
A short right from Chigurh.
Chigurh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chigurh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chigurh scores with a knee to the head.
Sigmarsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chigurh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sigmarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chigurhs head.
Sigmarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chigurh lands with a left to the head.
Chigurh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sigmarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chigurh landing knees to the head.
Sigmarsson tries to pull guard but Chigurh holds him up against the cage and eventually Sigmarsson drops back down to his feet.
Chigurh misses with a knee to the head.
Chigurh with a knee to the head.
Sigmarsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sigmarsson jumps guard but Chigurh stands there with Sigmarsson around his waist. Sigmarsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Chigurh scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chigurh.
Sigmarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Chigurh is blocking nicely.
Sigmarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chigurh is defending well for now.
Chigurh lands a knee to the body.
Chigurh with a knee to the head.
Chigurh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sigmarsson or not.
Chigurh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sigmarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chigurh's elbow.
Chigurh scores with a hook to the body.
Chigurh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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.
Chigurh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sigmarsson blocking some punches.
Sigmarsson looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chigurh.
Chigurh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Chigurh.
Sigmarsson has Chigurh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chigurh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chigurh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sigmarsson backwards.
Chigurh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sigmarsson backwards.
Sigmarsson being controlled against the cage.
Sigmarsson missing with knees to the body.
Chigurh lands a nice uppercut.
Chigurh connects with a knee to the head.
Sigmarsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chigurh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chigurh clinches up against the cage.
Sigmarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chigurh is pressed up against the cage. Sigmarsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chigurh down to the mat. Chigurh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sigmarsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chigurh closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chigurh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Pall Sigmarsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Chigurh misses with a double jab.
Chigurh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sigmarsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sigmarsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sigmarsson tries to clinch
and Chigurh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sigmarsson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chigurh throws a nice head kick!
Jon Pall Sigmarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chigurh instigates a clinch.
Chigurh pushes Sigmarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sigmarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sigmarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Chigurh.
Chigurh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chigurh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sigmarsson fails to pull guard.
Sigmarsson presses Chigurh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sigmarsson misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sigmarsson missing with knees to the body.
Sigmarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Sigmarsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chigurh smiles and moves away.
Chigurh instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chigurh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sigmarsson's face.
Sigmarsson cracks Chigurh with a nice body shot.
Chigurh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Chigurh.
Sigmarsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chigurh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anton Chigurh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Pall Sigmarsson.
Chigurh prevents a body shot from Sigmarsson.
A hook to the body from Chigurh.
A left hand lands to the body for Chigurh.
Chigurh lands with a light punch inside.
Chigurh connects with a knee to the head.
Sigmarsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chigurh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anton Chigurh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chigurh closes the distance and clinches.
Chigurh scores with a knee to the head.
Sigmarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Chigurh.
Chigurh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sigmarsson's face.
Sigmarsson missing with knees to the body.
Chigurh gets through Sigmarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sigmarsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chigurh just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Chigurh.
Chigurh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chigurh lands a right hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chigurh obliges.
Sigmarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Chigurh is blocking nicely.
Chigurh lands a knee to the head.
Chigurh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sigmarsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chigurh smiles and moves away.
Chigurh circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chigurh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sigmarsson fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chigurh.
Chigurh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chigurh working aggressively here.
Sigmarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Chigurh is blocking nicely.
Chigurh lands a hook that snaps the head of Sigmarsson backwards.
Chigurh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sigmarsson's face.
Sigmarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chigurh blocks it with crossed arms.
Chigurh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sigmarsson backwards.
Chigurh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chigurh scores with a knee to the head.
Chigurh blocks an uppercut.
Sigmarsson misses with a knee strike.
Chigurh landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigmarsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chigurh prevents it.
Chigurh stalling.
Sigmarsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Chigurh.
Chigurh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sigmarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Sigmarsson tries to pull guard but Chigurh holds him up against the cage and eventually Sigmarsson drops back down to his feet.
Sigmarsson takes a shot to the head.
Sigmarsson misses with a knee strike.
Chigurh lands a nice uppercut.
Sigmarsson takes a shot to the head.
Chigurh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chigurh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sigmarsson backwards.
Chigurh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sigmarsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Sigmarsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chigurh is one step ahead there.
Chigurh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chigurh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jon Pall Sigmarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chigurh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sigmarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sigmarsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chigurh controls the pace.
Sigmarsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chigurh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chigurh looking to pass the guard.
Anton Chigurh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chigurh won't allow Sigmarsson to sweep him here.
Sigmarsson is working an open guard so Chigurh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A knee to the head by Chigurh.
Chigurh landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Chigurh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chigurh 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Chigurh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seymore Buttz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Acme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buttz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye Of The Tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seymore Buttz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Acme!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buttz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acme moves away.
Acme misses with a straight right.
Buttz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Acme.
Buttz misses the shot to the body.
Buttz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Acme misses with an uppercut. Buttz saw that one coming.
Acme misses with a double jab.
Buttz punishes Acme's body with a nice straight punch.
Seymore Buttz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buttz misses with a looping left.
A jab from Buttz misses.
Buttz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Buttz misses.
Buttz looks to land a right hand but Acme moved out of range.
Acme misses with a double jab.
Buttz misses the jab.
Acme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buttz throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acme lands a nice shot that snaps Buttz's head back.
It looks like Seymore Buttz has been cut.
Buttz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Acme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buttz looks to land a combination. Acme sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Buttz misses the target.
Buttz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buttz missing with a left hand there. Acme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buttz misses with the combination.
Acme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buttz was well out of range. Poor timing from Acme.
Buttz throws a series of punches but Acme avoids them all with ease.
Buttz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Acme looks to land a left hand but Buttz moved out of range nicely.
Acme uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Acme lands with an uppercut that bounces Buttz off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Acme circles away quickly and effectively.
Acme lands with a big left! Buttz is wobbled badly! Acme comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Buttz to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). David Acme!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Joosten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paolo Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard Joosten!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro swings for the body but Joosten moves out of range.
Ribeiro scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Bernard Joosten has been cut.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Joosten.
Ribeiro is trying to control Joosten's posture but Joosten avoids it.
Joosten tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joosten has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ribeiro throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Ribeiro parries the strikes from Joosten easily there. Joosten is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ribeiro to escape.
Joosten wants to control for a moment but Ribeiro uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joosten knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Joosten wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribeiro stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ribeiro misses with the combination.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joosten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ribeiro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Joosten to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Joosten wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joosten wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Ribeiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joosten drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joosten jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joosten trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joosten might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribeiro kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Joosten moves out of range.
Ribeiro looks to land a left hand but Joosten moved out of range nicely.
Ribeiro lands a body shot.
Ribeiro throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Joosten colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Ribeiro as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Joosten is left battered and dazed whilst Ribeiro and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paolo Ribeiro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Risto Raivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Mcarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raivo comes to the cage accompanied by Pocket full of shells. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Risto Raivo!
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, Ryan Mcarthy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raivo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcarthy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raivo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raivo wants to pass the guard but Mcarthy is keeping the position.
Mcarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raivo is aware though and is defending well.
Mcarthy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raivo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raivo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcarthy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Raivo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mcarthy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Raivo's back instead.
You can see the frustration on Raivo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Raivo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mcarthy's guard. Nice work there by Raivo.
Raivo wants to control from the top but Mcarthy keeps moving.
Raivo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raivo is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcarthy has wrist control.
Mcarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raivo defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raivo stands up and waves to Mcarthy to follow him.
Raivo doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcarthy circles away.
Mcarthy misses with a takedown
and Raivo counters by clinching up.
Raivo prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcarthy looks gassed!
Raivo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Raivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raivo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mcarthy prevents Raivo from moving into mount.
Raivo cracks Mcarthy with a big elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Raivo cracks Mcarthy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Raivo stands up and beckons Mcarthy to his feet.
Mcarthy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raivo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Risto Raivo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Mcarthy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mcarthy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raivo scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raivo content to control rather than advance.
Raivo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcarthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mcarthy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Raivo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mcarthy missing with punches from the bottom.
Raivo scores with a big shot! Mcarthy's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mcarthy! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Risto Raivo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by old batman theme song. Bruce Wayne has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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167 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Payne!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Payne is trying to defend but Wayne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wayne is trying to control. Payne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wayne is really struggling to control Payne but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Payne is looking for a sweep. Wayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wayne wants to control but Payne is keeping him busy.
Wayne wants to work for an arm triangle but Payne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wayne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Payne sees it coming and defends easily.
Payne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wayne pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wayne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Payne to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne is trying to keep Payne in close.
Payne wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.
Wayne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wayne is looking for a triangle but Payne pushes his legs off easily.
Payne wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Payne is looking to work some ground and pound but Wayne has wrist control.
Wayne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Payne defends well.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Payne slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Payne looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wayne trying to control but Payne postures up.
Wayne looking for submissions off his back.
Wayne wants to improve his position but Payne is controlling well.
Wayne looking for subs from the bottom but Payne mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is squirming around, avoiding Payne's attempts to control the action.
Wayne is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Payne.
Payne content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne tries to hold on but Payne postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Payne looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wayne sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wayne is staying active underneath Payne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wayne trying to control from the bottom.
Payne wants to take a breather but Wayne is having none of it.
Wayne is defending against the submission attempts here by Payne.
Wayne works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wayne pulls Payne in close to his closed guard and prevents Payne from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Wayne will probably get the nod.
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.
Wayne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wayne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Payne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wayne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wayne's back!
Payne wants to control but Wayne is keeping busy.
Wayne looking to control the position.
Wayne turns into Payne and is now in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wayne drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Payne dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wayne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Payne thows a big elbow that misses.
Payne postures up in Wayne's guard and throws a big left but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne throws his legs up looking for a submission but Payne uses it to pass to side control.
Payne in side control, throwing shots but Wayne defends.
You can see the frustration on Wayne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Payne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wayne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wayne trying to remain calm as Payne controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to control but Wayne is keeping him busy.
Wayne manages to get back to half guard.
Wayne gets back to full guard.
Wayne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Payne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Payne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wayne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Payne has managed to get both his arms back between Wayne's legs - danger averted.
Payne stands and throws Wayne's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Payne working away.
Wayne is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne actively working from the bottom here.
Payne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wayne tries to roll over but Payne keeps him under control.
Payne moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wayne.
Wayne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wayne looks to move to half guard but instead Payne has passed into mount! Damn!
Wayne tries to hold on but Payne postures up.
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.
Payne throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Payne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wayne is looking to escape.
Wayne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Payne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Payne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wayne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xavier Payne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wayne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Payne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Payne.
Xavier Payne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wayne looking for subs off his back but Payne has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wayne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Payne is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payne content just to control the position here.
Payne thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Payne tries to control but Wayne wriggling away.
Payne avoids the attempt from Wayne to control.
Payne with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Payne avoids the attempt from Wayne to control.
Payne 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.
Wayne tries to lock up and control but Payne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wayne controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Payne looking to control but Wayne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wayne tries to hold on but Payne postures up.
Wayne wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Payne.
Wayne tries to hold on but Payne pushes him away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bruce Wayne just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Payne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wayne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wayne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wayne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wayne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Payne has managed to get both his arms back between Wayne's legs - danger averted.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Payne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wayne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wayne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wayne seems keen to control Payne's posture.
Wayne looking for a sweep. Not yet Wayne, not yet.
Wayne manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wayne moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Payne has worked his arm free - good work by Payne!
Payne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wayne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wayne tries for a kimura but Payne is defending well.
Wayne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wayne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Payne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Xavier Payne!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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162 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Pepper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pepper sprawls well initially but Rogers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rogers decides to stand and escape the position.
Pepper scores with the left hand. Rogers knows he should have avoided that one.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Pepper circles away.
Pepper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pepper scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pepper has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters by clinching up.
Rogers tries to break free but Pepper pushes him back against the cage.
Pepper wants a takedown.
Pepper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rogers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Pepper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pepper gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pepper pulls his head out easily.
Rogers trying to control here.
Rogers has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pepper escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pepper!
Rogers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers wants to control but Pepper postures up.
Rogers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pepper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rogers looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pepper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pepper working for a triangle but Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pepper's guard.
Rogers won't allow Pepper to sweep him here.
Rogers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pepper is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Pepper misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogers.
Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown. Pepper fights it but they end up in guard.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Pepper is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers stands and steps away. Pepper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pepper looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Rogers 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.
Rogers wants to stand but Pepper is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rogers is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pepper has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rogers is looking to defend but Pepper has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rogers! Pepper pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rogers taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Pepper!
Tommy Pepper is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JP Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bottom of a Bottle by Smile Empty Soul. Belfort has chosen Old Time's Sake by Eminem Ft. Dr Dre as his entrance music. JP Daniels has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JP Daniels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels defending well as Belfort loads up on a big left hand.
Daniels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belfort sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniels wants to clinch.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. Belfort saw that one coming.
Belfort scores with a nice right hand.
Belfort instigates a clinch.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Belfort won't allow it.
Daniels tries to break free but Belfort pushes him back against the cage.
Belfort prevents Daniels from breaking the clinch.
Belfort has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Belfort lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Belfort has Daniels pressed against the cage, preventing Daniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Belfort makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Belfort lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Daniels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Belfort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belfort makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Belfort lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Daniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belfort.
Belfort lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort is working Daniels over against the cage.
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.
Daniels is looking to break free of the clinch but Belfort has double underhooks.
Daniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belfort keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daniels's efforts to push away.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Belfort won't allow it.
Belfort lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daniels or not.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belfort slips a straight right by Daniels.
Daniels staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Belfort.
Belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort darts in and clinches Daniels up against the cage.
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
Daniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Belfort works on Daniels's body with a couple of short punches.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels tries to break free but Belfort pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels tries to break the clinch but Belfort is controlling the position.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Belfort won't allow it.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort digs a right hand into Daniels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daniels's gas tank.
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.
Daniels is trying to break the clinch but Belfort is controlling him.
Daniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daniels has had enough of the clinch but Belfort keeps him there for the moment.
Daniels trying to control the position but instead, Belfort has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daniels into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Belfort.
Daniels is looking to control Belfort's arms but Belfort gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daniels has his back to the cage.
Belfort is pushing Daniels up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A body shot lands from Belfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daniels tries to bum rush Belfort with a series of wild strikes but Belfort uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniels looks for a takedown but Belfort sprawls well.
Daniels shoots for a double leg takedown but Belfort sprawls well. He's pushed Daniels's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belfort misses with a looping right.
Daniels falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belfort counters with a nice right hand that sends Daniels toppling to the canvas! Daniels scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Belfort finish him?!
Daniels is rocked!
It looks like JP Daniels has been cut.
JP Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Belfort comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Daniels falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Daniels was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitor Belfort!
Vitor Belfort is the new light heavyweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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