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GAMMA#104 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy OMelovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy OMelovich has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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162 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy OMelovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Frank!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OMelovich looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Frank throws a right and a left that OMelovich avoids nicely.
OMelovich misses with a two punch combination.
Frank throws a leg kick which misses OMelovich's front leg but catches the back leg as OMelovich tries to avoid it.
Frank changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. OMelovich looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Frank decides to stand back up.
Frank throws a sloppy head kick and OMelovich moves out of range easily.
Frank throws a nice inside leg kick.
OMelovich takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OMelovich blocks a head kick by Frank.
A head kick from Frank lands but OMelovich takes it in his stride.
It looks like Andy OMelovich has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Frank.
Frank fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. OMelovich sprawls well initially but Frank persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Frank with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Frank stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Frank throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Frank.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Frank.
Frank moves into the clinch.
Frank lands a knee to the head.
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by OMelovich.
Frank lands a nice looking kick to the body. OMelovich takes a step back to recover.
Frank lands with a thumping leg kick.
OMelovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OMelovich tries to clinch
and Frank counters with a single leg into guard. OMelovich didn't expect that.
Frank stops OMelovich from standing up.
Frank drops back looking for a leg! OMelovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OMelovich manages to kick Frank off! Frank jumps back into OMelovich's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Frank 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.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMelovich is keeping the position for now.
Frank gets to his feet - OMelovich follows without any prompting.
OMelovich blocks a head kick by Frank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank drives through and clinches with OMelovich against the cage.
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank swinging wilding here.
Frank looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for OMelovich!
OMelovich is trying to escape the mount.
Frank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMelovich can't escape the position.
Frank controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Frank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy OMelovich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frank misses with a few strikes there.
Frank goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
OMelovich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frank instigates a clinch.
Frank breaks the clinch.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank lands a big head kick that sends OMelovich tumbling to the mat! Frank takes a step backwards and waves OMelovich back to his feet - he wants the finish!
OMelovich is rocked!
OMelovich avoids the head kick by Frank.
Oh OMelovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Look low, kick high! Frank uses the oldest trick in the book to send OMelovich tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Frank is absolutely delighted - when OMelovich wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Frank!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stretch Morbid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Hanna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morbid comes to the cage accompanied by The Fight song. Hanna has chosen Lunatic Fringe-Red Rider as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stretch Morbid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Hanna!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanna keeps the fight on the outside.
Morbid plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hanna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morbid as he jumps to the side.
Morbid has closed the distance and engaged Hanna in a clinch.
Morbid breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Morbid does it's job there.
It looks like Dave Hanna has been cut.
Morbid throws a leg kick but Hanna sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Morbid. No joy for Hanna on that attempt.
Hanna shoots for a double leg takedown but Morbid sprawls well. He's pushed Hanna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stretch Morbid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Hanna.
Hanna will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morbid pushes Hanna up against the cage in a clinch.
Morbid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanna misses with a hook.
Morbid scores with a spinning back kick!
Hanna looks gassed!
Morbid clinches up with Hanna and pushes him back against the cage.
Hanna is trying desperately to land a takedown but Morbid is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hanna.
Hanna goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morbid prevents it.
Morbid lands a knee to the head.
Hanna takes a knee to the side of the body.
Morbid with a knee to the head.
Morbid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Morbid.
Morbid rushes Hanna and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morbid breaks from the clinch.
Stretch Morbid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Morbid.
Hanna blocks a head kick by Morbid.
Morbid clinches.
Morbid lands a nice knee to the body.
Morbid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Morbid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morbid clinches up against the cage.
Morbid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morbid tries to clinch there but Hanna circles away.
Morbid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morbid rushes Hanna and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morbid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanna shoots for a takedown but Morbid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morbid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morbid breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morbid throws a head kick but Hanna moves out of range.
Hanna swats away the attempt to clinch by Morbid.
A good leg kick by Morbid.
Morbid misses with a series of wild punches.
Morbid closes the distance and clinches.
Hanna goes for a takedown attempt but Morbid pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morbid moves into range and clinches up with Hanna.
Hanna is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Morbid with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morbid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanna blocks it with crossed arms.
Hanna jumps guard but Morbid stands there with Hanna around his waist. Hanna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morbid trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morbid lands a nice knee to the body.
Hanna goes for a takedown attempt but Morbid pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hanna throws a hook to the side of Morbid's head but Morbid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morbid misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Hanna.
Hanna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morbid tries to clinch but Hanna is having none of it.
Hanna shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morbid wants to stand but Hanna is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanna 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.
Morbid is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Morbid misses with a knee strike.
Hanna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morbid pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morbid darts in and clinches Hanna up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morbid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morbid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morbid connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stretch Morbid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Hanna's cut.
That's time! Morbid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morbid tries to clinch but Hanna moves out of range.
Morbid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hanna, pushing him back against the cage.
Morbid lands a knee to the head.
Morbid prevents Hanna from breaking the clinch.
Morbid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stretch Morbid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morbid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanna was well out of range. Poor timing from Morbid.
Morbid clinches up with Hanna and pushes him back against the cage.
Morbid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hanna takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Hanna.
Hanna takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morbid throws a leg kick that misses.
Stretch Morbid is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanna shoots in but Morbid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morbid slips a jab and a cross from Hanna.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morbid counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanna has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morbid avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Morbid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Hanna misses.
Hanna blocks a head kick by Morbid.
Morbid lands a jab to the nose.
Morbid tries to clinch up.
Hanna has his takedown stuffed
and Morbid counters with a good, hard body kick but Hanna shrugs it off.
Stretch Morbid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Hanna.
Morbid has closed the distance and engaged Hanna in a clinch.
Hanna tries to score a body lock takedown but Morbid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morbid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morbid has managed to clinch.
Morbid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morbid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hanna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morbid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morbid tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanna swinging wilding here.
Morbid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morbid misses with a head kick.
Morbid slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morbid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hanna works over Morbid's head and body with a nice combination.
Hanna misses with a low kick.
Hanna swinging wilding here.
Hanna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morbid misses with a few strikes there.
Hanna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morbid jabs Hanna right on the nose. Hanna blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanna dives in and grabs Morbid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morbid pushes down on Hanna's head and hops out.
Hanna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morbid as he avoids it easily.
Morbid lands a nice shot to the body.
Morbid has closed the distance and engaged Hanna in a clinch.
Morbid tries to land a knee to the head but Hanna blocks with his arms.
Hanna can't get the takedown.
Morbid lands a nice knee to the body.
Hanna breaks the clinch.
Morbid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morbid wants it to stay on the feet.
Morbid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hanna with a poor takedown
and Hanna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morbid lands a nice hook to Hanna's body. Hanna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morbid throws out a loose jab but Hanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanna lands a jab to Morbid's midsection.
Morbid fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanna misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morbid doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanna circles away.
Hanna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stretch Morbid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morbid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morbid moves into range and clinches up with Hanna.
Hanna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morbid fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Morbid misses with a wild combination.
Hanna throws a combination that misses
and Morbid counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Morbid prevents the takedown attempt.
Morbid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morbid gets underhooks to prevent Hanna's takedown attempt.
Morbid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hanna avoids it.
Hanna tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morbid smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stretch Morbid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Hanna's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hanna is defended easily by Morbid.
Morbid lands with a slapping head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanna.
Morbid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morbid lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hanna keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanna scores with a nice head shot.
Hanna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morbid tries to avoid it but Hanna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morbid to the ground. Morbid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stretch Morbid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Hanna.
Morbid closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morbid connects with a knee to the head.
Morbid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morbid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morbid wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanna keeps the fight on the outside.
Morbid wants to clinch up but Hanna keeps it at a distance.
Morbid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morbid wants it to stay on the feet.
Morbid moves into range and clinches up with Hanna.
Hanna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morbid has him pressed against the cage.
Morbid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hanna's face.
Hanna drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanna is trying to break the clinch but Morbid is controlling him.
Morbid looking to throw knees to the head but Hanna is blocking nicely.
Hanna is trying to drag Morbid to the mat but Morbid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hanna tries to score a body lock takedown but Morbid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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.
Hanna tries to score a body lock takedown but Morbid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morbid.
Morbid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morbid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morbid tries to clinch but Hanna moves out of range.
Morbid stuffs the takedown attempt from Hanna. Hanna gets slowly back to his feet.
Morbid lands a head kick!
No joy there for Morbid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown by Hanna or perhaps it was just good defense by Morbid which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morbid throws a head kick that misses.
Hanna shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morbid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morbid drives through and clinches with Hanna against the cage.
Morbid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hanna is defending well for now.
Hanna drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morbid gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stretch Morbid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanna is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Morbid breaks from the clinch.
Morbid clinches.
Morbid manages to break the clinch.
Morbid moves into the clinch.
Hanna is trying to force a seperation but Morbid has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morbid prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Morbid obliges.
Morbid misses with a knee to the head.
Morbid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morbid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morbid stuffs the takedown.
Morbid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanna can do to turn this around?
Morbid connects with a body shot.
Morbid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morbid lands a nice looking body kick.
Hanna lands a head kick. Morbid smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dave Hanna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morbid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanna.
Morbid connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stretch Morbid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morbid, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stretch Morbid!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kain Veldspar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Idris Omar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by adu-kein scherz. Kain Veldspar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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183 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Veldspar!
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, Idris Omar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veldspar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Omar's guard.
Veldspar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Veldspar wants to control from the top but Omar keeps moving.
Veldspar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Omar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Veldspar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Omar's guard.
Omar wants to get back to his feet.
Veldspar is looking to stall here but Omar recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veldspar wants to control from the top but Omar keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omar wants to stand but Veldspar is controlling the position.
Veldspar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Omar dives on top into guard.
Veldspar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Veldspar trying to keep a closed guard but Omar is proving a slippery customer.
Veldspar has his feet on Omar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Omar misses with the combination.
Omar throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Veldspar doesn't manage to clinch there - Omar circles away.
Veldspar avoids the body shot from Omar.
Omar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Omar leaves Veldspar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Veldspar slips a straight right by Omar.
Omar tries to clinch but Veldspar moves out of range.
Veldspar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Veldspar prevents Omar from standing back up.
Veldspar is trying to work for a kimura but Omar is defending well.
Veldspar is breathing heavily.
Veldspar is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Omar has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veldspar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Omar is trying to stand up here but Veldspar is controlling him well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Omar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Veldspar.
Omar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Omar scores with a jab.
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.
Omar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Veldspar tries to clinch up.
Veldspar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kain Veldspar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omar throws a head kick but Veldspar moves out of range.
Omar scores with a three punch combo!
Omar scores with a nice strike.
Omar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Omar scores with a jab. Veldspar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Veldspar fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Omar finds it's target.
Omar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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 Kain Veldspar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Veldspar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Omar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veldspar circles away quickly and effectively.
Omar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Omar with a jab.
Veldspar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Omar pushes Veldspar up against the cage in a clinch.
Omar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veldspar lands a body shot.
Omar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees to the body from Omar.
Stalling in the clinch from Omar.
Omar stops a takedown attempt from Veldspar.
Omar crunches a lovely knee into Veldspar's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Omar.
Omar lands a body punch.
Omar working Veldspar over with knees to the body.
Omar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veldspar backwards.
Omar has Veldspar pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Omar misses with a knee to the head.
Omar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Omar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Veldspar's face.
Omar lands a damaging elbow.
Omar taking a breather.
Veldspar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Omar pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veldspar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Omar takes the fight into the clinch.
Omar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Omar is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from Omar.
Omar with a knee to the head.
Omar is struggling to control the position.
Omar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Omar connects with a knee to the head.
Omar is pushing Veldspar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from Omar.
Omar is struggling to control the position.
Veldspar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Omar working Veldspar over with knees to the body.
Omar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omar lands a nice shot to the body.
Veldspar dodges an elbow strike from Omar.
A bit of stalling here from Omar.
The crowd are getting on Omar's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Omar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Omar works on Veldspar's body with a couple of short punches.
Omar pushes Veldspar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Omar scores a nice knee to the body.
Omar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Veldspar.
A knee to the head by Omar.
Omar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Idris Omar 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Omar!
Veldspar walks into a straight right hand from Omar.
Omar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veldspar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Omar throws a one two combo.
Veldspar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Omar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Omar taking a breather.
Omar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Omar throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Omar obliges.
Omar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Omar taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Veldspar's defenses.
Omar pushes Veldspar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Omar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Veldspar is defending well for now.
Veldspar tries to score a body lock takedown but Omar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kain Veldspar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Omar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Omar.
Omar lands a body punch.
Omar gets through Veldspar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Omar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Veldspar up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omar misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Omar.
Omar slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Idris Omar.
Omar stuffs the takedown.
Omar stalks Veldspar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Veldspar's face. Veldspar staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Omar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Omar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Omar thuds a left hand into Veldspar's body.
Omar scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body punch from Omar.
Omar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Omar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kain Veldspar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Omar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Veldspar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Omar as the two fighters clinch.
Omar scores with a knee to the head.
Come on Omar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Omar working Veldspar over with knees to the body.
Omar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Veldspar up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Idris Omar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Omar 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 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idris Omar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salazar comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock you Out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Salazar.
It looks like Gary Lee has been cut.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salazar circles away quickly and effectively.
Salazar tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salazar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Salazar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Salazar swinging wilding here.
Salazar misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Lee works over Salazar's head and body with a nice combination.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee fakes the leg kick and cracks Salazar in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salazar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salazar drops Lee with a beautiful combination! Lee stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Salazar is looking for the KO!
Lee is rocked!
A punch combination from Salazar misses.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Salazar finish him?
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salazar.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Salazar throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee fakes the leg kick and cracks Salazar in the body.
Lee scores with a three punch combo!
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee connects with the punch.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salazar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salazar misses with a few strikes there.
Salazar is breathing heavily.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Salazar stumbling back into the cage.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lee misses with a combination
and Salazar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salazar throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a solid body kick.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Gary Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Lee.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Salazar shrugs it off though.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Salazar counters with a two punch combo.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Salazar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salazar.
Salazar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Salazar backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Salazar throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee lands a nice looking body kick.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salazar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salazar takes a step back to recover.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee scores with a one two! Salazar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee scores with a three punch combo!
Salazar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Salazar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Salazar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Salazar avoids it.
Lee scores with a three punch combo!
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Salazar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee is working the combinations to good effect here.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salazar throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Salazar backing up. Salazar nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salazar circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Salazar slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Salazar backs up against the cage.
Lee lands a with a good body shot.
Salazar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee throws a series of punches but Salazar avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salazar.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Lee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Salazar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juan Salazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salazar slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Salazar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salazar circles away quickly and effectively.
Gary Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Salazar backpedaling.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee lands a two punch combo.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee cracks the inside of Salazar's front leg.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Salazar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lee.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salazar throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee scores with a push kick.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee looks to land a combination but Salazar avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Salazar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salazar. That did some damage!
Salazar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salazar circles away quickly and effectively.
Salazar dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Salazar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Lee looks to land a combination but Salazar avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salazar dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee thumps Salazar with a low kick.
Salazar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee swinging wilding here.
Lee throws a right hand that Salazar ducks under and follows up with a left that Salazar also avoids with ease.
Salazar tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salazar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Salazar might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Salazar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salazar tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a combination
and Salazar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salazar takes a step back to recover.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Salazar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee looks to land a combination but Salazar avoids it well.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee keeps Salazar at a distance using the push kick.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a series of punches but Salazar moves out of range.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salazar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Salazar.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Salazar backpedaling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Salazar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Lee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lee's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salazar circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salazar.
Salazar throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee looks to land a combination. Salazar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee throws a combination. Salazar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salazar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salazar avoids a kick to the body.
Salazar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into Salazar's torso.
Lee swinging wilding here.
Salazar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Salazar moved away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lee.
Salazar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee throws a series of punches but Salazar avoids them all with ease.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Salazar to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salazar takes a step back to recover.
Salazar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salazar circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws a right hand that Salazar ducks under and follows up with a left that Salazar also avoids with ease.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Salazar backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Salazar misses with a wild combination.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Salazar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salazar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Salazar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee stalks Salazar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Salazar's face. Salazar staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee scores with a one two! Salazar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lee delivers a nice body kick.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salazar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee misses with a double jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Lee stalks Salazar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Salazar's face. Salazar staggers backwards, shaken.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee throws a series of punches but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Salazar misses with a few strikes there.
Lee's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salazar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee cracks the inside of Salazar's front leg.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Salazar should have avoided that one.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee lands a with a good body shot.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Salazar sees coming a mile off.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Salazar backs away looking to recover.
Lee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lee.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a combination. Salazar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Lee is looking to slow Salazar down with leg kicks.
Salazar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee looks to land a combination but Salazar avoids it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
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!
Salazar dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Salazar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Salazar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Salazar throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Juan Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Cocacola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Cocacola has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Greene's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Greene!
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, Benny Cocacola!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cocacola misses with a head kick.
Greene keeps the fight on the outside.
Cocacola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cocacola shoots in but no luck this time.
Greene is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Greene.
Greene is looking to clinch.
Greene wants to clinch but Cocacola slips to the side
and Cocacola counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cocacola clinches up against the cage.
Greene gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Benny Cocacola has been cut.
Cocacola is working for takedown but Greene is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cocacola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Greene pulls his leg out and moves away.
James Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Cocacola.
Greene changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cocacola looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Cocacola is right now.
Cocacola is trying to get back to his feet.
Cocacola sneaks back into half guard.
Cocacola trying to control here.
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.
Cocacola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greene tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cocacola controls his leg.
Greene decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cocacola throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and moves out of range.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cocacola misses with a takedown
and Greene counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cocacola is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Greene moves into the clinch.
Greene works on Cocacola's body with a couple of short punches.
Greene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greene lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Greene stalls.
Cocacola tries to pull guard but Greene won't allow it.
Greene is leaning against Cocacola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cocacola takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Greene to work.
Greene lands a left hand.
Greene scores a nice knee to the body.
Cocacola looks gassed!
Greene stops a takedown attempt from Cocacola.
Greene lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cocacola backwards.
Greene connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cocacola's face.
Greene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Greene tries to clinch up
and Cocacola counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cocacola.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cocacola!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Greene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Cocacola's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cocacola takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cocacola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cocacola throws a head kick that misses
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greene closes the distance and pushes Cocacola back into the cage.
Cocacola drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cocacola tries to score a body lock takedown but Greene shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Greene.
Greene lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Greene.
Greene lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Greene prevents a takedown attempt there.
James Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Cocacola.
Greene leaning against his opponent.
Cocacola is breathing heavily.
Greene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cocacola throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Cocacola.
Cocacola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cocacola looks to land a combination but Greene avoids it well.
Greene throws a head kick that misses
and Cocacola counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cocacola is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Greene defends it well.
Cocacola wants to take a breather but Greene is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cocacola prevents Greene from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene manages to get to full guard.
Greene controlling Cocacola's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greene wants to stand and escape but Cocacola is having none of it.
Greene manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cocacola misses with a leg kick
and Greene counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Greene dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benny Cocacola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Greene moves into range and clinches up with Cocacola.
Cocacola blocks an elbow strike.
Greene lands an elbow just above Cocacola 's eye.
Cocacola tries to circle away but Greene has him pinned against the cage.
Greene pushes off an throws an elbow but Cocacola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cocacola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greene gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cocacola tries to stall but Greene uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cocacola wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cocacola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Greene pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cocacola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greene counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cocacola is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cocacola wants to clinch but Greene slips to the side
and Greene counters by moving into the clinch.
Greene stops a takedown attempt from Cocacola.
James Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Cocacola.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Greene landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Greene taking a breather.
Cocacola wants to stall.
Greene working Cocacola over with knees to the body.
Cocacola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene tries to clinch
and Cocacola counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Greene's guard now.
Cocacola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greene is looking to stand up but Cocacola isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cocacola looking to sit in guard and control but Greene gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cocacola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greene manages to get himself to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene managing to control the position.
James Greene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Cocacola looking to pass the guard.
Benny Cocacola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cocacola wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Greene.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greene, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Greene!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sascha Kroener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scipio Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kroener's entrance music is Eisblume - Eisblumen. A fine choice. Scipio Africanus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sascha Kroener's chin.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sascha Kroener!
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, Scipio Africanus!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kroener fails to land with a series of punches.
Kroener shoots in for a takedown but Africanus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Africanus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Africanus cracks Kroener with a good jab.
Africanus misses with a double jab.
Africanus throws out a leg kick but Kroener moves out of range and Africanus only half commits.
A combination from Africanus does no damage.
Kroener looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kroener closes the distance and pushes Africanus back into the cage.
Africanus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kroener just stands there and leans against the cage.
Africanus breaks the clinch.
Kroener wants to clinch up but Africanus keeps it at a distance.
Africanus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Africanus tries to bum rush Kroener with a series of wild strikes but Kroener uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Africanus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Africanus lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kroener - he's out on his feet here! Africanus follows up with another monster hook that separates Kroener from consciousness! Kroener falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Africanus stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scipio Africanus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Burton!
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, Seth Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hughes looks gassed!
Burton tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.
Burton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton lands a nice shot to the body.
Burton lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
Burton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burton lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.
Burton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Burton.
Burton avoiding damage.
Burton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burton gets through Hughes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burton controlling the action here for a moment.
Burton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Burton.
Burton scores with a jab to the head.
Hughes is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton lands with a shot to the body.
Burton lands a jab to the head.
Hughes is still on wobbly legs! Can Burton finish him?
Burton drops Hughes with a naaaaasty hook - Hughes is in real trouble here! Burton dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Burton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Heartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heartman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Heartman Theme song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Heartman!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heartman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Heartman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flores is just riding it out for now. Heartman eventually gives up the hold.
Flores tries to roll over but Heartman keeps him under control.
Heartman controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flores is staying active underneath Heartman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heartman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flores knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Heartman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flores keeps working.
Heartman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Heartman passes to side control.
Flores is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heartman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Heartman working the ground and pound effectively.
Flores is desperately trying to improve his position but Heartman has a good base and remains in mount.
Flores sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Flores is breathing heavily.
Heartman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flores does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Heartman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flores sees it coming and defends easily.
Flores actively working from the bottom here.
Heartman trying to control the action but Flores is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heartman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heartman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flores defends it well.
Heartman wants to pass the guard but Flores is defending well.
Heartman is keen to just control but Flores is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flores has his takedown stuffed
and Heartman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Heartman pulls guard successfully.
Heartman trying to control the position.
Heartman is controlling Flores's posture.
Flores slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flores trying to stand up but can't free himself from Heartman's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Heartman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Heartman has escaped and now he's on top!
Heartman 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.
Flores avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heartman passes Flores's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heartman is looking for a kimura but Flores is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Heartman to get the leverage.
Flores actively working from the bottom here.
Heartman seems to be working for a kimura but Flores defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heartman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flores does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flores tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Flores looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flores is staying active underneath Heartman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Heartman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flores was covering up waiting for the punch and Heartman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Heartman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Flores actively working from the bottom here.
Heartman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flores defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Heartman 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.
Heartman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flores is trying to defend but Heartman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Flores is defending against the submission attempts here by Heartman.
Heartman trying to control the action but Flores is working from the bottom.
Flores is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flores looking for submissions off his back.
Heartman thows a huge punch but Flores dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heartman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heartman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flores is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heartman pulls his head out easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flores gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Heartman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Heartman looking to pass the guard.
Flores is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heartman defends well.
Heartman passes Flores's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Heartman is pressing down on Flores's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flores is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heartman lands with a punch from half guard.
Heartman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Flores.
Heartman controlling from side mount.
Heartman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flores, who protects the arm well.
Flores wants to control but Heartman postures up.
Heartman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flores, who protects the arm well.
Flores is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heartman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Heartman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Heartman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Flores is not content to let Heartman control the position.
Heartman is trying to get an arm triangle but Flores is defending well.
Heartman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flores is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Heartman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flores manages to work his way to half guard, despite Heartman's best efforts.
Flores looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heartman stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flores tries to get to full guard but Heartman has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Heartman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Heartman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Heartman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flores defends it well.
Flores tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Heartman manages to move to mount!
John Heartman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heartman wants to control the pace but Flores is squirming around nicely.
Heartman wants to finish this one by submission but Flores is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Heartman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flores is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heartman looking to control but Flores is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heartman controlling the position easily from mount.
Heartman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Flores is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flores is desperately trying to improve his position but Heartman has a good base and remains in mount.
Heartman quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Heartman but it's paid off an Flores is forced to tap! Nice work by Heartman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Heartman!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Henderson!
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, Billy Bobberson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobberson blocks a low kick nicely.
Bobberson avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bobberson shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bobberson.
Henderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bobberson counters with a shoot takedown. Henderson fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Bobberson from controlling successfully.
Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bobberson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bobberson wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Bobberson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Henderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bobberson tries to improve position but can't.
Bobberson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Henderson off and has taken his back!
Henderson surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Bobberson looking for the choke from the back.
Henderson trying to control the hands but Bobberson breaks the grip.
Henderson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bobberson.
Henderson is in bad spot here.
Henderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bobberson's guard. Nice work there by Henderson.
Bobberson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bobberson wants to sweep here but Henderson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Henderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bobberson's half guard.
Henderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bobberson taking some punishment here, with Henderson in his half guard.
Bobberson is looking to improve his position.
Bobberson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.
Bobberson tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson stalling.
Bobberson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is thwarting Bobberson's attempts to control the position.
Bobberson is refusing to be controlled, as Henderson sits in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Henderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bobberson!
Henderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bobberson's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson working to try and regain half guard.
Bobberson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Henderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bobberson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bobberson gets back to half guard.
Bobberson tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobberson's head.
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 Dan Henderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Henderson throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Bobberson avoids them all with ease.
Henderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Bobberson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bobberson lands in his opponent's guard.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Bobberson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson is trying to keep Bobberson in close.
Henderson pulls Bobberson in to control the position.
Henderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bobberson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bobberson trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobberson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bobberson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bobberson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobberson is breathing heavily.
Henderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bobberson's half guard.
Henderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bobberson gets full guard.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Bobberson.
Henderson stands and throws Bobberson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bobberson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bobberson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bobberson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bobberson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bobberson keeps working.
Bobberson tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bobberson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Dan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bobberson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Henderson is trying to defend but Bobberson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bobberson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Henderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Henderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Bobberson preventing the sweep.
Henderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Henderson prevents Bobberson from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson cracks Bobberson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Henderson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bobberson is surviving well by controlling Henderson's body position as best he can.
Bobberson working to try and regain half guard.
Henderson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bobberson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bobberson regains half guard.
Bobberson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bobberson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dan Henderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bobberson counters with a takedown into side control.
Henderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bobberson moves into full mount!
Henderson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bobberson wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it.
Bobberson is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it.
Bobberson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Henderson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bobberson working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bobberson's head.
Bobberson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Bobberson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henderson is one step ahead there.
Bobberson keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Bobberson is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson throws a leg kick
and Bobberson counters with a takedown into side control.
Henderson sneaks back into half guard.
Henderson manages to get to full guard.
Bobberson trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henderson 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.
Bobberson trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bobberson is looking to improve his position.
Henderson stalling.
Billy Bobberson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobberson trying to control here.
Bobberson tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
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.
Henderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bobberson wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Henderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bobberson is pressing down on Henderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bobberson tries to strike from the bottom.
Bobberson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Henderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bobberson.
Henderson advances to full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bobberson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dan Henderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Poncherello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Brandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Brandt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Poncherello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Brandt!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poncherello finds it's way round the side to connect with Brandt's head.
Poncherello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandt manages to avoid it.
Brandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Brandt misses.
Brandt misses with an uppercut.
Brandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poncherello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ryan Brandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandt takes a swing at Poncherello's ribcage but misses.
Brandt leaves Poncherello with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brandt ducks under a wild hook from Poncherello.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poncherello blocks a low kick nicely.
Brandt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brandt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brandt.
Brandt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Poncherello counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brandt controlling Poncherello's posture.
Poncherello scoring with punches to the head and body.
Poncherello 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poncherello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brandt's head.
Poncherello is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandt has wrist control.
Brandt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poncherello looking to pass the guard.
Brandt trying to control the position.
Poncherello in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poncherello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poncherello accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brandt is trying to keep Poncherello in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poncherello is able to avoid easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Poncherello blocks the leg kick.
Poncherello avoids a kick to the body.
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.
Brandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Poncherello slips a jab and a cross from Brandt.
Poncherello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandt.
Brandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poncherello moves away.
Brandt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Poncherello misses its intended target.
Poncherello checks a leg kick nicely.
Poncherello cracks Brandt with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Poncherello dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brandt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poncherello tries to clinch but Brandt is having none of it.
Poncherello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poncherello.
Brandt lands with a straight right. Poncherello didn't see that one coming.
Brandt misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poncherello misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brandt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Poncherello closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brandt to the mat! Brandt manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Poncherello!
Poncherello might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Poncherello can't escape the position.
Brandt controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Brandt 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.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poncherello is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brandt misses with a head shot.
Brandt wants to control but instead Poncherello manages to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poncherello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brandt is looking to stall here but Poncherello recovers full guard.
Poncherello looking for a sweep. Not yet Poncherello, not yet.
Brandt trying to control but Poncherello is working from the bottom.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poncherello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Brandt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poncherello has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A lazy left from Brandt finds it's target.
Brandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Brandt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poncherello has time to react.
Poncherello takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Brandt is predictable there
and Poncherello counters with a right hand to the body.
Poncherello shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brandt's guard.
Poncherello slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poncherello works his way into full mount!
Poncherello looking to finish with strikes here!
Poncherello thowing shots but they're missing.
Poncherello breaks from Brandt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brandt can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poncherello in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Poncherello throws some wild stikes that Brandt manages to avoid easily.
Poncherello throwing strikes here but Brandt is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
BOOM! Poncherello connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Poncherello.
Poncherello is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Brandt wants to hold on but Poncherello pushes him away.
Frank Poncherello overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poncherello looking to ground and pound but Brandt is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandt taking shots to the head.
Brandt is trying desperately to improve position.
Brandt just holding on.
Poncherello looking to finish Brandt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brandt!
Poncherello 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.
Poncherello lands a big shot there that rocks Brandt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poncherello lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Poncherello cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brandt is trying desperately to improve position.
Poncherello looking to finish with strikes here!
Poncherello 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poncherello lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Poncherello showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poncherello 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 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Poncherello!
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