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Domination 2: Still Standing PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Gedrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Gedrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gedrick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gedrick tries to move into range but Parker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gedrick tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parker.
Parker darts in and clinches Gedrick up against the cage.
Parker is working for takedown but Gedrick is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gedrick is working Parker over against the cage.
Parker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Parker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parker as Gedrick tries to tie him up.
Parker lands a damaging elbow.
Parker taking a breather.
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gedrick misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Gedrick.
Gedrick misses with the combination.
Gedrick blocks a head kick by Parker.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Gedrick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parker tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gedrick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Gedrick.
Gedrick misses with a two punch combination.
Gedrick misses with a two punch combination.
Gedrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Parker lands a head kick that stumbles Gedrick and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Jason Gedrick has been cut.
Gedrick is breathing heavily.
Parker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gedrick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker 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.
Parker 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.
Parker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Parker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gedrick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Parker 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gedrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Gedrick.
Parker lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gedrick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parker takes the fight into the clinch.
Parker is pushing Gedrick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Parker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gedrick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Parker misses with a knee strike.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parker as Gedrick tries to tie him up.
Parker tries a knee to the head but Gedrick blocks it.
Parker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parker stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
Parker lands a good knee to the midsection. Gedrick won't want to take too many of those.
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gedrick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker darts in and clinches Gedrick up against the cage.
Parker tries to pull guard but Gedrick holds him up against the cage and eventually Parker drops back down to his feet.
Parker lands a knee to the head.
Parker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gedrick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jason Gedrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Parker.
Gedrick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Gedrick pushes him off.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gedrick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Parker lands a nice knee to the body.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Gedrick's head.
Parker scores with a knee to the head.
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Gedrick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Parker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gedrick moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gedrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parker is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gedrick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Parker has managed to clinch.
Parker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gedrick's face.
Gedrick tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gedrick working aggressively here.
Parker looking to throw knees to the head but Gedrick is blocking nicely.
Gedrick looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Parker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gedrick.
Gedrick managing to block the knees to the body from Parker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker goes for a takedown attempt but Gedrick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Parker throws a hook but Gedrick avoids it easily.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - Gedrick circles away.
Gedrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gedrick throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gedrick, pushing him back against the cage.
Parker tries to land a knee to the head but Gedrick blocks with his arms.
Gedrick has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Gedrick just leaning against Parker, taking a breather.
Gedrick dodges an elbow strike from Parker.
Gedrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parker lands a knee to the head.
Parker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gedrick's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gedrick.
Parker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gedrick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Gedrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gedrick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gedrick throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Parker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Parker is looking to control Gedrick's arms but Gedrick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parker has his back to the cage.
Parker tries to land knees in the clinch but Gedrick avoids the damage to the body.
Parker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gedrick avoids it.
A short left from Gedrick.
Gedrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker lands a damaging elbow.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gedrick dodges an elbow strike from Parker.
Parker tries to land a knee to the head but Gedrick blocks with his arms.
Gedrick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Parker with a knee to the head.
Parker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gedrick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gedrick.
Gedrick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gedrick slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Parker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gedrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gedrick misses with the head strike.
Gedrick throws a head punch that misses.
Parker fails to pull guard.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Gedrick's head.
Parker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gedrick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jason Gedrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Parker.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Parker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gedrick backwards.
Gedrick takes an elbow to the temple.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
Gedrick just leaning against Parker, taking a breather.
Parker landing knees to the body.
The referee calls for Parker to work.
Gedrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Gedrick misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Parker.
Parker scores with a knee to the head.
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a head kick but Gedrick moves out of range.
Gedrick throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Parker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gedrick's guard now.
Parker advances position into side control!
Parker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gedrick is trying to improve his position.
Parker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gedrick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Parker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Gedrick's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gedrick throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Jason Gedrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gedrick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peter Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gedrick stuffs the takedown attempt from Parker. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
Gedrick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker counters with a head kick.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Gedrick.
Gedrick avoids the head kick by Parker.
Parker lands a jab to the head.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Gedrick moves out of range easily.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Parker.
Gedrick tries to work over Parker's front leg with a kick but Parker checks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gedrick misses with a wild combination.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gedrick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker takes the fight into the clinch.
Parker scores with a knee to the head.
Parker stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Parker.
Parker lands a knee to the head.
Gedrick has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Gedrick takes an elbow to the temple.
Gedrick looking to stall.
Parker is trying to drag Gedrick to the mat but Gedrick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gedrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker lands an elbow that stopped Gedrick in his tracks for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parker with a knee to the head.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
Parker'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.
Gedrick tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gedrick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parker moves into the clinch.
Gedrick digs a right hand into Parker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parker's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Parker.
Parker lands an elbow that stopped Gedrick in his tracks for a moment.
Parker crunches a lovely knee into Gedrick's ribcage.
Gedrick working aggressively here.
Parker landing knees to the head.
Parker lands a nice elbow.
Parker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gedrick walks away with a smile on his face. Parker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jason Gedrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Parker.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gedrick!
Gedrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jason Gedrick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gedrick tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parker is looking to clinch but Gedrick is avoiding it.
Gedrick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Parker forces Gedrick back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands an elbow inside that Gedrick shrugs off.
Gedrick lands with a light punch inside.
Parker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gedrick's face.
Parker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gedrick walks away with a smile on his face. Parker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Parker rushes Gedrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gedrick backwards.
Gedrick avoids a wild elbow strike from Parker.
Gedrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peter Parker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gedrick misses with a body punch.
Parker connects with a knee to the head.
Parker trying to land knees to the body.
Gedrick scores with a shot to the side of Parker's head.
Gedrick lands a right hand.
Parker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Parker lands a nice elbow.
Parker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gedrick's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gedrick.
Parker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gedrick is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from Gedrick.
Gedrick looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A short left from Parker.
Parker connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parker is leaning against Gedrick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gedrick managing to block the knees to the body from Parker.
Parker tries to work over Gedrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gedrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gedrick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gedrick lands an uppercut.
Parker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Parker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gedrick smiles and moves away.
Gedrick avoids the head kick by Parker.
Jason Gedrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gedrick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Parker clinches up against the cage.
Peter Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gedrick misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parker 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Trenchcut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rampage Miller has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rampage Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Trenchcut!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trenchcut shoots in and bounces Miller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Trenchcut wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Trenchcut landing with the ground and pound.
Trenchcut lands a couple of digs.
Trenchcut is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Trenchcut advances position into side control!
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trenchcut on the ground.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Trenchcut wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Trenchcut throws a strike aimed at the side of Miller's head but Miller avoids it well.
Trenchcut tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenchcut is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trenchcut has hold of Miller's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Miller tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Trenchcut cranks the arm and Miller screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Miller, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rick Trenchcut!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rod Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber has chosen California Love - Tupac as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rod Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Faber!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faber.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Faber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Faber shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Faber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Faber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Faber is controlling him well.
Faber controlling the action here.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to escape.
Jones wants to stand back up but Faber manages to pass into side control.
Faber sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jones is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Faber prevents Jones from escaping the position.
Faber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Faber tries to advance to mount but can't.
Faber in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Faber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Faber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rod Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Faber.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Faber gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Faber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Faber persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Faber fails with the takedown.
Faber fails with the takedown.
Faber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Faber lands in his opponent's guard.
Faber looks gassed!
Jones wants to stand up but Faber is controlling him.
Faber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Faber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Faber is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Faber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Faber wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Faber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Faber is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Faber stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Faber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faber on the ground.
Faber is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Faber.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands a jab to Faber's midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Faber is defended easily by Jones.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones works over Faber's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones jabs at Faber's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eddie Faber will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Faber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Faber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Faber shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Faber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Faber shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rod Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Faber.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Faber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones digs a good body shot into Faber's ribs.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eddie Faber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Faber is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice hook to Faber's body. Faber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Faber fails with a takedown attempt.
Faber needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Faber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones digs a good hook to Faber's body.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Faber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones connects with a jab.
Faber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Faber on the side of the head.
Rod Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones lands a jab to Faber's midsection.
Faber blocks the body kick.
Jones connects with a right hand. Faber shakes it off.
Faber fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones digs a good body shot into Faber's ribs.
Faber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Jones punishes Faber's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Faber backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Jones.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Rod Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones jabs at Faber's body.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones is looking to wear down Faber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Faber backs up against the cage.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Faber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Faber checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones lands a nice hook to Faber's body. Faber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Faber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones lands a with a good body shot.
Faber has a takedown stuffed.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Faber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones clobbers Faber with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No luck for Faber with that takedown attempt.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Faber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Faber shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Faber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Faber is controlling him well.
Faber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faber trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Faber has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rod Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Faber.
Faber shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
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.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Faber with an uppercut!
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Faber has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Faber fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Faber is defended easily by Jones.
Jones punishes Faber's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Faber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Faber's defenses.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rod Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Faber takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones lands the left hand.
Faber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Faber shoots in.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Faber fails with the takedown.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Faber on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber takes one to the side of the head.
Jones sizes up Faber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones with a hook.
Faber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Faber at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Faber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones lands the left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rod Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong has chosen Mudvayne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Michael Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Sebastian Richards has been cut.
Armstrong pushes Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Richards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Armstrong lands an elbow inside.
Richards changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Armstrong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Armstrong wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards tries to clinch up.
Armstrong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards takes a knee right on the jaw!
Armstrong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Richards tries to pull guard but Armstrong holds him up against the cage and eventually Richards drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head.
Armstrong with a knee to the head.
Armstrong scores with a knee to the head.
Armstrong with a knee to the head.
Armstrong lands an elbow just above Richards 's eye.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Richards is blocking nicely.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sebastian Richards's cut is getting worse.
Armstrong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Armstrong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Armstrong.
Armstrong connects with a knee to the head.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Richards blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Armstrong.
Richards looking to slow down the pace here.
Armstrong landing knees to the head.
Richards tries to pull guard but Armstrong won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands an elbow inside.
Armstrong with a knee to the head.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Armstrong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richards.
Armstrong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Richards's face.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Richards trying to land knees to the body.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong managing to block the knees to the body from Richards.
Richards trying to stall but Armstrong improves his position.
Armstrong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Richards takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants a takedown but no success here.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Richards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Armstrong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Richards blocks with his arms.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Richards's face.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Richards's face.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Richards blocks it with crossed arms.
Richards goes for a takedown attempt but Armstrong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Armstrong pushes Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head.
Richards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Armstrong prevents it.
Armstrong lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A knee to the head by Armstrong.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Richards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Armstrong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong with a knee to the head.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Richards tries for a takedown. No joy.
Armstrong lands an elbow that stopped Richards in his tracks for a moment.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Richards blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Armstrong.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Richards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Armstrong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Armstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Richards's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Armstrong gets a clinch.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but Richards blocks it.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Richards is blocking nicely.
Armstrong lands an elbow just above Richards 's eye.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Armstrong lands a damaging elbow.
Richards is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Armstrong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Richards blocks with his arms.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Richards is blocking nicely.
Richards gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Armstrong regains guard.
Armstrong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richards is controlling him.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Armstrong forces Richards back against the cage and clinches.
Armstrong scores with a knee to the head.
Armstrong with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Richards blocks it with crossed arms.
Richards pulls guard successfully.
Armstrong is looking to stand up but Richards won't let him.
Richards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.
Armstrong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Richards looking to control.
Armstrong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Richards is proving hard to escape from.
Richards trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Armstrong moves into range and clinches up with Richards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richards.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Richards takes an elbow to the temple.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Richards goes for a takedown attempt but Armstrong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong connects with a knee to the head.
Armstrong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Richards is blocking nicely.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Armstrong throws an elbow but misses.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong keeps control of Richards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richards takes a knee right on the jaw!
Richards wants a takedown.
Armstrong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Richards's face.
Armstrong with a knee to the head.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Armstrong landing knees to the head.
Richards has hold of one of Armstrong's legs. Armstrong is fighting the takedown attempt but Richards gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Richards wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Armstrong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Richards'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. And we move into the final round!
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Richards's face.
Richards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Richards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
Armstrong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Armstrong tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
Armstrong instigates a clinch.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Richards blocks with his arms.
Armstrong scores with a knee to the head.
Richards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Armstrong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Armstrong lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richards wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Armstrong.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Richards is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong with a knee to the head.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Michael Armstrong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Richards has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong misses with an elbow over the top.
Richards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Richards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Armstrong wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Richards moves in looking to clinch but Armstrong pushes him off.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Richards moves out of range.
Richards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Richards looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Richards is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Richards wants to take a breather but Armstrong is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to stand up here but Richards is controlling him well.
Richards trying to control from Armstrong's half guard. Armstrong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Richards manages to pass to side control.
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.
Richards controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Armstrong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Armstrong!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blixt Boxlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blixt Boxlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Bacon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxlund connects with a looping right hand.
Blixt Boxlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxlund misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boxlund swings for the body but Bacon moves out of range.
Boxlund swinging wilding here.
Bacon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boxlund throws a looping overhand right but Bacon ducks down to avoid it.
Boxlund swats away the attempt to clinch by Bacon.
Boxlund thuds a left hand into Bacon's body.
Boxlund throws a hook to the side of Bacon's head but Bacon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon misses with a head kick.
Bacon swinging wilding here.
Boxlund swings for the body but Bacon moves out of range.
Bacon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bacon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boxlund lands a big right hand that sends Bacon crashing to the mat! Boxlund stays standing though and waves Bacon back to his feet!
Boxlund misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Boxlund coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacon looks up at the clock. Bad move! Boxlund lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bacon. Boxlund pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blixt Boxlund!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira's entrance music is The Only - Static x. A fine choice. Stanson has chosen I Am The Warrior as his entrance music. Gabriel Oliveira has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliveira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stanson.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliveira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stanson.
Oliveira moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanson stops Oliveira from standing up.
Stanson postures up.
Stanson stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
Stanson drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Stanson off! Stanson jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stanson is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt
and Stanson counters with a single leg into guard. Oliveira didn't expect that.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
Stanson wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stanson is controlling him.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
Gabriel Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanson clinches with his opponent.
Stanson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stanson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
Stanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stanson prevents Oliveira from getting back to his feet.
Stanson 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.
Stanson looks gassed!
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stanson ducks right into an uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oliveira scores with the left hand. Stanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Stanson moves away
and Stanson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is really struggling to control Stanson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stanson manages to get himself to full guard.
Oliveira passes into half guard.
Oliveira gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Oliveira misses with a takedown
and Stanson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oliveira is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Oliveira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stanson is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stanson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Stanson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice cross by Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a takedown into Stanson's guard.
Oliveira advances to half guard.
Stanson is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oliveira tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stanson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stanson.
Stanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Stanson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to stand but Stanson is controlling from the bottom.
Oliveira trying to control but Stanson is working from the bottom.
Oliveira trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stanson's guard.
Stanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stanson, not yet.
Stanson has a closed guard, preventing Oliveira from standing up.
Oliveira 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.
Craig Stanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stanson moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
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.
Oliveira fails with the takedown
and Stanson counters by clinching up.
Oliveira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stanson.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Oliveira manages to pull guard.
Stanson 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.
Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
Oliveira advances to half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but Stanson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
Oliveira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oliveira tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stanson controls his leg.
Oliveira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stanson!
Oliveira is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Oliveira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stanson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oliveira wants to control but Stanson is keeping him busy.
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.
Stanson regains half guard.
Stanson is trying to control but can't.
Oliveira works his way into side control.
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oliveira trying to control the action but Stanson is working from the bottom.
Stanson is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Oliveira dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Oliveira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stanson in his tracks.
Oliveira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stanson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stanson is looking for a kimura here.
Stanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Stanson eventually gives up the hold.
Oliveira trying to control but Stanson postures up.
Oliveira moves into full guard.
Stanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but Stanson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stanson controls his leg.
Oliveira is trying to control. Stanson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stanson actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira wants to control but Stanson is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oliveira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stanson counters by moving into the clinch.
Oliveira is trying to drag Stanson to the mat but Stanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanson.
Oliveira is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Stanson is avoiding it.
Oliveira scores with a nice right hand.
Oliveira throws a jab when Stanson was well out of range.
Oliveira wants to clinch.
Stanson slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stanson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Stanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliveira misses the jab.
Stanson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Stanson ducked under it nicely.
Stanson defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Stanson slips a jab from Oliveira.
Stanson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stanson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stanson drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Stanson off! Stanson jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson 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.
Oliveira is trying to keep Stanson in close.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Stanson circles away.
Jab by Oliveira.
Stanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Stanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stanson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Stanson!
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