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Carnage 8: Conviction PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Powers had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabrera.
Powers blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
Powers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Powers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raul Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers closes the distance and clinches.
Powers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cabrera clinches but Powers breaks the clinch
and Powers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cabrera's knee momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Powers!
Powers avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera wants to clinch but Powers slips to the side
and Powers counters with a nice leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Powers.
Cabrera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Powers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cabrera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Powers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrera keeps working.
Powers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Powers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera is trying to buck Powers off.
Cabrera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cabrera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Powers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Powers is working for a kimura but Cabrera is defending it quite comfortably.
Powers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Powers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cabrera on the ground.
Powers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Powers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cabrera wants to control but Powers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Powers trying to control the action but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Powers is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cabrera actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cabrera wants to land a leg kick but Powers is out of range.
Cabrera looks to clinch
and Powers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Powers postures up and lands a big shot to Cabrera's brow.
Powers stands up over Cabrera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Powers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cabrera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Powers has managed to get both his arms back between Cabrera's legs - danger averted.
Cabrera has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Powers doesn't defend quickly enough and Cabrera has managed to lock this one up! Can Powers escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cabrera on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raul Cabrera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Kael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kael comes to the cage accompanied by Nagasaki - Ken Doh. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jack Jackson enters the cage!
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206 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Kael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kael is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jackson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kael's back instead.
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Kael manages to turn into his guard.
Kael tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Kael stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Kael from controlling successfully.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kael gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kael trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kael lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kael moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kael lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kael lands with a shot to the body.
Kael ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kael lands with a shot to the body.
Kael feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Kael changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kael passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kael is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jackson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyson Kael!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Razor Ramone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Kirby has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Razor Ramone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ramone is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kirby tries to control but Ramone wriggling away.
Ramone is working to get back to half guard.
Ramone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kirby landing strikes from the mount and Ramone is in trouble!
Kirby connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Kirby.
Ramone is rocked!
Kirby unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Ramone wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kirby celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Kirby!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheveyo Napayshni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Napayshni's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War Dance. Moore has chosen Five Finger Death Punch - Dying Breed as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheveyo Napayshni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clayton Moore!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Napayshni drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moore is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Napayshni's defenses.
Moore lands a damaging elbow.
Moore with a knee to the head.
Moore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Napayshni's defenses.
Moore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Napayshni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moore pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moore effectively controlling the action here.
Moore lands a nice elbow.
Moore lands an elbow just above Napayshni 's eye.
Moore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moore lands an elbow that stopped Napayshni in his tracks for a moment.
Moore using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Moore.
Napayshni takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Cheveyo Napayshni has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napayshni drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheveyo Napayshni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore lands an elbow inside.
Moore lands an elbow inside that Napayshni shrugs off.
Napayshni tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moore displaying some good clinch control by pressing Napayshni up against the cage.
Moore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Moore.
Napayshni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Napayshni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cheveyo Napayshni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Napayshni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moore avoids it really well and circles away.
Napayshni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a head kick that half lands.
Moore drives through and clinches with Napayshni against the cage.
Moore taking a breather.
Napayshni is trying to drag Moore to the mat but Moore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moore with a knee to the head.
Napayshni letting Moore take a breather here.
Moore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Napayshni is keeping busy.
Nice elbow from Moore.
Moore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Moore connects with a knee to the head.
Napayshni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Napayshni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore scores with a jab to the body.
Moore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Moore tries to clinch but Napayshni is having none of it.
Moore stuffs the takedown attempt from Napayshni. Napayshni gets slowly back to his feet.
Moore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Napayshni.
Moore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Napayshni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moore as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moore leaves Napayshni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Napayshni is breathing heavily.
Napayshni shoots in and drives through. Moore sprawls well.
Napayshni fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moore avoids it really well and circles away.
Moore stuffs the takedown.
Napayshni fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Napayshni lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moore stalling in the clinch.
Napayshni takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Moore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cheveyo Napayshni's cut.
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.
Moore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Moore.
Napayshni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Napayshni is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moore lands an elbow inside that Napayshni shrugs off.
Moore looking to slow down the pace here.
Moore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moore lands an elbow just above Napayshni 's eye.
Napayshni takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moore trying to stall but Napayshni improves his position.
Moore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Napayshni.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheveyo Napayshni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moore lands an elbow that stopped Napayshni in his tracks for a moment.
Moore lands a nice elbow.
Napayshni wants a takedown.
Come on Moore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Moore lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moore lands an elbow that stopped Napayshni in his tracks for a moment.
Napayshni is trying to drag Moore to the mat but Moore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Moore working Napayshni over with knees to the body.
Napayshni has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moore lands a nice elbow.
Napayshni wants a takedown.
Moore lands an elbow inside that Napayshni shrugs off.
Napayshni takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moore lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni goes for a takedown attempt but Moore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Napayshni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Napayshni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moore.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Napayshni.
Napayshni shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moore napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moore is trying to get back to half guard.
Napayshni in side control, throwing shots but Moore defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Napayshni grinds an elbow into Moore's temple.
Napayshni stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Moore has managed to clinch.
Moore looking to slow down the pace here.
Moore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moore is pressed up against the cage. Napayshni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moore down to the mat. Moore avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Napayshni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moore but Moore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni dives in and grabs Moore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes down on Napayshni's head and hops out.
Napayshni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moore is fending him off so far but Napayshni persists. Nope, Moore circles away and we're back to standing.
Moore cracks the inside of Napayshni's front leg.
Moore clinches up against the cage.
Moore taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moore lands a nice elbow.
Moore utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Napayshni is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clayton Moore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moore lands an elbow that stopped Napayshni in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Moore.
Moore using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cheveyo Napayshni's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Napayshni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
Moore slips under a jab.
Napayshni shoots in but Moore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Napayshni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Napayshni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Napayshni.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Napayshni.
Napayshni throwing shots but Moore is blocking nicely.
Napayshni wants to work for an arm triangle but Moore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napayshni is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moore gets full guard.
Napayshni content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Napayshni.
Napayshni gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Napayshni throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Napayshni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moore has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands a damaging elbow.
Moore wants to stall.
Moore lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Napayshni looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheveyo Napayshni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore is trying to maintain a safe position but Napayshni gets an underhook and turns Moore into the cage.
Napayshni can't get the takedown.
Moore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Napayshni.
Napayshni takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moore tries to stall but Napayshni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moore prevents a takedown attempt there.
Napayshni goes for a takedown attempt but Moore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moore throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moore lands an elbow inside.
Napayshni fails to pull guard.
Clayton Moore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Napayshni wants a takedown but no success here.
Napayshni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Napayshni jumps guard but Moore stands there with Napayshni around his waist. Napayshni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Napayshni is working for takedown but Moore is calmly controlling the position for now.
Napayshni is working for takedown but Moore is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands an elbow that stopped Napayshni in his tracks for a moment.
Moore gets underhooks to prevent Napayshni's takedown attempt.
Moore lands a knee to the head.
Napayshni is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Napayshni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Napayshni goes for a takedown attempt but Moore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Napayshni shoots for a double leg takedown but Moore sprawls well. He's pushed Napayshni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moore plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cheveyo Napayshni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Napayshni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moore counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clayton Moore.
I've got Moore 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 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Moore!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimura Supreme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panzer Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Player has chosen Stephen Lynch-Talk To Me as his entrance music. Panzer Player will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimura Supreme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panzer Player!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supreme is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Player's half guard.
Player makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Player.
Supreme wants to control from the top but Player keeps moving.
Supreme drops back, looking for a kneebar! Player looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Player looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Player!
Player working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Supreme can't do much from the bottom here.
Supreme tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Player wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Player working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player wants to control but Supreme is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supreme tries to bench press Player off him but Player keeps the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Player feints and as Supreme raises his hands in defense, Player changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Player stopping the sweep attempt from Supreme.
Player is in close to Supreme's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Supreme wants to sweep but no luck.
Supreme keeping moving, preventing Player from controlling successfully.
Player is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Supreme has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Player is looking to defend but Supreme has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Player! Supreme pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Player taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kimura Supreme!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Kustavilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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20
171 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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22
172 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keijo Kustavilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kustavilainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kustavilainen prevents Pierce from improving his position.
Kustavilainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierce keeps working.
Kustavilainen stands up and beckons Pierce to join him on the feet.
Kustavilainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Kustavilainen is looking to clinch.
Pierce tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kustavilainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kustavilainen has managed to clinch.
Kustavilainen goes for a takedown attempt but Pierce pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kustavilainen blocks a head kick by Pierce.
Pierce lands a big head kick that sends Kustavilainen tumbling to the mat! Pierce takes a step backwards and waves Kustavilainen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kustavilainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pierce swats away the attempt to clinch by Kustavilainen.
The fighters circle, before Pierce throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kustavilainen's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Pierce lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Alex Pierce!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Hunter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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177 lbs
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169 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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marius Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaromskis tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaromskis to the ground. Zaromskis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunter throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Zaromskis tumbling to the canvas!
Zaromskis is rocked!
Hunter 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.
Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Zaromskis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zaromskis manages to kick Hunter off! Hunter jumps back into Zaromskis's guard.
Zaromskis wants to stand and escape but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter 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.
Hunter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaromskis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hunter lands a couple of digs.
Zaromskis wants to stand up but Hunter is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter working some strikes from top position.
Hunter 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.
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zaromskis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hunter was covering up waiting for the punch and Zaromskis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hunter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zaromskis stacks Hunter on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zaromskis!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunter struggling a bit here.
Zaromskis wants to stand but Hunter is controlling his arm.
Zaromskis looks gassed!
Hunter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zaromskis off and has taken his back!
Hunter is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Zaromskis has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Zaromskis showing good submission defense here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hunter looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaromskis looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Hunter is controlling the position but Zaromskis somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Hunter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hunter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zaromskis sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter stops Zaromskis from getting back to his feet.
Hunter wants to free his trapped foot but Zaromskis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zaromskis defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaromskis is trying to stand back up but Hunter is controlling him
Hunter is looking for a kimura but Zaromskis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunter to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Hunter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hunter tries to keep at a distance but Zaromskis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zaromskis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter works the jab nicely.
Zaromskis misses with a wild combination.
Marius Zaromskis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaromskis clinches with his opponent.
Hunter letting Zaromskis take a breather here.
Hunter is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaromskis has double underhooks.
Zaromskis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaromskis tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaromskis to the ground. Zaromskis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zaromskis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunter's calf.
Zaromskis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zaromskis wants to clinch.
Zaromskis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shane Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
Zaromskis rushes Hunter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaromskis tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaromskis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Hunter or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaromskis which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaromskis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaromskis.
Hunter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaromskis.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Zaromskis.
Hunter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaromskis's waist but Zaromskis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunter off to one side.
Hunter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zaromskis walks into a stiff left hand from Hunter.
Hunter tries to clinch
and Zaromskis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hunter's guard.
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!
Hunter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hunter is landing with some decent strikes but Zaromskis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hunter with a couple of short strikes.
Hunter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands with some strikes.
Hunter landing strikes from the mount.
Hunter won't let Zaromskis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Shane Hunter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunter looking to secure an arm triangle but Zaromskis defends it well.
Zaromskis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hunter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zaromskis is now in Hunter's guard. A big mistake from Hunter there, giving up the dominant position!
Hunter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zaromskis 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 Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis decides to stand back up. Zaromskis steps back and let's Hunter get back to his feet.
Zaromskis walks into a jab.
Zaromskis moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Hunter throws a jab when Zaromskis was well out of range.
A left lands for Hunter.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body. Zaromskis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shane Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaromskis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunter lands a jab.
Zaromskis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaromskis swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunter.
Zaromskis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hunter misses.
No luck for Hunter with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaromskis clinches with his opponent.
Zaromskis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Zaromskis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zaromskis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Hunter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaromskis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A cross from Hunter lands.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaromskis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good exchange - Hunter coming out on top.
Hunter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hunter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zaromskis is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
Hunter throws an overhand right that drops Zaromskis like a sack of potatoes! Hunter dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Hunter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Flowers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El BiJay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El BiJay is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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21
160 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy Flowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El BiJay!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flowers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flowers wants to control from the top but BiJay keeps moving.
BiJay wants to sweep but no luck.
Flowers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed BiJay's guard.
BiJay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
BiJay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
BiJay is refusing to be controlled, as Flowers sits in half guard.
Flowers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
BiJay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flowers pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BiJay actively working from the bottom here.
Flowers seems to be working for a kimura but BiJay defends the submission attempt.
Flowers is keen to just control but BiJay is a slippery customer.
BiJay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BiJay wants to improve his position but Flowers is controlling well.
Flowers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so BiJay is just riding it out for now. Flowers eventually gives up the hold.
Flowers is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
BiJay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
BiJay is in trouble now - Flowers has advanced to mount!
BiJay is bucking up trying to escape but Flowers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BiJay flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Flowers lands with some strikes.
Flowers raining down shots from the mount!
BiJay can't escape the position.
Flowers wants to control the pace but BiJay is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BiJay is wriggling around trying to escape.
BiJay throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Flowers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as BiJay is looking to escape.
BiJay flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Flowers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Flowers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Flowers landing shots from mount.
BiJay flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Flowers.
BiJay is bucking up trying to escape but Flowers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BiJay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BiJay flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Flowers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BiJay manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BiJay trying to hold on to Flowers's head to control him but Flowers postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BiJay tries to roll over but Flowers keeps him under control.
BiJay missing with punches from the bottom.
Flowers passes the guard and advances to mount!
Flowers controlling the pace for now.
BiJay swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Flowers blocks BiJay's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Flowers prevents BiJay from getting the reversal.
BiJay is squirming around, avoiding Flowers's attempts to control the action.
Flowers looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
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.
Flowers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Flowers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BiJay is trying to escape the mount.
Flowers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Flowers punishing his opponent with strikes.
BiJay flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
BiJay working to try and regain half guard.
Flowers looking to control but BiJay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BiJay tries to lock up and control but Flowers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BiJay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BiJay gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flowers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
BiJay misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Flowers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Flowers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. BiJay did well to prevent Flowers getting side control.
Flowers trying to control the action but BiJay is working from the bottom.
Flowers is controlling the pace.
BiJay moves into full guard.
Flowers tries to stand but BiJay is controlling from the bottom.
BiJay trying to keep a closed guard but Flowers is proving a slippery customer.
Flowers won't allow BiJay to sweep him here.
BiJay working for a triangle but Flowers defends it easily.
Timothy Flowers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flowers with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BiJay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
BiJay will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
BiJay is breathing heavily.
Flowers tries to free his leg and advance position but BiJay is retaining full guard.
Flowers landing with the ground and pound.
Flowers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
BiJay throwing short punches from the bottom.
Flowers wants to pass the guard but BiJay is keeping the position.
Flowers is pushing down on BiJay's leg trying to pass to half guard. BiJay is fighting to maintain full guard but Flowers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Flowers works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BiJay is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flowers landing strikes from the mount and BiJay is in trouble!
Flowers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BiJay is in a horrible position here. Flowers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Flowers prevents BiJay from getting the reversal.
BiJay swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
BiJay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BiJay flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Flowers scoring with strikes but BiJay is staying in there.
Flowers trying to control but BiJay is having none of it.
Flowers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flowers is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. BiJay can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Flowers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BiJay is trying desperately to improve position.
Flowers tries to control but BiJay wriggling away.
BiJay is working to get back to half guard.
Flowers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Flowers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
BiJay swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
BiJay swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Flowers landing punches.
BiJay throwing hammer fists to the chest of Flowers. What's that going to do exactly?
Flowers dominating with strikes here.
BiJay is working to get back to half guard.
Flowers working the ground and pound effectively.
BiJay is mounted but he's throwing punches.
Flowers controlling from the full mount.
BiJay throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
BiJay is looking to improve his position but Flowers isn't that keen on the idea.
Flowers trying to control but BiJay is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Flowers dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Flowers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
BiJay wants to get back to full guard.
BiJay trying to get back to full guard but Flowers takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Flowers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BiJay working to try and regain half guard.
Flowers working BiJay over with strikes here.
Flowers is landing with some decent strikes but BiJay is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Flowers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BiJay throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
BiJay in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BiJay manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Flowers wants to control but BiJay is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flowers wants to pass to mount but BiJay is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flowers works his way into full mount!
Flowers lands a nice shot to the head.
Flowers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Flowers blocks BiJay's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Flowers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish BiJay?
BiJay is working to get back to half guard.
BiJay throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
BiJay regains half guard.
Flowers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BiJay is desperately trying to improve his position but Flowers has a good base and remains in mount.
Flowers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as BiJay is looking to escape.
Flowers content just to control the position here.
BiJay working to try and regain half guard.
Flowers blocks BiJay's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
BiJay bucks Flowers off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BiJay shoots and misses
and Flowers counters with a left and a right that stings BiJay.
Flowers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in BiJay's half guard.
Flowers passes the guard and advances to mount!
Flowers landing punches.
Flowers lands a big shot there that rocks BiJay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BiJay is squirming around, avoiding Flowers's attempts to control the action.
BiJay throwing hammer fists to the chest of Flowers. What's that going to do exactly?
Flowers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BiJay flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flowers tries to control but BiJay wriggling away.
BiJay can't escape the position.
BiJay is squirming around, avoiding Flowers's attempts to control the action.
Flowers dominating with strikes here.
Flowers working BiJay over with strikes here.
BiJay is looking to get to half guard.
BiJay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
BiJay flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Flowers.
BiJay throwing hammer fists to the chest of Flowers. What's that going to do exactly?
Flowers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish BiJay?
BiJay takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
El BiJay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timothy Flowers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flowers controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Flowers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flowers 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Flowers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Striker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Striker's choice of entrance music: Rising Force. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Christian Striker enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Kuklinski!
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, Christian Striker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuklinski moves into the clinch.
Kuklinski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Striker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuklinski is trying to break the clinch but Striker is controlling him.
Kuklinski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Striker being controlled against the cage.
Kuklinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuklinski tries to clinch there but Striker circles away.
Striker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kuklinski throws a head kick but Striker moves out of range.
Crunch! Kuklinski slams his shin into Striker's torso.
Striker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Striker is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuklinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuklinski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strikeris looking to pass into half guard but Kuklinski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kuklinski is in guard.
Kuklinski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Striker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuklinski has Striker in his guard.
Kuklinski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Striker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker throwing strikes from guard but Kuklinski blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuklinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Striker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuklinski working for a triangle but Striker defends it easily.
Striker lands a couple of elbows.
Kuklinski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kuklinski is trying to control the position but Striker postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Striker being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Striker is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuklinski has wrist control.
Striker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Striker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuklinski's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuklinski is on top in guard.
Kuklinski is stalling in the full guard.
Kuklinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuklinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuklinski pushes down on Striker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kuklinski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuklinski wants to take a breather but Striker is having none of it.
Striker won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
Kuklinski is working for a submission of some sort.
Striker won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
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.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Striker is working from the bottom.
Striker won't allow Kuklinski to pass to mount.
Kuklinski wants to stand up but Striker has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kuklinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuklinski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuklinski lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Kuklinski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuklinski closes the distance and clinches.
It looks like Christian Striker has been cut.
Striker looking for a takedown.
Kuklinski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Striker.
Kuklinski lands a nice knee to the body.
Kuklinski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Striker can't get the takedown.
Kuklinski tries to break free but Striker pushes him back against the cage.
Kuklinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuklinski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuklinski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuklinski throws a sloppy head kick and Striker moves out of range easily.
Kuklinski misses with a body kick.
Striker moves out of range of the body kick from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski misses with a low kick.
Kuklinski throws a head kick but Striker moves out of range.
Striker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Striker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kuklinski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Striker is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuklinski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuklinski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuklinski has gone for a leg lock! Striker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuklinski's guard.
Kuklinski working for submissions but it's allowed Striker to get to half guard.
Kuklinski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Striker has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski working to try and regain half guard.
Striker cracks Kuklinski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kuklinski wants to control but Striker is having none of it.
Striker lands a big shot there that rocks Kuklinski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kuklinski is desperately trying to improve his position but Striker has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuklinski tries to hold on but Striker postures up.
Striker wants to control the pace but Kuklinski is squirming around nicely.
Kuklinski regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Striker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kuklinski!
Kuklinski can't escape the position.
Striker avoids the attempt from Kuklinski to control.
Kuklinski is trying desperately to improve position.
Striker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Striker punching from mount but Kuklinski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Striker prevents Kuklinski from getting the reversal.
Striker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Striker prevents Kuklinski from getting the reversal.
Striker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kuklinski tries to buck Striker off but he can't manage it.
Kuklinski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Striker landing strikes from the mount and Kuklinski is in trouble!
Kuklinski working to try and regain half guard.
Striker is landing with some decent strikes but Kuklinski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kuklinski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Striker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christian Striker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuklinski slaps away a takedown attempt from Striker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuklinski delivers a nice body kick.
Kuklinski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuklinski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Striker, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuklinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuklinski misses with a head kick.
Kuklinski pushes Striker up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuklinski is trying to break the clinch but Striker is controlling him.
Kuklinski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuklinski can't break the clinch.
Kuklinski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Striker avoids it.
Kuklinski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuklinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Striker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kuklinski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Striker blocks a head kick by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richard Kuklinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuklinski lands a head kick!
Richard Kuklinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuklinski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Striker moves into full guard.
Kuklinski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Striker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuklinski, into his guard.
Kuklinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Striker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Striker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Striker wants to pass the guard but Kuklinski is keeping the position.
Striker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuklinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Striker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Striker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Striker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Striker won't allow Kuklinski to sweep him here.
Kuklinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Striker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuklinski had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Striker is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kuklinski Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Striker's back instead.
Kuklinski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Striker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Striker for a finish.
Kuklinski working for a choke but Striker is defending well.
Christian Striker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Striker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kuklinski tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kuklinski stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Striker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuklinski swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuklinski lands a big head kick that sends Striker tumbling to the mat! Kuklinski takes a step backwards and waves Striker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Christian Striker's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Kuklinski misses.
Striker shoots in for a takedown but Kuklinski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richard Kuklinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Striker.
Kuklinski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Kuklinski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuklinski 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Kuklinski!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin VanDam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - War Machine. The key to victory for Samuel Washington has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Washington !
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, Kevin VanDam!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington tries to clinch up but VanDam circles away and keeps his distance.
VanDam fails with the takedown.
VanDam looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Washington !
VanDam looking to secure an arm triangle but Washington defends it well.
Washington wants to hold on but VanDam pushes him away.
VanDam wants to finish this one by submission but Washington is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from VanDam.
VanDam jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Washington is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Washington and VanDam has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
VanDam trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
VanDam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Washington rolls with the submission and now he's on top in VanDam's guard! Nice work there by Washington !
Washington trying to control but VanDam is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
VanDam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
VanDam looking for a guillotine here but Washington defends easily.
Washington trying to control but VanDam is working from the bottom.
VanDam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. VanDam is keeping the position for now.
Washington is looking to work some ground and pound but VanDam has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Washington lands a nice looking body shot.
VanDam looks gassed!
Washington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Washington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but VanDam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Kevin VanDam has been cut.
Kevin VanDam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Washington lands an impressive looking overhand right. VanDam doesn't seem phased though.
VanDam is rocked!
VanDam has a takedown stuffed.
Washington instigates a clinch.
VanDam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Washington 's efforts to push away.
VanDam prevents Washington from breaking the clinch.
VanDam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Washington lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Kevin VanDam's cut even more.
Washington lands an elbow inside that VanDam shrugs off.
Washington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Washington 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington dips to his left and cracks VanDam with an uppercut!
Washington moves in looking to clinch but VanDam pushes him off.
Washington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
VanDam is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
Washington drops VanDam with a huge uppercut! VanDam drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Washington is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Washington !
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