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GAMMA: Contenders 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cigaro Cibura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cigaro Cibura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Blanco!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cibura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blanco avoids it really well and circles away.
Cibura doesn't manage to clinch there - Blanco circles away.
Blanco keeps the fight on the outside.
Blanco shoots in for a takedown but Cibura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cibura tries to clinch there but Blanco circles away.
Jackson Blanco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cibura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blanco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blanco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cibura tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Blanco manages to move to mount!
Blanco is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cibura can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Blanco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blanco scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cibura?
Blanco controlling from the full mount.
Cibura wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cibura is squirming around, avoiding Blanco's attempts to control the action.
Blanco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blanco wants to control the pace but Cibura is squirming around nicely.
Cibura wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blanco tries to control but Cibura wriggling away.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jackson Blanco just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Blanco. No joy for Cibura on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cigaro Cibura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cibura throws a nice head kick!
Cibura is breathing heavily.
Blanco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cibura sprawls well. Cibura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blanco gets slowly back to his feet.
Cibura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blanco to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cibura keeping moving, preventing Blanco from controlling successfully.
Blanco prevents Cibura from getting back to his feet.
Cibura keeping moving, preventing Blanco from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blanco wants to control from the top but Cibura keeps moving.
Blanco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blanco trying to control the position from guard on top but Cibura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jackson Blanco just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cibura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blanco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cibura's guard.
Blanco stands up and waves to Cibura to follow him.
Cibura wants to clinch.
Cibura stuffs the takedown.
Cibura has closed the distance and engaged Blanco in a clinch.
Blanco gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cibura regains guard.
Cibura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blanco escapes and throws Cibura's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cibura is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Blanco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cibura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cibura lands a body shot.
No luck for Blanco with that takedown attempt.
Blanco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cibura is looking to clinch.
Cibura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blanco circles away.
Cibura tries to clinch there but Blanco circles away.
Blanco tries for a takedown but Cibura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cigaro Cibura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Blanco.
Cibura tries to clinch up
and Blanco counters with a shoot takedown. Cibura fights it but they end up in guard.
Blanco trying to control the position from guard on top but Cibura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blanco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cibura has a closed guard, preventing Blanco from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cibura wants to stand up but Blanco is controlling him.
Blanco content to stall in guard here.
Blanco postures up in Cibura's guard and throws a big left but Cibura blocks it.
Blanco trying to control the position from guard on top but Cibura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blanco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cibura pushes Blanco off looking to stand but Blanco dives back in and keeps control.
Cibura trying to hold on to Blanco's head to control him but Blanco postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco controlling the action here.
Cibura is refusing to be controlled, as Blanco sits in half guard.
Cibura tries to kick Blanco off but Blanco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Blanco is taking a breather. Cibura says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cibura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blanco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cibura keeps working.
Blanco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jackson Blanco just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blanco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blanco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cibura actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blanco scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blanco lands with a punch from half guard.
Blanco works his way into full mount!
Blanco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blanco blocks Cibura's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cibura could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cibura is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Blanco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blanco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blanco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cibura's head.
Cibura won't allow Blanco to pass to mount.
Cibura is looking to escape.
Cibura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cibura manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cibura lands with a nice body punch.
Blanco shoots and misses
and Cibura counters with a head kick. That will keep Blanco thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Blanco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cibura!
Blanco wants to control the pace but Cibura is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blanco content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cibura working to try and regain half guard.
Blanco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cibura is trying to stand up.
Blanco scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Blanco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blanco prevents Cibura from getting the reversal.
Cibura tries to hold on but Blanco pushes him away.
Blanco controlling from mount.
Cibura is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
A nice elbow there by Blanco.
Blanco controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jackson Blanco just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blanco keeps the fight on the outside.
Cibura moves in looking to clinch but Blanco pushes him off.
Blanco shoots in for a double leg but Cibura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cibura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blanco to the mat! Blanco manages to get full guard.
Blanco lands an upkick as Cibura stands over him.
Blanco trying to keep a closed guard but Cibura is proving a slippery customer.
Blanco thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Blanco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cibura's guard.
Blanco wants to control from the top but Cibura keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cibura wants to get back to his feet but Blanco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blanco stands and throws Cibura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blanco working the ground and pound.
Cibura wants to get back to his feet.
Cigaro Cibura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blanco wants to control but Cibura is keeping him busy.
Jackson Blanco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Blanco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blanco 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Blanco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Porttikongi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix has chosen Phoenix as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Porttikongi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porttikongi has managed to clinch.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Porttikongi.
It looks like Paul Phoenix has been cut.
Phoenix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries for a takedown but Porttikongi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alistair Porttikongi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix scores with a takedown into Porttikongi's guard.
Porttikongi pulls Phoenix in close to his closed guard and prevents Phoenix from doing any damage or advancing position.
Porttikongi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Phoenix defends it easily.
Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Porttikongi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix stops Porttikongi from standing up.
Phoenix stands and steps away. Porttikongi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Phoenix shoots in and drives through. Porttikongi sprawls well.
Alistair Porttikongi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Phoenix.
Phoenix dives in and grabs Porttikongi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Porttikongi pushes down on Phoenix's head and hops out.
Phoenix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Porttikongi circles away.
Phoenix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Porttikongi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Porttikongi is having none of it.
Porttikongi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phoenix counters with a single leg into guard. Porttikongi didn't expect that.
Porttikongi has a closed guard, preventing Phoenix from standing up.
Phoenix looks gassed!
Porttikongi working a defensive guard here.
Phoenix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porttikongi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phoenix.
Porttikongi is looking for a triangle but Phoenix pushes his legs off easily.
Phoenix won't allow Porttikongi to sweep him here.
Porttikongi looking for subs off his back but Phoenix has passed one foot through into half guard.
Porttikongi is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Porttikongi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Porttikongi wants it to stay on the feet.
Porttikongi misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porttikongi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porttikongi wants to clinch but Phoenix slips to the side
and Phoenix counters by clinching up.
Porttikongi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Porttikongi up against the ropes.
Porttikongi digs a right hand into Phoenix's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phoenix's gas tank.
Porttikongi prevents Phoenix from breaking the clinch.
Porttikongi tries to score a body lock takedown but Phoenix shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Porttikongi works on Phoenix's body with a couple of short punches.
Porttikongi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Porttikongi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phoenix pulls his leg out and moves away.
Porttikongi tries to clinch
and Phoenix counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Phoenix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Porttikongi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Porttikongi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phoenix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Porttikongi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Porttikongi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porttikongi pushes Phoenix back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix has Porttikongi pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Porttikongi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Porttikongi is trying to trip Phoenix. He has hold of a leg but Phoenix is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Porttikongi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Porttikongi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porttikongi is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Porttikongi pushing down on Phoenix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alistair Porttikongi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Phoenix's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Porttikongi wants to clinch
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix tries to pull guard but Porttikongi holds him up against the ropes and eventually Phoenix drops back down to his feet.
Phoenix tries to pull guard but Porttikongi holds him up against the ropes and eventually Phoenix drops back down to his feet.
Phoenix jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Porttikongi walks away with a smile on his face. Phoenix gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alistair Porttikongi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Phoenix.
Porttikongi tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Porttikongi clinches but Phoenix breaks the clinch
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phoenix.
Porttikongi lands with a left to the head.
Phoenix tries for a takedown. No joy.
Phoenix breaks the clinch.
Porttikongi wants to clinch but Phoenix slips to the side
and Phoenix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phoenix tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Porttikongi smiles and moves away.
Phoenix closes the distance and pushes Porttikongi back into the ropes.
Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
Porttikongi closes the distance but Phoenix moves to the side
and Phoenix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phoenix looking for a takedown.
Porttikongi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porttikongi lands a shot to the body.
Porttikongi wants a takedown but no success here.
Porttikongi lands a right hand.
Porttikongi wants a takedown.
Phoenix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Porttikongi.
Porttikongi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Porttikongi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Porttikongi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Porttikongi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Porttikongi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Porttikongi lands a shoulder strike.
Phoenix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Porttikongi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porttikongi.
Porttikongi is trying to drag Phoenix to the mat but Phoenix just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A short left from Porttikongi.
A short uppercut from Porttikongi.
Porttikongi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phoenix backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Porttikongi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Porttikongi is pressed up against the ropes. Phoenix has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Porttikongi down to the mat. Porttikongi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Porttikongi looks to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a one-two to the body.
Porttikongi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Porttikongi tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
Porttikongi looks to clinch
and Phoenix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phoenix dives in and grabs Porttikongi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Porttikongi pushes down on Phoenix's head and hops out.
Porttikongi tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Alistair Porttikongi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porttikongi tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Porttikongi forces Phoenix back against the ropes and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Porttikongi.
Phoenix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Phoenix tries to circle away but Porttikongi has him pinned against the ropes.
Phoenix breaks the clinch.
Phoenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Porttikongi throws a punch but it's blocked by Phoenix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to pull guard but Porttikongi won't allow it.
Porttikongi lands a right hand.
Porttikongi lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Porttikongi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phoenix taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porttikongi.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Porttikongi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Porttikongi works on Phoenix's body with a couple of short punches.
Phoenix gets underhooks to prevent Porttikongi's takedown attempt.
Phoenix prevents the takedown attempt.
Porttikongi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phoenix has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Porttikongi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Phoenix gets his hands free as Porttikongi looks to control.
Phoenix working for a choke but Porttikongi is defending well.
Porttikongi breaks Phoenix's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porttikongi stands up from Phoenix's guard - Porttikongi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Phoenix keeps the fight on the outside.
Porttikongi is looking to clinch but Phoenix is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Phoenix or perhaps it was just good defense by Porttikongi which made him look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Porttikongi darts in trying to clinch
and Phoenix counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Porttikongi's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alistair Porttikongi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Phoenix's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Porttikongi looks to clinch
and Phoenix counters by moving into the clinch.
Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
Porttikongi closes the distance and clinches.
Phoenix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Porttikongi.
Phoenix ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Phoenix no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Porttikongi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porttikongi is one step ahead there.
Porttikongi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Phoenix wants to get back to full guard.
Phoenix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phoenix is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porttikongi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Phoenix!
Porttikongi wants to take his opponent's back but Phoenix doesn't allow it.
Phoenix tries to lock up and control but Porttikongi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Porttikongi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phoenix tries to improve his position but instead Porttikongi has taken his back!
Porttikongi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Phoenix is trying to break free.
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.
Porttikongi wants to control but Phoenix is keeping busy.
Porttikongi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Porttikongi has the hooks in. Phoenix is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Phoenix looking very determined here, making life difficult for Porttikongi.
Phoenix trying to control the hands but Porttikongi breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Porttikongi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Phoenix trying to control the hands but Porttikongi won't let him.
Porttikongi is looking to control Phoenix but Phoenix is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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.
Phoenix breaks Porttikongi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Porttikongi keeping moving, preventing Phoenix from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Porttikongi clinches up with Phoenix and pushes him back against the ropes.
Porttikongi avoiding damage as Phoenix throws knees to the body.
Porttikongi lands a shot to the body.
Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Porttikongi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porttikongi has closed the distance and engaged Phoenix in a clinch.
Porttikongi wants a takedown but no success here.
Phoenix gets underhooks to prevent Porttikongi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Porttikongi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Porttikongi.
Paul Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Porttikongi on the inside.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Porttikongi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Porttikongi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alistair Porttikongi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Selenium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justice Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Oh Lets Do it as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Selenium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justice Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selenium is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Selenium throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Selenium swinging wilding here.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Selenium is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Selenium waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jones.
Selenium misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selenium thows a left - swing and a miss!
Selenium will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Selenium jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones slips a straight right by Selenium.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selenium fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Selenium misses with a looping left.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Selenium misses with the combination.
Selenium throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jorge Selenium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Selenium blocks a head kick by Jones.
Selenium looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Selenium lands a body shot.
Selenium throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Selenium throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Selenium jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selenium throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Selenium misses with a straight right.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Selenium misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Selenium, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Selenium misses with a hook.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Selenium drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Selenium takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Selenium misses with the combination.
Selenium is breathing heavily.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Selenium in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selenium is trying to break free.
Selenium wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Selenium's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Selenium's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Selenium has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Selenium.
Selenium throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Selenium misses with a wild combination.
Selenium throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Selenium throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Selenium.
Jones stuns Selenium with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Selenium misses the jab.
Selenium throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Selenium on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Selenium tries to get out of the position.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Selenium keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones wants to control from the top but Selenium keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Selenium preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Selenium has wrist control.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Selenium misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Selenium misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Selenium is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Selenium tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Selenium throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Selenium throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Selenium misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Selenium wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.
Selenium pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Selenium.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Selenium fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Selenium throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Selenium swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones tries to clinch there but Selenium circles away.
Selenium misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Selenium backing up. Selenium nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Selenium throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Selenium misses with a combination
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Selenium throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selenium wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Selenium swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Selenium falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Selenium takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Selenium pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selenium throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Selenium shows good takedown defense.
Selenium looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones clinches.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Selenium tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones defending well as Selenium loads up on a big left hand.
Selenium wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Selenium fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Selenium's head.
Selenium knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Selenium has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selenium misses with a looping left.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Selenium misses.
A swing and a miss from Selenium.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Selenium.
Selenium falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Selenium thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selenium misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones darts in and lands 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!
Selenium tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Selenium throws a predictable looking body shot
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones works over Selenium with some ground and pound from guard.
Selenium is rocked!
Jones loads up on a big left hand. Selenium felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jones looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Selenium can't hide his disappointment, as Jones celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Donatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and muhammad ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Donatti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to muhammad ali's chin.
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185 lbs
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20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Donatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, muhammad ali!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donatti keeps the fight on the outside.
Donatti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ali's waist but ali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donatti off to one side.
ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donatti fails with the takedown.
ali tries to clinch there but Donatti circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Donatti.
ali is pushing Donatti's head away, looking to escape. Donatti manages to hold on to the position though.
Donatti advances to full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
ali is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Donatti wants to take his opponent's back but ali doesn't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ali tries to buck Donatti off but he can't manage it.
ali is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Donatti throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! ali has his hands clasped together but Donatti breaks the hold and ali is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Donatti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Donatti!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BJ Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
160 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Gracie!
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, Jeff Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie blocks a head kick by Trujillo.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trujillo controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Trujillo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Trujillo isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Trujillo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Trujillo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Trujillo looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trujillo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gracie tries to hold on but Trujillo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Trujillo is controlling well.
Trujillo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gracie controls his leg.
Trujillo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Trujillo distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trujillo trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Trujillo wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trujillo won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Trujillo connects with a couple of short punches.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Trujillo's half guard.
Gracie is working for an americana but Trujillo has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Gracie was thinking about the submission.
Trujillo lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Trujillo pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Trujillo has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Trujillo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Trujillo controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie 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.
Trujillo working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trujillo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Trujillo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Trujillo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trujillo manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trujillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trujillo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Trujillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Trujillo dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trujillo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Trujillo is defending well.
Trujillo is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trujillo has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trujillo defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Trujillo wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Trujillo is working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trujillo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Trujillo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie controls Trujillo momentarily but Trujillo frees himself.
Trujillo controlling from the top position.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Trujillo pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trujillo trying to control the pace.
Trujillo lands strikes from half guard.
Trujillo is controlling the pace.
Gracie is staying active underneath Trujillo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Trujillo is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Trujillo gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Trujillo throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Trujillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trujillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
Trujillo tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Trujillo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Gracie stops Trujillo from getting back to his feet.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trujillo is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Trujillo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Trujillo looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Trujillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Trujillo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Gracie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Trujillo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Trujillo isn't that keen on the idea.
Trujillo controlling the position easily from mount.
Trujillo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gracie hang on?
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trujillo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gracie hang on?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo lands a heavy elbow.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Trujillo is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trujillo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Trujillo scores a takedown into full mount!
Trujillo working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
Trujillo controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Trujillo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trujillo trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Trujillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trujillo connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Trujillo wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Jeff Trujillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trujillo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Trujillo is keeping the position.
Trujillo lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Gracie is fighting to break Trujillo's control of his arms but Trujillo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jeff Trujillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Trujillo kicks Gracie off and gets to his feet.
A head kick from Trujillo lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Trujillo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Trujillo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Trujillo wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Trujillo is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Trujillo stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Trujillo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Trujillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trujillo 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Trujillo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julito Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and r r (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that r r was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
3 - 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, Julito Vega!
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, r r!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vega is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, r has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vega is working to tighten is grip on r's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. r has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vega is really squeezing tight and eventually r passes out! Vega breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Julito Vega!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sydney Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral tries to bum rush Rain with a series of wild strikes but Rain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Sobral misses.
Jason Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sobral tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rain dodges the punch combination from Sobral.
Rain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rain showed some decent athleticism there.
Rain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rain is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sobral has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sobral defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rain is working away from the top position though.
Rain trying to control the action but Sobral is working from the bottom.
Rain wants to work for an arm triangle but Sobral is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rain is breathing heavily.
Sobral gets full guard.
Rain passes into half guard.
Sobral trying to control but Rain postures up.
Sobral is not content to let Rain control the position.
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.
Sobral wants to improve his position but Rain is controlling well.
Sobral is trying to stand back up but Rain is controlling him
Rain wants to take a breather but Sobral is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sobral is defending against the submission attempts here by Rain.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sobral regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sobral is trying to control the position but Rain postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sobral throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sobral rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sobral fails to land with a series of punches.
Sobral misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Sobral misses.
Sobral misses with a series of wild punches.
Sobral throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rain.
No joy there for Sobral, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sobral throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Sobral.
Sobral slips a jab and a cross from Rain.
Sobral moves in looking to clinch but Rain pushes him off.
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.
Sobral tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sobral misses with a combination
and Rain counters with a two punch combo.
Rain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sobral's waist but Sobral gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rain off to one side.
Rain staying out of range there.
Sobral gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
Sobral is trying to maintain a safe position but Rain gets an underhook and turns Sobral into the ropes.
Rain letting Sobral take a breather here.
Sobral pulls guard.
Sobral is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rain wants to stand but Sobral is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sobral dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rain dodges the punch combination from Sobral.
Sobral tries to clinch up
and Rain counters with a single leg into guard. Sobral didn't expect that.
Rain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sobral works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rain trying to control but Sobral is working from the bottom.
Rain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sobral swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sobral looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sobral is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rain, into his guard.
Sobral wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving.
Rain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sobral wants to pass the guard but Rain is keeping the position.
Sobral wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sobral pushes down on Rain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sobral trying to control the action but Rain is working from the bottom.
Rain is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sobral tries to clinch but Rain moves away
and Rain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sobral is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sobral looking for a guillotine here but Rain defends easily.
Rain prevents Sobral from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain looking to pass the guard.
Rain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sobral is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sobral has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sobral trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sobral advances to half guard.
Sobral is trying to control. Rain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sobral prevents Rain from improving his position.
Sobral passes to full mount!
Sobral has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rain's face.
Rain defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sobral.
Rain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sydney Rain will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sobral tries to clinch but Rain is having none of it.
Sobral wants to clinch.
Rain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sobral looks to land a left hand but Rain moved out of range nicely.
Sobral throws out a loose jab but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sobral misses with a double jab
and Rain counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rain.
Rain wants to control from the top but Sobral keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral looking to control.
Sobral avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sobral is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rain looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rain shoots in for a takedown but Sobral shows good takedown defense.
Sobral misses the body punch
and Rain counters with a two punch combo.
Sobral misses with a combination
and Rain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain is stalling here. Sobral is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rain seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sobral has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sobral is staying tight to Rain's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rain is not content to let Sobral control the position.
Sobral landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sobral working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rain is trying to control Sobral's posture but Sobral avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral trying to control the action but Rain is working from the bottom.
Rain tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sobral presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sobral is landing with some decent strikes but Rain is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rain wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sobral is not going to allow Rain to sit and survive in this position.
Rain wants to escape the position.
Sobral working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral looking for the choke from the back.
Rain is trying to stand back up.
Rain is really stuck here.
Rain prevents Sobral from getting a body triangle.
Sobral punishes Rain with strikes from the back mount.
Rain covers up after that shot from Sobral.
Rain breaks Sobral's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rain trying to control but Sobral is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sydney Rain.
I think Rain 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo comes to the ring accompanied by Its A Long Road. Jason Reeves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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219 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reeves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rambo has a takedown stuffed.
Reeves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rambo!
Rambo tries to hold on but Reeves postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rambo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rambo wants to control but Reeves is having none of it.
Rambo holds on to Reeves as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Reeves is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Reeves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jason Reeves!
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