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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cal Gehrig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Zork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Zork told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cal Gehrig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Zork!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gehrig tries a head kick but it misses.
Gehrig goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zork shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zork fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zork looks to land a body kick but Gehrig moved away.
Cal Gehrig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gehrig is looking to land body kicks.
Gehrig looks to land a combination. Zork sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gehrig displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gehrig circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zork blocks a head kick by Gehrig.
Nice takedown defense from Gehrig. No joy for Zork on that attempt.
Cal Gehrig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Zork.
Gehrig scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zork closes the distance and clinches.
Zork goes for a takedown attempt but Gehrig pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gehrig throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Damian Zork has been cut.
A head kick misses from Gehrig.
Gehrig lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Gehrig. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gehrig.
Gehrig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gehrig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gehrig throws a head kick that Zork semi-blocks.
Gehrig misses with a head kick.
Gehrig misses with a wild combination.
Gehrig throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Gehrig. No joy for Zork on that attempt.
Zork shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gehrig but Gehrig pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gehrig!
A right-left combo lands from Gehrig.
Zork tries to clinch but Gehrig is having none of it.
Gehrig throws a head kick but Zork moves out of range.
Zork is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gehrig is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zork.
Gehrig scoring well with a low kick there.
Zork swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gehrig throws a sloppy head kick and Zork moves out of range easily.
Gehrig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zork wants to clinch up but Gehrig keeps it at a distance.
Gehrig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gehrig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gehrig throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zork's head.
Zork misses with a body shot
enabling Gehrig to counter with a crisp jab.
Gehrig lands with a kick to the temple. Zork shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zork thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zork changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gehrig looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gehrig is trying to buck Zork off.
Zork trying to control the action but Gehrig is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zork wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gehrig, who protects the arm well.
Zork looks gassed!
Zork controlling the position from side mount.
Gehrig wants to get back to his feet but Zork is dominant here and he's now got Gehrig's back!
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.
Zork has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gehrig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zork on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zork trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Gehrig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Zork's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gehrig throws a one two combo.
Gehrig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cal Gehrig is winning the standup battle so far.
Gehrig defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zork.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zork.
Zork shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gehrig but Gehrig pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cal Gehrig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Zork.
Gehrig throws a right hand that Zork ducks under and follows up with a left that Zork also avoids with ease.
Gehrig scoring well with a low kick there.
Gehrig moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zork tries to clinch there but Gehrig circles away.
Gehrig looks for the body kick but Zork saw that one coming.
Gehrig throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gehrig scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Gehrig.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gehrig throws a nice looking combination but Zork bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zork takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zork moves into the clinch successfully.
Zork's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gehrig scores with a head kick.
Gehrig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zork tries to clinch but Gehrig moves out of range.
Gehrig lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gehrig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zork tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gehrig swivels and escapes.
Zork has Gehrig up against the cage in a clinch.
Zork tries to pull guard but Gehrig holds him up against the cage and eventually Zork drops back down to his feet.
Gehrig looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zork missing with knees to the body.
Zork jumps guard but Gehrig stands there with Zork around his waist. Zork gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zork escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gehrig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Zork as he checks the leg kick.
Zork shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gehrig as he avoids it easily.
Zork moves in looking to clinch but Gehrig pushes him off.
Gehrig misses with a head kick.
Zork shoots in but no luck this time.
Zork tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gehrig swivels and escapes.
Zork is breathing heavily.
Gehrig lands a jab-cross combination.
Zork showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gehrig.
Zork throws a leg kick
and Gehrig counters with a three punch combo that has Zork backing up. Zork nods at Gehrig to acknowledge the strikes.
Zork steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gehrig. That one must have hurt.
Cal Gehrig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gehrig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Gehrig.
Gehrig connects with a high kick.
Gehrig throws a head kick that Zork semi-blocks.
Zork misses with a head kick.
Gehrig scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gehrig throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gehrig scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zork with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gehrig counters with a left and a right that stings Zork.
Zork takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gehrig stalks Zork and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zork's face. Zork staggers backwards, shaken.
Gehrig throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gehrig tests Zork's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gehrig thows a body kick. Zork tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zork blocks a head kick by Gehrig.
Gehrig scores with a one two! Zork had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zork shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gehrig sprawls well. Gehrig wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zork gets slowly back to his feet.
Gehrig is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gehrig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gehrig displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zork.
Gehrig throws a sloppy head kick
and Zork counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zork wants to control but Gehrig is keeping him busy.
Gehrig pushes Zork off looking to stand but Zork dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zork lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Gehrig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Zork's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zork fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gehrig avoids it really well and circles away.
Gehrig stalks Zork and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zork's face. Zork staggers backwards, shaken.
Zork looks for a takedown but Gehrig sprawls well.
Zork fails with the takedown.
Cal Gehrig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Zork.
Gehrig scores with a three punch combo!
Gehrig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zork is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zork closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gehrig counters with a head kick. That will keep Zork thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zork misses with a body shot
and Gehrig counters with a one-two to the body.
Zork takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gehrig lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gehrig.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zork doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gehrig counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gehrig throws a head kick that misses.
Zork shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gehrig defends it nicely.
Zork stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gehrig.
Zork blocks a head kick by Gehrig.
Gehrig connects with a high kick.
Zork blocks the body kick.
A left and a right from Gehrig both land. Nice combination.
Zork wants to clinch up but Gehrig keeps it at a distance.
Zork fails with the takedown.
Zork misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gehrig throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zork's head.
Gehrig throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zork takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gehrig lands with a kick to the temple. Zork shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zork looks to clinch
and Gehrig counters with a one-two to the body.
Zork tries to clinch up but Gehrig circles away and keeps his distance.
Zork moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zork shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gehrig as he jumps to the side.
Gehrig lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zork circles away quickly and effectively.
Gehrig misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gehrig lands the left hand.
Gehrig lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gehrig pushes Zork away with a front kick.
Gehrig throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gehrig misses with a head kick.
Gehrig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zork takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck for Zork with that takedown attempt.
Gehrig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zork doesn't seem bothered though.
Gehrig comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gehrig connects with a high kick.
Zork tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gehrig throws a wild body kick that Zork sees coming a mile off.
Gehrig stuffs the takedown attempt from Zork. Zork gets slowly back to his feet.
Gehrig throws a leg kick which misses Zork's front leg but catches the back leg as Zork tries to avoid it.
Zork avoids the head kick by Gehrig.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gehrig looks to land a combination. Zork sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Gehrig misses.
Zork has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gehrig lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zork at a distance.
Zork shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gehrig pinned against the cage. Gehrig gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gehrig scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cal Gehrig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right-left combo lands from Gehrig.
Zork throws a push kick but Gehrig slaps the foot to one side.
Zork is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gehrig.
Gehrig misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zork has a takedown stuffed.
Zork slips a jab and a cross from Gehrig.
Damian Zork has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gehrig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Gehrig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gehrig, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Gehrig!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and carson nomad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). carson nomad acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiago Neto!
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, carson nomad!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
nomad shoots in and bounces Neto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Neto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Neto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Neto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
nomad passes into half guard.
nomad is looking to take a break and control but Neto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neto strikes from the bottom but nomad uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Neto tries to buck nomad off but nomad is having none of it.
Neto wants to control but nomad postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto is trying to work for a sweep but nomad has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neto wants to hold on but nomad pushes him away.
Neto throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
nomad stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A jab from nomad does it's job there.
nomad wants to clinch.
nomad throws a head kick that misses.
nomad is looking to clinch.
Neto shoots and misses
and nomad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Neto's guard.
Neto is breathing heavily.
nomad trying to control the position from guard on top but Neto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neto striking off his back but it's not causing nomad any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
nomad won't allow Neto to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead nomad passes into half guard.
nomad tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Neto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of nomad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take nomad's back!
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!
nomad trying to control but not successfully.
Can nomad hold on?! Neto is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Neto is not going to allow nomad to sit and survive in this position.
Neto is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. nomad knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften nomad for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
nomad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
nomad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
nomad's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Neto with the ground and pound from mount.
nomad wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Neto lands a nice shot to the head.
Neto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and nomad is now in Neto's guard. A big mistake from Neto there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neto throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Neto has his foot on nomad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. nomad works his way back into a safe position though.
nomad trying to control the position from guard on top but Neto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
nomad gets to his feet. Neto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
carson nomad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
nomad tries a head kick but it misses.
nomad throws a push kick but Neto slaps the foot to one side.
Neto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neto shoots and misses
and nomad counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Neto!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
carson nomad dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
nomad throws a head kick that misses.
nomad moves in looking to clinch but Neto pushes him off.
A combination from nomad does no damage.
nomad gets caught flat footed, as Neto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Neto postures up and lands a big shot to nomad's brow.
Neto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! nomad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! nomad has escaped and now he's on top!
Neto throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Neto is trying to hold nomad in close to prevent damage but nomad has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto misses with some strikes from the bottom.
nomad is thwarting Neto's attempts to control the position.
Neto wants to improve his position but nomad is controlling well.
Neto trying to hold on to nomad's head to control him but nomad postures up.
Neto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
nomad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Neto swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
nomad controlling the pace for now.
nomad breaks from Neto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, nomad cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
nomad connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Neto tries to reverse the position but nomad maintains control.
Neto is squirming around, avoiding nomad's attempts to control the action.
Neto is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
nomad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
nomad lands a nice shot to the head.
Neto is looking to improve his position but nomad isn't that keen on the idea.
nomad is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Neto is surviving well by controlling nomad's body position as best he can.
nomad prevents Neto from getting the reversal.
nomad working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
nomad blocks Neto's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Neto tries to lock up and control but nomad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Neto is trying desperately to improve position.
Neto throwing hammer fists to the chest of nomad. What's that going to do exactly?
Neto is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
nomad controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but carson nomad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
nomad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
nomad is looking to escape.
Neto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but nomad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neto thows a huge punch but nomad dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
nomad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neto throwing shots but nomad is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. nomad defending well though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
nomad tries to land a front kick but Neto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Neto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. nomad was covering up waiting for the punch and Neto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Neto preventing the sweep.
Neto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Neto preventing the sweep.
Neto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
carson nomad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
nomad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
nomad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neto.
Neto prevents nomad from getting back to his feet.
Neto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
nomad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
nomad is trying to control the action in half guard but Neto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of nomad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take nomad's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neto connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for nomad to escape the position.
nomad looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Neto scores with punches and elbows.
Neto missing with strikes from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Neto.
Neto connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for nomad to escape the position.
nomad takes a big shot to the side of the head.
nomad turns into Neto and is now in his guard.
nomad wants to stand but Neto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Neto tries to strike from the bottom.
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.
nomad pushing down on Neto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neto is looking to improve his position.
nomad trying to control from half guard but Neto is working away.
Neto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Neto is trying to get back to full guard.
Neto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tiago Neto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
nomad shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Neto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well nomad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... carson nomad!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Del Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel McCartney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Del Soto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel McCartney!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCartney throws a head kick but Del Soto moves out of range.
McCartney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCartney tries a head kick but it misses.
McCartney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCartney throws a sloppy head kick and Del Soto moves out of range easily.
McCartney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCartney tries a head kick but it misses.
McCartney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nigel McCartney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Soto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Del Soto stalls from top position.
Del Soto decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCartney to his feet.
Del Soto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McCartney is trying to defend but Del Soto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Del Soto controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Soto slips a nice elbow through McCartney's hands, connecting with McCartney's forehead.
McCartney wants to get back to his feet.
Del Soto is working for a submission of some sort.
Del Soto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCartney defending well though.
McCartney is trying to stand back up but Del Soto is controlling him
Del Soto 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.
McCartney is trying to escape back to his feet but Del Soto uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCartney tries to escape but Del Soto is in control.
Del Soto is staying tight to McCartney's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McCartney taking a bit of punishment here - Del Soto scoring with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McCartney is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Del Soto is controlling him well.
McCartney looks gassed!
Del Soto tries for a kimura but McCartney is defending well.
McCartney is trying to get back to his feet.
Del Soto decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCartney to his feet.
Del Soto avoids the head kick by McCartney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Soto avoids the head kick by McCartney.
Del Soto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Del Soto lands in his opponent's guard.
McCartney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Del Soto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Del Soto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCartney's guard.
Del Soto stands up and waves to McCartney to follow him.
Del Soto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Del Soto stops McCartney from standing up.
Del Soto sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Soto tries to stand but McCartney is controlling from the bottom.
Del Soto is looking to work some ground and pound but McCartney has wrist control.
McCartney wants to stand up but Del Soto is controlling him.
McCartney is working an open guard so Del Soto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Soto misses with a wild body shot.
McCartney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Del Soto trying to control but McCartney is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Del Soto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick from McCartney lands but Del Soto takes it in his stride.
Del Soto avoids the head kick by McCartney.
McCartney throws a sloppy head kick and Del Soto moves out of range easily.
McCartney gets caught flat footed, as Del Soto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Del Soto connects with a couple of short punches.
Del Soto stops McCartney from standing up.
Del Soto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Del Soto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCartney for as long as he can get away with.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Soto stops McCartney from standing up.
Del Soto controlling from the top position.
Del Soto lands a couple of digs.
Del Soto content to stall in guard here.
Del Soto won't allow McCartney to get back to his feet.
Del Soto 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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Miguel Del Soto just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Del Soto takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McCartney.
Del Soto connects with a nice looking jab.
McCartney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Soto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCartney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Del Soto gets to his feet. McCartney looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Del Soto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Del Soto is chipping away with strikes.
McCartney is not content to let Del Soto control the position.
McCartney takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Miguel Del Soto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCartney pushes Del Soto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Del Soto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Soto decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCartney to his feet.
A head kick misses from McCartney.
McCartney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Del Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but McCartney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCartney wants to stand and escape but Del Soto is having none of it.
Del Soto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Del Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Del Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but McCartney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartney wants to get back to his feet but Del Soto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCartney is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Del Soto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCartney's guard.
Del Soto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Del Soto stands up from McCartney's guard - Del Soto perhaps looking for a knockout.
McCartney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Soto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McCartney is trying to buck Del Soto off.
Del Soto controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Del Soto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
McCartney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Soto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Del Soto drops back looking for a leg! McCartney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCartney manages to kick Del Soto off! Del Soto jumps back into McCartney's guard.
Del Soto trying to control but McCartney is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Soto won't allow McCartney to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Soto gets to his feet - McCartney follows without any prompting.
Miguel Del Soto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCartney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Soto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCartney manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Del Soto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Soto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Del Soto trying to control but McCartney is working from the bottom.
Del Soto is really struggling to control McCartney but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McCartney wants to stand and escape but Del Soto is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Soto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCartney misses with a double jab.
McCartney gets caught flat footed, as Del Soto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCartney wants to get back to his feet but Del Soto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Del Soto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCartney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Del Soto wants to control from the top but McCartney keeps moving.
McCartney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Del Soto is controlling him.
Del Soto postures up and lands a big shot to McCartney's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartney is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McCartney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCartney wants to break free but Del Soto has control.
Del Soto tries for a takedown but McCartney manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on McCartney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Del Soto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCartney pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCartney tries to break free but Del Soto pushes him back against the cage.
Del Soto gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Del Soto gets to his feet. McCartney looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from McCartney.
Del Soto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Del Soto working the ground and pound.
Del Soto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCartney can do to turn this around?
McCartney is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Del Soto cracks McCartney with a big right hand but McCartney just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Del Soto decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Soto blocks a head kick by McCartney.
Nigel McCartney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCartney tries a head kick but it misses.
Del Soto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Soto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McCartney makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McCartney tries to bum rush Del Soto with a series of wild strikes but Del Soto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCartney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Soto feints and as McCartney raises his hands in defense, Del Soto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Del Soto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Del Soto prevents McCartney from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Soto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Del Soto throwing strikes from guard but McCartney blocks nicely.
Nigel McCartney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Del Soto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCartney escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Del Soto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Del Soto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Del Soto, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Del Soto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregorio Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Alberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aquino might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to King Of Kings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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190 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregorio Aquino!
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, Jose Alberto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Aquino with that takedown attempt.
Aquino shoots in for a takedown but Alberto shows good takedown defense.
Aquino shoots in and drives through. Alberto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregorio Aquino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aquino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aquino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alberto circles away.
Aquino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Gregorio Aquino has been cut.
Alberto drops Aquino with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Aquino looks back up at him and smiles so Alberto waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Aquino is rocked!
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aquino is defended easily by Alberto.
Aquino shoots in looking for a takedown. Alberto tries to sprawl out of it but Aquino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alberto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Alberto finds it's way through Aquino's defenses.
Good leg kick by Alberto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aquino is breathing heavily.
Aquino moves out of range as Alberto strikes.
Aquino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot lands for Alberto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aquino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alberto cracks a nice hook into Aquino's ribs.
Alberto grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Aquino takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Alberto cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Alberto!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slaughter Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Ly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Slaughter Rico!
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, Jimmy Ly!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico swinging wilding here.
Rico throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jimmy Ly has been cut.
Ly blocks a head kick by Rico.
Rico misses with a double jab.
Ly tries a head kick but it misses.
Slaughter Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rico moves out of range as Ly throws a body kick.
Rico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rico gets the takedown into side control.
Ly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ly keeps working.
Rico throws a strike aimed at the side of Ly's head but Ly avoids it well.
Rico stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ly throws a leg kick that misses.
Rico misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ly sprawls well. Ly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rico gets slowly back to his feet.
Ly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rico avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Ly does no damage.
Ly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rico circles away quickly and effectively.
Ly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ly is looking for a kimura here.
Rico won't allow Ly to pass to mount.
Ly is trying to work for a kimura but Rico is defending well.
Rico knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ly on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ly is trying to work for a kimura but Rico is defending well.
Rico is trying to stand up here but Ly is controlling him well.
Ly wants to get back to his feet.
Ly wants to free his trapped foot but Rico is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ly wants to work for an arm triangle but Rico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rico is trying to stand up here but Ly is controlling him well.
Rico manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ly throws a lazy right hand but Rico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rico shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ly sprawls well. Ly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rico gets slowly back to his feet.
Rico is breathing heavily.
Rico closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rico lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ly is on top in guard.
Ly drops back looking for a leg! Rico is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rico manages to kick Ly off! Ly jumps back into Rico's guard.
Ly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rico lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ly wanted to stand there but Rico had control of the position.
Rico scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Ly stops Rico from standing up.
Ly looking to pass the guard.
Rico will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ly slaps away a takedown attempt from Rico, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slaughter Rico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rico shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ly sprawls well. Ly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rico gets slowly back to his feet.
Ly tries to bum rush Rico with a series of wild strikes but Rico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slaughter Rico dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Ly's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ly gets a takedown into half guard.
Ly is looking for submissions but instead, Rico has regained full guard.
Ly stopping the sweep attempt from Rico.
Rico wants to get back to his feet but Ly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ly drops back looking for a leg! Rico is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rico manages to kick Ly off! Ly jumps back into Rico's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ly prevents Rico from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ly wants to control from the top but Rico keeps moving.
Ly tries to free his leg and advance position but Rico is retaining full guard.
Rico is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rico avoids the head kick by Ly.
Ly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rico.
Ly doesn't manage to clinch there - Rico circles away.
Ly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rico on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rico tries to get out of the position.
Ly is working to tighten is grip on Rico's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rico has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ly is really squeezing tight and eventually Rico passes out! Ly breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy Ly!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Constanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Constanza!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constanza misses with a head kick.
Constanza is looking to chop away at McManus's legs.
McManus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Constanza was covering up waiting for the punch and McManus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McManus wants to control from the top but Constanza keeps moving.
McManus pushes down on Constanza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Constanza pushes McManus off but McManus dives into side control.
Constanza tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
McManus lands a big elbow.
McManus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Constanza?
Constanza is trying to stand.
Constanza is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McManus looking to control but Constanza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McManus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constanza is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McManus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McManus lands a big shot there that rocks Constanza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McManus raining down shots from the mount!
McManus controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McManus with good strikes from the mount here!
McManus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McManus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Constanza is looking to escape.
McManus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Constanza is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McManus tries to control but Constanza wriggling away.
McManus looking for a guillotine from mount but Constanza is having none of it.
McManus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McManus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Constanza is looking to escape.
McManus landing punches.
Constanza wants to try and get back to his feet.
McManus wants to control the pace but Constanza is squirming around nicely.
McManus landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Constanza is looking to escape.
McManus is breathing heavily.
McManus looking to finish Constanza with some ground and pound. This is bad for Constanza!
McManus looking for a guillotine from mount but Constanza is having none of it.
Constanza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McManus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McManus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Constanza's face.
McManus lands a nice shot to the head.
Constanza wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McManus tries to control but Constanza wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McManus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McManus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McManus scoring with strikes but Constanza is staying in there.
McManus has hold of Constanza's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Constanza manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McManus forces the positional change into back control.
Constanza is trying to get back to his feet but McManus has full control of the position and if anything, Constanza has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McManus punches the canvas rather than the man.
McManus trying to control.
Constanza wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McManus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Constanza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McManus fails with a takedown attempt.
McManus has a takedown stuffed.
McManus moves out of range of the leg kick from Constanza.
George Constanza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constanza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McManus. That did some damage!
Constanza throws a right and a left that McManus avoids nicely.
Constanza thumps McManus with a low kick.
McManus shoots for a takedown but Constanza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constanza lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Constanza.
Constanza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
John McManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Constanza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McManus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Constanza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Constanza throws and low kick but McManus moves out of range easily.
McManus wants to clinch.
McManus blocks a head kick by Constanza.
Nice sprawl there from Constanza as McManus shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constanza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Constanza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Constanza throws out a leg kick but McManus moves out of range and Constanza only half commits.
McManus shoots in and bounces Constanza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Constanza wants to stand but McManus is controlling the position.
McManus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McManus won't allow Constanza to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constanza pushes McManus off and gets back to his feet.
Constanza misses with a head kick.
McManus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Constanza.
McManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Constanza circles away.
McManus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Constanza avoids it really well and circles away.
Constanza throws a low kick, looking for McManus's leg but McManus calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Constanza.
Constanza throws a nice inside leg kick.
McManus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Constanza can pounce on him.
Constanza misses with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Constanza.
Constanza tries to score with a low kick but McManus moves his leg out of the way.
McManus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Constanza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Constanza lands with a kick to the temple. McManus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Constanza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McManus. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as McManus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Constanza throws a leg kick but McManus checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Constanza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Constanza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Constanza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McManus checks the leg kick.
Constanza misses with a leg kick.
McManus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McManus has a takedown stuffed.
Constanza throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McManus shoots in looking for a takedown. Constanza tries to sprawl out of it but McManus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Constanza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Constanza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McManus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Constanza!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Constanza is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Constanza is looking to escape.
McManus looking for a guillotine from mount but Constanza is having none of it.
Constanza wants to get back to his feet.
McManus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Constanza trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A nice elbow there by McManus.
McManus wants to control the pace but Constanza is squirming around nicely.
McManus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Constanza trying desperately to get to his feet.
McManus lands a heavy elbow.
Constanza is trying to stand up.
McManus looking for a guillotine from mount but Constanza is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McManus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Constanza wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
McManus landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Constanza hang on?
McManus working the ground and pound effectively.
McManus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Constanza blocking the ground and pound.
Constanza wants to get back to his feet.
McManus wants to control the pace but Constanza is squirming around nicely.
Constanza is trying to stand.
McManus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Constanza is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McManus mounts Constanza! Really nice guard pass there!
McManus landing shots from mount.
McManus breaks from Constanza's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McManus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
John McManus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McManus lands a big shot there that rocks Constanza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McManus unloads with some shots from mount but Constanza bucks and avoids them well.
McManus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Constanza manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Constanza is looking to get back to his feet here but McManus is keeping cool and he's managed to take Constanza's back.
Can Constanza hold on?! McManus is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that's the end of the fight!
John McManus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McManus 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McManus!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elbows Fisticuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heath's entrance music is Asche zu Asche. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fisticuff's choice of entrance music: All the Above. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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142 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriah Heath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elbows Fisticuff!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heath tries to clinch up.
Fisticuff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heath takes a swing at Fisticuff's ribcage but misses.
Heath shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fisticuff as he jumps to the side.
Fisticuff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fisticuff stuffs the takedown.
Heath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fisticuff can pounce on him.
Heath is breathing heavily.
Fisticuff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Fisticuff throws a body kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fisticuff.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fisticuff.
Heath tries to work over Fisticuff's front leg with a kick but Fisticuff checks it.
Fisticuff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Fisticuff finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fisticuff.
Fisticuff is looking to score with low kicks.
Fisticuff throws a head kick that misses.
Fisticuff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heath really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heath slips a straight right by Fisticuff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuff lands a big head kick that sends Heath tumbling to the mat! Fisticuff takes a step backwards and waves Heath back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Heath is rocked!
It looks like Uriah Heath has been cut.
Fisticuff throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Heath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heath on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fisticuff. Fisticuff obviously looking to wear him down.
Fisticuff throws a series of punches but Heath moves out of range.
Fisticuff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heath drops his hands momentarily. Fisticuff doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Heath staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Heath doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elbows Fisticuff!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sal Zork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Bulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zork's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rise Against - Behind Closed Doors. Bulter has chosen Smashed Into Pieces by Silverstein as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sal Zork!
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, Josh Bulter!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zork sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bulter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zork sprawls well. Zork wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bulter gets slowly back to his feet.
Bulter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zork but Zork pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sal Zork has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Bulter.
Bulter throws a solid leg kick but Zork takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bulter.
Sal Zork seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zork explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zork shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zork was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A nice elbow there by Zork.
Bulter is squirming around, avoiding Zork's attempts to control the action.
Zork prevents Bulter from getting the reversal.
Bulter taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zork controlling the pace for now.
Zork landing shots from mount.
Zork controlling the position easily from mount.
Zork working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns Bulter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zork content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zork raining down shots from the mount!
Zork is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bulter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zork manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bulter looks gassed!
Zork is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zork pulls Bulter in close to prevent any damage.
Bulter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zork is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zork has escaped and now he's on top!
Zork passes Bulter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zork is pressing down on Bulter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bulter is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bulter trying to control but Zork postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zork tries to stand and escape but Bulter is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zork scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zork with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zork stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Zork dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bulter tries to keep at a distance but Zork has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bulter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zork.
Bulter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bulter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bulter looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zork has picked Bulter up and slammed him! Bulter can't keep hold of the triangle and Zork manages to pass to side control!
Zork has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zork looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zork bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zork wants to clinch.
Bulter circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zork scores with a body shot.
Bulter is breathing heavily.
Zork is looking to clinch.
Zork clinches.
Zork scores with a hook to the body.
Zork escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zork tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bulter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zork wants to clinch up but Bulter keeps it at a distance.
Zork tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bulter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zork showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bulter.
Zork tries to clinch but Bulter is having none of it.
Bulter tries to keep at a distance but Zork has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zork pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zork clinches up with Bulter and pushes him back against the cage.
Zork keeps control of Bulter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zork breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zork is looking to clinch.
Zork wants to clinch up but Bulter keeps it at a distance.
Zork tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bulter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bulter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zork.
Zork moves in looking to clinch but Bulter pushes him off.
Zork paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zork is looking to clinch but Bulter is avoiding it.
Zork doesn't manage to clinch there - Bulter circles away.
Zork shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zork wants to stand up but Bulter has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zork thows a huge punch but Bulter dodges it nicely.
Sal Zork overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zork prevents Bulter from improving his position.
Zork is pressing down on Bulter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bulter is holding on for now.
Bulter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zork scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zork tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
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.
Bulter actively working from the bottom here.
Zork stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Zork doesn't manage to clinch there - Bulter circles away.
Zork ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zork tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bulter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body punch from Zork.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zork closes the distance and clinches.
Bulter working hard to break the clinch.
Zork pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Zork dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zork darts in and clinches Bulter up against the cage.
Zork tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zork pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zork doesn't manage to clinch there - Bulter circles away.
Zork with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zork looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zork is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bulter's half guard.
Zork wants to stand up but Bulter manages to regain full guard.
Zork with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bulter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulter is looking for a triangle but Zork pushes his legs off easily.
Bulter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zork controls the pace.
Bulter is working an open guard so Zork takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zork fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bulter sprawls well initially but Zork persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zork gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Zork wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zork tries to clinch but Bulter moves out of range.
Zork tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bulter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zork fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zork tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bulter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zork is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zork scores a takedown into full mount!
Zork trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zork in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zork is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Zork fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bulter, pushing him back against the cage.
Zork jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bulter walks away with a smile on his face. Zork gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zork lands a with a good body shot.
Zork drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bulter trying to keep a closed guard but Zork is proving a slippery customer.
Bulter looking for a sweep. Not yet Bulter, not yet.
Zork wants to stand but Bulter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zork stands up from Bulter's guard - Zork perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zork tries to clinch there but Bulter circles away.
Zork tries to close the distance and clinch but Bulter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zork clinches up against the cage.
Zork keeps control of Bulter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zork drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Zork. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zork breaks the clinch.
Josh Bulter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sal Zork is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sal Zork is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bulter fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sal Zork showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zork 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sal Zork!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Arshavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arshavin comes to the cage accompanied by The Arsenal Mastermind. Randy Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Arshavin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Robinson !
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arshavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arshavin.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Arshavin circles away and keeps his distance.
Arshavin throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arshavin pushes Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Arshavin.
Arshavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arshavin sprawls well. Arshavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
Andrei Arshavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Robinson .
Arshavin has managed to clinch.
Arshavin scores with a hook to the body.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arshavin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Arshavin won't allow it.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arshavin walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arshavin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robinson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arshavin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arshavin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arshavin!
Robinson looks gassed!
Arshavin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Arshavin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Arshavin.
Robinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arshavin, pushing him back against the cage.
Arshavin stalling the fight.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Arshavin holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
Arshavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Arshavin does no damage.
Arshavin misses with a double jab.
Arshavin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Arshavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arshavin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson avoids it.
Arshavin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robinson .
Arshavin breaks from the clinch.
Arshavin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arshavin.
Arshavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Robinson tries to keep at a distance but Arshavin has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arshavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arshavin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arshavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson walks into a left hand.
Andrei Arshavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Arshavin as Robinson shoots in.
Arshavin clinches up against the cage.
Arshavin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Arshavin.
Arshavin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robinson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin stalling in the clinch but Robinson improves position.
Arshavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arshavin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arshavin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arshavin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Arshavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arshavin pushes Robinson away with a front kick.
Arshavin cracks Robinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arshavin swinging wilding here.
Robinson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Arshavin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robinson thinking.
Arshavin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robinson doesn't seem bothered though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson .
Arshavin has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Robinson tries to circle away but Arshavin has him pinned against the cage.
Arshavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arshavin closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Arshavin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Arshavin effectively controlling the action here.
Arshavin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robinson is defending well for now.
Robinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Robinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arshavin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arshavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arshavin misses with a double jab.
Arshavin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arshavin rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arshavin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Arshavin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arshavin instigates a clinch.
Arshavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arshavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arshavin.
Robinson dodges the punch combination from Arshavin.
Arshavin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arshavin has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arshavin breaks the clinch.
Robinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arshavin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arshavin drives through and clinches with Robinson against the cage.
Arshavin tries to work over Robinson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arshavin taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lands a nice uppercut.
Arshavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arshavin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robinson , pushing him back against the cage.
Arshavin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Robinson can't get the takedown.
Knees to the body from Arshavin.
Arshavin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arshavin pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robinson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Robinson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arshavin wants to stand but Robinson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Arshavin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arshavin misses with a body shot.
Andrei Arshavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arshavin is trying to defend but Robinson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Robinson 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.
Arshavin is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arshavin is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson .
Arshavin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arshavin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson .
Arshavin is looking to escape.
Robinson works his way into full mount!
Arshavin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robinson moves to back control.
Arshavin has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Arshavin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Robinson looking for the choke but no joy.
Robinson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Arshavin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy Robinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arshavin has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Arshavin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arshavin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arshavin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robinson wants to stall.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arshavin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andrei Arshavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Robinson .
Arshavin works Robinson 's body with a nice hook.
Arshavin clinches.
Arshavin works on Robinson 's body with a couple of short punches.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arshavin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robinson is working for takedown but Arshavin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andrei Arshavin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arshavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arshavin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robinson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Arshavin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arshavin avoiding damage.
Arshavin is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arshavin slowing the pace effectively.
Robinson is working for takedown but Arshavin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arshavin breaks from the clinch.
Arshavin lands with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Arshavin!
Arshavin forces Robinson back against the cage and clinches.
Arshavin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Arshavin - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Arshavin.
A body shot lands from Arshavin.
Arshavin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arshavin stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin looking to stall.
Arshavin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arshavin walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arshavin works the jab nicely.
Arshavin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arshavin throws an elbow that misses.
Robinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arshavin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arshavin rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Arshavin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arshavin pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Arshavin holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
Arshavin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Arshavin to work.
Arshavin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robinson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Arshavin looking to slow down the pace here.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arshavin walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robinson has his takedown stuffed
and Arshavin counters by moving into the clinch.
Arshavin breaks from the clinch.
Arshavin pushes Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Arshavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arshavin drives through and clinches with Robinson against the cage.
Arshavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arshavin works over Robinson 's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson with a poor takedown
and Arshavin counters with a stiff right hand.
Arshavin closes the distance and clinches.
Arshavin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robinson or not.
Arshavin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robinson or not.
Arshavin crunches a lovely knee into Robinson 's ribcage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Arshavin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Arshavin as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arshavin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arshavin smiles and moves away.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Arshavin clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arshavin closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson is trying to drag Arshavin to the mat but Arshavin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Arshavin.
Arshavin breaks from the clinch.
Arshavin works the jab nicely.
Robinson shoots and misses
and Arshavin moves into the clinch.
Arshavin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arshavin obliges.
Come on Arshavin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for Arshavin.
Arshavin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Arshavin.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Arshavin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arshavin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arshavin gets through Robinson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshavin tries a knee to the head but Robinson blocks it.
Arshavin lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Arshavin.
Arshavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arshavin!
Arshavin throws a right hand that Robinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robinson also avoids with ease.
Arshavin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robinson misses with a takedown
and Arshavin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Andrei Arshavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Robinson .
Robinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arshavin prevents it.
Arshavin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Arshavin crunches a lovely knee into Robinson 's ribcage.
Arshavin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robinson .
Arshavin taking a breather.
Arshavin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Arshavin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arshavin walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arshavin lands with a straight right. Robinson didn't see that one coming.
Arshavin tries to clinch up
so Robinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arshavin keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson has gone for a leg lock! Arshavin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Robinson 's guard.
Robinson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Arshavin rolls with it to try and escape but Robinson cranks on the arm and Arshavin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Robinson !
Randy Robinson is the new middleweight champion!
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