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LCF 9: Set it off PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gucci One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Dangerous GnP
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gucci One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Hansson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One shoots for a double leg takedown but Hansson sprawls well. He's pushed One's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
One slips under a jab.
Hansson lands a really nice looking cross but One seems unphased.
One misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hansson lands a right hook to the body.
Hansson throws a shot from downtown. One moves away and avoids it.
Hansson jabs at One's body.
One is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
One tries a head kick but it misses.
Hansson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hansson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hansson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hansson lands a big head kick that sends One tumbling to the mat! Hansson takes a step backwards and waves One back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Gucci One has been cut.
Hansson closes the distance and pushes One back into the cage.
Hansson lands an elbow that stopped One in his tracks for a moment.
Hansson unloads a knee to the mid-section. One lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hansson has picked One up - he's going for a ride! Hansson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hansson stands up out of the half guard.
One avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jonas Hansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but One moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
One on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hansson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hansson scores with a knee to the head.
Hansson lands an elbow inside that One shrugs off.
Hansson misses with a knee to the head.
One fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gucci One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansson breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hansson.
Hansson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
One fails with the takedown.
Hansson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hansson forces One back against the cage and clinches.
Hansson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed One clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hansson thows a strike but One uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by One as he ends up in Hansson 's guard!
One pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hansson is keeping the position for now.
Hansson working for a triangle but One defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansson wants to sweep here but One controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson is trying to control the position but One postures up.
Hansson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but One puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hansson trying to control here.
One passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hansson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hansson tries to hold on but One postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hansson is looking to get to half guard.
One breaks from Hansson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
One wants to finish this one by submission but Hansson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from One.
Hansson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hansson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of One's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take One's back!
Hansson cracks One with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing One from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Hansson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gucci One's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
One misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jonas Hansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hansson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
One could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hansson throws a head kick that half lands.
One fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hansson.
Hansson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hansson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by One.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansson wants to clinch.
Hansson stuffs the takedown attempt from One. One gets slowly back to his feet.
One wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hansson swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on One if he has to take too many more of those.
Hansson thuds a left hand into One's body.
Hansson lands a jab.
Hansson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with One, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hansson.
Hansson unloads a knee to the mid-section. One lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansson manages to break the clinch.
Hansson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hansson cracks One with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hansson lands a head kick. One smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good standup being displayed there by Hansson as he connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from One. No joy for Hansson on that attempt.
Hansson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with One, pushing him back against the cage.
One is trying to force a seperation but Hansson has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson lands an elbow just above One 's eye.
One goes for a takedown attempt but Hansson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hansson throws a head kick that One semi-blocks.
Good shot there by Hansson.
Hansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
One shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gucci One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansson throws a nice head kick!
One scores a takedown into full mount!
One wants to control the pace but Hansson is squirming around nicely.
Hansson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One trying to control but Hansson is having none of it.
One prevents Hansson from getting the reversal.
Hansson wants to control but One is having none of it.
Hansson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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.
One avoids the attempt from Hansson to control.
One tries to control but Hansson wriggling away.
Hansson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hansson wants to control but One is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
One controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Hansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gucci One's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
One tries to clinch up but Hansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gucci One is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hansson misses with a wild body shot.
One shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hansson sprawls well. Hansson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. One gets slowly back to his feet.
Hansson misses with an uppercut.
Hansson lands with a slapping head kick.
Hansson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
One fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hansson avoids it really well and circles away.
Hansson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has One pinned against the cage. One gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
One moves in looking to clinch but Hansson pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hansson.
One leaves Hansson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hansson blocks a head kick by One.
One looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hansson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hansson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and One defends well.
One avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
One wants to pass the guard but Hansson is keeping the position.
One stopping the sweep attempt from Hansson.
One forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson is trying to control but One manages to pass to mount!
One controlling from the full mount.
One looking to control but Hansson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hansson is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hansson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hansson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
One escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gucci One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonas Hansson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
One tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hansson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gucci One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansson scores with a push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonas Hansson.
I've got Hansson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Hansson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junk Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Enlightener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junk Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Enlightener!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dog takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Junk Dog has been cut.
Enlightener is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dog's half guard.
Enlightener trying to control from half guard but Dog is working away.
Dog wants to get back to his feet.
Dog manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Enlightener.
Enlightener swats away the attempt to clinch by Dog.
Enlightener takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Dante Enlightener has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog misses with a wild combination.
Dog misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Junk Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog is breathing heavily.
Enlightener scores with the left hand. Dog knows he should have avoided that one.
Dog avoids the head kick by Enlightener.
Horrible takedown by Enlightener or perhaps it was just good defense by Dog which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enlightener avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Junk Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Enlightener shoots in and drives through. Dog sprawls well.
Dog clinches.
Enlightener keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dog's efforts to push away.
Dog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dog is trying to break the clinch but Enlightener has him pressed against the cage.
Dog breaks the clinch.
Enlightener scores with a three punch combo!
Enlightener connects with a nice looking jab.
Enlightener fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dog misses with a double jab
and Enlightener makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Enlightener fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Enlightener counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danga de danga de dang - Enlightener scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Enlightener, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enlightener tests Dog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog throws a left and a right that both miss
and Enlightener counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog works Enlightener's body with a nice hook.
Enlightener shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dog is trying to defend but Enlightener finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dog on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dog tries to get out of the position.
Dog is trying to stand.
Enlightener wants to take a breather but Dog is having none of it.
Enlightener prevents Dog from standing back up.
Enlightener seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Enlightener throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enlightener tries to bum rush Dog with a series of wild strikes but Dog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dog scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dog misses with a double jab
enabling Enlightener to counter with a crisp jab.
Dog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Enlightener counter with a right hand.
Dog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Enlightener.
Enlightener throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dog misses with a looping right.
Dog misses with a double jab
and Enlightener counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dog won't be happy with that.
Enlightener moves into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Enlightener cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog really wants to buck Enlightener off and get back to his feet.
Enlightener unloading with bombs!
Enlightener blocks Dog's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Dog wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dog bucks Enlightener off and manages to get back to his feet!
Enlightener shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dog manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dog is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Enlightener dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog wants to get back to his feet but Enlightener drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Enlightener dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Enlightener lands a two punch combo.
Dog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Enlightener counters with a left and a right that stings Dog.
Enlightener is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dog.
Enlightener showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dog.
Enlightener lands a jab to the head.
Dante Enlightener seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Enlightener, as that shot connected.
Enlightener rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Enlightener cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog looks to land a left hand but Enlightener moved out of range nicely.
Enlightener misses with a two punch combination.
Dog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dog scores with a one two! Enlightener had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Enlightener throws a right and a left that Dog avoids nicely.
Dog throws a left and a right that both miss
and Enlightener counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Enlightener is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Enlightener's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dog throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dog wants to stand but Enlightener is controlling the position.
Enlightener stands up and waves to Dog to follow him.
Dog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Enlightener to counter with a crisp jab.
Dog throws a nice looking combination but Enlightener bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dog misses with a straight right.
Dog throws a right hand that Enlightener ducks under and follows up with a left that Enlightener also avoids with ease.
Enlightener throws a right hand that Dog ducks under and follows up with a left that Dog also avoids with ease.
Enlightener's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Enlightener duly obliges.
Enlightener feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Enlightener prevents Dog from getting back to his feet.
Enlightener trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enlightener content to stall in guard here.
Dog wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a hook but Enlightener blocks it.
Dog waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Enlightener.
Enlightener showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dog.
Enlightener throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Enlightener darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Enlightener trying to mount his opponent but Dog defends it.
Enlightener wants to take a breather but Dog is having none of it.
Dog wants to get back to his feet.
Dante Enlightener has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enlightener wants to control but Dog is keeping him busy.
Dog is trying to stand up here but Enlightener is controlling him well.
Enlightener takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dog is not content to let Enlightener control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Enlightener is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dog.
Dog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Enlightener counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Enlightener.
Enlightener stops Dog from standing up.
Enlightener stands and throws Dog's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Enlightener decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog misses with a combination
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Enlightener cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Enlightener showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Enlightener counters with a stiff right hand.
Enlightener throws a series of punches but Dog moves out of range.
Enlightener works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Enlightener lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dog scores with a nice head shot.
Enlightener might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Enlightener scores with a jab.
Enlightener throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Dog.
Dog throws a shot from downtown. Enlightener moves away and avoids it.
Enlightener lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dog circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog throws a combination that misses
and Enlightener counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dog moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dog misses with a combination
and Enlightener counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enlightener looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dog gets full guard.
Dog wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Enlightener manages to pass to side control.
Dog looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dog wants to get back to full guard.
Dog is trying to stand up here but Enlightener is controlling him well.
Dog is not content to let Enlightener control the position.
Enlightener prevents Dog from standing back up.
Enlightener is looking to take a break and control but Dog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Enlightener working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Enlightener jabs Dog right on the nose. Dog blinks but takes it well.
Dog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Enlightener counters with a stiff right hand.
Enlightener shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Enlightener showed some decent athleticism there.
Dog wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog missing with punches from the bottom.
Dog is trying to stand up here but Enlightener is controlling him well.
Enlightener is taking a breather. Dog says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Enlightener prevents Dog from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enlightener looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dog with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Enlightener is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Enlightener misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Enlightener counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dog's guard now.
Enlightener trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dante Enlightener is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dog is looking to stand up but Enlightener isn't so interested in that idea.
Enlightener cracks Dog with a solid left hand.
Junk Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enlightener gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dog!
Dog throws a right and a left that Enlightener avoids nicely.
Enlightener slips under a jab.
Enlightener decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dog is refusing to be controlled, as Enlightener sits in half guard.
Dog wants to get back to his feet.
Dog flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Enlightener frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Enlightener trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Enlightener comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Enlightener winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Enlightener!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar has chosen Dr. Kitch as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pablo Escobar enters the cage!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Penn!
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, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Escobar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn controls Escobar momentarily but Escobar frees himself.
Escobar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Escobar trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Escobar pushes his legs off easily.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Escobar's guard.
Penn thows a big elbow that misses.
Escobar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Escobar is keeping the position.
Escobar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard.
Escobar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Escobar pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Escobar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Escobar forces his way into half guard.
Escobar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Escobar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Escobar connects with a nice short shot to Penn's temple.
Escobar is controlling the pace.
Penn tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
Escobar slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pablo Escobar just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar checks a leg kick.
Penn throws a series of punches but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Escobar lands with a straight right. Penn didn't see that one coming.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Escobar.
Penn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Escobar controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Penn misses with a straight left.
No luck for Escobar with that takedown attempt.
Escobar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Escobar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Escobar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn is looking to sweep but instead, Escobar has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escobar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Escobar slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Escobar controlling the pace.
Escobar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Escobar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn gets full guard.
Escobar controlling from the top position.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Escobar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Escobar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pablo Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobar slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Escobar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pablo Escobar just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Nice body kick there by Penn.
Escobar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Escobar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Penn's head.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Escobar pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar with a nice head shot there.
Escobar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Escobar passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Escobar is taking a breather. Penn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Escobar lands a right hook to the body.
Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Escobar.
Escobar clinches.
Penn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Escobar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Penn jumps guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar is in close to Penn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn looking to control.
Escobar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Escobar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Escobar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Penn has momentary wrist control but Escobar slips an elbow through the middle.
Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Escobar controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pablo Escobar just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn dips to his left and cracks Escobar with an uppercut!
Escobar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kenny Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Penn avoids nicely.
Escobar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
A jab from Penn misses.
Escobar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Escobar trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Penn wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Penn has hold of Escobar's hands but Escobar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Escobar controlling the action here.
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.
Penn trying to control here.
Escobar is taking a breather. Penn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Escobar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Kenny Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar controlling the pace.
Pablo Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Ippines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiraia Merchury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ippines comes to the cage accompanied by Nanerpus. Jiraia Merchury is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Ippines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiraia Merchury!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Merchury or perhaps it was just good defense by Ippines which made him look bad.
Ippines misses with a double jab.
Ippines misses with a few strikes there.
Ippines will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ippines throws a series of punches but Merchury avoids them all with ease.
Merchury circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ippines throws a series of punches but Merchury avoids them all with ease.
Ippines doesn't manage to clinch there - Merchury circles away.
Merchury shoots in for a double leg but Ippines sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ippines swinging wilding here.
Merchury shoots in but no luck this time.
Phil Ippines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiraia Merchury.
Merchury throws a leg kick but Ippines sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Ippines does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ippines gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Merchury to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Merchury looks gassed!
Ippines is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ippines holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merchury stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ippines swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ippines seems keen to control Merchury's posture.
Merchury won't allow Ippines to get back to his feet.
Merchury is fighting to break Ippines's control of his arms but Ippines is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two 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.
Ippines tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ippines has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Merchury has passed into side control.
Ippines knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Merchury on the ground.
Ippines is trying to improve his position.
Ippines is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Merchury asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ippines tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Merchury fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ippines looks to land a combination but Merchury avoids it well.
Ippines tries to bum rush Merchury with a series of wild strikes but Merchury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ippines fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ippines digs a good hook to Merchury's body.
Merchury closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Merchury lands in his opponent's guard.
Merchury postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ippines keeping moving, preventing Merchury from controlling successfully.
Merchury with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ippines managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merchury stops Ippines from standing up.
Ippines looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ippines controlling Merchury's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ippines uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Phil Ippines will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ippines has Merchury up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Merchury.
Ippines pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Ippines. No joy for Merchury on that attempt.
Ippines throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ippines swinging wilding here.
Ippines jabs Merchury right on the nose. Merchury blinks but takes it well.
Ippines drops Merchury with a beautiful combination! Merchury stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ippines is looking for the KO!
Merchury is rocked!
It looks like Jiraia Merchury has been cut.
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!
Merchury is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Ippines doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Merchury crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Merchury's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Ippines!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo CRAZY DOG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Warshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Warshaw's choice of entrance music: Rein In Blood. Ricardo CRAZY DOG has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo CRAZY DOG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Warshaw!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CRAZY DOG tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warshaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warshaw scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warshaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but CRAZY DOG keeps working.
CRAZY DOG is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Warshaw asserts his dominance and retains side control.
CRAZY DOG is looking to reverse the position.
Warshaw decides to stand back up. Warshaw steps back and let's CRAZY DOG get back to his feet.
Warshaw has closed the distance and engaged CRAZY DOG in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CRAZY DOG stops a takedown attempt from Warshaw.
CRAZY DOG keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Warshaw's efforts to push away.
Warshaw is looking to break free of the clinch but CRAZY DOG has double underhooks.
CRAZY DOG tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warshaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warshaw.
Warshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Warshaw manages to break the clinch.
Warshaw clinches.
Warshaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for CRAZY DOG with that takedown attempt.
CRAZY DOG wants to clinch but Warshaw slips to the side
and Warshaw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in CRAZY DOG's guard now.
Warshaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but CRAZY DOG is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warshaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warshaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warshaw stops CRAZY DOG from standing up.
Warshaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Warshaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warshaw working some strikes from top position.
CRAZY DOG wants to get back to his feet but Warshaw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
CRAZY DOG is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warshaw trying to control but CRAZY DOG is working from the bottom.
CRAZY DOG is working an open guard so Warshaw takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
CRAZY DOG wants to clinch but Warshaw slips to the side
and Warshaw counters with a shoot takedown. CRAZY DOG fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warshaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but CRAZY DOG is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warshaw throwing strikes but missing.
Warshaw got a little sloppy there for a moment and CRAZY DOG has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warshaw has managed to get both his arms back between CRAZY DOG's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warshaw stands and steps away. CRAZY DOG gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Warshaw dominated that round.
That's time! CRAZY DOG's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
CRAZY DOG looks to clinch
and Warshaw counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Warshaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Warshaw is trying to drag CRAZY DOG to the mat but CRAZY DOG just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Warshaw.
Warshaw has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed CRAZY DOG clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
CRAZY DOG covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Warshaw misses with punches from the back.
Warshaw lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warshaw lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Warshaw lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Warshaw.
CRAZY DOG is keeping busy.
Warshaw thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
CRAZY DOG avoids the strikes from Warshaw.
CRAZY DOG is trapped and Warshaw is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CRAZY DOG is trying to get back to his feet but Warshaw has full control of the position and if anything, CRAZY DOG has just worked his way into a worse spot.
CRAZY DOG covers up after that shot from Warshaw.
Warshaw throwing sloppy strikes.
Warshaw cracks CRAZY DOG with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing CRAZY DOG from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Warshaw is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but CRAZY DOG has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Warshaw throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CRAZY DOG controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Warshaw scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
CRAZY DOG trying to get back to his feet but Warshaw is in full control for now.
Warshaw lands punches and elbows.
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.
A lull in the action here.
Warshaw throwing damaging strikes from the back! CRAZY DOG could be in trouble here!
CRAZY DOG covering up well under a barage of strikes.
CRAZY DOG wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be CRAZY DOG right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Warshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Warshaw clinches up with CRAZY DOG and pushes him back against the cage.
CRAZY DOG breaks the clinch.
Ricardo CRAZY DOG seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
CRAZY DOG misses with a series of wild punches.
CRAZY DOG throws a series of punches but Warshaw moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warshaw shoots for a takedown but CRAZY DOG saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
CRAZY DOG smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warshaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has CRAZY DOG pinned against the cage. CRAZY DOG gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ricardo CRAZY DOG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Warshaw.
CRAZY DOG tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Warshaw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Warshaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warshaw throwing strikes from guard but CRAZY DOG blocks nicely.
Warshaw throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CRAZY DOG manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Warshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
CRAZY DOG shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warshaw is controlling CRAZY DOG's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Warshaw kicks CRAZY DOG off and gets back to his feet.
Warshaw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in CRAZY DOG's guard.
Warshaw stops CRAZY DOG from standing up.
Buck Warshaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warshaw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CRAZY DOG scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Warshaw is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in CRAZY DOG's half guard.
Warshaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed CRAZY DOG's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warshaw with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Buck Warshaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ricardo CRAZY DOG has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CRAZY DOG makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warshaw rushes CRAZY DOG and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for CRAZY DOG.
CRAZY DOG's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Warshaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Warshaw winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Warshaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biff Hemlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cael Sanderson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cael Sanderson!
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, Biff Hemlock!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemlock tries to bum rush Sanderson with a series of wild strikes but Sanderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hemlock stuffs the takedown.
Hemlock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hemlock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanderson.
Hemlock throws a chopping leg kick but Sanderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanderson closes the distance and clinches up with Hemlock, looking for a takedown. Sanderson pushes Hemlock against the cage but Hemlock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Cael Sanderson has been cut.
Hemlock throws a solid leg kick but Sanderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hemlock.
Sanderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Hemlock wants to get back to full guard.
Sanderson working over Hemlock with some ground and pound. Hemlock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sanderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemlock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hemlock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanderson misses with a head shot. Hemlock uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hemlock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanderson looking to sit in guard and control but Hemlock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hemlock stops Sanderson from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock wants to control from the top but Sanderson keeps moving.
Sanderson wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemlock wants to control from the top but Sanderson keeps moving.
Hemlock stopping the sweep attempt from Sanderson.
Sanderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sanderson shoots in but Hemlock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Hemlock as Sanderson shoots in.
Hemlock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown but Hemlock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hemlock misses with a wild combination.
Hemlock cracks Sanderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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.
Sanderson shoots in and drives through. Hemlock sprawls well.
Hemlock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanderson slips a jab and a cross from Hemlock.
Sanderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanderson misses with a hook. Hemlock ducked under it nicely.
Hemlock throws a one two combo.
Hemlock keeps the fight on the outside.
Hemlock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Hemlock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cael Sanderson's cut.
That's time! Sanderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hemlock's half guard.
Sanderson is nestled in close to Hemlock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemlock tries to roll over but Sanderson keeps him under control.
Sanderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hemlock is holding on to half guard well.
Sanderson is just content to waste time from the top position. Hemlock takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hemlock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sanderson is in close to Hemlock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemlock keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Sanderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hemlock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanderson's guard.
Hemlock trying to control but Sanderson is working from the bottom.
Hemlock wants to pass the guard but Sanderson is keeping the position.
Hemlock drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanderson!
That's two 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.
Hemlock stops Sanderson from passing to mount.
Sanderson scoring with punches and elbows.
Sanderson working the head and body with strikes.
Sanderson working the ground and pound.
Hemlock takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sanderson working the ground and pound from side control.
Sanderson cracks Hemlock with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hemlock defending against the ground and pound.
Sanderson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hemlock sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Sanderson crashes against the mat.
Hemlock tries to buck Sanderson off but Sanderson is having none of it.
Hemlock taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sanderson scoring with punches from side control.
Sanderson moves into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Sanderson.
Hemlock is breathing heavily.
Sanderson breaks from Hemlock's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cael Sanderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Hemlock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sanderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Hemlock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sanderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sanderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Hemlock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Sanderson.
Hemlock is working to get back to half guard.
Sanderson wants to control the pace but Hemlock is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cael Sanderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hemlock misses with a few strikes there.
Sanderson tries to clinch up.
Sanderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hemlock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hemlock but Hemlock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hemlock as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemlock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanderson's head backwards.
Cael Sanderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hemlock works over Sanderson's head and body with a nice combination.
Hemlock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemlock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hemlock throws a combination. Sanderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hemlock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanderson closes the distance and clinches up with Hemlock, looking for a takedown. Sanderson pushes Hemlock against the cage but Hemlock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hemlock lands a nice looking body shot.
Hemlock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Biff Hemlock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hemlock scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hemlock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hemlock scores with a one two! Sanderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cael Sanderson's cut is getting worse.
Hemlock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock misses with a series of wild punches.
Cael Sanderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hemlock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hemlock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hemlock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemlock throws a right and a left that Sanderson avoids nicely.
Sanderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanderson looks for a takedown but Hemlock sprawls well.
Hemlock lands a two punch combo.
Sanderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hemlock circles away.
Hemlock is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hemlock scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hemlock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanderson.
Hemlock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanderson trying to control but Hemlock is working from the bottom.
Sanderson working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hemlock working a defensive guard here.
Hemlock keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biff Hemlock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hemlock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biff Hemlock!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and philips ekos (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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187 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Rose!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, philips ekos!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rose throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Rose misses.
Rose is looking to slow ekos down with leg kicks.
Rose throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
ekos looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose dips to his left and cracks ekos with an uppercut!
Rose lands with a shot to the body.
Rose fails to land with a series of punches.
Rose scores with a shot to the body.
Rose lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rose.
It looks like philips ekos has been cut.
ekos shoots in looking for a takedown. Rose tries to sprawl out of it but ekos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rose lands a hook that stumbles ekos back into the cage. Rose follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping ekos to the canvas! Rose pounces and lands several unanswered shots - ekos has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hunter Rose!
Hunter Rose retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes has chosen Move! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jack Hayes enters the cage!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Potter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hayes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Potter has a takedown stuffed.
Potter shoots in for a double leg but Hayes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hayes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayes throws a right and a left that Potter avoids nicely.
Hayes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hayes.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hayes sprawls well. Hayes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Potter gets slowly back to his feet.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Potter is breathing heavily.
Potter shoots in and drives through. Hayes sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Potter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hayes throws a left that rocks Potter and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hayes dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Potter regain composure!
Potter is rocked!
It looks like Harry Potter has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes lands a strong strike to the head of Potter. That's dazed him! Hayes looking to finish here. Potter is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hayes lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Hayes! Jack Hayes retains his lightweight title!
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