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GAMMA121 Khalifman v Henderson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sensintaffar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sascha Kroener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kroener has chosen Eisblume - Eisblumen as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Sensintaffar!
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, Sascha Kroener!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kroener shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sensintaffar is trying to defend but Kroener finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kroener is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sensintaffar is trying to get back to full guard.
Kroener trying to control the action but Sensintaffar is working from the bottom.
Sensintaffar is trying to stand back up but Kroener is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sensintaffar wants to control but Kroener is keeping busy.
Sensintaffar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sensintaffar.
Kroener stops Sensintaffar from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sensintaffar lands a front kick.
Sensintaffar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sensintaffar's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sensintaffar duly obliges.
Daniel Sensintaffar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensintaffar tries to keep at a distance but Kroener has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sensintaffar is trying to force a seperation but Kroener has the dominant position.
Kroener keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sensintaffar's efforts to push away.
Sensintaffar breaks from the clinch.
Kroener closes the distance and clinches up with Sensintaffar, looking for a takedown. Kroener pushes Sensintaffar against the cage but Sensintaffar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kroener shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sensintaffar pinned against the cage. Sensintaffar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kroener tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sensintaffar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kroener somewhat.
Daniel Sensintaffar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sascha Kroener.
Sensintaffar lands a nice looking body kick.
Kroener looks gassed!
Kroener takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kroener walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sensintaffar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensintaffar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kroener misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Kroener or perhaps it was just good defense by Sensintaffar which made him look bad.
Sensintaffar punishes Kroener's body with a nice straight punch.
Sensintaffar lands a nice hook to Kroener's body. Kroener takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sensintaffar throws a shot to the body.
Sensintaffar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sensintaffar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sensintaffar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sensintaffar clinches with his opponent.
Sensintaffar breaks from the clinch.
Sensintaffar scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sensintaffar scores with a hook.
A solid body kick from Sensintaffar.
Kroener moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Sensintaffar.
Sensintaffar lands a front kick.
Sensintaffar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kroener. Kroener circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sensintaffar moves into the clinch.
Sensintaffar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sensintaffar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kroener tries to move into range but Sensintaffar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sensintaffar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sensintaffar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sensintaffar gets a clinch.
Sensintaffar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kroener takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sensintaffar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kroener gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sensintaffar moves into range and clinches up with Kroener.
Sensintaffar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sensintaffar throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroener takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sensintaffar lands with a nice combination. Kroener backs away looking to recover.
Sensintaffar lands a nice shot that snaps Kroener's head back.
Sensintaffar rushes Kroener and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sensintaffar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Sensintaffar slams his shin into Kroener's torso.
Sensintaffar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kroener has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sensintaffar.
Sensintaffar scores with a one two! Kroener had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sensintaffar has closed the distance and engaged Kroener in a clinch.
Sensintaffar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sensintaffar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Sensintaffar does it's job there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kroener takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kroener has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sensintaffar works over Kroener's head and body with a nice combination.
Sensintaffar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Sensintaffar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sensintaffar forces Kroener back against the cage and clinches.
Kroener pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kroener drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sensintaffar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sensintaffar landing knees to the head.
Sensintaffar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sensintaffar lands with a nice body kick.
Sensintaffar fakes the leg kick and cracks Kroener in the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sensintaffar.
Sensintaffar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sensintaffar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kroener is breathing heavily.
Sensintaffar forces Kroener back against the cage and clinches.
Sensintaffar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sensintaffar breaks from the clinch.
Kroener walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sensintaffar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sensintaffar!
Sensintaffar clinches with his opponent.
Sensintaffar crunches a lovely knee into Kroener's ribcage.
Sensintaffar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sensintaffar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sensintaffar lands a nice shot to the body.
Sensintaffar lands a jab to Kroener's midsection.
Kroener has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sensintaffar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kroener backs up against the cage.
Sensintaffar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sensintaffar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kroener's head.
Daniel Sensintaffar is winning the standup battle so far.
Kroener takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sensintaffar!
Sensintaffar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kroener can do to turn this around?
Sensintaffar lands with a nice body punch.
Sensintaffar lands a front kick.
Sensintaffar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensintaffar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sensintaffar lands with a kick to the temple. Kroener shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sensintaffar throws a right and a left that Kroener avoids nicely.
Kroener has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sensintaffar.
Sensintaffar lands a head kick!
Sensintaffar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sensintaffar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sensintaffar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sensintaffar.
Sensintaffar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kroener gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sensintaffar.
Sensintaffar lands a head kick!
Sensintaffar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensintaffar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sensintaffar lands with a shot to the body.
Sensintaffar lands a jab to Kroener's midsection.
Sensintaffar thuds his shin into the meat of Kroener's side.
Sensintaffar moves into range and clinches up with Kroener.
Sensintaffar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kroener up against the cage.
Sensintaffar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sensintaffar lands a jab to Kroener's midsection.
Daniel Sensintaffar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sensintaffar lands a nice looking body kick.
Daniel Sensintaffar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sensintaffar closes the distance and pushes Kroener back into the cage.
Sensintaffar landing knees to the head.
Sensintaffar breaks from the clinch.
Sensintaffar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Sensintaffar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensintaffar clinches with his opponent.
Sensintaffar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kroener's face.
Kroener fails to pull guard.
Sensintaffar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sensintaffar clinches up with Kroener and pushes him back against the cage.
Sensintaffar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sensintaffar is looking to wear down Kroener with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sensintaffar lands with a nice body kick.
Kroener takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sensintaffar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sensintaffar moves into range and clinches up with Kroener.
Sensintaffar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sensintaffar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sensintaffar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sensintaffar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sensintaffar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Sensintaffar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sensintaffar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kroener.
Sensintaffar lands a jab-cross combination.
Kroener shoots for a double leg takedown but Sensintaffar sprawls well. He's pushed Kroener's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sensintaffar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sensintaffar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kroener.
Sensintaffar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sensintaffar looks to land a combination. Kroener sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sensintaffar scores with a hook to the body. Kroener takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sensintaffar thumps Kroener with a low kick.
Sensintaffar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kroener on the side of the head.
Kroener takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sensintaffar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kroener counters with a shoot takedown. Sensintaffar fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroener 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.
Sensintaffar keeping full guard, as Kroener tries to pass.
Sensintaffar pulls Kroener in close to prevent any damage.
Kroener wants to control from the top but Sensintaffar keeps moving.
Sensintaffar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sensintaffar pushes Kroener off and gets back to his feet.
Sensintaffar rushes Kroener and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensintaffar breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Sensintaffar.
Sensintaffar with a jab.
Jab, jab by Sensintaffar - just one landing.
Sensintaffar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sensintaffar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sensintaffar lands a nice shot to the body.
Sensintaffar lands with a kick to the temple. Kroener shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sensintaffar lands a nice looking body shot.
Kroener on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sensintaffar.
Sensintaffar cracks a nice hook into Kroener's ribs.
Sensintaffar is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sensintaffar thuds his right hand into Kroener's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensintaffar stuffs the takedown.
Daniel Sensintaffar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sascha Kroener.
Sensintaffar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sensintaffar scores with a hook to the body. Kroener takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sensintaffar lands a two punch combo.
Kroener on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kroener tries to keep at a distance but Sensintaffar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sensintaffar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sensintaffar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sensintaffar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sensintaffar lands a with a good body shot.
Sensintaffar digs a good hook to Kroener's body.
Sensintaffar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sensintaffar throws a series of strikes that have Kroener backpedaling.
Sensintaffar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensintaffar pushes Kroener up against the cage in a clinch.
Sensintaffar landing knees to the head.
Sensintaffar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kroener shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sensintaffar as he avoids it easily.
Sensintaffar closes the distance and clinches.
Sensintaffar manages to break the clinch.
Sensintaffar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sensintaffar thuds his shin into the meat of Kroener's side.
Sensintaffar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kroener, pushing him back against the cage.
Kroener is trying to drag Sensintaffar to the mat but Sensintaffar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sensintaffar lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sensintaffar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sascha Kroener has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sensintaffar gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Sensintaffar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sensintaffar, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Sensintaffar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Rutecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutecki comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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178 lbs
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182 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Rutecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Paul!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutecki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Paul has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paul and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutecki tries to clinch but Paul is having none of it.
Paul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big head kick from Rutecki and Paul is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like Ron Paul has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul is looking to sinch up a triangle. Rutecki throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Paul's body to avoid the submission. Paul has instead reached around Rutecki's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Paul arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ron Paul!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dom Danky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dom Danky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Danky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Frank!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Frank - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frank is trying to break the clinch but Danky is controlling him.
Danky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Danky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Frank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Danky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frank somewhat.
Frank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank shoots in and drives through. Danky sprawls well.
Danky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Danky as Frank shoots in.
Dom Danky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Frank.
Danky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frank shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank misses with a straight left.
Frank misses with a head kick.
Frank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Danky is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheers as Danky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frank doesn't seem phased though.
Danky throws a right and a left that Frank avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Frank.
Frank staying out of range there.
Danky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danky lands with a shot to the body.
Danky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frank's head.
Dom Danky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Danky.
Danky cracks Frank with a right hand to the side of the head.
Frank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank looks gassed!
Frank falls off balance throwing a combination
and Danky counters with a three punch combo that has Frank backing up. Frank nods at Danky to acknowledge the strikes.
Frank throws a sloppy head kick
and Frank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frank is rocked!
Danky sizes up Frank with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Frank is still on wobbly legs! Can Danky finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danky throws an overhand right that drops Frank like a sack of potatoes! Danky dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Danky!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Battery Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Battery Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus lands a with a good body shot.
Bishop 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.
Bishop won't allow Maximus to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop throws a strike but Maximus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maximus tries to stand but Bishop is controlling from the bottom.
Bishop trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.
Maximus gets to his feet. Bishop looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Maximus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maximus misses with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Maximus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Steven Bishop has been cut.
Maximus drops Bishop with a beautiful combination! Bishop stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maximus is looking for the KO!
Bishop is rocked!
Battery Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bishop's calf.
Oh Bishop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maximus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bishop. That did some damage!
Bishop seems to have got his legs back now.
Maximus cracks Bishop with a hook to the temple - Bishop is on wobbly legs here! Maximus swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bishop falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Maximus wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Battery Maximus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Clayman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Brandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Brandt will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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176 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Clayman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Brandt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandt misses with a body kick.
Brandt throws out a loose jab but Clayman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Brandt.
Brandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clayman.
Clayman shoots in but Brandt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brandt throws a leg kick which misses Clayman's front leg but catches the back leg as Clayman tries to avoid it.
Brandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Clayman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brandt's half guard.
Clayman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brandt is just riding it out for now. Clayman eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brandt is just riding it out for now. Clayman eventually gives up the hold.
Brandt is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Clayman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brandt defending well though.
Brandt trying to control but Clayman postures up.
Clayman thows a huge punch but Brandt dodges it nicely.
Brandt is looking to improve his position.
Clayman is just content to waste time from the top position. Brandt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by Clayman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brandt has Clayman up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brandt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brandt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clayman.
Brandt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Brandt.
A short uppercut from Brandt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brandt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brandt throws an elbow that misses.
Clayman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brandt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Clayman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Claymans head.
Brandt gets through Clayman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clayman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brandt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clayman.
Brandt lands a shot to the body.
Clayman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brandt prevents it.
Brandt digs a right hand into Clayman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clayman's gas tank.
Brandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brandt is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brandt 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandt. That's going to slow Clayman down.
Clayman tries for a takedown but Brandt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brandt wants to land a leg kick but Clayman is out of range.
Brandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Clayman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brandt throws a solid leg kick but Clayman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandt.
Brandt misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandt throws a leg kick which misses Clayman's front leg but catches the back leg as Clayman tries to avoid it.
Clayman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandt is fending him off so far but Clayman persists. Nope, Brandt circles away and we're back to standing.
Clayman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Clayman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clayman checks the leg kick.
Brandt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clayman.
Ryan Brandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brandt wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayman fails to land the takedown.
Brandt keeps Clayman at a distance using the push kick.
Brandt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clayman's calf.
Clayman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clayman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clayman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandt.
Mike Clayman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandt. That's going to slow Clayman down.
Brandt lands a big head kick that sends Clayman tumbling to the mat! Brandt takes a step backwards and waves Clayman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Clayman is rocked!
It looks like Mike Clayman has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandt lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Clayman - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Brandt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Brandt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasito Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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177 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomasito Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez pushes Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis looking for a takedown.
Gonzalez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gonzalez lands an elbow that stopped Davis in his tracks for a moment.
Gonzalez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Gonzalez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gonzalez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Davis blocks an elbow strike.
Gonzalez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Tony Davis has been cut.
Gonzalez lands an elbow that stopped Davis in his tracks for a moment.
Gonzalez throws an elbow that misses.
Gonzalez tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Gonzalez lands an elbow that stopped Davis in his tracks for a moment.
Gonzalez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davis dodges an elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Davis wants the takedown. Gonzalez is fighting it off but Davis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gonzalez's guard against the cage.
Davis is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.
Davis cracks Gonzalez with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet but Davis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Davis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonzalez is trying to defend but Davis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gonzalez is staying active underneath Davis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davis prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonzalez is trying to defend but Davis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzalez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Davis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gonzalez wants to control but Davis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Davis prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Davis's cut.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Davis scores with a hook.
Davis blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Davis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Davis misses with the ground and pound.
Davis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gonzalez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Davis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzalez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Tomasito Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Davis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonzalez is trying to defend but Davis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Davis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzalez defending well though.
Gonzalez has hold of Davis's hands but Davis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
Davis 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.
Davis thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
Davis wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzalez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis throwing shots but Gonzalez is blocking nicely.
Davis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzalez is holding on to half guard well.
Davis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gonzalez is trying to control but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzalez as he jumps to the side.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Davis blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Davis connects with a couple of short punches.
Davis is pushing down on Gonzalez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gonzalez is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
Davis lands strikes from half guard.
Gonzalez wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
Davis thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis drops an elbow to the side of Gonzalez's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gonzalez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gonzalez is refusing to be controlled, as Davis sits in half guard.
Davis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Davis lands with a punch from half guard.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Davis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Davis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.
Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davis postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Davis won't allow Gonzalez to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez has momentary wrist control but Davis slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Davis 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.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.
Tony Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzalez is looking to stand up but Davis isn't so interested in that idea.
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis passes Gonzalez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis works his foot free and advances to mount.
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.
Davis landing strikes from the mount.
Davis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gonzalez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Davis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gonzalez looks a forlorn figure.
Gonzalez is rocked!
Davis working Gonzalez over with strikes here.
Gonzalez is still in real trouble! Can Davis finish him?
Davis looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Gonzalez covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Idris Omar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Champion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar comes to the cage accompanied by adu-kein scherz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
183 lbs
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183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Idris Omar!
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, Sam Champion!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Omar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Omar takes a swing at Champion's ribcage but misses.
Champion tries for a takedown but Omar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Omar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Champion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Champion looks for a takedown but Omar sprawls well.
A big left from Omar misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Omar circles away quickly and effectively.
Champion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Champion throws a lazy right hand but Omar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Omar blocks the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Champion.
Omar's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Omar duly obliges.
Champion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Omar counters with a two punch combo.
Champion lands a jab-cross combination.
Omar misses with a body kick.
Omar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Champion at a distance.
Omar stuffs the takedown attempt from Champion. Champion gets slowly back to his feet.
Idris Omar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Champion.
Champion throws a combination that misses
and Omar counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omar throws a head punch that misses.
Omar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Sam Champion has been cut.
Champion avoids the elbow strike from Omar, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Omar.
Omar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Champion lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Champion looks gassed!
Champion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omar looking to throw knees to the head but Champion is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Omar.
Omar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Champion avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Omar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Champion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Omar throws an elbow that misses.
Champion avoids a wild elbow strike from Omar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omar has a couple of punches blocked by Champion.
Omar stops a takedown attempt from Champion.
A short body shot lands from Omar as the two fighters clinch.
Champion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Omar looking to throw knees to the head but Champion is blocking nicely.
Champion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Omar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Omar swings wildly with an uppercut but Champion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Omar misses with a knee strike.
Omar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Champion backwards.
Omar misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Omar obliges.
Omar with a knee to the head.
Omar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Champion avoids it.
Omar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Omar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Omar missing with knees to the body.
Omar tries to work over Champion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Champion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Omar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Omar scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Idris Omar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Champion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Champion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omar.
Champion falls off balance throwing a combination
and Champion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Champion misses with a head kick.
Omar throws a head kick that half lands.
Champion closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Omar to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Champion misses
and Omar counters with a nice uppercut.
Champion throws a leg kick
and Omar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Omar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion falls off balance throwing a combination
and Omar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Champion really felt that one!
Champion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Omar counters with a nice body shot.
Champion looks to land a right hand but Omar moved out of range.
Omar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Champion's head.
Champion throws a lazy head kick
and Omar counters with a nice leg kick.
Champion is breathing heavily.
Champion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Omar counters with a nice body shot.
Omar moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Omar - that landed with a thud.
Omar misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champion managing to block the knees to the body from Omar.
Omar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Omar avoiding damage as Champion throws knees to the body.
Champion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Omar on the inside.
Nice body punch from Omar - that landed with a thud.
Omar tries to land a knee to the head but Champion blocks with his arms.
Omar lands an elbow inside that Champion shrugs off.
Omar pushes off an throws an elbow but Champion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Omar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Champion is defending well for now.
Champion prevents a body shot from Omar.
Omar misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omar can't find room to land a body shot as Champion controls the action.
Omar throws a head punch that misses.
Omar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Omar misses with a knee strike.
Omar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Omar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Champion avoids it.
Omar can't find room to land a body shot as Champion controls the action.
Champion managing to block the knees to the body from Omar.
Omar landing knees to the head.
A short right from Champion on the inside.
Omar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Champion tries to break free but Omar pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Champion prevents a body shot from Omar.
Omar misses with an elbow over the top.
Champion blocks the elbow strike.
Omar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Champion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Omar has Champion pressed against the cage, preventing Champion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Champion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Champion blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omar throws an elbow that misses.
Omar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Omar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Champion has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Idris Omar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Champion's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Champion misses with a takedown attempt
and Omar counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Champion is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Champion misses with a double jab
and Omar counters with a nice uppercut.
Champion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A combination from Champion does no damage.
Champion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Omar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Omar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Champion manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Omar counters with a right hand to the body.
Champion misses with a combination
and Omar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Champion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omar ducks under a wild hook from Champion.
Champion darts in trying to clinch
and Omar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Omar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Champion manages to avoid it.
Champion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Omar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Omar lands a jab to Champion's midsection.
Champion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omar tries to clinch but Champion moves out of range.
Sam Champion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Champion misses with a combination
and Omar counters with a one-two to the body.
Champion stuns Omar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Champion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Champion tries to clinch but Omar moves out of range.
Omar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Champion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Omar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Omar. No joy for Champion on that attempt.
Idris Omar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Champion.
Omar staying out of range there.
Omar moves in looking to clinch but Champion pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Omar.
Omar misses with a few strikes there.
Idris Omar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Omar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Champion thows a leg kick but Omar checks it
and Omar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Omar instigates a clinch.
Omar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Omar.
Champion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Omar tries a knee to the head but Champion blocks it.
Idris Omar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Omar.
Omar prevents Champion from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Omar.
Champion is trying to break free.
Champion is trying to break the clinch but Omar is controlling him.
Champion has had enough of the clinch but Omar keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Idris Omar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Omar 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idris Omar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maro Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Territoire Hostile. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maro Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre misses with a head kick.
Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
St Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santos swivels and escapes.
Santos is looking to clinch.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Pierre is one step ahead there.
St Pierre postures up.
Santos has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. St Pierre doesn't defend quickly enough and Santos has managed to lock this one up! Can St Pierre escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Santos on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maro Santos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Heartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Bede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heartman's entrance music is Heartman Theme song. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Heartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Bede!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bede throws a right and a left that Heartman avoids nicely.
Heartman misses with a looping left.
Heartman 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.
Heartman tries to free his leg and advance position but Bede is retaining full guard.
Bede utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bede keeping moving, preventing Heartman from controlling successfully.
Bede wants to sweep here but Heartman controlling him for the moment.
Heartman wants to pass the guard but Bede is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bede wants to get back to his feet but Heartman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Heartman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heartman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Heartman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bede throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heartman shoots in looking for a takedown. Bede tries to sprawl out of it but Heartman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bede manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Heartman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heartman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bede.
Lucas Bede seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bede ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heartman moves away.
Heartman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bede swings for the body but Heartman moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bede throws a body punch but Heartman moves out of range.
Bede scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to de liver by Bede. Beautiful body shot.
Jab from Bede.
Bede misses the jab.
Heartman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heartman moves out of range as Bede throws a body kick.
Heartman takes a swing at Bede's ribcage but misses.
Bede misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heartman.
A big right from Bede misses.
A nice combination there by Bede.
Bede throws a body punch but Heartman moves out of range.
Bede shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Heartman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bede pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bede moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Heartman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heartman tries to improve position but can't.
Bede decides to stand up, so the ref orders Heartman to his feet.
Bede thows a left - swing and a miss!
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.
Bede takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Heartman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heartman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Heartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bede looks to score with a jab to the body but Heartman is just out of range.
Heartman slips under a jab from Bede.
A telegraphed right hand from Bede misses the target.
Bede throws a lazy right hand but Heartman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bede shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heartman sprawls well. Heartman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bede gets slowly back to his feet.
Heartman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bede lands a jab-cross combination.
Bede ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bede takes a swing at Heartman's ribcage but misses.
Bede throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Bede dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bede shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Heartman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bede wants to stand but Heartman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bede won't allow Heartman to sweep him here.
Bede avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heartman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bede defends it easily.
Bede stopping the sweep attempt from Heartman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bede stands up and waves to Heartman to follow him.
Heartman blocks a jab.
Bede scores with a sloppy right hand. Heartman should have avoided that one.
Heartman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heartman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bede.
Bede closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Heartman did well to prevent Bede getting side control.
Heartman trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heartman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bede stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bede thows a body shot but no joy.
Bede punishes Heartman's body with a nice straight punch.
Heartman misses with a takedown attempt
and Bede counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heartman thinking.
Heartman tries to clinch
and Bede counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heartman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bede is trying to defend but Heartman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bede is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heartman is working for a kimura but Bede is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heartman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bede doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heartman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heartman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bede does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bede wants to control but Heartman is keeping busy.
Heartman is trying to work for a kimura but Bede is defending well.
Bede has his hands clasped together around Heartman's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Bede showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bede throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heartman's waist but Heartman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bede off to one side.
Bede cracks a nice hook into Heartman's ribs.
Horrible takedown by Heartman or perhaps it was just good defense by Bede which made him look bad.
Heartman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bede misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heartman.
Jab from Bede.
Bede misses with the combination.
Bede with a hook.
Bede is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heartman.
Bede connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heartman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heartman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bede's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heartman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bede is keeping the position for now.
Bede kicks Heartman off and gets to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Bede.
Heartman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heartman clinches up with Bede and pushes him back against the cage.
Heartman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bede trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bede stands up and waves to Heartman to follow him.
Bede throws a body punch but Heartman moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Bede.
Bede throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heartman.
Bede lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bede fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heartman tries to clinch up.
Heartman walks into a left hand.
Heartman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bede.
Bede throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bede scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Heartman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bede wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
John Heartman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bede working away.
Bede decides to stand back up.
Heartman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heartman clinches.
Heartman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Heartman swings wildly with an uppercut but Bede uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bede breaks the clinch.
Heartman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bede throws a jab but it's blocked by Heartman.
Bede throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Heartman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bede drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Heartman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bede passes into side control.
Heartman wants to control but Bede postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heartman tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Bede politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bede prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heartman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bede's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Heartman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Bede comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bede 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Bede!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Khalifman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalifman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ringo Mogire Beam! (ZSZS OVA2 Ver.). This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Khalifman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalifman throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Khalifman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Henderson misses with a kick to the body.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Khalifman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khalifman moves out of range as Henderson throws a body kick.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Khalifman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khalifman throws out a loose jab but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khalifman as he jumps to the side.
Henderson throws a body punch but Khalifman moves out of range.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Khalifman sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alexander Khalifman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Henderson.
Khalifman scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Dan Henderson has been cut.
A nice combination there by Khalifman.
Khalifman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khalifman manages to avoid it.
Khalifman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Henderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Khalifman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khalifman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khalifman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Henderson misses with a jab to the body
and Khalifman counters with a nice uppercut.
Khalifman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henderson walks into a left hand.
Henderson is rocked!
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khalifman but Khalifman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henderson looks gassed!
Khalifman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Khalifman finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Khalifman sends Henderson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Khalifman is motioning to the referee to let Henderson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That has opened up Dan Henderson's cut even more.
Khalifman lands a hook that stumbles Henderson back into the cage. Khalifman follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Henderson to the canvas! Khalifman pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Henderson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexander Khalifman!
Alexander Khalifman retains his welterweight title!
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