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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Argentum Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argentum Jr has chosen Money In Da Bank by Lil Scrapy as his entrance music. Magnus Argentum Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Argentum Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chase fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chase takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Argentum Jr.
Chase shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chase shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Argentum Jr pinned against the cage. Argentum Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Argentum Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Chase has a takedown stuffed.
Chase fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chase is breathing heavily.
Chase shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Argentum Jr as he avoids it easily.
A head kick from Argentum Jr lands but Chase takes it in his stride.
Argentum Jr clinches up with Chase and pushes him back against the cage.
Chase has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Argentum Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Argentum Jr has Chase pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chase manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Argentum Jr wants to stall.
Argentum Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Argentum Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Argentum Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chase takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Argentum Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Argentum Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Argentum Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argentum Jr throws a leg kick which misses Chase's front leg but catches the back leg as Chase tries to avoid it.
Argentum Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chase looking for a sweep. Not yet Chase, not yet.
Chase has his foot on Argentum Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Argentum Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Argentum Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase throws his legs up looking for a submission but Argentum Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Chase tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Argentum Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chase keeps working.
Chase managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Argentum Jr.
Argentum Jr trying to control the action but Chase is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Argentum Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chase moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argentum Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chase swivels and escapes.
Chase closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Argentum Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Argentum Jr tries to lock up and control but Chase gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chase wants to take his opponent's back but Argentum Jr doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chase is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Argentum Jr is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Chase!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Fenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chilo Menga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for BJ Fenn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Fenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chilo Menga!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Menga or perhaps it was just good defense by Fenn which made him look bad.
Fenn clinches up with Menga and pushes him back against the cage.
Fenn wants to get back to striking at distance but Menga won't allow it.
Menga wants a takedown.
Fenn tries to break the clinch but Menga is controlling the position.
Fenn wants to break free but Menga has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Menga.
Menga has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fenn regains guard immediately.
Fenn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Menga manages to pass to side control.
Menga is looking to take a break and control but Fenn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fenn is trying to stand.
Menga is looking for a kimura but Fenn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Menga to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenn tries to roll over but Menga keeps him under control.
Menga wants to take a breather but Fenn is having none of it.
Menga prevents Fenn from improving his position.
Menga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fenn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Menga shoots in for a takedown but Fenn shows good takedown defense.
BJ Fenn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chilo Menga.
Fenn digs a good hook to Menga's body.
Fenn misses with a double jab.
Menga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Menga shoots in but Fenn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Menga looks gassed!
Fenn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fenn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenn lands with a straight right. Menga didn't see that one coming.
Menga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fenn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fenn lands a head shot.
Fenn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Menga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fenn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Menga avoids the head kick by Fenn.
Nice sprawl there from Menga as Fenn shoots in.
Menga scores with a leg kick.
Menga scores a takedown into full mount!
Fenn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Menga tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fenn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Menga looking for a guillotine from mount but Fenn is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menga blocks Fenn's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fenn is looking to improve his position but Menga isn't that keen on the idea.
Menga stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Menga tries to clinch but Fenn moves away
and Fenn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fenn lands with an uppercut that bounces Menga off the cage and back into rage.
Menga shoots and misses
and Fenn counters with a low kick, right behind Menga 's knee.
Menga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fenn counters with a stiff right hand.
Fenn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Menga is rocked!
Menga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Menga is still on wobbly legs! Can Fenn finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fenn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Menga tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Fenn has taken his back.
Fenn doesn't have the hooks in and Menga manages to turn into his guard.
Menga trying to control the position from guard on top but Fenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fenn pulls Menga in to control the position.
Fenn working for a triangle but Menga defends it easily.
Menga seems to have recovered his senses.
Menga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fenn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 BJ Fenn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Menga tries for a takedown but Fenn circles away easily
and Fenn counters with a single leg into guard. Menga didn't expect that.
Menga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fenn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fenn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menga has a closed guard, preventing Fenn from standing up.
Fenn gets to his feet - Menga follows without any prompting.
Fenn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fenn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fenn throws an overhand right that lands on Menga's shoulder, as Menga tries to avoid the shot.
Menga tries to clinch but Fenn is having none of it.
Menga takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menga fails with the takedown
and Fenn counters with a right hand to the body.
Fenn slips a jab and a cross from Menga.
Fenn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fenn lands a nice shot to the body.
Fenn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Menga's sensitive parts.
Menga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fenn counters with a series of strikes. Menga will be more careful next time no doubt.
BJ Fenn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chilo Menga.
Fenn has closed the distance and engaged Menga in a clinch.
Fenn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Menga has him pressed against the cage.
Fenn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fenn pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fenn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Menga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Menga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menga drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fenn dives on top into guard.
Fenn wants to stand but Menga is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fenn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Menga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Menga wants to pass the guard but Fenn is defending well.
Menga is tying to control. Fenn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenn flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Menga works his way into full mount!
Menga working Fenn over with strikes here.
Menga working for a submission but Fenn is keeping him at bay.
Menga is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Fenn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Menga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fenn fails with the takedown.
Fenn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fenn stands and throws Menga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fenn stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Menga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fenn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fenn lands a jab to Menga's midsection.
Fenn lands a with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Fenn.
Menga misses with a takedown attempt
and Fenn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fenn shoots and misses
and Menga counters with a nice double leg into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menga wants to control from the top but Fenn keeps moving.
Menga works over Fenn with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Fenn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Menga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fenn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fenn.
Fenn wants to get back to striking at distance but Menga won't allow it.
Menga wants a takedown.
Menga has hold of one of Fenn's legs. Fenn is fighting the takedown attempt but Menga gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Menga has gone for a leg lock! Fenn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Menga's guard.
Menga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fenn's guard.
Menga trying to control the position from guard on top but Fenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fenn wants to control but Menga passes easily into half guard.
Fenn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fenn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Menga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Menga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenn trying to keep a closed guard but Menga is proving a slippery customer.
Menga is standing up over Fenn. Fenn looks to escape but Menga dives into side control.
Menga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fenn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fenn wants to control but Menga postures up.
Fenn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Menga is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fenn throws Menga to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fenn connects with a nice looking jab.
Fenn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fenn duly obliges.
Menga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Menga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fenn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Menga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fenn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Menga.
Fenn is staying active underneath Menga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fenn wants to get back to his feet.
Menga stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menga throws a combination that misses
and Fenn counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Menga is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fenn fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Fenn.
Fenn looks to land a combination. Menga sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fenn throws a series of punches but Menga avoids them all with ease.
Menga swings for the body but Fenn moves out of range.
Fenn thows a body shot but no joy.
Menga closes the distance and clinches up with Fenn, looking for a takedown. Menga pushes Fenn against the cage but Fenn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
BJ Fenn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chilo Menga.
Menga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fenn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menga wants to clinch
and Fenn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Menga has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fenn regains guard immediately.
Menga wants to pass the guard but Fenn is keeping the position.
Menga advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenn is looking to reverse the position.
Menga is chipping away with strikes.
Fenn is looking to reverse the position.
Menga decides to stand back up.
Menga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Menga lands in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Menga wants to control from the top but Fenn keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menga connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chilo Menga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fenn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Chilo Menga!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for BJ Fenn!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mulat Brutislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Wiltsie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutislav comes to the cage accompanied by Focus - Hocus Pocus. Wiltsie has chosen Mein Herz Brennt as his entrance music. The key to victory for Mulat Brutislav has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mulat Brutislav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Wiltsie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiltsie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Brutislav. That snapped Wiltsie's head back.
Wiltsie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mulat Brutislav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiltsie misses with the combination.
Brutislav lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brutislav.
Brutislav is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wiltsie is rocked!
Brutislav fails to land with a series of punches.
Wiltsie is still on wobbly legs! Can Brutislav finish him?
Brutislav scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wiltsie doesn't seem bothered though.
Brutislav walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wiltsie drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Brutislav swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wiltsie's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mulat Brutislav!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Seeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Sen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Let It Rock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jin Sen enters the cage!
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Seeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Sen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Jeremy Seeland has been cut.
Sen connects with a jab.
Sen misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Sen as Seeland shoots in.
Seeland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Seeland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Seeland is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sen throws an overhand right that drops Seeland like a sack of potatoes! Sen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Sen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Legato Effrairo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Casillas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Legato Effrairo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Casillas!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casillas misses with a two punch combination.
Effrairo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Effrairo checks a low kick from Casillas.
Casillas scoring well with a low kick there.
Casillas misses with a looping left.
Casillas throws a sloppy head kick and Effrairo moves out of range easily.
Casillas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Effrairo.
Casillas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Effrairo's waist but Effrairo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Casillas off to one side.
Casillas throws a nice head kick!
Effrairo clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Effrairo.
Casillas goes for a takedown attempt but Effrairo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Casillas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Legato Effrairo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Casillas.
Casillas looks to land a combination but Effrairo avoids it well.
Effrairo has Casillas up against the cage in a clinch.
Effrairo lands with a light punch inside.
Effrairo gets through Casillas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Effrairo lands with a short shot to the head.
Effrairo lands with a right to the head.
Effrairo scores with a shot to the side of Casillas's head.
Casillas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Effrairo.
Effrairo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Casillas wants to get back to striking at distance but Effrairo won't allow it.
Effrairo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Effrairo taking a breather here.
Effrairo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Casillas tries to buck Effrairo off but Effrairo is having none of it.
Casillas wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casillas is looking for a sweep.
Effrairo controlling the position from side mount.
Casillas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Effrairo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Effrairo controlling the pace for now.
Effrairo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casillas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Effrairo is looking to advance position but Casillas won't allow it.
Casillas wants to get back to full guard.
Effrairo not doing much here.
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.
Effrairo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Casillas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Effrairo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Casillas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Effrairo thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Casillas to regain full guard.
Casillas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Legato Effrairo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Effrairo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Casillas, pushing him back against the cage.
Effrairo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Casillas tries to break the clinch but Effrairo is controlling the position.
Casillas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Effrairo blocks it with crossed arms.
Effrairo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Casillas backwards.
A right hand to the body from Effrairo.
Casillas tries to land knees in the clinch but Effrairo avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Effrairo.
Good body shot from Effrairo.
Nice body punch from Effrairo.
Casillas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Effrairo just leaning against Casillas, taking a breather.
Casillas stalling in the clinch but Effrairo improves position.
Casillas is breathing heavily.
Effrairo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Casillas is trying to break free.
Effrairo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casillas misses with the head strike.
Effrairo lands a nice uppercut.
Effrairo is pressed up against the cage. Casillas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Effrairo down to the mat. Effrairo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Casillas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Effrairo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A bone on bone clash there as Casillas blocks the leg kick.
Casillas misses with a hook.
Casillas thows a body shot but no joy.
Effrairo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Casillas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Effrairo clinches with his opponent.
Effrairo pushes Casillas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Effrairo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Effrairo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Effrairo lands a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Effrairo.
Effrairo lands with a short shot to the head.
Effrairo pushes Casillas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Effrairo just leaning against Casillas, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Casillas has a couple of punches blocked by Effrairo.
Casillas letting Effrairo take a breather here.
Casillas looking for a takedown.
Legato Effrairo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Casillas.
Casillas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Effrairo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Casillas fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacob Casillas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casillas walks into a stiff left hand from Effrairo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Effrairo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Casillas - the referee stops the clock and Effrairo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Casillas. Effrairo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Casillas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Casillas misses the shot to the body.
Casillas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Casillas misses with a hook
and Effrairo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Casillas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Effrairo closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casillas.
Casillas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Casillas manages to break the clinch.
Casillas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Casillas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Effrairo tries to clinch up.
Casillas misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Effrairo to counter with a crisp jab.
Casillas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Casillas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Casillas trying to stall but Effrairo improves his position.
Effrairo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Casillas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Casillas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Effrairo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Casillas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Casillas scores a takedown into full mount!
Casillas scoring with strikes but Effrairo is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casillas throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Effrairo is trying to stand but he's just given Casillas his back.
Effrairo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Effrairo covering up well under a series of strikes from Casillas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Effrairo showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casillas is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Effrairo is defending well though. Casillas let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Casillas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Effrairo avoids a kick to the body.
Effrairo checks a leg kick nicely.
Effrairo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Effrairo tries to clinch up
and Casillas counters with a nice leg kick.
Effrairo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Casillas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Effrairo stacks Casillas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Effrairo!
Effrairo controlling the position from side mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Effrairo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casillas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Casillas keeps the fight on the outside.
Effrairo closes the distance and clinches.
Effrairo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Casillas up against the cage.
Casillas has hold of one of Effrairo's legs. Effrairo is fighting the takedown attempt but Casillas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Casillas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Effrairo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Effrairo has escaped and now he's on top!
Jacob Casillas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Effrairo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Casillas is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casillas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Casillas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Effrairo!
Casillas working for a guillotine from mount but Effrairo is in no mood to give up.
Casillas throws some wild stikes that Effrairo manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Effrairo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Effrairo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Effrairo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Casillas thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Casillas with shots to the head and body - Effrairo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Casillas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Effrairo is on top in guard.
Effrairo trying to control the position from guard on top but Casillas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Effrairo content to stall in guard here.
Effrairo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Effrairo slips nicely into half guard.
Effrairo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Effrairo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Legato Effrairo.
I think Effrairo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Jacob Casillas!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jacob Casillas!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jacob Casillas!
Jacob Casillas wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asaki Minimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerald Lewis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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20
155 lbs
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145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asaki Minimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minimoto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Lewis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Minimoto.
Minimoto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Minimoto moves nicely into side control.
Minimoto 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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lewis misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Minimoto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lewis is trying to control Minimoto's posture but Minimoto avoids it.
Minimoto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lewis, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minimoto working the ground and pound.
Minimoto scoring with punches from side control.
Minimoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Minimoto controlling from side mount.
Lewis wants to control but Minimoto postures up.
Lewis is trying to get back to half guard.
Lewis prevents Minimoto from moving into mount.
Check out the look on Minimoto's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lewis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Minimoto.
Minimoto trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lewis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Minimoto postures up.
Minimoto trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Minimoto looking to pass the guard.
Lewis 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.
Lewis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Minimoto passes into half guard.
Lewis looks gassed!
Lewis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minimoto is working away from the top position though.
Minimoto wants to take a breather but Lewis is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minimoto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Minimoto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lewis is in a horrible position here. Minimoto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Minimoto scoring with strikes but Lewis is staying in there.
Lewis is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Minimoto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Minimoto controlling from mount.
Minimoto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Minimoto controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minimoto mounts Lewis! Really nice guard pass there!
Minimoto looking to finish Lewis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lewis!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asaki Minimoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Minimoto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Minimoto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Minimoto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lewis's legs.
Lewis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Minimoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minimoto moves into full mount!
Minimoto wants to finish this one by submission but Lewis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Minimoto.
Minimoto trying to control but Lewis is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewis is just holding on here. Minimoto manages to take his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minimoto not allowing Lewis to control his hands.
I really don't envy Lewis right now.
Minimoto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lewis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Minimoto keeps control of the position easily here as Lewis tries to buck him off.
Minimoto is working for a rear naked choke. Lewis is not defending it well and Minimoto has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Lewis refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Lewis's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Asaki Minimoto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg The Phenom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senshi Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg The Phenom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Senshi Jaa!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Phenom gets caught flat footed, as Jaa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaa looking to pass the guard.
Jaa stands up over The Phenom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jaa wants to control from the top but The Phenom keeps moving.
The Phenom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jaa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jaa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jaa tries to stand but The Phenom is controlling from the bottom.
Jaa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Phenom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Phenom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Phenom looking for a guillotine here but Jaa defends easily.
The Phenom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jaa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jaa wanted to stand there but The Phenom had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Phenom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaa working some strikes from top position.
Jaa landing some decent shots from guard.
The Phenom looking for a sweep. Not yet The Phenom, not yet.
Jaa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Phenom working for a triangle but Jaa defends it easily.
The Phenom is breathing heavily.
The Phenom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jaa lands a couple of digs.
Jaa trying to control the position from guard on top but The Phenom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaa passes The Phenom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Phenom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Phenom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jaa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaa lands a couple of elbows.
Jaa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jaa postures up and lands a big shot to The Phenom's brow.
Jaa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Phenom looking for a guillotine here but Jaa defends easily.
Jaa wants to control from the top but The Phenom keeps moving.
The Phenom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Phenom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaa's guard.
The Phenom forces his way into half guard.
The Phenom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jaa defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Phenom wants to work for an arm triangle but Jaa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Phenom in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jaa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from The Phenom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greg The Phenom!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Mathiew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao comes into the arena with Mortal Kombat-Techno Kombat blaring out of the sound system. Kung Lao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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156 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Kung Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Mathiew!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao shoots in and bounces Mathiew off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lao slips nicely into half guard.
Mathiew pushes Lao off looking to stand but Lao dives back in and keeps control.
Lao performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lao is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mathiew is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lao landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao won't let Mathiew get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lao controlling the pace for now.
Lao lands a big shot there that rocks Mathiew but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lao controlling his opponent.
Lao is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mathiew is surviving well by controlling Lao's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathiew squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao controlling his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lao lands a big shot there that rocks Mathiew but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mathiew is looking to escape.
Lao working for a guillotine from mount but Mathiew is in no mood to give up.
Lao is breathing heavily.
Lao jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mathiew manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mathiew is pushing Lao's head away, looking to escape. Lao manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mathiew!
Lao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lao is landing with some decent strikes but Mathiew is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lao content just to control the position here.
Mathiew squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lao lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mathiew is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mathiew is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
BOOM! Lao connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lao won't let Mathiew get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lao lands a big elbow.
Mathiew trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mathiew is trying to stand up.
Mathiew defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lao.
Lao controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lao misses with a body shot.
Lao looks to score with a jab to the body but Mathiew is just out of range.
Lao gets a takedown into half guard.
Lao is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mathiew looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lao passes to full mount!
Lao won't let Mathiew get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mathiew is breathing heavily.
Lao controlling the pace for now.
Lao lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao controlling from the full mount.
Mathiew is trying to stand.
Lao scoring with strikes but Mathiew is staying in there.
Lao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Lao.
Lao looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao has control of Mathiew's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mathiew regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lao lands a heavy elbow.
Lao content just to control the position here.
Mathiew is trying to stand up.
Lao content just to control the position here.
Lao moves to the back position.
Lao lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mathiew.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mathiew has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Lao is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mathiew has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mathiew looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
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.
Mathiew is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mathiew is trying to stand back up.
What can Mathiew do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mathiew wants to get back to his feet.
Mathiew is trying to defend against the choke here but Lao has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lao Tightens the hold and Mathiew taps out furiously! Lao displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kung Lao!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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, Frank Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marciano!
Marciano misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Marciano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Marciano.
Marciano tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marciano stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
Marciano misses with a looping right.
Marciano connects with a jab.
Marciano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marciano missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marciano throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marciano tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams takes one on the button.
Marciano tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
Frank Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Marciano.
Marciano throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Marciano lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Marciano misses with the combination.
Marciano is breathing heavily.
Marciano misses with a wild combination.
Marciano checks a low kick from Williams.
Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marciano keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marciano, who protects the arm well.
Williams tries to advance to mount but Marciano denies him.
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.
Williams misses with the ground and pound.
Marciano is trying to get back to his feet.
Williams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marciano tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Williams presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams wants to control the pace but Marciano is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Marciano dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Marciano misses.
Marciano looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
A choreographed right hand from Marciano misses the target.
Marciano fails with the takedown
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marciano's guard.
Marciano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Williams is looking for a kimura but Marciano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Marciano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Williams decides to stand and escape the position.
A nice combination there by Marciano.
Marciano looks to clinch
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Marciano seems keen to control Williams's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Marciano is keeping the position.
Marciano has an active guard here but Williams has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice forearm strike.
Marciano is looking for a sweep.
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four 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.
Williams decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Marciano tries to clinch but Williams moves away
so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Marciano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marciano manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Marciano's guard.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Marciano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Williams 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!
Marciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Marciano throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Marciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frank Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marciano is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Marciano looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marciano won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Marciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darren Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marciano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Marciano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marciano wants to control but Williams postures up.
Marciano is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Williams moves into full mount!
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Williams wants to control the pace but Marciano is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Marciano turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Williams off and cradles Marciano's limp body as Williams celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Darren Williams!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Che Satomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satomi comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Boys. Mike Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Che Satomi's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Che Satomi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satomi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Satomi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Satomi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Satomi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Satomi working away.
Satomi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Satomi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Satomi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jones can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satomi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jones is surviving well by controlling Satomi's body position as best he can.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is looking to escape.
Satomi seems to be looking for submissions.
Satomi seems to be looking for submissions.
Satomi is breathing heavily.
Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Satomi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones wants to clinch up but Satomi keeps it at a distance.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Satomi finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Satomi circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves out of range as Satomi strikes.
Jones tries to clinch but Satomi moves out of range.
Satomi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Satomi is controlling him.
Satomi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
Satomi is looking for a sweep.
Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mike Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Satomi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Satomi pushes him off.
Satomi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Satomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Satomi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Satomi is having none of it.
Satomi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Satomi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Satomi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Satomi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jones is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Che Satomi!
Che Satomi retains his welterweight title!
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