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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jus Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money's entrance music is Who Let The Dogs Out. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jus Money! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson ! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Simpson throws a big shot that misses. Money shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Money looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well. Money changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Money manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jus Money. That's going to take a lot out of him. Money feints and as Simpson raises his hands in defense, Money changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Simpson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Money wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position. Simpson seems keen to control Money's posture. Money drops back looking for a leg! Simpson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simpson manages to kick Money off! Money jumps back into Simpson 's guard. Money will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Money drops back looking for a leg! Simpson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simpson manages to kick Money off! Money jumps back into Simpson 's guard. Simpson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Money prevents Simpson from getting back to his feet. Money drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Simpson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Money has Simpson in his guard. Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard. Simpson stands up and waves to Money to follow him. Money scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simpson is trying to improve his position. Money thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Money is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well. Money is breathing heavily. Simpson is pushing Money's head away, looking to escape. Money manages to hold on to the position though. Money thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Money is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well. Money is trying to get an arm triangle but Simpson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simpson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Money is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simpson defends it well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Simpson tries to get to full guard but Money has control of the leg. Simpson is looking to escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Simpson takes a swing at Money's ribcage but misses. Jus Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Simpson tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Money at a distance.
Simpson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Simpson stuns Money with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Money misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Simpson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Simpson jabs Money right on the nose. Money blinks but takes it well. Homer Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Simpson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Money is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Simpson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Money to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Money looks to clinch but Simpson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Money taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Homer Simpson !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Relic Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Popeye Mcgrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Outshined. Mcgrady is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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225 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Relic Fatu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Popeye Mcgrady! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fatu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Mcgrady walks into a straight right hand from Fatu. Fatu stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcgrady. Mcgrady gets slowly back to his feet. Mcgrady fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fatu avoids it really well and circles away. Mcgrady throws a shot to the body.
Mcgrady connects with a looping right hand.
Mcgrady swings for the body but Fatu moves out of range.
Fatu has Mcgrady up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgrady manages to break the clinch.
Mcgrady looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fatu is fending him off so far but Mcgrady persists. Nope, Fatu circles away and we're back to standing. Relic Fatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Mcgrady. Mcgrady takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Mcgrady throws a hook to the side of Fatu's head but Fatu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mcgrady throws a hook to the side of Fatu's head but Fatu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fatu throws a combination. Mcgrady tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcgrady thows a body shot but no joy. Fatu 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.
Mcgrady shoots in for a takedown but Fatu shows good takedown defense. Mcgrady swings for the body but Fatu moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Mcgrady misses. Fatu fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgrady scores with a hook to the body. Fatu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Popeye Mcgrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mcgrady throws a body punch but Fatu moves out of range. Mcgrady takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Mcgrady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fatu throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Fatu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fatu ducks under a wild hook from Mcgrady. Fatu has closed the distance and engaged Mcgrady in a clinch.
Fatu is trying to break the clinch but Mcgrady is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mcgrady breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fatu misses with a few strikes there.
Fatu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Mcgrady shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Fatu is looking to clinch but Mcgrady is avoiding it.
Mcgrady decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Mcgrady wants to take a breather but Fatu is having none of it. Fatu pushes Mcgrady off looking to stand but Mcgrady dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mcgrady is trying to work for a kimura but Fatu is defending well.
Fatu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcgrady on the ground. Mcgrady prevents Fatu from standing back up.
Fatu trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fatu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mcgrady trying to mount his opponent but Fatu defends it. Mcgrady is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Mcgrady sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Fatu regains half guard. Mcgrady stalling away here and it's allowed Fatu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Mcgrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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. Mcgrady is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Mcgrady drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fatu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fatu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fatu! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mcgrady manages to get back to half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fatu wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Mcgrady uses the opportunity to regain full guard. Mcgrady wants to sweep but no luck. Fatu wants to get up but he can't break Mcgrady's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Relic Fatu dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Mcgrady ducks under a wild hook from Fatu. Fatu ducks under a wild hook from Mcgrady. Mcgrady misses with a body shot.
Mcgrady misses with a straight right. Fatu on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mcgrady throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fatu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Mcgrady misses with a hook. Fatu ducked under it nicely. Fatu avoids the body shot from Mcgrady.
Fatu throws a right hand that Mcgrady ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcgrady also avoids with ease. Fatu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcgrady moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mcgrady is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fatu rather than just go for the knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horrible takedown by Mcgrady or perhaps it was just good defense by Fatu which made him look bad. Fatu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcgrady closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fatu circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcgrady misses with a looping left. Mcgrady falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fatu counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mcgrady blocks a head kick by Fatu.
Relic Fatu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fatu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Mcgrady takes one to the side of the head.
Fatu throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mcgrady throws a combination that misses and Fatu counters with a three punch combo that has Mcgrady backing up. Mcgrady nods at Fatu to acknowledge the strikes. Fatu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcgrady misses with a body punch
and Fatu counters with a nice double leg into guard. Mcgrady has his foot on Fatu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fatu works his way back into a safe position though. Mcgrady looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgrady, not yet. Fatu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mcgrady, up you get! Fatu moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fatu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgrady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fatu moves away. Fatu throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgrady moves out of range easily. Fatu throws a head kick that misses. Mcgrady takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fatu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgrady. Fatu clinches. Fatu stalls. Fatu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fatu working hard to break the clinch. Fatu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Mcgrady lands a nice shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mcgrady looking for a takedown. Relic Fatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Mcgrady. Mcgrady breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mcgrady will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mcgrady lands a slapping body shot.
Fatu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgrady throws out the jab. Mcgrady swats away the attempt to clinch by Fatu. Fatu misses with a combination
and Mcgrady counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mcgrady throws a shot from downtown. Fatu moves away and avoids it. Fatu connects with a single shot there. Fatu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Fatu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcgrady throws a jab but it's blocked by Fatu. Mcgrady swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fatu counters with a head kick. That will keep Mcgrady thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Mcgrady throws an overhand right that lands on Fatu's shoulder, as Fatu tries to avoid the shot. Fatu slips a jab and a cross from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mcgrady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fatu but Fatu pushes him off and we're back to square one. Fatu scores with a one two! Mcgrady had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Fatu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgrady dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A right-left combo lands from Fatu. Fatu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A shot to the body from Mcgrady misses and Mcgrady takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fatu misses with a combination
and Mcgrady counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mcgrady looks to score with a jab to the body but Fatu is just out of range. Mcgrady jabbing away but nothing is landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Relic Fatu will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mcgrady avoids the head kick by Fatu.
Mcgrady throws a hook but Fatu blocks it. Fatu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgrady swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mcgrady tries for a takedown but Fatu circles away easily enabling Fatu to counter with a crisp jab. Relic Fatu is winning the standup battle so far. Mcgrady misses with a body shot
and Fatu counters with a straight right hand. Fatu misses with a wild combination.
Fatu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fatu lands a nice hook to Mcgrady's body. Mcgrady takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcgrady shoots in for a takedown but Fatu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mcgrady with a nice cross. A telegraphed right hand from Mcgrady misses the target. Mcgrady connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fatu momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fatu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcgrady to the mat! Mcgrady manages to get full guard. Mcgrady tries to land a sweep but no joy. Fatu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgrady has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fatu has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgrady's legs - danger averted. Fatu gets to his feet - Mcgrady follows without any prompting. Mcgrady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mcgrady lands an overhand right. Mcgrady tries a low kick but Fatu avoids it. Mcgrady dodges the punch combination from Fatu.
Mcgrady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fatu but Fatu pushes him off and we're back to square one. Relic Fatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Mcgrady. Fatu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Mcgrady misses with a jab to the body
letting Fatu counter with a right hand. Mcgrady misses with a hook. Popeye Mcgrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mcgrady connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Fatu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcgrady, pushing him back against the cage. Fatu is trying to force a seperation but Mcgrady has the dominant position. Mcgrady manages to break the clinch.
Mcgrady shoots and misses and Fatu counters with a left and a right that stings Mcgrady. Mcgrady just misses with a punch to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mcgrady. 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! Fatu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Mcgrady passes to full mount! Fatu is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mcgrady moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fatu has worked his arm free - good work by Fatu!
Fatu tries to get back to half guard but can't. Mcgrady looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Fatu gets back to half guard. Relic Fatu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Relic Fatu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Mcgrady prevents Fatu from standing back up.
Mcgrady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fatu's head. Mcgrady stands up from half guard. Mcgrady walks into a stiff left hand from Fatu. A shot to de liver by Mcgrady. Beautiful body shot. Mcgrady looks to land a right hand but Fatu moved out of range. Mcgrady throws a solid leg kick but Fatu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mcgrady. Nice defenses there by Fatu. Mcgrady bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fatu has closed the distance and engaged Mcgrady in a clinch.
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 Relic Fatu. Well Fatu 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Relic Fatu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Battery Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battery Maximus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Battery Maximus! 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, Bryan Christopher! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christopher checks the leg kick. Maximus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christopher moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Maximus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus scores with a leg kick.
Maximus thumps Christopher with a low kick. Maximus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Battery Maximus has been cut. Maximus throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Maximus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Christopher's calf. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A combination from Christopher does no damage. Maximus misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Battery Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maximus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christopher is able to avoid easily. Christopher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maximus fails in his attempt to clinch. Maximus misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maximus throws a leg kick but Christopher checks it. Maximus clinches up against the cage. Maximus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Maximus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maximus is breathing heavily. Christopher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Christopher tries to bum rush Maximus with a series of wild strikes but Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Christopher misses with the combination.
Maximus tries to clinch up but Christopher circles away and keeps his distance. Maximus fails in his attempt to clinch. A chopping leg kick lands by Maximus. Maximus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christopher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maximus moves into the clinch successfully.
Maximus trying to land knees to the body.
Maximus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus throws a quick inside leg kick. Maximus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maximus lands a lovely overhand right. Some wild striking there from Maximus.
Christopher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christopher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Christopher misses with a wild combination.
Maximus throws a leg kick which misses Christopher's front leg but catches the back leg as Christopher tries to avoid it. Maximus misses with a double jab
and Christopher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Christopher tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Left hook, right uppercut from Maximus. Maximus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christopher.
Maximus falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Christopher counter with a right hand. Christopher lands a with a good body shot. Maximus closes the distance looking to clinch and Christopher counters with a lovely straight right hand! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maximus moves in looking to clinch but Christopher pushes him off. Some bone on bone action there as Christopher checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Maximus wants to land a leg kick but Christopher is out of range. Christopher lands a nice shot that snaps Maximus's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Maximus.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maximus. Christopher lands a slapping body shot.
Christopher throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Maximus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maximus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maximus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maximus is looking to clinch but Christopher is avoiding it.
Christopher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maximus throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A right-left combo lands from Christopher. Christopher connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maximus's hands. Maximus tries to clinch but Christopher moves away and Christopher counters with a one-two to the body. Maximus throws out a leg kick but Christopher moves out of range and Maximus only half commits. No joy there for Christopher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Christopher misses. Maximus tries to clinch up. Christopher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christopher keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maximus misses with a combination
and Christopher counters with a nice uppercut. Christopher cracks Maximus with an open hand slap. Maximus misses with a low kick as Christopher jumps back. Nice uppercut lands for Christopher. That snapped Maximus's head back.
Christopher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christopher is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Maximus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Maximus swinging wilding here.
Christopher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Christopher misses with a two punch combination.
Christopher throws a looping overhand right but Maximus ducks down to avoid it. Christopher ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Maximus dodges the punch combination from Christopher.
Christopher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Maximus tries to clinch but fails miserably and Christopher counters with a stiff right hand. Christopher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christopher misses the jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Battery Maximus dominated that round. The cut man is working on Battery Maximus's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maximus lands a really nice looking cross but Christopher seems unphased.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christopher checks a leg kick. Christopher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximus. Maximus feints and then cracks Christopher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christopher down. Christopher lands a jab-cross combination. A right-left combo lands from Maximus.
It looks like Bryan Christopher has been cut. Maximus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christopher.
Maximus fails to land with a series of punches.
Battery Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Christopher looks to land a combination but Maximus avoids it well. Christopher fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christopher. Christopher thuds a left hand into Maximus's body. Maximus throws a series of punches but Christopher avoids them all with ease. Christopher scores with a hook. Christopher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Christopher scores with a one two! Maximus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Maximus throws a leg kick which misses Christopher's front leg but catches the back leg as Christopher tries to avoid it. Christopher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maximus dodges the punch combination from Christopher.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maximus. That's going to slow Christopher down. Maximus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Christopher throws a hook to the side of Maximus's head but Maximus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A jab from Christopher misses. Maximus throws a leg kick but Christopher sees it coming and moves out of range. Maximus closes the distance and pushes Christopher back into the cage. Maximus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maximus breaks the clinch.
Christopher throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Christopher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus circles away quickly and effectively. A nice leg kick lands there from Maximus. Christopher misses with a double jab.
Maximus throws a combination that misses and Christopher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A punch combination from Christopher misses. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Christopher misses with a wild body shot. Maximus tries to clinch up but Christopher circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice combination there by Maximus.
Christopher tries to keep at a distance but Maximus has taken the fight into the clinch. Christopher leaning his opponent against the cage. Christopher looking to stall.
Christopher misses with a body punch.
Maximus is pressed up against the cage. Christopher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maximus down to the mat. Maximus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Christopher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Maximus misses with a low kick. Maximus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maximus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Christopher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Maximus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Christopher blocks it with crossed arms. Christopher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maximus prevents it.
Maximus misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Christopher looking for a takedown. Battery Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Christopher. Maximus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maximus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christopher is defending well for now. Maximus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Christopher blocks it with crossed arms. Christopher is trying to force a seperation but Maximus has the dominant position. Maximus trying to land knees to the body.
Maximus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Christopher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Christopher lands a body punch in the clinch. Maximus wants to stall.
Christopher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Christopher tries for a takedown but Maximus manages to get underhooks.
Maximus connects with a knee to the head.
Christopher working hard to break the clinch. Maximus breaks the clinch.
Christopher lands a jab-cross combination. Christopher throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Christopher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maximus defending well as Christopher loads up on a big left hand. A chopping leg kick lands by Maximus. Maximus wants to clinch up but Christopher keeps it at a distance. Christopher throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Christopher thows a body shot but no joy. Christopher throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Christopher keeps the fight on the outside. Maximus lands a jab to the nose. Maximus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Maximus moves out of range as Christopher strikes. Christopher slips a jab and a cross from Maximus.
Christopher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Maximus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the head but Christopher blocks with his arms.
Christopher tries to score a body lock takedown but Maximus shows good agility there to stay on his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Christopher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Maximus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Battery Maximus dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Maximus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maximus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Christopher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christopher jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Christopher lands a really nice looking cross but Maximus seems unphased.
Christopher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christopher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus tries to clinch but Christopher moves out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Maximus looks like he's thinking about clinching though. No joy there for Maximus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christopher avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Maximus slips a jab and a cross from Christopher.
Maximus throws a nice looking combination but Christopher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Maximus misses with a low kick.
Christopher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christopher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximus fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maximus misses with a wild combination.
Maximus instigates a clinch. Christopher is trying to force a seperation but Maximus has the dominant position. Maximus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maximus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Christopher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maximus just stands there and leans against the cage. Maximus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Maximus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Maximus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Christopher tries to land a knee to the head but Maximus blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Christopher as Maximus tries to tie him up. Maximus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christopher is defending well for now. Maximus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maximus as Christopher tries to tie him up. Christopher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Christopher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Maximus scores with a knee to the head.
Maximus stops a takedown attempt from Christopher.
Maximus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Christopher swinging wilding here.
Maximus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maximus. Christopher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximus. Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch but Christopher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Maximus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch but Christopher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Maximus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christopher keeps the fight on the outside. Maximus throws a low kick, looking for Christopher's leg but Christopher calmly moves out of range. Maximus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christopher is able to avoid easily. Christopher looks to land a combination but Maximus avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Christopher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christopher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christopher throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus's shoulder, as Maximus tries to avoid the shot. Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Christopher circles away.
Christopher misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maximus. Christopher throws a right and a left that both miss. Maximus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Maximus throws out a powerful jab. Christopher keeps the fight on the outside. A jab lands there for Christopher. Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christopher paws at him with a jab and circles away. Christopher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maximus.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Christopher circles away.
Christopher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Maximus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bryan Christopher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maximus misses with a series of wild punches.
Christopher clobbers Maximus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Christopher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christopher lands a jab-cross combination. Maximus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maximus just leaning against Christopher, taking a breather. Maximus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Christopher avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Christopher moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Maximus wants to clinch up but Christopher keeps it at a distance. Maximus throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Danga de danga de dang - Christopher scores with a four punch combination! Maximus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maximus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christopher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Maximus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christopher. Christopher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it. Maximus lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Battery Maximus showed his dominance in that final round. Well Maximus 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Battery Maximus!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Nedram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dewayne Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nedram comes into the arena with Stupidify blaring out of the sound system. Carter has chosen Lil Wayne as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
138 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demetrius Nedram! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dewayne Carter! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nedram throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carter's waist but Carter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nedram off to one side. The fight stays on the outside here - Nedram looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Carter with a lazy takedown attempt and Nedram counters with a nice uppercut. Nedram changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but Nedram manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Nedram shoots in looking for a takedown. Carter tries to sprawl out of it but Nedram keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Nedram. That's going to take a lot out of him. Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Nedram to counter with a crisp jab. Nedram tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nedram tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Carter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Nedram finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Nedram wants to clinch up but Carter keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nedram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nedram really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Carter shoots and misses and Nedram counters with a nice double leg into guard. Nedram slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Nedram seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carter for as long as he can get away with. Carter looking for a guillotine here but Nedram defends easily.
Nedram stays in close to Carter's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nedram has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Nedram'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carter is working an open guard so Nedram takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Nedram tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nedram tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nedram lands a nice looking body shot.
Carter looks gassed! Nedram tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance. Demetrius Nedram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nedram tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nedram shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nedram was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Nedram controlling the pace for now.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Demetrius Nedram just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Carter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Nedram dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nedram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carter counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Nedram keeps control of the position for the meantime. Nedram kicks Carter off and gets back to his feet. Carter fails with the takedown and Nedram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nedram tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it. Carter is breathing heavily. Nedram misses with a takedown attempt and Carter counters with a one-two to the body. Nedram fails in his attempt to clinch. Carter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Nedram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carter counters with a three punch combo that has Nedram backing up. Nedram nods at Carter to acknowledge the strikes. Nedram tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nedram - that will leave a mark!
Nedram misses with a takedown and Carter counters with a three punch combo that has Nedram backing up. Nedram nods at Carter to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nedram is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nedram wants to clinch. Nedram tries to clinch and Carter counters with a three punch combo that has Nedram backing up. Nedram nods at Carter to acknowledge the strikes. Nedram scores with a one two! Carter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Nedram shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the cage. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Nedram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nedram misses with a takedown attempt - Carter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A combination from Nedram does no damage. Carter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Demetrius Nedram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nedram throws a front kick that sends Carter stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nedram throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter. Nedram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nedram tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance. Nedram shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Nedram gets to his feet. Carter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nedram delivers a nice body kick. Good standup being displayed there by Nedram as he connects with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Nedram dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nedram scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Nedram looks to clinch and Carter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Nedram makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nedram. Carter is fighting to break Nedram's control of his arms but Nedram is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Carter wants to stand but Nedram has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Nedram has his feet on Carter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Carter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nedram closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Nedram pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Nedram throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carter was covering up waiting for the punch and Nedram finishes the takedown easily into guard. Nedram passes Carter's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Nedram stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Nedram closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carter circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nedram looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Nedram stands up from Carter's guard - Nedram perhaps looking for a knockout. Nedram tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nedram throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease. Carter misses with a double jab
and Nedram counters with a stiff right hand. Nedram shoots in and bounces Carter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Demetrius Nedram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nedram gets to his feet - Carter follows without any prompting. Nedram looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nedram lands with a straight right. Carter didn't see that one coming. Demetrius Nedram is winning the standup battle so far. Carter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Nedram counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Nedram is figuring out what he wants to do next. Demetrius Nedram overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight! Demetrius Nedram showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nedram 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Nedram!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TJ LaRussa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Redman - Da goodness as his entrance music. Frank Smith acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TJ LaRussa! 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, Frank Smith! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No joy there for LaRussa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaRussa doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
LaRussa fails in his attempt to clinch. Smith throws a hook but LaRussa blocks it. Smith misses with a straight left. Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from LaRussa does no damage. Smith lands with a hook. LaRussa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Smith connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent LaRussa tumbling to the canvas! Smith pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! LaRussa was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miyamoto Usagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderson Silva (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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215 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miyamoto Usagi! 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, Wanderson Silva! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Silva moves in looking to clinch but Usagi pushes him off. Usagi keeps the fight on the outside. Usagi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Usagi clinches with his opponent.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Usagi won't want to take too many of those. Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Usagi avoids the damage to the body. Silva working Usagi over with knees to the body. Usagi is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Usagi is defending well for now. Usagi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Miyamoto Usagi has been cut. Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Usagi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva tries a knee to the head but Usagi blocks it.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Usagi won't want to take too many of those. Usagi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Usagi's ribcage. Usagi avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Usagi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges. Usagi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Usagi avoids it. Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Usagi blocks with his arms.
Usagi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usagi tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Usagi drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyamoto Usagi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Usagi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Usagi blocks it with crossed arms. Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Usagi blocks with his arms.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Usagi tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Usagi drops back down to his feet.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body. Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Usagi blocks it with crossed arms. Usagi jumps guard.
Usagi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Usagi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well. Silva is looking for a sweep. Usagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Silva wants to control but Usagi is keeping busy and won't allow it. Usagi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Usagi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Usagi is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Usagi is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now. Nice strikes from Usagi there. Usagi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Usagi. Silva wants to get back to full guard. Silva is pressing down on Usagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Usagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Usagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Usagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. Usagi advances position into side control! You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Usagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working. Usagi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Usagi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Silva regains half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Silva dominated that round. The cut man is working on Miyamoto Usagi's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Usagi. Silva tries to clinch up and Usagi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now. Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Usagi is aware though and is defending well. Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Usagi manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva gets to his feet. Usagi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Silva closes the distance and clinches. Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Usagi.
Usagi pulls guard effortlessly. Usagi is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Usagi is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably so Usagi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Silva is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Usagi wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position. Silva trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Usagi drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Usagi off! Usagi jumps back into Silva's guard. Usagi preventing the sweep. Silva is trying to control the position but Usagi postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Usagi defends it easily. Silva controls Usagi momentarily but Usagi frees himself. Usagi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Usagi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away. Usagi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Usagi escapes and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control! Usagi working the ground and pound. Usagi is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well. Silva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Usagi.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Usagi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Usagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Silva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva actively working from the bottom here. Usagi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Usagi eventually gives up the hold. Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Usagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Usagi is controlling him. Miyamoto Usagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Usagi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Silva keeping moving, preventing Usagi from controlling successfully. Usagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. Usagi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Usagi preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Usagi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control! Usagi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Usagi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Usagi 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. Usagi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Usagi trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well. Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Usagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Usagi's back! Usagi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Usagi dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Miyamoto Usagi's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Usagi wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance. Usagi circles away from the clinch attempt and Usagi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard. Usagi won't allow Silva to sweep him here. Usagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Usagi with a flurry of punches that miss. Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Usagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Usagi drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Usagi off! Usagi jumps back into Silva's guard. Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Usagi defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Silva clinches but Usagi breaks the clinch and Usagi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Silva tries to clinch up and Usagi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now. Silva is trying to keep Usagi in close.
Usagi 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. Usagi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Usagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silva wants to sweep but no luck. Usagi with a flurry of punches that miss. Silva has his foot on Usagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Usagi works his way back into a safe position though. Silva is trying to control the position but Usagi postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Usagi shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Usagi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Silva tries to clinch but Usagi moves away and Usagi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva! Silva wants to control but Usagi is having none of it. Usagi is going olschool here, as he tries to force Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silva shrugs it off. Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Usagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Usagi.
Usagi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva. Usagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Usagi from controlling successfully. Silva pulls Usagi in close to prevent any damage. Silva wants to stand and escape but Usagi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Usagi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Usagi keeps moving and retains side control. Usagi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Usagi throwing shots but missing, from side control. Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Silva wants to control but Usagi is keeping busy and won't allow it. Silva has one foot on Usagi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Usagi fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyamoto Usagi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Silva tries to clinch up and Usagi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
And that's the end of the fight! Miyamoto Usagi showed his dominance in that final round. I think Usagi 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Usagi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Stocky (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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Hill! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Stocky! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stocky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Stocky ducks under a wild hook from Hill. Stocky ducks under a wild hook from Hill. Nice body punch from Hill. Stocky leaves Hill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Stocky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hill misses with a body shot.
Hill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stocky at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Hill or perhaps it was just good defense by Stocky which made him look bad. Hill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hill thows a body shot but no joy. Hill misses with a body shot.
Stocky looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range. Hill misses with a hook. Stocky ducked under it nicely. Hank Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Hill finds it's way through Stocky's defenses. Hill shoots in looking for a takedown. Stocky tries to sprawl out of it but Hill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stocky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hill walks into a straight right hand from Stocky. Hill throws the left hand but Stocky avoids the punch easily. Stocky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hill napping and manages to drive through into side control! Hill is looking for a sweep. Hill dodges the ground and pound from Stocky. Stocky working the ground and pound but Hill is defending the strikes. Hill is looking for a sweep. Stocky working the ground and pound from side control. Hill wants to control but Stocky postures up. Hill sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Hill is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stocky connects with a nice short shot to Hill's temple. Hill regains full guard. Nicely done. Stocky sitting in guard, not really doing much. Stocky stopping the sweep attempt from Hill. Stocky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hill wants to sweep but no luck. Stocky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hill trying to control the position here. Hill manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stocky is looking to get to half guard. Hill is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stocky is surviving well by controlling Hill's body position as best he can. Stocky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Stocky wants to hold on but Hill pushes him away.
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. Stocky prevents Hill from taking his back. Hill thowing shots but they're missing. Stocky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hill trying to control but Stocky is having none of it. Hill tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Greg Stocky will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stocky with a poor takedown and Hill counters with a single leg into guard. Stocky didn't expect that. Stocky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hill wants to control from the top but Stocky keeps moving. Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Stocky is retaining full guard. Hill is working hard here to advance position. Stocky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Stocky looking to control.
Hill throwing strikes from guard but Stocky blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Hill blocks a jab. Stocky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hill shoots in and bounces Stocky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Hill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Stocky wants to control but Hill postures up. Hill trying to control the action but Stocky is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hill controlling from side mount. Stocky regains half guard, as Hill was trying to land strikes. Hill trying to control from half guard but Stocky is working away. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stocky can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stocky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Hill tries to pass to full mount but Stocky defends it. Stocky wants to improve his position but Hill is controlling well.
Stocky is controlling Hill's position as best he can from this difficult position. Hill trying to control the action but Stocky is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hill tries to pass to full mount but Stocky defends it. Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stocky is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold. Hill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stocky defending well though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Hill dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stocky. Stocky takes one to the chin there. Jab from Hill. Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stocky staying out of range there. Hill connects with a looping right hand.
Stocky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Greg Stocky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Stocky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Stocky slips the punch. Hill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stocky is fending him off so far but Hill persists. Nope, Stocky circles away and we're back to standing. Hill defending well as Stocky loads up on a big left hand. Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hill decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Stocky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill. Stocky moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hillis looking to pass into half guard but Stocky pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stocky is in guard. Hill wants to sweep but no luck. Hill has his foot on Stocky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stocky works his way back into a safe position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hill keeping moving, preventing Stocky from controlling successfully. Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stocky is one step ahead there. Stocky content to stall in guard here.
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. Hill has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Stocky should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hill has tightened it up now! Stocky should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hank Hill!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinwi Bolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle comes to the cage accompanied by In Time. Bolo has chosen Let's go! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Castle! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinwi Bolo! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Castle scores with a nice body kick.
A cross from Castle lands. Bolo stuffs the takedown attempt from Castle. Castle gets slowly back to his feet. Castle tries to clinch but Bolo moves out of range. Castle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bolo missing with a left hand there. Castle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Some wild striking there from Bolo.
Castle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Castle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! You get the feeling that Bolo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Castle is landing with some decent strikes but Bolo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Castle takes Bolo's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bolo is in trouble. Castle avoiding Bolo 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Castle is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Bolo trying to control the hands but Castle breaks the grip. Castle lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Castle.
Castle thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Castle looking to break Bolo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bolo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Castle will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Bolo tries to roll but Castle sticks to his back.
Bolo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Castle 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. Castle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bolo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Bolo looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Castle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bolo. Castle looking for the RNC. Castle looking to break Bolo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bolo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Castle will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Bolo looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. Bolo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bolo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Castle's guard. Nice work there by Bolo.
Castle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolo's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Castle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bolo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolo looks gassed! Castle wants to pass the guard but Bolo is keeping the position. Castle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bolo dives on top into guard. Castle wants to sweep here but Bolo controlling him for the moment. Bolo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Castle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bolo!
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. Castle has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bolo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Castle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sathias Pacstan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rach Trask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacstan comes to the cage accompanied by Flashback - Tomahawk. Trask has chosen "Inner Light" by Schocking Lemon as his entrance music. Sathias Pacstan 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sathias Pacstan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rach Trask! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pacstan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trask. Pacstan throws a jab but it's blocked by Trask. Trask misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trask walks into a jab. Trask checks a leg kick. Trask looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. No luck with that takedown attempt from Pacstan. A swing and a miss from Pacstan. Trask is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Pacstan misses with a straight left. Pacstan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trask throws a head kick but Pacstan moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pacstan.
A head kick misses from Trask. The fighters circling - Pacstan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pacstan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Pacstan takes a kick to the side of the head. Trask looks gassed! This has been an exciting period of action! Pacstan just misses with a punch to the body.
Trask blocks a jab. Pacstan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Trask! Pacstan is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Trask is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sathias Pacstan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Percy Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grappler Striking (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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Percy Prime! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grappler Striking! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Striking lands a with a good body shot. Striking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prime manages to avoid it. Striking steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prime. Striking lands with a straight right. Prime didn't see that one coming. Prime misses with a few strikes there.
Striking pushes Prime away with a front kick. Striking swings for the body but Prime moves out of range.
Prime wants to clinch up but Striking keeps it at a distance. Prime's corner calls for a 1-2. Prime obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Striking misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prime checks a leg kick. Prime wants to clinch. Horrible takedown by Striking or perhaps it was just good defense by Prime which made him look bad. Prime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Striking swats him away and circles back towards the center. Striking takes a swing at Prime's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Striking misses the shot to the body. Percy Prime is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Striking misses with a straight right. Prime slips under a jab. Striking keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Striking changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Prime looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Sloppy strikes there by Striking. Striking in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Prime tries to get back to half guard but can't. Prime knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Striking on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Striking tries to advance to mount but Prime denies him. Prime struggling a bit here. Striking tries to advance to mount but can't. Striking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prime keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Prime thows a leg kick but Striking checks it and Striking counters with a lovely shot to the body. Grappler Striking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Prime throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Prime moves out of range of the body kick. Striking looks for a takedown but Prime sprawls well. Prime uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Striking. Prime clinches but Striking breaks the clinch and Striking counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Prime's guard now. Prime on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prime tries to get out of the position. Striking has gone for a leg lock! Prime slips out almost immediately though and dives into Striking's guard. Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Striking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grappler Striking dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Striking is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prime sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Striking ducks right into an uppercut from Prime. Prime blocks a jab. Striking slips under a jab. Prime tries to clinch but fails miserably and Striking counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Striking avoids a punch combination nicely.
Striking is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prime rather than just go for the knockout. Prime sizes up Striking with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prime tries to clinch there but Striking circles away.
Striking shoots in for a double leg but Prime sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Prime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prime checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Striking takes a swing at Prime's ribcage but misses. Striking looks to score with a jab to the body but Prime is just out of range. Prime avoids the body shot from Striking.
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. Striking moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Prime moves into the clinch. Prime misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Striking.
Striking tries to pull guard but Prime holds him up against the cage and eventually Striking drops back down to his feet.
Percy Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grappler Striking. Striking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Striking will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Prime up against the cage. Striking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Striking managing to block the knees to the body from Prime.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Striking wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prime has him pressed against the cage. Striking takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Grappler Striking has been cut. Striking wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Prime.
Striking blocks an elbow strike from Prime.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Striking tries to pull guard but Prime holds him up against the cage and eventually Striking drops back down to his feet.
Prime has a couple of punches blocked by Striking.
Striking tries to work over Prime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Striking scores with a hook to the body. Striking on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prime has a couple of punches blocked by Striking.
Striking on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Prime trying to land knees to the body.
Striking scores with a hook to the body. Prime stalls. Striking pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Prime tries to score with a low kick but Striking moves his leg out of the way. A left lands for Striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Prime throws a combination. Striking tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Prime steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Striking. Some bone on bone action there as Prime checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Prime moves out of range of the strikes. Striking throws a leg kick that is checked and Prime counters with a solid body kick. Striking slips under a jab. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Striking swings away with a body shot that misses
and Prime counters with a slapping leg kick. Prime takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Percy Prime will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Grappler Striking's cut. That's time! Prime's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Prime is looking to clinch. Striking circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prime thows a body shot but no joy. Prime misses with a body shot
letting Striking counter with a right hand. Prime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Prime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Striking looks to score with a jab to the body but Prime is just out of range. Striking doesn't succeed with the takedown and Prime connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prime throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Striking is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prime sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Prime clinches but Striking breaks the clinch and Striking makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Prime tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Striking is able to avoid easily. Nice shot lands for Prime. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Prime, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Prime takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Prime is looking to clinch. Striking throws out a loose jab but Prime uses good head movement to avoid it. Striking 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. Prime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Prime has his hands on Striking's head, controlling the position. Prime is trying to hold Striking in close to prevent damage but Striking has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Striking has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Prime keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Striking connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Prime is desperately trying to improve his position but Striking has a good base and remains in mount. Striking unloads with some shots from mount but Prime bucks and avoids them well.
Prime is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Striking scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Striking lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Striking connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Striking jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Prime is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Prime and Striking has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Prime wants to control but Striking postures up. Prime is looking to regain half guard here but Striking keeps moving and retains side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grappler Striking really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Grappler Striking's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Prime paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Prime walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Striking checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Striking uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prime. Prime moves out of range as Striking strikes. Striking circles away from the clinch attempt and Striking makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Striking looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prime is fending him off so far but Striking persists. Nope, Prime circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prime wants to clinch and Striking counters with a low kick, right behind Prime 's knee. Striking misses the body punch and Prime counters with a leg kick. Striking misses the body punch and Prime counters with a slapping leg kick. Prime slaps away a takedown attempt from Striking, before circling back to the center of the mat. Prime tries to clinch but Striking is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Prime jabbing away but nothing is landing. Striking misses with a body shot
and Prime counters with a low kick, right behind Striking 's knee. Prime walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Striking swings for the body but Prime moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Prime misses. Prime blocks the body kick.
Striking throws a leg kick and Prime cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Striking takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Prime tries to clinch but Striking is having none of it. Prime lands a head kick. Striking smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Striking misses with a takedown and Prime counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Percy Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grappler Striking. Prime scores with a body shot.
Prime stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prime wants it to stay on the feet. Prime bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Prime scores with a body shot.
Prime tries to clinch and Striking counters with a lovely shot to the body. Prime throws a nice inside leg kick. An inside leg kick from Prime misses. Prime throws a hook to the side of Striking's head but Striking sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Striking swings and misses with a shot to the body and Prime moves into the clinch. Striking tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Prime just stands there and leans against the cage. A hook to the body from Prime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Percy Prime had his way with Grappler Striking in that round. The cut man is working on Grappler Striking's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Striking scores with a nice body kick.
Prime lands a jab to the nose. Prime tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Striking counters with an inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Striking swats him away and circles back towards the center. Striking swings away with a leg kick that misses. Striking misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Prime counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prime fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Striking. Prime is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Striking throws a predictable looking body shot
and Prime counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Prime pushes Striking up against the cage in a clinch. Prime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Prime lands a body shot in the clinch.
Striking looking to slow down the pace here. Prime misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Striking.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Prime takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Prime tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Striking blocks an uppercut.
Striking misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Prime.
Striking scores with a hook to the body. Prime misses with a knee to the head. Prime lands a body punch in the clinch. Striking cracks Prime with a nice body shot. A head punch on the inside from Striking fails to land. Striking decides to pull guard. Prime wants to control from the top but Striking keeps moving. Striking is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Prime has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Striking is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Prime trying to control but Striking is working from the bottom. Grappler Striking has got the better of the ground game so far. Striking looking for a sweep. Not yet Striking, not yet. Striking looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Prime passes into side control.
Striking tries to improve position but can't. Striking is trying to work for a sweep but Prime has mounted him! Striking is trying desperately to improve position. Striking is squirming around, avoiding Prime's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Striking is working to get back to half guard.
Striking has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Prime scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Striking?
Prime trying to control but Striking is having none of it. Prime controlling the position easily from mount. Striking holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Prime tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight! Percy Prime showed his dominance in that final round. I think Prime 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47 Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Percy Prime! Percy Prime retains his lightweight title!
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