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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Zork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Concrete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Concrete will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Zork!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Concrete!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Concrete tries to clinch but Zork moves out of range.
Concrete tries to clinch but Zork is having none of it.
Concrete is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Concrete lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zork's sensitive parts.
Concrete moves in looking to clinch but Zork pushes him off.
Concrete jabs at Zork's body.
Zork blocks a head kick by Concrete.
Zork throws a series of punches but Concrete avoids them all with ease.
Concrete wants to clinch.
Concrete throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zork shoots in and drives through. Concrete sprawls well.
Zork tries to clinch but Concrete is having none of it.
Zork fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Concrete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concrete wants to clinch.
Concrete keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Zork. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Concrete moves into the clinch.
Zork wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zork prevents Concrete from breaking the clinch.
Concrete tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zork avoids it.
Come on Zork - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Concrete lands an elbow just above Zork 's eye.
Concrete has had enough of the clinch but Zork keeps him there for the moment.
Zork can't get the takedown.
Concrete stalling in the clinch.
Concrete throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zork prevents Concrete from breaking the clinch.
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.
Concrete is trying to break the clinch but Zork is controlling him.
Concrete is trying to force a seperation but Zork has the dominant position.
Concrete with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Concrete wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Concrete is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zork takes a knee to the side of the body.
Concrete tries to break the clinch but Zork is controlling the position.
Concrete looking to stall.
Zork jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Concrete walks away with a smile on his face. Zork gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zork takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Concrete wants to clinch
and Zork counters by clinching up.
Concrete throws an elbow that misses.
Concrete is looking to control Zork's arms but Zork gets an underhook and turns him. Now Concrete has his back to the cage.
Concrete wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zork has him pressed against the cage.
Concrete tries to land a knee to the head but Zork blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zork keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Concrete's efforts to push away.
Concrete throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Concrete breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zork clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zork avoiding damage as Concrete throws knees to the body.
Concrete tries to stall but Zork uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zork stalling.
Concrete breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Concrete tries to clinch up
and Zork counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zork.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Concrete.
Zork tries to pull guard but Concrete holds him up against the cage and eventually Zork drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Zork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zork tries to pull guard but Concrete won't allow it.
Concrete tries to circle away but Zork has him pinned against the cage.
Concrete is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zork tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zork turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zork is breathing heavily.
Concrete is not content to let Zork control the position.
Zork goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Concrete rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zork's guard! Nice work there by Concrete!
Concrete is looking to stand up but Zork won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Concrete will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Concrete connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Concrete.
Zork misses with a wild combination.
Concrete tries to clinch up
and Zork counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zork.
Concrete misses with a knee strike.
Zork is trying to break the clinch but Concrete has him pressed against the cage.
Concrete working hard to break the clinch.
Zork tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concrete trying to stall but Zork improves his position.
Concrete wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Concrete misses with a knee to the head.
Zork jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Concrete walks away with a smile on his face. Zork gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zork shoots in and drives through. Concrete sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Zork. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Concrete blocks a head kick by Zork.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concrete tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zork counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Concrete wants to stand but Zork is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zork accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zork wants to control from the top but Concrete keeps moving.
Concrete preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concrete wants to stand up but Zork is controlling him.
Zork 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.
Zork stands up from Concrete's guard - Zork perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jimmy Concrete is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Concrete moves in looking to clinch but Zork pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concrete doesn't manage to clinch there - Zork circles away.
Zork is trying hard to land a takedown here. Concrete sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zork circles away from the clinch attempt
so Zork counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Concrete wants to stand up but Zork is controlling him.
Concrete keeping moving, preventing Zork from controlling successfully.
Concrete is looking to stand up but Zork isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Zork controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Concrete wants to get back to his feet but Zork is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zork missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Zork dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Concrete closes the distance but Zork moves to the side
and Zork counters with a nice double leg into side control. Concrete won't be happy with that.
Zork misses with the ground and pound.
Zork wants to lay and pray for a moment but Concrete keeps working.
An elbow from Zork crashes against the mat.
Concrete is letting Zork control him for a moment.
Concrete really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zork. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Concrete takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zork stands up and beckons Concrete to his feet.
Zork circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zork decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Concrete's guard.
Zork is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Concrete wants to stand and escape but Zork is having none of it.
Damian Zork overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concrete can't keep his opponent in guard - Zork advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zork is controlling the pace.
Zork is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Concrete has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zork prevents Concrete from standing back up.
Zork not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zork looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Concrete with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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.
Zork stops Concrete from getting back to his feet.
Zork is trying to control. Concrete wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Concrete scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Zork manages to mount him!
Zork looking to ground and pound but Concrete is blocking nicely.
Concrete tries to buck Zork off but he can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Zork showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zork has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Zork!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sal Zork (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Hommis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zork comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against - Behind Closed Doors. Dick Hommis acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sal Zork!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Hommis!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hommis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zork looks to land a combination. Hommis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zork keeps the fight on the outside.
Zork looks to clinch
and Hommis moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hommis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hommis blocks a body shot from Zork.
Hommis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zork's efforts to push away.
Zork is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zork gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Zork moves into full mount! Hommis won't be happy about that!
Hommis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zork. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zork wants to control the pace but Hommis is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zork controlling the position easily from mount.
Hommis tries to lock up and control but Zork gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zork trying to control but Hommis is having none of it.
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.
Hommis tries to hold on but Zork postures up.
Zork sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zork can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hommis is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hommis wants to hold on but Zork pushes him away.
Zork controlling from the full mount.
Zork is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zork tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hommis swivels and escapes.
Zork fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hommis manages to avoid it.
Zork tries to clinch up
and Hommis counters by clinching up.
Zork tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hommis jumps guard but Zork stands there with Hommis around his waist. Hommis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zork is working for takedown but Hommis is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Zork. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zork manages to pull guard.
Zork not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Zork dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zork tries for a takedown but Hommis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zork drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zork pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hommis is keeping the position for now.
Hommis being controlled here, momentarily.
Zork wants to stand and escape but instead Hommis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zork is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hommis dives into side control.
Hommis working away.
Zork wants to get back to his feet but Hommis drags him back down.
Hommis trying to control the position but Zork is working away.
Zork tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
You can see the frustration on Zork's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zork tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zork clinches but Hommis breaks the clinch
and Hommis moves into the clinch.
Hommis fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Zork.
Hommis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zork is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hommis to the mat. Hommis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hommis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zork wants to stand but Hommis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zork sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hommis's guard.
Zork is taking a breather. Hommis 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.
Zork wants to stand up but Hommis is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Zork seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zork working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hommis's thigh. Hommis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Zork gets to his feet. Hommis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Zork 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!
Zork tries to clinch
and Hommis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zork digs a right hand underneath Hommis's ribcage. Hommis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hommis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zork.
Zork wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zork as Hommis tries to tie him up.
Hommis fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zork misses with some punches.
Zork breaks from the clinch.
Zork looks to land a combination but Hommis avoids it well.
Zork tries to clinch but Hommis moves away
and Hommis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zork tries to circle away but Hommis has him pinned against the cage.
Hommis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zork's elbow.
Zork lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hommis pulls guard successfully.
Hommis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zork.
Zork looking to pass the guard.
Zork wants to control from the top but Hommis keeps moving.
Zork has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hommis is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hommis trying to keep a closed guard but Zork is proving a slippery customer.
Zork is looking to stand up but Hommis won't let him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zork tries to clinch but Hommis moves away
and Hommis counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zork jumps guard but Hommis stands there with Zork around his waist. Zork gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zork is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Zork. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hommis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zork tries to pull guard but Hommis holds him up against the cage and eventually Zork drops back down to his feet.
Hommis jumps into guard, dragging Zork to the mat.
Zork stands up and waves to Hommis to follow him.
Hommis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zork closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hommis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zork wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hommis tries to pull guard but Zork won't allow it.
Hommis stops a takedown attempt from Zork.
Hommis tries to land a knee to the head but Zork blocks with his arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hommis is pressed up against the cage. Zork has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hommis down to the mat. Hommis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zork wants to clinch
and Hommis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Hommis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zork 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sal Zork!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turkey Thompkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Bell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Good kicks
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turkey Thompkin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bell somewhat.
Thompkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Bell forces Thompkin back against the cage and clinches.
Bell jumps guard but Thompkin stands there with Bell around his waist. Bell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thompkin has Bell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bell jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bell wants to stand but Thompkin is controlling the position.
Bell could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thompkin looking to pass the guard.
Thompkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thompkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bell is trying to keep Thompkin in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bell throws a sloppy head kick and Thompkin moves out of range easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompkin is working Bell over against the cage.
Bell gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bell is trying to work for a kimura but Thompkin is defending well.
Thompkin tries to get to full guard but Bell has control of the leg.
Thompkin is defending against the submission attempts here by Bell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompkin is controlling Bell's trapped leg to prevent Bell from advancing to side control.
Thompkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompkin trying to hold on to Bell's head to control him but Bell postures up.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompkin keeps working.
Thompkin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bell is working for a submission of some sort.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Thompkin is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thompkin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thompkin wants to stand up but Bell is controlling him.
Thompkin keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell advances to half guard.
Thompkin trying to control but Bell postures up.
Bell wants to free his trapped foot but Thompkin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thompkin trying to control here.
Thompkin wants to get back to full guard.
Bell wants to control but Thompkin is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompkin tries to avoid it but Bell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompkin to the ground. Thompkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Bell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompkin defends it nicely.
Thompkin darts in and clinches Bell up against the cage.
Thompkin avoiding damage as Bell throws knees to the body.
Thompkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompkin clinches.
Thompkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Thompkin or perhaps it was just good defense by Bell which made him look bad.
Bell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thompkin counters by clinching up.
Bell goes for a takedown attempt but Thompkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thompkin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bell's waist but Bell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompkin off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bell.
Bell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thompkin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bell avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompkin misses with a two punch combination.
Bell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thompkin wants to control but Bell postures up.
Thompkin is not content to let Bell control the position.
Bell working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thompkin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thompkin dodges the ground and pound from Bell.
Thompkin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Thompkin struggling a bit here.
Thompkin is trying to buck Bell off.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompkin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bell counters with a single leg into guard. Thompkin didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompkin is keeping the position for now.
Thompkin looking for a guillotine here but Bell defends easily.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Thompkin looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thompkin thumps Bell with a low kick.
Thompkin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thompkin's guard.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Thompkin keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Thompkin is looking for a triangle but Bell pushes his legs off easily.
Bell forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Bell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thompkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bell.
Bell slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompkin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thompkin has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell working away.
Thompkin regains half guard.
Bell prevents Thompkin from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompkin wants to control but Bell is keeping busy.
Bell works his way into full mount!
Thompkin tries to hold on but Bell pushes him away.
Bell misses with a head shot.
Bell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thompkin is looking to improve his position but Bell isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bell throws some wild stikes that Thompkin manages to avoid easily.
Bell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thompkin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thompkin wants to control but Bell is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Thompkin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Thompkin!
Thompkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carl Bell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompkin wants to stand but Bell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Thompkin from controlling successfully.
Thompkin wanted to stand there but Bell had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompkin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thompkin trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompkin manages to get himself to full guard.
Bell wants to control from the top but Thompkin keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turkey Thompkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompkin is looking for a triangle but Bell pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Bell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feder Emeleanenkis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emeleanenkis comes to the cage accompanied by And Then Comes Jason. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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216 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feder Emeleanenkis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emeleanenkis tries to clinch up.
Liddell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emeleanenkis.
Emeleanenkis misses with an uppercut. Liddell saw that one coming.
Liddell looks to land a combination but Emeleanenkis avoids it well.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emeleanenkis.
Emeleanenkis moves in looking to clinch but Liddell pushes him off.
Liddell scores with a jab to the body.
Liddell slaps away a takedown attempt from Emeleanenkis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Liddell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liddell throws a right hand that Emeleanenkis ducks under and follows up with a left that Emeleanenkis also avoids with ease.
Liddell lands a jab to the nose.
Emeleanenkis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liddell is fending him off so far but Emeleanenkis persists. Nope, Liddell circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feder Emeleanenkis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emeleanenkis manages to avoid it.
Emeleanenkis moves out of range of the body kick from Liddell.
Some wild striking there from Liddell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Emeleanenkis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Liddell - the referee stops the clock and Emeleanenkis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Liddell. Emeleanenkis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Liddell looks to land a body kick but Emeleanenkis moved away.
Emeleanenkis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emeleanenkis tries for a takedown but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liddell misses with a double jab
and Emeleanenkis counters with a nice kick to the body.
No joy there for Liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liddell scores with a nice head shot.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Emeleanenkis avoids them all with ease.
Emeleanenkis connects with a high kick.
Liddell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liddell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Liddell lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddell throws a nice looking combination but Emeleanenkis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell throws a nice looking combination but Emeleanenkis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Liddell scores with a four punch combination!
Liddell throws a lazy head kick
and Emeleanenkis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Liddell won't be happy with that.
Emeleanenkis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Emeleanenkis is breathing heavily.
Liddell is trying to buck Emeleanenkis off.
Emeleanenkis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Liddell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis tries for a kimura but Liddell is defending well.
Liddell throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Emeleanenkis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Liddell misses.
Liddell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liddell misses with a double jab
and Emeleanenkis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Emeleanenkis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell wants to stand and escape but Emeleanenkis is having none of it.
Emeleanenkis is looking to work some ground and pound but Liddell has wrist control.
Emeleanenkis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liddell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liddell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Emeleanenkis wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Emeleanenkis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Emeleanenkis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Liddell dives on top into guard.
Emeleanenkis is working an open guard so Liddell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Emeleanenkis with that takedown attempt.
Emeleanenkis shoots in looking for a takedown. Liddell tries to sprawl out of it but Emeleanenkis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liddell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chuck Liddell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liddell digs a good hook to Emeleanenkis's body.
Emeleanenkis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emeleanenkis avoids the head kick by Liddell.
Liddell lands a head kick. Emeleanenkis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Emeleanenkis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liddell.
Liddell scores with a one two! Emeleanenkis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lazy body kick from Liddell
and Emeleanenkis counters by moving into the clinch.
Emeleanenkis is trying to maintain a safe position but Liddell gets an underhook and turns Emeleanenkis into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liddell looks to land a left hand but Emeleanenkis moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liddell.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Emeleanenkis moves out of range.
Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liddell lands with a nice body kick.
Emeleanenkis moves out of range of the body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liddell.
Liddell misses with the combination.
Emeleanenkis shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feder Emeleanenkis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell lands a nice looking body kick.
Feder Emeleanenkis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liddell scores with a one two! Emeleanenkis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Liddell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Liddell does no damage.
Emeleanenkis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liddell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emeleanenkis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Liddell connects with a crisp jab.
Liddell just misses with a punch to the body.
Emeleanenkis shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense.
Liddell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emeleanenkis backs up against the cage.
A shot to de liver by Liddell. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Liddell misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emeleanenkis manages to avoid it.
Liddell lands with a straight right. Emeleanenkis didn't see that one coming.
Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liddell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liddell.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Liddell throws a lazy head kick
and Emeleanenkis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Liddell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liddell keeps the fight on the outside.
Liddell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emeleanenkis shoots in but Liddell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Emeleanenkis moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell misses with a combination
and Emeleanenkis counters with a shoot takedown. Liddell fights it but they end up in guard.
Emeleanenkis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Emeleanenkis has gone for a leg lock! Liddell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Emeleanenkis's guard.
Liddell wanted to stand there but Emeleanenkis had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emeleanenkis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emeleanenkis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emeleanenkis blocks a head kick by Liddell.
Liddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Emeleanenkis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the body from Liddell misses
and Emeleanenkis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Liddell manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Emeleanenkis is looking to clinch.
Emeleanenkis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to de liver by Emeleanenkis. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis looks for a takedown but Liddell sprawls well.
Emeleanenkis moves out of range of the strikes.
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liddell scores with a punch to the head.
Liddell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Emeleanenkis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emeleanenkis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Liddell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liddell wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feder Emeleanenkis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emeleanenkis tries to clinch but Liddell is having none of it.
Emeleanenkis dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
A left lands for Liddell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emeleanenkis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liddell sprawls well. Liddell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Emeleanenkis gets slowly back to his feet.
Liddell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emeleanenkis counters with a shoot takedown. Liddell fights it but they end up in guard.
Liddell keeping moving, preventing Emeleanenkis from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell has a closed guard, preventing Emeleanenkis from standing up.
Liddell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Emeleanenkis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Emeleanenkis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Liddell dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell wants to stand but Emeleanenkis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Emeleanenkis had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Liddell is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Emeleanenkis Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Liddell's back instead.
Liddell holding both Emeleanenkis 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emeleanenkis is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Liddell is trying to stand back up.
Chuck Liddell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Feder Emeleanenkis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emeleanenkis is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Liddell taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Emeleanenkis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Feder Emeleanenkis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The WoodTik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcello Gonzalez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to The WoodTik's chin.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcello Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The WoodTik!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by WoodTik.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
WoodTik decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gonzalez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gonzalez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but WoodTik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gonzalez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
WoodTik wants to control but Gonzalez postures up.
Gonzalez 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.
WoodTik is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Gonzalez crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on WoodTik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
WoodTik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gonzalez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gonzalez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but WoodTik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, WoodTik has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. WoodTik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gonzalez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, WoodTik rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gonzalez's guard! Nice work there by WoodTik!
Gonzalez has a closed guard, preventing WoodTik from standing up.
WoodTik looking to pass the guard.
WoodTik 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
WoodTik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a triangle. WoodTik throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gonzalez's body to avoid the submission. Gonzalez has instead reached around WoodTik's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gonzalez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcello Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Swen cuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colonel Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Swen cuba!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cuba throws a series of punches but Sanders avoids them all with ease.
Swen cuba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders blocks a head kick by cuba.
cuba misses with a jab, cross combination.
cuba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
cuba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
cuba fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cuba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
cuba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
cuba just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanders blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
cuba fails in his attempt to clinch.
cuba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanders's half guard.
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but cuba pulls his head out easily.
cuba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
cuba is trying to work for a kimura but Sanders is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders tries to get to full guard but cuba has control of the leg.
Sanders actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is not content to let cuba control the position.
cuba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
cuba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working.
cuba has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sanders defend it? cuba steps over the head and cranks it - Sanders is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for cuba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Swen cuba!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moyses Flamengo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Atom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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220 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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186 cm
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211 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moyses Flamengo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Atom!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atom fails to land with a series of punches.
Flamengo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Atom takes one to the side of the head.
Atom connects with a right hand. Flamengo shakes it off.
Atom lands a hook that stumbles Flamengo back into the cage. Atom follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Flamengo to the canvas! Atom pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Flamengo has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adam Atom!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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