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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudolph Paulus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JanOle Stafjard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulus's entrance music is Open Your Eyes - Guano Apes. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudolph Paulus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JanOle Stafjard!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stafjard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paulus avoids it really well and circles away.
Paulus is looking to clinch but Stafjard is avoiding it.
Stafjard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stafjard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paulus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stafjard working for a guillotine from mount but Paulus is in no mood to give up.
Paulus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paulus tries to buck Stafjard off but he can't manage it.
Stafjard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Paulus is surviving well by controlling Stafjard's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Paulus really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Paulus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulus gets back to half guard.
Paulus wants to improve his position but Stafjard is controlling well.
Paulus is trying to stand back up but Stafjard is controlling him
Paulus tries to get to full guard but Stafjard has control of the leg.
Stafjard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paulus defends it well.
Stafjard trying to control the pace.
Paulus is trying to stand.
Paulus is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stafjard is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stafjard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paulus is defending against the submission attempts here by Stafjard.
Paulus wants to improve his position but Stafjard is controlling well.
Paulus is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stafjard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stafjard stops Paulus from getting back to his feet.
Paulus is defending against the submission attempts here by Stafjard.
Paulus is trying to stand back up but Stafjard is controlling him
Stafjard maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Paulus could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Stafjard has cracked it and Paulus is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Stafjard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JanOle Stafjard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Mandela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corky McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGraw is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Freebird - Lynard Skynard. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Mandela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corky McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraw lands a head kick!
McGraw lands with a kick to the temple. Mandela shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mandela misses with a straight right.
McGraw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGraw connects with a high kick.
Mandela scores with a hook.
Mandela misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mandela needs to keep his hands up - McGraw had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Mandela tries to land a front kick but McGraw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGraw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mandela lands an uppercut out of nowhere! McGraw falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mandela dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Mandela!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brooks Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandes comes into the arena with Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooks Staal!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Staal.
Fernandes tries to score a body lock takedown but Staal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Staal stops a takedown attempt from Fernandes.
Staal is looking to break free of the clinch but Fernandes has double underhooks.
Staal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Staal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandes tries for a takedown but Staal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Fernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Staal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fernandes shoots for a takedown but Staal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fernandes is breathing heavily.
Staal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Staal throws a nice looking combination but Fernandes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fernandes walks into a jab.
Staal connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Staal scores with a four punch combination!
Staal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A combination from Staal does no damage.
Staal closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Staal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Staal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Staal has managed to clinch.
Staal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Staal.
Staal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Staal looks to land a combination but Fernandes avoids it well.
Staal lands a nice looking body shot.
A left and a right from Staal both land. Nice combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Staal, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staal clinches.
Staal breaks the clinch.
Staal lands a head kick!
Staal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Staal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Staal has Fernandes up against the cage in a clinch.
Staal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Staal 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.
Staal fails to land with a series of punches.
Staal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Staal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Staal is working the combinations to good effect here.
Staal rushes Fernandes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Staal breaks the clinch.
Fernandes shoots in for a double leg but Staal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Staal lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal works over Fernandes's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice body kick there by Staal.
Staal throws a series of strikes that have Fernandes backpedaling.
Staal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fernandes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Staal lands with a nice body punch.
Staal delivers a nice body kick.
Staal lands a really nice looking cross but Fernandes seems unphased.
Staal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Staal stuns Fernandes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Staal throws a right and a left that Fernandes avoids nicely.
Staal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Staal pushes Fernandes up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Staal!
Staal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Staal scores with a leg kick.
Staal moves into the clinch.
Staal breaks from the clinch.
Staal looks to land a combination. Fernandes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fernandes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Staal scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Staal works over Fernandes's head and body with a nice combination.
Staal moves into range and clinches up with Fernandes.
Fernandes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Staal prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brooks Staal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Staal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fernandes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Staal misses with a series of wild punches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fernandes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Staal throws a head kick that Fernandes semi-blocks.
Staal looks to land a combination. Fernandes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Staal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Staal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brooks Staal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Staal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Staal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Staal works over Fernandes's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Staal. Staal obviously looking to wear him down.
Andre Fernandes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Staal moves into the clinch.
Staal breaks from the clinch.
Staal scores with a one two! Fernandes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fernandes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Staal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Staal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fernandes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Danga de danga de dang - Staal scores with a four punch combination!
Staal's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Staal duly obliges.
Staal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Staal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal lands a nice looking body shot.
Staal scores with a three punch combo!
Staal throws a nice looking combination but Fernandes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Staal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fernandes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Staal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Staal manages to break the clinch.
Fernandes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Staal.
Staal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Staal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fernandes takes one to the chin there.
Brooks Staal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernandes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Staal swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Fernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Staal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Staal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Staal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Staal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Staal stuffs the takedown.
Staal throws a head kick but Fernandes moves out of range.
Staal closes the distance and pushes Fernandes back into the cage.
Staal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Staal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown but Staal shows good takedown defense.
Staal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Staal lands with a hook. Fernandes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Staal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fernandes rather than just go for the knockout.
Staal clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Staal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Staal can't break the clinch.
Staal stops a takedown attempt from Fernandes.
Fernandes looking for a takedown.
Fernandes goes for a takedown attempt but Staal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Staal moves into the clinch.
Fernandes prevents Staal from breaking the clinch.
Fernandes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Staal is looking to break free of the clinch but Fernandes has double underhooks.
Staal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Staal throws a combination. Fernandes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Staal lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brooks Staal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fernandes tries to keep at a distance but Staal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fernandes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Staal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fernandes is trying to drag Staal to the mat but Staal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Staal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Staal but Staal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Fernandes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Staal closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Staal has managed to clinch.
Staal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Staal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Staal with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Staal lands with a kick to the temple. Fernandes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fernandes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Staal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fernandes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Staal scores with a one two! Fernandes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Staal closes the distance and clinches.
Staal is trying to force a seperation but Fernandes has the dominant position.
Staal breaks the clinch.
Staal takes the fight into the clinch.
Staal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fernandes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Staal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fernandes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal pushes Fernandes up against the cage in a clinch.
Staal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernandes tries to keep at a distance but Staal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Staal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandes shoots in but Staal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Staal clinches with his opponent.
Staal prevents the takedown attempt.
Staal breaks from the clinch.
Staal throws a right hand that Fernandes ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandes also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal takes the fight into the clinch.
Staal is trying to break the clinch but Fernandes is controlling him.
Staal is pressed up against the cage. Fernandes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Staal down to the mat. Staal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Staal!
Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Staal as he jumps to the side.
Staal drives through and clinches with Fernandes against the cage.
Andre Fernandes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Staal wants to get back to striking at distance but Fernandes won't allow it.
Staal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Staal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A nice combination there by Staal.
Fernandes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Staal tries to avoid it but Fernandes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Staal to the ground. Staal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Staal throws a series of punches but Fernandes avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Staal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fernandes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Staal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Staal breaks the clinch.
Staal tries to land a front kick but Fernandes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fernandes.
Staal lands a head kick!
Fernandes tries for a takedown but Staal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brooks Staal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Staal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brooks Staal!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between manny mohawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and billy jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jacobs has chosen Funeral bell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, manny mohawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, billy jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mohawk dives in and grabs jacobs's left leg, looking for a takedown. jacobs pushes down on mohawk's head and hops out.
A left lands for jacobs.
It looks like manny mohawk has been cut.
jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for jacobs.
jacobs catches mohawk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
mohawk is rocked!
jacobs measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes mohawk! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). billy jacobs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen orion as his entrance music. John Colon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Colon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Colon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Colon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Colon shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Colon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Colon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Colon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Colon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Colon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie trying to control here.
Colon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Colon there.
Colon trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Colon thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Colon is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Colon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Colon postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Colon defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Colon 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.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Colon is aware though and is defending well.
Colon scoring with some ground and pound.
Colon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Colon is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie has his foot on Colon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colon works his way back into a safe position though.
Colon throws a big right hand that misses.
Colon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Colon is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Colon off! Colon jumps back into Gracie's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Colon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colon defends well.
Colon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colon drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Colon off! Colon jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Colon is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Colon 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Colon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Colon is aware though and is defending well.
Colon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Colon throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Colon.
Colon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Colon lands in his opponent's guard.
Colon chips away with some ground and pound.
Colon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Colon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Colon stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Colon misses with a double jab.
Colon throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Colon.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Colon.
Colon throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Colon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Colon defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Colon shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Colon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Colon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Colon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Colon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Colon misses with a double jab.
Colon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Colon getting side control.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colon.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Colon.
Colon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colon.
Colon thows a big elbow that misses.
Gracie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Colon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colon working some strikes from top position.
Colon thows a big elbow that misses.
Colon wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Gracie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Colon stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Colon.
No joy there for Colon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Colon counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Colon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Colon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Colon has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Colon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Colon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Colon thows a big elbow that misses.
Gracie has his foot on Colon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colon.
Colon thows a big elbow that misses.
Colon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colon throwing strikes but missing.
Colon gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Colon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Colon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Colon slips an elbow through the middle.
Colon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Colon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Colon lands a two punch combo.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Colon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
John Colon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Colon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Colon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Colon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Colon landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Colon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Colon thows a big elbow that misses.
Colon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colon throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Colon gets the takedown into side control.
Colon throws an elbow but Gracie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Colon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gracie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Colon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Colon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie has his foot on Colon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colon works his way back into a safe position though.
Colon chips away with some ground and pound.
Colon scoring with some ground and pound.
Colon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Colon throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Colon is looking to land body kicks.
John Colon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Colon.
Colon tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Colon circles away easily
and Colon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Colon.
Colon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie striking off his back but it's not causing Colon any problems.
Colon with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon landing with the ground and pound.
Colon is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Colon postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Colon scoring with punches to the head and body.
John Colon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Colon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Colon stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Colon wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Colon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Colon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
John Colon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Colon tries to pass.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colon defends well.
Colon is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Colon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Colon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Colon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
Colon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Colon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Colon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Colon getting side control.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Colon wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Colon.
Colon seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Colon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Colon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Colon misses with a few strikes there.
Colon throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Colon circles away easily
and Colon counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Royce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Colon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colon working some strikes from top position.
Colon scoring with some ground and pound.
Colon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Colon scores with a three punch combo!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Colon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Colon 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Colon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Dash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Fusilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enzo Fusilli has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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22
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Dash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enzo Fusilli!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dash fails with a takedown attempt.
Fusilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dash.
A combination from Fusilli does no damage.
Fusilli's corner calls for a 1-2. Fusilli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dash misses with a two punch combination.
Dash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fusilli.
Dash shoots for a takedown but Fusilli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dash thows a body shot but no joy.
Dash throws a series of punches but Fusilli moves out of range.
Fusilli drops Dash with a left right combo! Fusilli follows him down to the ground into side control.
Dash is rocked!
Fusilli has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fusilli swings for the body but Dash moves out of range.
Fusilli looks to land a left hand but Dash moved out of range nicely.
Dash slips under a jab from Fusilli.
Fusilli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dash.
Dash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dash looks to land a combination. Fusilli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dash slips a jab from Fusilli.
Fusilli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dash counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fusilli wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fusilli gets full guard.
Dash 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.
Fusilli wants to stand and escape but Dash is having none of it.
Dash preventing the sweep.
Dash stands and throws Fusilli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dash tries to advance to mount but Fusilli denies him.
Dash working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dash prevents Fusilli from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dash is trying to get an arm triangle but Fusilli is defending well.
Dash is trying to get an arm triangle but Fusilli is defending well.
Fusilli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dash wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dash tries for a kimura but Fusilli is defending well.
Fusilli is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dash wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fusilli, who protects the arm well.
Dash goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fusilli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dash but great work by Fusilli.
Dash is breathing heavily.
Fusilli stands up and beckons Dash to his feet.
Dash slips under a jab from Fusilli.
Enzo Fusilli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fusilli misses with a two punch combination.
Enzo Fusilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fusilli misses with a body kick.
Fusilli misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enzo Fusilli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dash lands a nice shot to the body.
Fusilli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fusilli wants it to stay on the feet.
Fusilli misses the body punch
and Dash counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dash looks for a takedown but Fusilli sprawls well.
Dash takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fusilli but Fusilli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Dash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fusilli stalks Dash and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dash's face. Dash staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fusilli leaves Dash with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fusilli misses with a looping right.
Dash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fusilli tries to avoid it but Dash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fusilli to the ground. Fusilli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fusilli thows a body shot but no joy.
Dash scores with a body shot.
Fusilli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dash counters with a shoot takedown. Fusilli fights it but they end up in guard.
Dash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fusilli is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fusilli looking to control.
Dash won't allow Fusilli to sweep him here.
Dash drops back looking for a leg! Fusilli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fusilli manages to kick Dash off! Dash jumps back into Fusilli's guard.
Fusilli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fusilli is breathing heavily.
Dash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dash drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dash jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fusilli misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fusilli throws a big shot that misses.
Fusilli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fusilli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dash counters with a shoot takedown. Fusilli fights it but they end up in guard.
Jim Dash overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fusilli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dash manages to get himself to full guard.
Dash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fusilli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fusilli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dash is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fusilli defends well.
Fusilli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fusilli trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dash's guard.
Dash has his foot on Fusilli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fusilli works his way back into a safe position though.
Fusilli stands up from Dash's guard - Fusilli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fusilli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dash manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Dash dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fusilli takes a swing at Dash's ribcage but misses.
Fusilli throws a hook but Dash avoids it easily.
Fusilli throws a combination that misses
and Dash counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fusilli looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dash puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fusilli is pressing down on Dash's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dash pushing down on Fusilli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fusilli gets full guard.
Dash works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fusilli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dash is trying to work for a kimura but Fusilli is defending well.
Fusilli tries to get to full guard but Dash has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dash is working for a submission of some sort.
Fusilli wants to improve his position but Dash is controlling well.
Dash is looking to advance position but Fusilli won't allow it.
Dash wants to work for an arm triangle but Fusilli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fusilli is looking for a sweep. Dash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Fusilli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fusilli.
Dash 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.
Fusilli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dash drops back looking for a leg! Fusilli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fusilli manages to kick Dash off! Dash jumps back into Fusilli's guard.
Dash passes Fusilli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fusilli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dash tries to pass to full mount but Fusilli defends it.
Fusilli is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dash has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dash pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Fusilli is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Dash!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Klinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mendez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Juno Reactor - Pistolero. James Klinger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Klinger!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Klinger.
Enrique Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klinger closes the distance and clinches up with Mendez, looking for a takedown. Klinger pushes Mendez against the cage but Mendez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mendez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Klinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Enrique Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Klinger.
Klinger has a takedown stuffed.
Mendez lands with a right that hurts Klinger. Klinger looks to clinch but Mendez throws a short knee that drops Klinger. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Enrique Mendez!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJJ Submaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Bull - Massacrtion. Jimbo Johnson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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26
175 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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175 cm
22
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimbo Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJJ Submaster!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Submaster saw that one coming.
Johnson misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Submaster ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Submaster misses with a head kick.
Johnson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Submaster.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Submaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Submaster closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Submaster tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Submaster is looking to clinch.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Submaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Submaster closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Submaster successfully pulls guard.
Submaster throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Submaster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Johnson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Johnson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Submaster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Submaster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson wants to stand but Submaster has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Submaster tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
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.
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
Johnson is thwarting Submaster's attempts to control the position.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Submaster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Submaster with the active half guard here but Johnson passes nicely into side control.
Submaster is trying to escape the position but Johnson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Submaster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Submaster reaches up around Johnson's neck trying to control. But Johnson takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Submaster! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Submaster is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Johnson celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimbo Johnson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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