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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ray skillz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherk's entrance music is Fill the Bite. A fine choice. ray skillz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White 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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Sherk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ray skillz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from skillz does no damage.
Sherk shoots in for a double leg but skillz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
skillz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
skillz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sherk.
Sherk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches skillz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sherk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sherk looks up at the clock and then as skillz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sherk smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
skillz wants to get back to his feet but Sherk drags him back down.
Sherk 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.
skillz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sherk working the ground and pound but skillz is defending the strikes.
skillz looks gassed!
skillz stops Sherk from passing to mount.
Sherk working the head with strikes.
Sherk lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
skillz tries to buck Sherk off but Sherk is having none of it.
Sherk scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sherk scores with punches from side control.
skillz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sherk cracks skillz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sherk throws a strike aimed at the side of skillz's head but skillz avoids it well.
Sherk scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at skillz to see if he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Sherk.
Sherk lands a few punches from side control.
Sherk misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on skillz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sherk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
skillz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
skillz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sherk.
Sherk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sherk is putting a hurting on skillz here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ground and pound from Sherk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sherk throws an elbow but skillz slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
skillz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sherk.
Sherk throws a strike aimed at the side of skillz's head but skillz avoids it well.
skillz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
skillz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sherk's best efforts.
Sherk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
skillz wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well.
Sherk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
skillz misses with a low kick.
Sherk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sherk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sherk thowing shots but they're missing.
Sherk with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Sherk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sherk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. skillz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sherk thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
skillz blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish skillz?
Sherk throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Sherk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
skillz tries to bum rush Sherk with a series of wild strikes but Sherk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
skillz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
skillz throws a combination. Sherk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sherk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around skillz's waist but skillz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sherk off to one side.
Sherk tries to clinch there but skillz circles away.
skillz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sherk shoots for a double leg takedown but skillz sprawls well. He's pushed Sherk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
skillz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sherk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Sherk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Sherk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
skillz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
skillz misses with a double jab.
skillz avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sherk.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sherk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Sherk. No joy for skillz on that attempt.
skillz misses with a few strikes there.
Sherk lands with a straight right. skillz didn't see that one coming.
skillz misses with a wild combination.
Sherk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. skillz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sherk scoring with punches and elbows.
Sherk working the ground and pound but skillz is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Sherk.
skillz defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
skillz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sherk.
Sherk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sherk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The strikes coming from Sherk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sherk looks for a takedown but skillz sprawls well.
skillz tries to bum rush Sherk with a series of wild strikes but Sherk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sherk has his takedown stuffed
and skillz counters with a one-two to the body.
skillz looks to land a combination. Sherk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
skillz lands a glancing blow to the side of Sherk's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
skillz tries to keep at a distance but Sherk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sherk wants a takedown but no success here.
skillz wants to break free but Sherk has control.
Sherk wants a takedown.
skillz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sherk.
Sherk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. skillz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sherk can't get the takedown.
Sherk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sherk lands a takedown into guard.
Sherk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk stands up over skillz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sherk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of skillz's head.
skillz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sean Sherk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sherk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sherk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
skillz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sherk throwing strikes from guard but skillz blocks nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sherk shoots in but no luck this time.
skillz fails to land the takedown.
Sherk dodges the punch combination from skillz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Sherk dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
skillz lands with a nice combination. Sherk backs away looking to recover.
skillz tries to bum rush Sherk with a series of wild strikes but Sherk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sherk.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sherk is defended easily by skillz.
Sherk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sherk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says skillz as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Sherk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
skillz circles away from the clinch attempt
and skillz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting skillz counter with a right hand.
Sherk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sean Sherk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
skillz misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
skillz cracks Sherk with an open hand slap.
Sherk with a lazy takedown attempt
and skillz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
skillz tries to bum rush Sherk with a series of wild strikes but Sherk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sherk dodges the punch combination from skillz.
Sherk throws a left and a right that both miss
and skillz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sherk thinking.
skillz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
skillz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sherk.
Sherk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but skillz avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by skillz!
Sherk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. skillz did well to prevent Sherk getting side control.
Sherk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sherk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sherk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
skillz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sherk.
Sherk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sherk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
skillz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sherk.
skillz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sherk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sherk slips a jab and a cross from skillz.
Sherk misses with a two punch combination.
Sherk throws a big shot that misses.
Sherk shoots in for a takedown but skillz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
skillz tried to score with a low kick but Sherk checks it.
Sherk dips to his left and cracks skillz with an uppercut!
Sherk falls off balance throwing a combination
and skillz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
skillz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sherk doesn't manage to clinch there - skillz circles away.
Sherk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sherk stops skillz from standing up.
Sherk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sherk lands a couple of elbows.
skillz wants to sweep here but Sherk controlling him for the moment.
skillz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sherk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of skillz's head.
skillz keeping full guard, as Sherk tries to pass.
skillz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sherk.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sherk throws a left and a right that both miss
and skillz counters with a one-two to the body.
skillz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sherk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sherk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sherk working skillz over with strikes.
Sherk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. skillz defending well though.
ray skillz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sherk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Sherk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sherk, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Sherk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgios Tsitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jeff Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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, Jeff Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georgios Tsitas!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsitas shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tsitas looks gassed!
Tsitas shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tsitas.
Jeff Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgios Tsitas.
Tsitas blocks the body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones tries to bum rush Tsitas with a series of wild strikes but Tsitas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsitas avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tsitas shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tsitas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tsitas off to one side.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsitas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsitas dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Tsitas's head and hops out.
Jones throws a right and a left that Tsitas avoids nicely.
Tsitas shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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.
Jones throws a right and a left that Tsitas avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsitas.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tsitas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Tsitas moves his leg out of the way.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Tsitas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsitas dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Tsitas's head and hops out.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsitas shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeff Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgios Tsitas.
Tsitas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones is controlling Tsitas's posture.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control.
Tsitas stops Jones from standing up.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsitas is one step ahead there.
Tsitas throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsitas is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Tsitas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgios Tsitas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Tsitas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsitas shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Tsitas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stalks Tsitas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tsitas's face. Tsitas staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Tsitas backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsitas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jeff Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgios Tsitas.
Jones throws a right and a left that Tsitas avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsitas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsitas.
Jeff Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tsitas avoids them all with ease.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 29:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evan Sellari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jaques gerard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Sellari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jaques gerard!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sellari misses with the combination.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
gerard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sellari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten gerard somewhat.
Sellari throws a right and a left that gerard avoids nicely.
gerard closes the distance and clinches up with Sellari, looking for a takedown. gerard pushes Sellari against the cage but Sellari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sellari clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
gerard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sellari cracks gerard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sellari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sellari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sellari misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sellari rushes gerard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
gerard wants to break free but Sellari has control.
Sellari breaks the clinch.
Sellari misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from gerard.
Sellari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sellari pushes gerard off and gets back to his feet.
Sellari closes the distance and clinches.
gerard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. gerard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
gerard keeping moving, preventing Sellari from controlling successfully.
Sellari won't allow gerard to sweep him here.
gerard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
gerard keeping moving, preventing Sellari from controlling successfully.
Sellari tries to free his leg and advance position but gerard is retaining full guard.
gerard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
gerard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gerard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
gerard decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
gerard tries to clinch there but Sellari circles away.
Sellari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from gerard.
Evan Sellari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jaques gerard.
gerard tries to clinch
and Sellari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
gerard misses with a shot to the body
and Sellari counters with a nice body kick.
gerard shoots for a double leg takedown but Sellari sprawls well. He's pushed gerard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sellari moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
gerard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sellari sprawls well. Sellari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. gerard gets slowly back to his feet.
Sellari gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows gerard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but jaques gerard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sellari throws a nice looking combination but gerard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
gerard throws the kick towards the body but Sellari avoids it.
gerard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sellari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
gerard fails with the takedown.
gerard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sellari.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sellari throws a leg kick but gerard moved away.
gerard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sellari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sellari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sellari just misses with a elbow thrown towards gerard's brow.
Sellari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sellari misses with the combination.
gerard has taken the fight to the clinch.
gerard looking for a takedown.
Evan Sellari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jaques gerard.
Sellari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sellari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Sellari.
Sellari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sellari misses with a few strikes there.
Sellari throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
gerard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
gerard scores a takedown into full mount!
Sellari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sellari tries to get out of the position.
gerard won't let Sellari get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
gerard content just to control the position here.
Sellari tries to control the position but gerard now has his back.
Sellari is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gerard has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sellari has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sellari preventing the rear naked choke attempt from gerard.
Sellari defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of gerard's arms.
Sellari fending off the submission attempt from gerard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sellari trying to get back to his feet but gerard is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jaques gerard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sellari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sellari.
gerard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sellari lands with an uppercut that bounces gerard off the cage and back into rage.
Sellari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
gerard slips a jab and a cross from Sellari.
gerard throws a right and a left that Sellari avoids nicely.
gerard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sellari swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Sellari misses.
gerard dives in and grabs Sellari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sellari pushes down on gerard's head and hops out.
gerard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sellari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for gerard on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
gerard tries for a kimura but Sellari is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sellari tries to buck gerard off but gerard is having none of it.
gerard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
gerard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sellari keeps working.
Sellari tries to escape but gerard is in 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.
Sellari is trying to get back to half guard.
gerard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
gerard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
gerard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
gerard fails with an attempt to clinch.
gerard tries to clinch
and Sellari counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sellari fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by gerard.
gerard throws a hook to the side of Sellari's head but Sellari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sellari throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and gerard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sellari!
gerard tries to control but Sellari wriggling away.
Sellari slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sellari pushes gerard off and gets back to his feet.
gerard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evan Sellari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jaques gerard.
gerard closes the distance and pushes Sellari back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
gerard tries to pull guard but Sellari holds him up against the cage and eventually gerard drops back down to his feet.
gerard keeps control of Sellari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
gerard scores a nice knee to the body.
gerard manages to break the clinch.
Sellari throws a head kick that misses.
Sellari looks to score with a jab to the body but gerard is just out of range.
Sellari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Evan Sellari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
gerard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sellari.
Sellari scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
jaques gerard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sellari throws a combination that misses
and gerard counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
jaques gerard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got gerard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jaques gerard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Savinay Pillay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pillay comes to the cage accompanied by Tere Bina. Savinay Pillay had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Savinay Pillay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pillay throws a body punch but Tyler moves out of range.
Pillay forces Tyler back against the cage and clinches.
Pillay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Pillay.
Tyler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pillay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pillay misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyler.
Pillay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Pillay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pillay working aggressively here.
Pillay gets underhooks to prevent Tyler's takedown attempt.
Savinay Pillay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Tyler.
Tyler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pillay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pillay scores a takedown into full mount!
Pillay looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pillay looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tyler avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pillay.
Pillay jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tyler manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pillay tries for a kimura but Tyler is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pillay throwing strikes but Tyler manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tyler working the ground and pound but Pillay is defending the strikes.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tyler shoots and misses
and Tyler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jake Tyler has been cut.
Pillay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyler circles away quickly and effectively.
Pillay throws a right and a left that Tyler avoids nicely.
Pillay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tyler.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pillay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pillay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pillay wants to sweep here but Tyler controlling him for the moment.
Tyler 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tyler avoids a kick to the body.
Pillay scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Pillay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pillay throws a series of punches but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler drops his hands momentarily and Pillay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pillay works Tyler's body with a nice hook.
Pillay looks to throw the jab but Tyler is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pillay.
Pillay shoots in and bounces Tyler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tyler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pillay drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tyler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pillay has Tyler in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Savinay Pillay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Tyler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pillay stalks Tyler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tyler's face. Tyler staggers backwards, shaken.
Pillay connects with a nice looking jab.
Pillay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pillay throws a jab when Tyler was well out of range.
No luck for Tyler with that takedown attempt.
Savinay Pillay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pillay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyler fails with the takedown
so Pillay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler has his foot on Pillay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pillay works his way back into a safe position though.
Pillay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Pillay creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tyler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tyler prevents Pillay from moving into mount.
Pillay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tyler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pillay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyler, who protects the arm well.
Pillay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pillay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyler keeps working.
Pillay creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tyler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pillay is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pillay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pillay tests Tyler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pillay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pillay throws a big shot that misses.
Tyler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pillay.
Donk. Pillay catches Tyler right on the button with a cross.
Horrible takedown by Tyler or perhaps it was just good defense by Pillay which made him look bad.
Savinay Pillay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Tyler.
A punch lands to the side of Tyler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pillay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tyler was covering up waiting for the punch and Pillay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pillay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pillay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pillay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pillay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pillay wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Tyler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pillay advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Savinay Pillay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Tyler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pillay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pillay shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pillay has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tyler!
Tyler is in a horrible position here. Pillay smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pillay is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tyler is surviving well by controlling Pillay's body position as best he can.
Tyler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pillay is looking to take a break and control but Tyler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyler throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pillay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pillay is working for a kimura but Tyler is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pillay is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tyler!
Pillay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyler is looking to escape.
Tyler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Savinay Pillay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pillay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tyler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tyler blocking the ground and pound.
Pillay throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pillay looking to control but Tyler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pillay working for a submission but Tyler is keeping him at bay.
Tyler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pillay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pillay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tyler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pillay pulls his head out easily.
Pillay throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pillay thows a huge punch but Tyler dodges it nicely.
Tyler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pillay pulls his head out easily.
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.
Pillay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pillay seems to be looking for submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pillay 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.
Pillay throws a shot from downtown. Tyler moves away and avoids it.
Pillay misses with a series of wild punches.
Savinay Pillay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tyler fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pillay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savinay Pillay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pillay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Savinay Pillay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Norling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norling is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys . John Wilson 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Norling!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Norling misses.
Wilson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A head kick misses from Norling.
Wilson gets a takedown into half guard.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Norling dodges it nicely.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Norling dodges it nicely.
Norling is looking to escape.
Norling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Wilson wants to pass to mount but Norling is defending the position.
Wilson stops Norling from getting back to his feet.
Wilson tries to pass to full mount but Norling defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Norling jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Norling with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norling jabs Wilson right on the nose. Wilson blinks but takes it well.
Wilson walks into a straight right hand from Norling.
Jab from Norling.
Norling lands a nice shot that snaps Wilson's head back.
Norling is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Norling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Norling throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Norling throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norling sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
A jab from Norling does it's job there.
Wilson scores with a takedown into Norling's guard.
Norling wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Norling keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Norling is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson thows a big elbow that misses.
Norling keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
Wilson prevents Norling from getting back to his feet.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Norling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
Norling swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson needs to keep his hands up - Norling had a free shot at his head there.
Norling scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norling misses with the combination.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Norling tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norling manages to avoid it.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norling is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, Norling circles away and we're back to standing.
Norling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norling sprawls well. Norling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norling to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norling.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Norling is trying to defend but Wilson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norling looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Norling has one foot on Wilson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norling.
Wilson misses with a double jab
and Norling counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sebastian Norling will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Norling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilson takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norling tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norling to the ground. Norling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norling lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Norling does no damage.
Norling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Norling looks to land a combination. Wilson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Norling throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Norling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Norling counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wilson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Norling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wilson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wilson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Norling sneaks out the side door and pushes Wilson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Norling might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
Norling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson dives in and grabs Norling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norling pushes down on Wilson's head and hops out.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norling sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from Norling both land. Nice combination.
Norling misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sebastian Norling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norling is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, Norling circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wilson drops an elbow to the side of Norling's head.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norling pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
Wilson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Norling doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilson.
Wilson is working for a kimura but Norling is defending it quite comfortably.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilson prevents Norling from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Norling moved out of range.
Norling lunges at Wilson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilson's hand.
Norling with a hook.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Norling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norling throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Norling sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
John Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Norling sprawls well.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norling tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norling to the ground. Norling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norling misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Norling is trying to defend but Wilson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is nestled in close to Norling, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilson working over Norling with some ground and pound. Norling looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilson is working for a submission of some sort.
Wilson is working for a submission of some sort.
Norling tries to kick Wilson off but Wilson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wilson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wilson is keen to just control but Norling is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Wilson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Norling misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Norling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Norling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norling stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Norling changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Norling swinging wilding here.
Norling throws a head kick that half lands.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norling sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Norling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norling scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Norling napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wilson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norling explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Norling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norling scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A lazy left from Norling finds it's target.
Norling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Norling scores with a jab to the head.
Norling gets caught flat footed, as Wilson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wilson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Norling wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson 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.
Norling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson won't allow Norling to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Norling's head.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norling defends it nicely.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Norling kicks Wilson off and gets back to his feet.
Wilson misses with a hook to the body
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norling moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wilson gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norling has one foot on Wilson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wilson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norling counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norling defends it nicely.
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norling defends it nicely.
Norling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norling as he jumps to the side.
Norling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a jab to the body
letting Norling counter with a right hand.
Wilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norling.
Norling lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Norling throws a head kick that half lands.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norling as he avoids it easily.
Norling takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Norling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Norling stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilson throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Norling clobbers Wilson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Wilson.
I think Wilson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Wilson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between rashad sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy has chosen Megadeth - Symphony of Destruction as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, rashad sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
sanchez looks for the body kick but Hardy saw that one coming.
Jon Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. sanchez is trying to defend but Hardy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hardy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hardy is thwarting sanchez's attempts to control the position.
sanchez wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Hardy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
sanchez missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is looking for a kimura but sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardy to get the leverage.
Hardy is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from sanchez as he works his way to full guard.
Hardy has gone for a leg lock! sanchez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hardy's guard.
Hardy can't keep his opponent in guard - sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
sanchez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
sanchez trying to control from half guard but Hardy is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy actively working from the bottom here.
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.
sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
sanchez throwing shots but Hardy is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that rashad sanchez 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.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from sanchez. sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hardy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
sanchez stays in close to Hardy's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee stands the fighters back up. rashad sanchez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hardy misses with a takedown
and sanchez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hardy's guard now.
sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
sanchez wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
sanchez looking to pass the guard.
sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
rashad sanchez 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!
sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and sanchez counters with a shoot takedown. Hardy fights it but they end up in guard.
sanchez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy throws his legs up looking for a submission but sanchez uses it to pass to side control.
Hardy is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
sanchez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
sanchez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
Jon Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hardy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
sanchez trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy tries to buck sanchez off but sanchez is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
rashad sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for sanchez, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... rashad sanchez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between pj veenstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mano Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, pj veenstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mano Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
veenstra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva throws a series of punches but veenstra avoids them all with ease.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - veenstra circles away.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva throws a wild body kick that veenstra sees coming a mile off.
veenstra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
veenstra advances to half guard.
veenstra works his way into full mount!
veenstra could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silva is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
veenstra goes for an armbar but Silva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silva.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
veenstra working a defensive guard but Silva passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
veenstra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
veenstra is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.
veenstra is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva controlling the pace.
Silva is looking to advance position but veenstra won't allow it.
veenstra is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
veenstra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but veenstra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva throws a left that rocks veenstra and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Silva dives into side control, looking to finish! Can veenstra regain composure!
veenstra is rocked!
veenstra is not content to let Silva control the position.
Oh veenstra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva stands up and we're back to a striking position.
veenstra seems to have got his legs back now.
veenstra swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva connects with a stiff jab that staggers veenstra - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mano Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Ray Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stevie Ray Samson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Samson ducks down to avoid it.
Samson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Samson thows a body shot but no joy.
Samson swinging wilding here.
Samson stuffs the takedown.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Samson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Samson.
Silva scores with a takedown into Samson's guard.
Silva stands up and waves to Samson to follow him.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson blocks a head kick by Silva.
Samson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Samson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Samson throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva throws a head kick that Samson semi-blocks.
Silva throws a body punch but Samson moves out of range.
Samson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Samson avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samson keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva slips a jab from Samson.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Samson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Samson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Samson looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Samson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Samson looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Samson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Samson trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Samson just misses with a punch to the body.
Samson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Samson throws a leg kick but Silva moved away.
Silva dives in and grabs Samson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Samson pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Samson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Samson shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Samson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Samson swinging wilding here.
Samson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Samson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Samson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Samson tries to pass.
Silva is looking to stand up but Samson isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stevie Ray Samson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Samson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Samson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silva's legs.
Samson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samson wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Samson moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Samson avoids it really well and circles away.
Samson shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samson misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Samson.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Samson.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Samson is proving hard to escape from.
Samson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Samson is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Samson winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Samson sits in half guard.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Samson has control of the leg.
Samson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Samson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Samson wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Samson which made him look bad.
Samson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Samson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Samson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Samson ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stevie Ray Samson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Samson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Samson is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Samson throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva is pulling down on Samson's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Samson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Samson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Samson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Samson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Samson drags him back down.
Samson decides to stand back up.
A big left from Silva misses.
Samson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Samson throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Samson throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a body kick.
Samson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Samson takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Samson moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Samson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Samson is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Samson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Samson get back to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Samson. Silva shrugs it off though.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Samson, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Samson against the cage but Samson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Samson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Samson tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Samson swinging wilding here.
Stevie Ray Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Samson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks a head kick by Samson.
Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Samson misses with a kick to the body.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Samson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Samson misses with a kick to the body
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Samson's brow.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Samson.
Samson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stevie Ray Samson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between seth the destoyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, seth the destoyer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marshall Mathers!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
the destoyer is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick from Mathers.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from the destoyer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mathers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mathers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mathers lands a head kick. the destoyer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
the destoyer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mathers counters with a solid body kick.
Mathers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
the destoyer tries to clinch up
and Mathers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
the destoyer moves out of range of the body kick from Mathers.
Mathers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mathers looks to land a combination but the destoyer avoids it well.
Mathers lands with an uppercut that bounces the destoyer off the cage and back into rage.
Mathers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on the destoyer. That did some damage!
the destoyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mathers 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mathers connects with a crisp jab.
the destoyer swinging wilding here.
The fight stays on the outside here - the destoyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
the destoyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mathers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mathers.
A combination from the destoyer does no damage.
Mathers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mathers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
the destoyer wants to clinch but Mathers slips to the side
and Mathers counters with a leg kick.
the destoyer is breathing heavily.
Mathers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
the destoyer takes a kick to the side of the head.
the destoyer is rocked!
the destoyer throws a series of punches but Mathers avoids them all with ease.
Mathers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 chopping leg kick lands by Mathers.
the destoyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mathers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mathers.
Mathers works over the destoyer's head and body with a nice combination.
Oh the destoyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mathers lands a head kick. the destoyer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mathers lands a jab to the nose.
Mathers circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! the destoyer drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Mathers follows the destoyer to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Mathers!
Marshall Mathers is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ron Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Durant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huerta comes to the cage accompanied by Summer of 69. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Huerta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huerta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durant as he avoids it easily.
Durant throws a series of punches but Huerta moves out of range.
Durant throws a combination. Huerta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huerta.
Huerta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Durant swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Huerta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Huerta shoots in and drives through. Durant sprawls well.
A lazy left from Huerta finds it's target.
Durant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huerta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Huerta is breathing heavily.
Durant throws a series of punches but Huerta moves out of range.
Durant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huerta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durant pinned against the cage. Durant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Durant throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Huerta stumbling backwards into the cage! Huerta bounces back off the cage towards Durant, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Durant lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Durant celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kevin Durant!
Kevin Durant is the new middleweight champion!
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