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GAMMA: Contenders #61 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dhughel McVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by bad to the bone. McVey has chosen Jump Around by House of Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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181 cm
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215 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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188 cm
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215 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Tyson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dhughel McVey! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tyson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McVey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tyson misses the body punch and McVey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tyson misses with a wild combination.
McVey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Dhughel McVey has been cut. Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting McVey counter with a right hand. Tyson misses with a combination
and McVey counters with a nice uppercut. Tyson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McVey to counter with a crisp jab. A kick lands to the mid section there for McVey. Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McVey counters with a thumping low kick. McVey closes the distance and clinches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. McVey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tyson regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round. McVey trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom. Tyson controls McVey momentarily but McVey frees himself. Tyson 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. Tyson keeping moving, preventing McVey from controlling successfully. Tyson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McVey counters with a big head kick but Tyson shrugs it off. Tyson throws a poor cross that misses
and McVey counters with a nice kick to the body. Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McVey counters with a low kick, right behind Tyson 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson misses with a shot to the body and McVey counters with a thumping low kick. Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McVey. Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by McVey. McVey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! McVey tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Tyson misses with a combination
and McVey counters with a nice kick to the body. McVey throws a quick inside leg kick. McVey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Tyson misses with a double jab
and McVey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tyson really felt that one! McVey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Tyson is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. No luck for McVey with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McVey lands a head kick. Tyson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McVey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. McVey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. McVey goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McVey counters with a shoot takedown. Tyson fights it but they end up in guard. McVey pushes down on Tyson's leg and manages to get into half guard. McVey thows a huge punch but Tyson dodges it nicely.
McVey working Tyson over with strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! McVey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. McVey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McVey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. McVey is looking to take a break and control but Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. McVey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. McVey is keen to just control but Tyson is a slippery customer. McVey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. McVey trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. McVey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. McVey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dhughel McVey dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dhughel McVey's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McVey is defended easily by Tyson. Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
and McVey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tyson misses with a double jab
and McVey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A short uppercut from Tyson. McVey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tyson prevents it.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch. Tyson blocks an elbow strike from McVey.
Tyson avoids a wild elbow strike from McVey. McVey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyson smiles and moves away.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dhughel McVey. Tyson throws a predictable looking body shot
and McVey moves into the clinch. McVey lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut. Tyson takes a shot to the head. Tyson is trying to force a seperation but McVey has the dominant position. McVey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyson's face.
McVey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McVey stalling.
Tyson takes an elbow to the forehead. A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch. McVey manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but McVey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McVey 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. McVey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyson's guard. Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. McVey advances position into side control! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McVey in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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. McVey working the ground and pound. McVey trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom. McVey has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McVey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McVey tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance. Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McVey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyson's guard now. McVey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. McVey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McVey trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McVey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. McVey postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it. Tyson wants to get back to his feet but McVey is in a dominant position and won't allow it. McVey is in close to Tyson's body, working some short punches and elbows. McVey postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it. Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. McVey lands a couple of digs. McVey trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McVey pushes down on Tyson's leg and manages to get into half guard. McVey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working. McVey has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. McVey dominating with strikes here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tyson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McVey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McVey misses with a head shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dhughel McVey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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!
McVey tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance. Tyson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McVey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyson pinned against the cage. Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. McVey tries to clinch up and Tyson counters with a straight right hand. Tyson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McVey. McVey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. McVey is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
McVey staying out of range there. Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McVey counters with a big head kick but Tyson shrugs it off. Tyson throws a combination that misses and McVey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. McVey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dhughel McVey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. McVey moves to clinch but Tyson breaks away and Tyson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McVey counters with a head kick. That will keep Tyson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Tyson misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tyson throws a lazy uppercut
and McVey counters by clinching up. McVey lands a damaging elbow. McVey misses with a knee strike.
McVey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. McVey landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McVey pressing his opponent against the cage. McVey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. McVey connects with a knee to the head.
McVey lands a nice knee to the body. Tyson prevents the takedown attempt.
McVey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McVey jumps guard and drags Tyson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. McVey tries to strike from the bottom.
Tyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McVey on the ground. McVey lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
McVey throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McVey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyson manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McVey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. McVey gets to his feet - Tyson follows without any prompting. Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from McVey, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dhughel McVey. McVey lands with a thumping leg kick.
McVey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyson but Tyson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Dhughel McVey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
and McVey counters with an inside leg kick. McVey drives through with a takedown into guard. Tyson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McVey controls the pace. McVey is pushing down on Tyson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tyson is fighting to maintain full guard but McVey has managed to sneak the leg through. McVey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. McVey wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it. McVey missing with the ground and pound from half guard. McVey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. McVey works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyson is trying to escape the mount.
McVey controlling his opponent. Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McVey with a couple of short strikes. Dhughel McVey has got the better of the ground game so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. McVey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McVey content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Dhughel McVey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well McVey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dhughel McVey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Qjvzi Pncinv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayson Marmeto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jayson Marmeto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qjvzi Pncinv! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayson Marmeto! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pncinv drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Pncinv showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marmeto.
Marmeto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Pncinv stands and steps away. Marmeto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Left hook, right uppercut from Marmeto. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! This has been an exciting period of action! The fight stays on the outside here - Pncinv looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Marmeto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Marmeto trying to control the position but instead, Pncinv has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marmeto into the cage. Pncinv tries to pull guard but Marmeto holds him up against the cage and eventually Pncinv drops back down to his feet.
Pncinv looking to throw knees to the head but Marmeto is blocking nicely.
A short right from Marmeto on the inside. Pncinv looking to throw knees to the head but Marmeto is blocking nicely.
Marmeto misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marmeto lands a left hand.
Marmeto blocks an elbow strike from Pncinv.
Marmeto looking to slow down the pace here. Pncinv wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pncinv misses with an elbow over the top. Pncinv misses with a knee strike.
Marmeto fails to pull guard.
Pncinv tries to work over Marmeto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Pncinv fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marmeto tries to land a knee to the head but Pncinv blocks with his arms.
Marmeto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pncinv is keeping busy. Marmeto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Marmeto looking to slow down the pace here. A nice glancing elbow lands by Marmeto. Marmeto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Marmeto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
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. Marmeto lands a nice knee to the body. Marmeto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pncinv has him pressed against the cage. Marmeto is trying to maintain a safe position but Pncinv gets an underhook and turns Marmeto into the cage. Pncinv tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marmeto smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Qjvzi Pncinv. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pncinv throws a lazy head kick and Marmeto counters with a series of strikes. Pncinv will be more careful next time no doubt. Pncinv is breathing heavily. Marmeto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pncinv throws a nice head kick!
Marmeto avoids the head kick by Pncinv.
Pncinv slaps away a takedown attempt from Marmeto, before circling back to the center of the mat. Marmeto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Marmeto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marmeto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick misses from Pncinv. Pncinv lands with a kick to the temple. Marmeto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Marmeto wants to clinch. Some wild striking there from Marmeto.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pncinv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marmeto tries to avoid it but Pncinv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marmeto to the ground. Marmeto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Pncinv lands a head kick. Marmeto smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Marmeto misses with a series of wild punches.
Marmeto tries to score with a low kick but Pncinv moves his leg out of the way. Marmeto stalks Pncinv and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pncinv's face. Pncinv staggers backwards, shaken. A combination from Marmeto does no damage. Pncinv moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pncinv throws a sloppy head kick letting Marmeto counter with a right hand. Marmeto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marmeto blocks a head kick by Pncinv.
Nice takedown defense from Marmeto. No joy for Pncinv on that attempt. Pncinv shoots in for a double leg but Marmeto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Marmeto scores with a three punch combo!
Marmeto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pncinv throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marmeto counters with a three punch combo that has Pncinv backing up. Pncinv nods at Marmeto to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pncinv looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Marmeto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pncinv throws a right and a left that both miss. Marmeto throws a head kick that misses and Pncinv counters with a head kick. Marmeto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pncinv backs up against the cage.
Pncinv walks into a left hand. Marmeto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Pncinv misses with a hook. Marmeto ducked under it nicely. Pncinv tries to land a front kick but Marmeto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Marmeto is working the combinations to good effect here. No luck for Marmeto with that takedown attempt. Marmeto throws a right hand that Pncinv ducks under and follows up with a left that Pncinv also avoids with ease. Marmeto throws a sloppy head kick and Pncinv counters with a nice kick to the body. Nice takedown defense from Marmeto. No joy for Pncinv on that attempt. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head kick misses from Pncinv. Marmeto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pncinv throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pncinv throws a head kick but Marmeto moves out of range.
Pncinv tries to clinch up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Marmeto dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
That kick from Marmeto tenderised Pncinv's leg. Pncinv is trying to keep his angry face on. Pncinv scores with a nice body kick.
Pncinv throws a right hand that misses
and Marmeto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Marmeto throws a low kick, looking for Pncinv's leg but Pncinv calmly moves out of range. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marmeto!
Marmeto throws a one two combo.
Pncinv throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marmeto. Marmeto dips to his left and cracks Pncinv with an uppercut! Marmeto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Marmeto scores with a three punch combo!
Pncinv throws a lazy head kick and Marmeto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Marmeto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pncinv as he avoids it easily. Pncinv misses with a head kick.
Marmeto keeps the fight on the outside. Marmeto throws a head kick that misses. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Marmeto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Pncinv. A low kick from Pncinv is predictable there and Marmeto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Marmeto blocks a head kick by Pncinv.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marmeto lands with a kick to the temple. Pncinv shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Marmeto misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pncinv. Marmeto misses with a leg kick and Pncinv counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Marmeto is lucky that one didn't land flush. Pncinv misses with a takedown attempt - Marmeto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Pncinv bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Pncinv throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marmeto sees it coming and avoids it easily. Marmeto fails in his attempt to clinch. Marmeto takes a kick to the side of the head. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marmeto - that will leave a mark!
Marmeto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pncinv is fending him off so far but Marmeto persists. Nope, Pncinv circles away and we're back to standing. Pncinv tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marmeto swats him away and circles back towards the center. Marmeto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Pncinv tries a head kick but it misses.
Pncinv misses with a head kick.
Marmeto misses with a double jab.
Marmeto throws a sloppy head kick and Pncinv counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pncinv tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marmeto swats him away and circles back towards the center. Pncinv misses with a takedown attempt - Marmeto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Qjvzi Pncinv. That's going to take a lot out of him. Marmeto drives through and clinches with Pncinv against the cage.
Pncinv is looking to break free of the clinch but Marmeto has double underhooks. A short uppercut from Marmeto. Marmeto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short right from Marmeto on the inside. A hook to the body from Marmeto.
Marmeto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pncinv has him pressed against the cage. Marmeto trying to control the position but instead, Pncinv has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marmeto into the cage. Marmeto misses with an elbow over the top. Pncinv tries to score a body lock takedown but Marmeto shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Marmeto has Pncinv pressed against the cage, preventing Pncinv from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Marmeto lands an elbow just above Pncinv 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pncinv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marmeto walks away with a smile on his face. Pncinv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Pncinv avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pncinv is looking to clinch. Marmeto lands a jab to the head.
Marmeto looks to land a combination. Pncinv sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Pncinv throws a head kick that misses. Pncinv throws a right hand that misses
and Marmeto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Marmeto tries to close the distance and clinch but Pncinv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Pncinv shoots for a takedown but Marmeto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Marmeto lands a jab-cross combination. Marmeto works over Pncinv's head and body with a nice combination. Marmeto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pncinv throws a sloppy head kick and Marmeto moves out of range easily. Marmeto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pncinv defends it nicely. A cross from Marmeto lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Pncinv throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Pncinv tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marmeto swats him away and circles back towards the center. Pncinv throws a head kick that Marmeto semi-blocks.
Marmeto keeps the fight on the outside. Pncinv looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Pncinv throws a head kick that misses. Pncinv keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marmeto is defended easily by Pncinv. Pncinv scores with a nice body kick.
Pncinv bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Marmeto scores with a three punch combo!
Pncinv throws a head kick that Marmeto semi-blocks.
Marmeto throws a leg kick and Pncinv counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Marmeto is lucky that one didn't land flush. A combination from Pncinv does no damage. Pncinv throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice body punch from Marmeto. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Marmeto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Pncinv's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pncinv pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pncinv shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marmeto's guard. Pncinv stands up from guard. Let's bang! Pncinv swats away the attempt to clinch by Marmeto. Marmeto throws a series of punches but Pncinv avoids them all with ease. Pncinv tries for a takedown but Marmeto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Pncinv misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marmeto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Jayson Marmeto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pncinv lands with a kick to the temple. Marmeto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Marmeto tries to clinch but Pncinv is having none of it. Pncinv tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pncinv stuffs the takedown. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Marmeto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pncinv's sensitive parts. Pncinv scores with a head kick. Marmeto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Pncinv misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pncinv lands a head kick. Marmeto smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Pncinv goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Pncinv fails in his attempt to clinch. Marmeto blocks a head kick by Pncinv.
Marmeto stalks Pncinv and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pncinv's face. Pncinv staggers backwards, shaken. Pncinv tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Marmeto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marmeto misses with a wild combination.
Marmeto closes the distance and lands a one-two. Marmeto avoids the head kick by Pncinv.
Marmeto moves out of range of the body kick from Pncinv.
Pncinv walks into a left hand. Marmeto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marmeto stalks Pncinv and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pncinv's face. Pncinv staggers backwards, shaken. Marmeto lands a two punch combo.
Marmeto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pncinv. Pncinv showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marmeto.
Marmeto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pncinv. Pncinv obviously looking to wear him down.
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. Marmeto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Some wild striking there from Marmeto.
Marmeto circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Marmeto misses. Pncinv misses with a double jab
and Marmeto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pncinv crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marmeto - the referee stops the clock and Pncinv gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marmeto. Pncinv manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Marmeto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Marmeto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marmeto avoids the head kick by Pncinv.
Pncinv throws a lazy head kick and Pncinv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pncinv is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marmeto. Marmeto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pncinv wants to clinch up but Marmeto keeps it at a distance. Pncinv keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Marmeto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marmeto blocks a head kick by Pncinv.
Pncinv misses with a head kick.
Pncinv throws a head kick that misses. Marmeto stalks Pncinv and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pncinv's face. Pncinv staggers backwards, shaken. Pncinv tries to clinch but Marmeto is having none of it. Marmeto blocks a head kick by Pncinv.
Marmeto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A right-left combo lands from Marmeto. Marmeto tests Pncinv's chin there with a solid looking shot. Pncinv wants to clinch up but Marmeto keeps it at a distance. Marmeto scores with a three punch combo!
Marmeto keeps the fight on the outside. Marmeto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pncinv. Marmeto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Marmeto fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pncinv looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Marmeto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pncinv throws a sloppy head kick and Marmeto moves out of range easily. Pncinv tries to clinch but Marmeto moves out of range. Marmeto throws a right hand that Pncinv ducks under and follows up with a left that Pncinv also avoids with ease. Pncinv throws a looping overhand right but Marmeto ducks down to avoid it. Pncinv throws a head kick but Marmeto moves out of range.
Pncinv throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pncinv throws a sloppy head kick and Marmeto moves out of range easily. Pncinv throws a nice head kick!
Pncinv thuds his shin into the meat of Marmeto's side. A combination from Marmeto does no damage. Marmeto fails in his attempt to clinch. Pncinv throws a sloppy head kick and Marmeto moves out of range easily. Marmeto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Pncinv misses with a head kick.
Jayson Marmeto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Marmeto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qjvzi Pncinv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pncinv throws a head kick that misses and Pncinv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight! Qjvzi Pncinv showed his dominance in that final round. I think Marmeto 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Marmeto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingsley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blood Stained Nike's - Complete. The key to victory for Kyle Kingsley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Kingsley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Monson! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kingsley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Jason Monson has been cut. A chopping leg kick lands by Kingsley. Kyle Kingsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kingsley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kingsley fakes the leg kick and cracks Monson in the body. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kingsley, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slapping leg kick lands for Kingsley.
Monson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Kingsley wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Monson tries for a kimura but Kingsley is defending well. Monson looks gassed! Kingsley regains half guard, as Monson was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kingsley is trying to stand up here but Monson is controlling him well. Kingsley has one foot on Monson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Kingsley throws a sloppy head kick and Monson moves out of range easily. Kingsley scores with a spinning back kick! A head kick from Kingsley lands but Monson takes it in his stride. Kingsley lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kingsley tests Monson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kingsley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That has opened up Jason Monson's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Monson. Monson misses with a takedown attempt and Kingsley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Monson goes for a takedown attempt but Kingsley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kyle Kingsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Monson. Kingsley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kingsley rushes Monson and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Monson is working for takedown but Kingsley is calmly controlling the position for now. Kingsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kingsley throws a head kick but Monson moves out of range.
Kingsley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kingsley looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Kingsley backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Monson's temple! It sends Monson violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Kingsley celebrates and the doctors try to help Monson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Kyle Kingsley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kid Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Culver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid Gomi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Gomi! 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, Trevor Culver! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Culver tries to sprawl but Gomi drives through with a takedown into half guard. Culver has hold of Gomi's hands but Gomi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Gomi is looking to stall here but Culver recovers full guard. Culver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomi. Culver trying to keep a closed guard but Gomi is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Culver tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Culver controlling Gomi's posture. Gomi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Culver is trying to control the position but Gomi postures up. Culver is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Culver passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gomi! Culver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Gomi is trying desperately to improve position. Gomi is working hard here to advance position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gomi throwing hammer fists to the chest of Culver. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gomi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Gomi can't escape the position.
Culver blocks Gomi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gomi working to try and regain half guard.
Culver trying to control but he's not successful this time. Culver is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Culver connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Culver tries to control but Gomi wriggling away. Culver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gomi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Gomi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Culver raining down shots from the mount! Gomi is squirming around, avoiding Culver's attempts to control the action. Culver controlling his opponent. Culver connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Culver looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Gomi is bucking up trying to escape but Culver cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Gomi is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Culver trying to control but he's not successful this time. Culver landing strikes, looking to finish! Culver controlling from the full mount. Culver tries to control but Gomi wriggling away. Gomi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Gomi regains half guard. Culver lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Culver performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Culver works his way into full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Culver dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Culver looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Culver passes into half guard. Culver moves into full mount! Gomi won't be happy about that! Gomi is looking to get to half guard. Culver trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gomi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Trevor Culver has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Culver tries to control but Gomi wriggling away. Culver blocks Gomi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Culver unloading with bombs! Gomi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gomi tries to get out of the position. Culver tries to control but Gomi wriggling away. Culver controlling from the full mount. Culver unloading with bombs! Gomi throwing hammer fists to the chest of Culver. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Culver tries to control but Gomi wriggling away. Culver landing strikes from the mount. Culver controlling the position easily from mount. Culver prevents Gomi from getting the reversal. Gomi is squirming around, avoiding Culver's attempts to control the action. Culver controlling from mount. Gomi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Culver with a couple of short strikes. Culver sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Culver wants to control the pace but Gomi is squirming around nicely. Gomi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Culver controlling the pace for now. Let's hope that Culver has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Gomi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Culver with a couple of short strikes. Gomi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Culver dominating with strikes here. Culver tries to control but Gomi wriggling away. Culver controlling from the full mount. Culver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomi is looking to escape. Gomi is in a horrible position here. Culver smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Culver blocks Gomi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Culver raining down shots from the mount! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gomi flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Culver controlling his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Culver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Gomi tries to clinch but fails miserably so Culver counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Culver passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Culver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Culver is taking a breather. Gomi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Culver is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gomi! Culver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomi is looking to escape. Culver scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gomi?
Culver controlling from the full mount. Culver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomi is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Culver breaks from Gomi's wrist control and lands an elbow. Culver scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gomi?
Culver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Culver with shots to the head and body - Gomi looks very uncomfortable down there. Culver content just to control the position here. Culver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Culver with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Culver controlling his opponent. Culver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomi is looking to escape. Culver lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gomi is squirming around, avoiding Culver's attempts to control the action. Culver with the ground and pound from mount. Gomi can't escape the position.
Culver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Gomi is squirming around, avoiding Culver's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Culver breaks from Gomi's wrist control and lands an elbow. Gomi flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gomi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Gomi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Gomi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Gomi is trying desperately to improve position. Gomi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Culver wants to control the pace but Gomi is squirming around nicely. Gomi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Culver controlling the position easily from mount. Gomi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Culver looking to control but Gomi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Culver landing strikes from the mount and Gomi is in trouble! Kid Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Culver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Gomi is trying to escape the mount.
Gomi is squirming around, avoiding Culver's attempts to control the action. Culver content just to control the position here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gomi throwing hammer fists to the chest of Culver. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight! Trevor Culver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Culver has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Culver!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kralaiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo has chosen Basic Thugonomics as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kralaiev! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rambo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ivan Kralaiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kralaiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kralaiev tries to clinch but Rambo moves away and Rambo counters with a right hand to the body. Kralaiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Rambo. Rambo gets a clinch. Kralaiev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kralaiev is looking to control Rambo's arms but Rambo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kralaiev has his back to the cage. Kralaiev tries to break the clinch but Rambo is controlling the position. Kralaiev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kralaiev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rambo.
Rambo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kralaiev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kralaiev closes the distance but Rambo moves to the side and Rambo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Ivan Kralaiev has been cut. Rambo moves out of range as Kralaiev throws a body kick.
Kralaiev takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kralaiev is breathing heavily. 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! Rambo gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rambo gets a trip takedown into half guard. Rambo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Rambo 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. Rambo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rambo lands strikes from half guard. Rambo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Rambo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rambo controlling the action here. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Rambo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Kralaiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rambo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Rambo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ivan Kralaiev's cut is getting worse. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rambo lands a nice short elbow.
Kralaiev is rocked! Kralaiev taking some punishment here, with Rambo in his half guard. Oh Kralaiev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Rambo drops an elbow to the side of Kralaiev's head. Rambo lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kralaiev! More strikes land and this one is all over! Rambo jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rambo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denisov Bad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denisov Bad! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson is looking to clinch. Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch and Bad counters with a stiff right hand. Jackson clinches up against the cage. Jackson stalling the fight.
Bad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jackson clinches. Jackson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jackson manages to end up in side control. Bad parries the strikes from Jackson easily there. Jackson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bad to escape.
Jackson wants to stand but Bad is controlling his arm. Bad is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow. Bad prevents Jackson from improving position. An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Bad is trying to buck Jackson off. Bad is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Bad struggling a bit here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bad defending against the ground and pound. Jackson wants to stand but Bad has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. Jackson wants to control from the top but Bad keeps moving. Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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. Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bad works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jackson thows a big elbow that misses. Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson. Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bad is proving hard to escape from. Bad will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing. Jackson thows a big elbow that misses. Bad keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson postures up in Bad's guard and throws a big left but Bad blocks it. Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bad is retaining full guard. Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss. Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bad works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jackson throws a big right hand that misses. Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Bad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bad keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. Jackson throws a big right hand that misses. Jackson is looking to stand up but Bad won't let him. Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bad has wrist control. Jackson looking to pass the guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Jackson throwing strikes but missing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Bad pushes him off. Jackson drives through and clinches with Bad against the cage.
Bad successfully pulls guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Bad won't let him. Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jackson wanted to stand there but Bad had control of the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bad has wrist control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jackson wants to stand but Bad is controlling his posture from full guard. Jackson throws a big right hand that misses. Jackson stands up over Bad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bad working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bad has wrist control. Jackson landing with the ground and pound. Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jackson tries to stand but Bad is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson trying to control but Bad is working from the bottom. Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bad's head. Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bad wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment. Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson. Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Bad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Bad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jackson throwing strikes but missing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bad paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bad back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Denisov Bad has been cut. OH! Jackson has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Jackson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Jackson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Jackson sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quinton Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lychan Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wolf might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hollywood Undead - pimpin. Ricardo has chosen Culo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lychan Wolf! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Ricardo! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from Ricardo.
Ricardo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ricardo. Ricardo drives through with a takedown into guard. Wolf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Ricardo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ricardo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Ricardo is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control. Ricardo drops back looking for a leg! Wolf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wolf manages to kick Ricardo off! Ricardo jumps back into Wolf's guard. Ricardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ricardo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wolf looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wolf looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wolf! Ricardo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Ricardo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Wolf would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Ricardo working for a triangle but Wolf defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ricardo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wolf defends well. Wolf wants to stand but Ricardo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ricardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Ricardo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ricardo has his foot on Wolf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolf works his way back into a safe position though. Ricardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ricardo keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully. Ricardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ricardo dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ricardo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolf. Wolf stuffs the takedown. Ricardo moves into range and clinches up with Wolf. Ricardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricardo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wolf just stands there and leans against the cage. Ricardo blocking some punches.
Wolf tries to land a knee to the head but Ricardo blocks with his arms.
Wolf is pressed up against the cage. Ricardo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wolf down to the mat. Wolf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Lychan Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Ricardo. Ricardo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolf swinging wildly here.
Ricardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolf misses with a few strikes there.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ricardo closes the distance and pushes Wolf back into the cage. Ricardo wants a takedown.
Ricardo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolf misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses. Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf can't find room to land a body shot as Ricardo controls the action.
Ricardo jumps guard.
Ricardo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wolf defends well. Wolf trying to control but Ricardo is working from the bottom. Wolf looking to sit in guard and control but Ricardo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two 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. Ricardo gets to his feet. Wolf looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Wolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ricardo moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ricardo connects with a body shot that sends Wolf's belly button to the back. Wolf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Wolf moves to clinch but Ricardo breaks away and Ricardo moves into the clinch. Ricardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ricardo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wolf's guard. Wolf is working an open guard so Ricardo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Both fighters circling a little - Wolf finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Wolf darts in trying to clinch and Ricardo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ricardo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wolf is trying to maintain the position but Ricardo is very close to passing his half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Wolf wants to get back to his feet. Ricardo throwing shots but Wolf is blocking nicely. Ricardo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ricardo. Ricardo seems to be working for a kimura but Wolf defends the submission attempt. Ricky Ricardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ricardo is keen to just control but Wolf is a slippery customer. Ricardo scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Wolf tries to kick Ricardo off but Ricardo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Ricardo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ricardo seems to be working for a kimura but Wolf defends the submission attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ricardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wolf wants to clinch but Ricardo slips to the side and Ricardo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wolf's guard. Ricardo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ricardo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Ricardo postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ricardo lands a couple of digs. Wolf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ricardo on the ground. Ricardo postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it. Ricardo is pushing down on Wolf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wolf is fighting to maintain full guard but Ricardo has managed to sneak the leg through. Ricardo uses his free foot to push down on Wolf's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wolf. Ricardo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wolf is squirming around, avoiding Ricardo's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ricardo goes for an armbar but Wolf turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wolf. Ricardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ricardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there. Wolf wants to stand and escape but instead Ricardo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ricardo stands and steps away. Wolf gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Sloppy strikes from Wolf. Those never looked like landing. Ricardo shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ricardo forces Wolf back against the cage and clinches. Ricardo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ricardo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wolf smiles and moves away.
Ricardo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ricardo throws a right and a left that both miss. Ricky Ricardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ricardo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wolf is trying to defend but Ricardo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Wolf is looking to escape. Ricardo trying to control the pace. Wolf trying to control from the bottom.
Ricardo is controlling the pace.
Ricardo is working for a submission of some sort.
Wolf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wolf tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ricardo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wolf defending well though. Wolf is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ricardo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Ricardo works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Ricky Ricardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ricardo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Ricardo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Liddell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Ruiz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice takedown defense from Ruiz. No joy for Liddell on that attempt. Ruiz misses the shot to the body. Ruiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Liddell counter with a right hand. Ruiz misses with a jab to the body
and Liddell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ruiz misses with a straight right. Ruiz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liddell counters with a nice double leg into guard. Ruiz wants to sweep here but Liddell controlling him for the moment. Ruiz is working hard here to advance position. Ruiz wants to control but Liddell passes easily into half guard.
Ruiz gets full guard. Liddell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruiz is keeping the position for now. Ruiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Liddell thows a big elbow that misses. Ruiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Liddell controls the pace. Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruiz has his hands on Liddell's head, controlling the position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Carlos Ruiz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Liddell tries for a takedown but Ruiz circles away easily and Ruiz counters with a right hand to the body. Ruiz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liddell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruiz thinking. Jab from Ruiz. The crowd cheers as Ruiz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liddell doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Liddell misses with a looping left. Ruiz forces Liddell back against the cage and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruiz. Ruiz is struggling to control the position. Ruiz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruiz lands with a right to the head. Ruiz controlling the action here for a moment.
Liddell blocking some punches.
Liddell wants to break free but Ruiz has control.
Liddell is trying to break free. Ruiz lands a body punch. Liddell looks gassed! A head punch blocked on the inside by Liddell.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ruiz misses with a looping left. Liddell tries to bum rush Ruiz with a series of wild strikes but Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Liddell throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Liddell won't be happy with that. Liddell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Liddell is not in a great position here, taking some shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ruiz landing a few strikes. Ruiz wants to control but Liddell is keeping him busy. Liddell wants to get back to his feet. Ruiz scoring with punches and elbows. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liddell keeps working. Ruiz working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ruiz in side control, just content to control the action for now. Liddell is looking to get back to his feet here but Ruiz is keeping cool and he's managed to take Liddell's back. What can Liddell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Liddell covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ruiz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ruiz.
Ruiz throwing damaging strikes from the back! Liddell could be in trouble here!
Ruiz trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ruiz dominated that round. That's time! Ruiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruiz scores with a decent looking hook. Ruiz shoots in and drives through. Liddell sprawls well. Liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruiz misses with a hook
and Liddell counters with a takedown into side control. Liddell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ruiz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Liddell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruiz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Ruiz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Liddell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Liddell's back! Ruiz is punishing Liddell with some ground and pound. Liddell is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ruiz scores with punches and elbows. Liddell is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Can Liddell hold on?! Ruiz is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Liddell has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Ruiz scores with punches from the back.
Liddell is trapped and Ruiz is scoring with shots to the head and body. The referee is taking a good look at Liddell as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ruiz!
Ruiz 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. Liddell is trying to get back to his feet but Ruiz has full control of the position and if anything, Liddell has just worked his way into a worse spot. Ruiz scores with strikes from the back.
Ruiz lands a shot to the body. Liddell takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ruiz lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Carlos Ruiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ruiz is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ruiz gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ruiz gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ruiz apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Liddell misses with a straight right. Ruiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruiz wants it to stay on the feet. Carlos Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ruiz takes a swing at Liddell's ribcage but misses. Liddell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liddell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ruiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddell.
Ruiz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ruiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruiz misses with a hook. Liddell moves away from the strike by Ruiz.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Ruiz misses. Liddell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruiz. Ruiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liddell. Liddell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruiz. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Liddell is defended easily by Ruiz. Ruiz lands a body shot.
Ruiz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liddell on the side of the head. Ruiz misses with an uppercut. Ruiz misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ruiz tries to bum rush Liddell with a series of wild strikes but Liddell uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Chuck Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Liddell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruiz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Liddell needs to keep his hands up - Ruiz had a free shot at his head there. Ruiz cracks a nice hook into Liddell's ribs. Ruiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liddell can do to turn this around? Ruiz throws a combination. Liddell tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ruiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Liddell connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ruiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruiz cracks Liddell with a right hand to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ruiz dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Liddell looks to land a right hand but Ruiz moved out of range. Ruiz throws a looping overhand right but Liddell ducks down to avoid it. Liddell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruiz as he jumps to the side. A big left from Ruiz misses. Ruiz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liddell shoots in but no luck this time. Liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ruiz misses with a two punch combination.
Ruiz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ruiz throws a right and a left that both miss. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ruiz throws an off balance right hand
and Liddell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Liddell fails to land the takedown. Carlos Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Liddell. Ruiz throws an overhand right that lands on Liddell's shoulder, as Liddell tries to avoid the shot. Liddell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruiz finds it's way round the side to connect with Liddell's head. Liddell fails with a takedown attempt. Ruiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ruiz catches Liddell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Ruiz instigates a clinch. Liddell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A left hand lands to the body for Ruiz.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ruiz prevents Liddell from breaking the clinch. Ruiz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Liddell. Ruiz presses Liddell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Ruiz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nice body punch from Ruiz. Ruiz digs a right hand into Liddell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liddell's gas tank. Ruiz working some nice short punches in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Ruiz. A short right from Ruiz on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Ruiz. Ruiz has Liddell pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruiz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ruiz digs a right hand into Liddell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liddell's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ruiz pushes Liddell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ruiz scores with a nice hook to the head. Ruiz pushes Liddell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ruiz is leaning against Liddell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ruiz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A short right from Ruiz. Ruiz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruiz stalling against the cage.
Ruiz lands with a light punch inside. Chuck Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ruiz has Liddell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Liddell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ruiz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Liddell is trying to break the clinch but Ruiz is controlling him. Nice body punch from Ruiz. Ruiz pushes Liddell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ruiz scores with an uppercut up the middle. A nice left hand lands by Ruiz.
Ruiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ruiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ruiz is struggling to control the position. Ruiz is leaning against Liddell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ruiz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ruiz gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that's the end of the fight! Carlos Ruiz showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ruiz 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruiz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Drury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyd Tinsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drury comes to the cage accompanied by The lonely Island - I just had sex . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Drury! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boyd Tinsley! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drury paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Tinsley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Tinsley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Drury lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Tinsley slips a straight right by Drury. Tinsley connects with a solid leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Tinsley fails in his attempt to clinch. Drury moves out of range of the body kick. Tinsley tries to clinch up. Tinsley takes one to the chin there. Tinsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tinsley tries to land a front kick but Drury steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Drury misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Drury finds it's target. Good leg kick by Tinsley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tinsley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drury closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tinsley quickly recovers to half guard. Drury passes to full mount! Drury postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Tinsley badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Drury around the waist but Drury pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Drury is the winner by TKO! Drury jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Drury!
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