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UFC:23 Stark vs. Punch 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson St Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Pato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pato has chosen Ride of the Valkyries - Robert Wagner as his entrance music. Wanderson St Velasquez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexandre Pato's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderson St Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandre Pato!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pato with a poor takedown
and St Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
St Velasquez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pato is rocked!
It looks like Alexandre Pato has been cut.
St Velasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pato counters with a nice double leg into 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.
St Velasquez keeping full guard, as Pato tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Velasquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pato is one step ahead there.
Pato looking to pass the guard.
St Velasquez pulls Pato in to control the position.
Pato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Velasquez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pato uses it to pass to side control.
Pato wants to control but St Velasquez is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Velasquez trying to control but Pato flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Pato looking for the RNC.
St Velasquez tries to roll but Pato sticks to his back.
St Velasquez prevents Pato from getting a body triangle.
Well, with Pato on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before St Velasquez is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Pato looking to break St Velasquez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. St Velasquez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pato will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
St Velasquez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pato's arms.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pato's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Velasquez is trying to break free.
St Velasquez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
St Velasquez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Velasquez trying to control but not successfully.
St Velasquez looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Pato patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pato biding his time, looking for the opening.
St Velasquez tries to escape the position.
St Velasquez is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pato is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
St Velasquez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pato's arms.
St Velasquez prevents Pato from getting a body triangle.
St Velasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pato on the ground.
Pato looking for the choke from the back.
Pato has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of St Velasquez's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Velasquez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Pato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Pato's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pato ducks under a wild hook from St Velasquez.
St Velasquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pato actively working from the bottom here.
Pato actively working from the bottom here.
St Velasquez controlling the action here.
Pato has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St Velasquez is working away from the top position though.
St Velasquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato trying to control from the bottom.
Pato might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control St Velasquez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
St Velasquez misses with a combination
and Pato counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pato wants to control from the top but St Velasquez keeps moving.
St Velasquez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if St Velasquez tries to get out of the position.
Pato slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pato trying to control but St Velasquez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexandre Pato wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pato doesn't succeed with the takedown
and St Velasquez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pato. St Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wanderson St Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Velasquez looks to land a combination but Pato avoids it well.
Pato takes a swing at St Velasquez's ribcage but misses.
Pato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St Velasquez.
Pato with a poor takedown
and St Velasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Pato as St Velasquez shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pato. St Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pato enables St Velasquez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pato manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
St Velasquez postures up.
Pato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Velasquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pato is trying to control the position but St Velasquez postures up.
St Velasquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pato trying to control the position.
St Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pato wants to sweep here but St Velasquez controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
St Velasquez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pato to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! St Velasquez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pato pulls down on the head and he's put St Velasquez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexandre Pato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Whittaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eino Leino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leino has chosen Haloo Helsinki - Maailman toisella puolen as his entrance music. Eino Leino told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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214 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermaine Whittaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eino Leino!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leino misses with a two punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Leino scores with a four punch combination!
Leino misses with a leg kick.
Whittaker wants to clinch.
Leino feints a jab promting Whittaker to slip. Leino then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Whittaker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Leino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leino.
Leino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leino misses with a combination
and Whittaker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Whittaker prevents Leino from breaking the clinch.
Leino manages to break the clinch.
Leino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whittaker counters with a takedown into side control.
Whittaker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whittaker wants to clinch up but Leino keeps it at a distance.
Leino throws a lazy head kick
and Whittaker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Leino can't break the clinch.
Leino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leino blocks an elbow strike.
Whittaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leino backwards.
Whittaker keeps control of Leino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leino is leaning against Whittaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leino wants to break free but Whittaker has control.
Leino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whittaker keeps control of Leino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Whittaker wants a takedown but no success here.
Leino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Whittaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leino.
Leino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Whittaker moves into the clinch.
Leino has had enough of the clinch but Whittaker keeps him there for the moment.
Leino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whittaker misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Whittaker manages to pull guard.
Leino would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Leino stops Whittaker from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whittaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leino has managed to get both his arms back between Whittaker's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leino wants to stand and escape but instead Whittaker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Leino has control of Whittaker's left arm, preventing Whittaker from doing any damage.
Leino wants to stand up but Whittaker is controlling him.
Leino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whittaker preventing the sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Whittaker is standing up over Leino. Leino looks to escape but Whittaker dives into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whittaker trying to control the action but Leino is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Whittaker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leino scores with a decent looking hook.
Whittaker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Eino Leino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leino thuds his right hand into Whittaker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Whittaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whittaker shoots in and drives through. Leino sprawls well.
Jermaine Whittaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whittaker is looking to clinch.
Whittaker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Whittaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leino.
Leino misses with a double jab
and Whittaker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Whittaker.
Leino wants to sweep here but Whittaker controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whittaker is fighting to break Leino's control of his arms but Leino is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leino looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Whittaker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Leino has his hands clasped together around Whittaker's back. He's all about the action.
Leino trying to control but Whittaker postures up.
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Leino holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eino Leino wasn't active enough on the ground.
Leino looks to land a combination but Whittaker avoids it well.
Leino scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leino keeps the fight on the outside.
Leino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Whittaker is looking to clinch but Leino is avoiding it.
Leino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whittaker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Leino!
Whittaker stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Leino lands a nice shot to the body.
Leino misses with a double jab.
Leino misses with a double jab
and Whittaker counters with a single leg into guard. Leino didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leino wants to get back to his feet but Whittaker passes into half guard.
Leino is looking for a sweep. Whittaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whittaker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leino keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leino is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Whittaker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Whittaker misses with a takedown attempt - Leino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leino misses with a combination
and Whittaker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Leino's guard now.
Leino controlling the position.
Leino keeping moving, preventing Whittaker from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Leino misses with a combination
and Whittaker counters by clinching up.
Whittaker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whittaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leino is trying to force a seperation but Whittaker has the dominant position.
Leino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whittaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leino backwards.
Leino stalling in the clinch.
Leino is trying to break free.
Leino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Whittaker has him pressed against the cage.
Leino has had enough of the clinch but Whittaker keeps him there for the moment.
Whittaker has a couple of punches blocked by Leino.
Leino wants to break free but Whittaker has control.
Leino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whittaker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Leino has had enough of the clinch but Whittaker keeps him there for the moment.
Leino blocks an elbow strike.
Whittaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leino gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Leino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leino wants to stand and escape but instead Whittaker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Leino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eino Leino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leino can't keep his opponent in guard - Whittaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leino can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whittaker decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leino misses with a leg kick
and Whittaker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Whittaker has Leino pressed against the cage, preventing Leino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leino tightens his grip and picks Whittaker up, before dumping him to the ground. Whittaker manages to land in guard.
Leino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whittaker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Leino off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Leino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whittaker.
Leino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leino.
Leino circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leino throws a right hand that Whittaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Whittaker also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whittaker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leino to the mat! Leino manages to get full guard.
Leino keeping full guard, as Whittaker tries to pass.
Leino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leino controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leino looking to control.
Jermaine Whittaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eino Leino has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Leino lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Whittaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whittaker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Whittaker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Clapton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clapton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eric clapton - Layla. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Clapton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Kuklinski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Clapton finds it's target.
Clapton misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuklinski counters with a nice uppercut.
Clapton shoots and misses
and Clapton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clapton just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuklinski clinches up with Clapton and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuklinski has clasped his hands together around Clapton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Clapton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clapton can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clapton is looking to reverse the position.
Clapton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clapton tries to get to full guard but Kuklinski has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clapton trying to control but Kuklinski postures up.
Kuklinski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clapton wants to get back to full guard.
Clapton wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuklinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Clapton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski is working for a kimura but Clapton is defending it quite comfortably.
Clapton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clapton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuklinski.
Clapton is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuklinski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clapton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clapton wants to improve his position but Kuklinski is controlling well.
Kuklinski is looking for a kimura here.
Kuklinski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clapton trying to hold on to Kuklinski's head to control him but Kuklinski postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clapton tries to roll over but Kuklinski keeps him under control.
Clapton is looking to control Kuklinski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clapton avoid being mounted?
Kuklinski is looking to pass Clapton's guard but actually Clapton recovers to full guard.
Kuklinski has gone for a leg lock! Clapton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuklinski's guard.
Clapton won't allow Kuklinski to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clapton is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuklinski has wrist control.
Clapton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kuklinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clapton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clapton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clapton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuklinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuklinski can't keep his opponent in guard - Clapton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clapton thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kuklinski to regain full guard.
Clapton is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuklinski has wrist control.
Kuklinski trying to control the position.
Kuklinski keeping moving, preventing Clapton from controlling successfully.
Kuklinski looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Clapton is defending well. Kuklinski quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Clapton has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kuklinski celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Kuklinski!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uasay Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida comes into the arena with Vater Unser blaring out of the sound system. Diggler has chosen SEX MY FIST as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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255 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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271 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uasay Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler misses with a head kick.
Diggler wants to clinch.
Almeida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diggler throws a sloppy head kick and Almeida moves out of range easily.
Diggler misses with a kick to the body.
Diggler moves to clinch but Almeida breaks away
and Almeida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diggler looks gassed!
Almeida digs a good body shot into Diggler's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida scores with a sloppy right hand. Diggler should have avoided that one.
It looks like Dirk Diggler has been cut.
Almeida scores with a jab to the body.
Almeida cracks Diggler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Almeida works Diggler's body with a nice hook.
Almeida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Almeida digs a good body shot into Diggler's ribs.
Almeida is looking to wear down Diggler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Almeida scores with a hook to the body. Diggler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Almeida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Almeida.
Almeida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diggler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diggler wants to clinch
and Almeida counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uasay Almeida!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Khalid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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166 lbs
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175 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Hilton!
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, Abu Khalid!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hilton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khalid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khalid misses with a wild combination.
Khalid misses with a double jab
and Hilton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hilton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khalid throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hilton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khalid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khalid takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Khalid throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hilton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khalid thinking.
Khalid looks gassed!
Hilton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hilton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hilton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hilton landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton with a nice head shot there.
Hilton trying to control but Khalid is working from the bottom.
Khalid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hilton controls the pace.
Hilton tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalid is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton prevents Khalid from getting back to his feet.
Hilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Luke Hilton just wasn't active enough.
Khalid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hilton.
Khalid is looking to clinch.
Abu Khalid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalid walks into a jab.
Khalid swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hilton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hilton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hilton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hilton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Khalid for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hilton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hilton 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hilton pushing down on Khalid's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hilton in particular looking to stall.
Hilton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khalid sees it coming and defends easily.
Khalid pushes Hilton off looking to stand but Hilton dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hilton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Hilton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khalid falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hilton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Khalid's guard.
Khalid keeping moving, preventing Hilton from controlling successfully.
Hilton pushing down on Khalid's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hilton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hilton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton is trying to control the action in half guard but Khalid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hilton seems to be looking for submissions.
Khalid is trying to stand up here but Hilton is controlling him well.
Khalid is refusing to be controlled, as Hilton sits in half guard.
Hilton controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hilton prevents Khalid from standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Luke Hilton just wasn't active enough.
Khalid falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hilton counters with a nice uppercut.
Khalid looks to land a right hand but Hilton moved out of range.
Khalid falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hilton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hilton.
Khalid is breathing heavily.
Hilton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khalid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hilton controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalid wants to stand and escape but Hilton is having none of it.
Hilton trying to control but Khalid is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Luke Hilton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Khalid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hilton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khalid swinging wildly here.
Khalid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hilton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khalid throws a combination that misses
and Hilton counters with a left to the body.
Hilton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luke Hilton is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hilton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hilton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hilton scores with a one two! Khalid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hilton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khalid at a distance.
Hilton scores with a hook to the body. Khalid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hilton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hilton jabs at Khalid's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hilton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hilton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hilton cracks Khalid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hilton throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Khalid colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Hilton as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Khalid is left battered and dazed whilst Hilton and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Hilton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hisoka Misawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Unbreakable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Unbreakable's choice of entrance music: Nine Inch Nails : Gave Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
164 lbs
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25
166 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hisoka Misawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Unbreakable!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misawa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Unbreakable counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Unbreakable does no damage.
Misawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Unbreakable counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Misawa misses with a takedown attempt
and Unbreakable counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hisoka Misawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Misawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Unbreakable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Unbreakable.
Unbreakable avoids the body shot from Misawa.
Unbreakable lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbreakable scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Unbreakable. That snapped Misawa's head back.
Misawa has his takedown stuffed
and Unbreakable counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Misawa thinking.
Unbreakable dips to his left and cracks Misawa with an uppercut!
Unbreakable takes a swing at Misawa's ribcage but misses.
Misawa moves away from the strike by Unbreakable.
Misawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Unbreakable counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable connects with a body shot.
Unbreakable throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Misawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Unbreakable's guard.
Misawa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Unbreakable dives on top into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unbreakable preventing the sweep.
Unbreakable looking to pass the guard.
Unbreakable sitting in guard here, content to control.
Misawa working for a triangle but Unbreakable defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misawa wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Misawa is working an open guard so Unbreakable takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Misawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Unbreakable counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Unbreakable.
Misawa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Unbreakable counters with a nice uppercut.
Unbreakable throws a lazy right hand but Misawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Misawa on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Misawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Misawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Unbreakable.
Unbreakable is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Misawa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Misawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Unbreakable counters with an inside leg kick.
Misawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Unbreakable throws a lazy right hand but Misawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Unbreakable throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Unbreakable dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Unbreakable tests Misawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Misawa takes one on the button.
Unbreakable dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Unbreakable lands with a hook. Misawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Unbreakable tries to sprawl but Misawa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Misawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Unbreakable defending well though.
Unbreakable slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Unbreakable manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Misawa manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbreakable slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Unbreakable with a nice head shot there.
Misawa wants to sweep here but Unbreakable controlling him for the moment.
Misawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Unbreakable doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Unbreakable manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Unbreakable scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Misawa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Unbreakable working some strikes from top position.
Unbreakable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Misawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Unbreakable landing with the ground and pound.
Unbreakable sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Unbreakable tries to free his leg and advance position but Misawa is retaining full guard.
Misawa has a closed guard, preventing Unbreakable from standing up.
Misawa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Unbreakable is aware though and is defending well.
Unbreakable postures up.
Unbreakable passes Misawa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Misawa is refusing to be controlled, as Unbreakable sits in half guard.
Unbreakable is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Misawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Misawa missing with punches from the bottom.
Unbreakable wants to free his trapped foot but Misawa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Misawa looking for submissions off his back.
Misawa won't allow Unbreakable to pass to mount.
Well, if Unbreakable is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Unbreakable is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Misawa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Unbreakable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Misawa is looking for a sweep. Unbreakable is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Misawa is working hard here to advance position.
Unbreakable passes to full mount!
Unbreakable avoids the attempt from Misawa to control.
Misawa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Unbreakable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Unbreakable takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Unbreakable has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Unbreakable with a jab.
Unbreakable throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Misawa.
Unbreakable misses with a right hand
and Misawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Unbreakable is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Misawa.
Misawa tries for a takedown but Unbreakable circles away easily
and Unbreakable cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbreakable throws an off balance right hand
and Misawa counters with a series of strikes. Unbreakable will be more careful next time no doubt.
Misawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Unbreakable.
Unbreakable pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Misawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Unbreakable counter with a right hand.
Misawa misses with a takedown attempt
and Unbreakable counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hisoka Misawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Misawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Unbreakable counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Misawa's calf.
Misawa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Unbreakable counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Misawa thinking.
Misawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Misawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Unbreakable misses with an uppercut
and Misawa counters with a shoot takedown. Unbreakable fights it but they end up in guard.
Misawa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Unbreakable is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Unbreakable has escaped and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unbreakable sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Misawa's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Unbreakable dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hisoka Misawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Unbreakable is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jon Unbreakable is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unbreakable tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jon Unbreakable seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Misawa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Misawa has his takedown stuffed
and Unbreakable connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Misawa with a poor takedown
and Unbreakable counters with a straight right hand.
Unbreakable throws a hook to the side of Misawa's head but Misawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unbreakable scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Misawa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Unbreakable counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Unbreakable. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Unbreakable.
Unbreakable lands with a hook. Misawa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Unbreakable comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Unbreakable 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Unbreakable!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Luda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Z (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Z has chosen Haters as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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26
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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25
211 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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, Christopher Luda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Z!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luda slips a straight right by Z.
Luda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Z.
Luda avoids the body shot from Z.
Z swings widly with a right hand
and Luda counters with a stiff right hand.
Luda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Z counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luda is breathing heavily.
Luda misses with a double jab.
Luda misses with a few strikes there.
Z swings widly with a right hand
and Luda counters with a left and a right that stings Z.
Z throws a looping overhand right but Luda ducks down to avoid it.
Luda swings away with a body shot that misses
and Z counters with a nice uppercut.
Luda blocks a jab.
Luda throws a leg kick
and Z counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Z throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Z.
Christopher Luda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Z tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luda was well out of range. Poor timing from Z.
Z lands a big uppercut and Luda crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Luda looks OK. Z waves Luda back to his feet!
Luda is rocked!
It looks like Christopher Luda has been cut.
Z misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Z.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Z.
Oh Luda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Z stuns Luda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Z finds Luda's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Luda flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Z lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Luda will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay Z!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Nottingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vlad Impaler has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Impaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Nottingham!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Impaler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nottingham tries to bench press Impaler off him but Impaler keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Impaler is looking to take a break and control but Nottingham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nottingham holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nottingham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nottingham is trying to escape the position but Impaler is controlling the position.
Impaler throws an elbow but Nottingham slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nottingham manages to work his way to half guard, despite Impaler's best efforts.
Nottingham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Impaler trying to control from half guard but Nottingham is working away.
Nottingham looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Impaler pushes past his half guard into mount!
Nottingham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Impaler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nottingham working to try and regain half guard.
Nottingham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Impaler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nottingham is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Impaler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Impaler looking to control but Nottingham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nottingham tries to hold on but Impaler pushes him away.
Impaler controlling his opponent.
Impaler looking to control but Nottingham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We're going to have a standup here because Vlad Impaler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Impaler misses with a takedown attempt
letting Nottingham counter with a right hand.
Impaler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nottingham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Impaler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Impaler trying to control the position from guard on top but Nottingham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nottingham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Impaler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nottingham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Impaler defends well.
Nottingham wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nottingham looking for a sweep. Not yet Nottingham, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Impaler dominated that round.
That's time! Impaler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nottingham tries to sprawl but Impaler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nottingham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nottingham is positioning himself well to prevent Impaler advancing to mount.
Nottingham is trying to maintain the position but Impaler is very close to passing his half guard.
Impaler not doing much here.
Nottingham wants to sweep but Impaler has passed to side control!
Nottingham on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler is staying tight to Nottingham's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Nottingham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nottingham is looking for a sweep.
Impaler trying to control the position but Nottingham is working away.
Nottingham is trying to improve his position.
Nottingham is not content to let Impaler control the position.
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.
Impaler slows the pace down.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nottingham is trying to control Impaler's posture but Impaler avoids it.
We're going to have a standup here because Vlad Impaler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Impaler fails with the takedown
and Nottingham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Impaler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Impaler working away.
Impaler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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Nottingham struggling a bit here.
Nottingham might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Impaler kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nottingham is looking for a sweep.
Impaler throws an elbow but Nottingham slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nottingham tries to improve position but can't.
Nottingham wants to control but Impaler postures up.
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.
Nottingham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Impaler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nottingham is breathing heavily.
Impaler throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nottingham works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Impaler trying to control the action but Nottingham is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Impaler seems content to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Vlad Impaler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Impaler misses with a takedown attempt
and Nottingham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Impaler misses with a takedown attempt
and Nottingham counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Impaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Impaler misses with a takedown attempt
and Nottingham counters with a nice uppercut.
Vlad Impaler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Impaler slips a jab from Nottingham.
Impaler fails with the takedown
and Nottingham counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Impaler's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vlad Impaler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Impaler shoots and misses
and Nottingham counters with a nice body shot.
Impaler has his takedown stuffed
and Nottingham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nottingham passes to side control.
Nottingham works to advance to full mount. Impaler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nottingham looking to control but Impaler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nottingham throws a strike there. Impaler manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Impaler is looking to improve his position.
Nottingham perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nottingham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Impaler keeps working.
Impaler trying to control here.
Nottingham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nottingham stops Impaler from getting back to his feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Daniel Nottingham hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nottingham throws a hook to the side of Impaler's head but Impaler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nottingham looks to score with a jab to the body but Impaler is just out of range.
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.
Nottingham throws a hook to the side of Impaler's head but Impaler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Impaler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nottingham counters with a single leg into guard. Impaler didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Impaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Impaler keeping moving, preventing Nottingham from controlling successfully.
Nottingham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nottingham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Impaler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nottingham's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nottingham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Impaler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Nottingham was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Horrible takedown by Nottingham or perhaps it was just good defense by Impaler which made him look bad.
Nottingham is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nottingham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Impaler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nottingham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Impaler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nottingham is working away from the top position though.
Nottingham stops Impaler from getting back to his feet.
Impaler trying to control but Nottingham postures up.
Impaler tries to roll over but Nottingham keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Nottingham seems content to control.
Impaler actively working from the bottom here.
Vlad Impaler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nottingham is thwarting Impaler's attempts to control the position.
Impaler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nottingham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nottingham's back!
You can see the frustration on Nottingham's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nottingham prevents Impaler from getting a body triangle.
Nottingham rolls, trying to escape but Impaler keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Nottingham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Impaler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Impaler!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! nick Diaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Rogers's chin.
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz swinging wildly here.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz checks a low kick from Rogers.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rogers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Rogers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rogers stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Rogers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Rogers there.
Rogers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
Rogers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rogers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz pushes Rogers off looking to stand but Rogers dives back in and keeps control.
Rogers wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Rogers in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rogers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rogers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rogers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Rogers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Diaz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers loads up with a big shot that hurts Diaz! He's pulled Rogers in close but Rogers has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Diaz survive? More strikes from Rogers and Diaz is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steve Rogers!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fast Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Punch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prodigy - Hot Ride . Stark comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Iron Man-Black Sabbath kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fast Punch had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fast Punch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Punch politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Punch prefers to stall for the moment though.
Stark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Punch off and has taken his back!
Well, with Stark on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Punch is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Stark is looking for a rear naked choke here but Punch reverses the position brilliantly into Stark's guard!
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Punch defends well.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Punch has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Punch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Punch won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
Punch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Punch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Punch wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Punch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stark's guard.
Punch wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Punch is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fast Punch.
Stark shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to clinch but Punch slips to the side
enabling Punch to counter with a crisp jab.
Punch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt
and Punch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stark moves away from the strike by Punch.
Stark connects with the punch.
Punch throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Punch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stark tries to pass to full mount but Punch defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Punch trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark stalling away here and it's allowed Punch to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Punch pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
Stark forces his way into half guard.
Stark seems to be looking for submissions.
Punch trying to control here.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Punch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fast Punch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt
and Punch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stark has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Punch should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Stark has tightened it up now! Punch should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Stark! Anthony Stark retains his welterweight title!
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