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BHV 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Joyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Joyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Albright!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Albright.
Albright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Albright shoots for a takedown but Joyce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Joyce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Albright.
Albright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Joyce's guard.
Joyce is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Albright is controlling him.
Albright controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Albright passes Joyce's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Albright stops Joyce from getting back to his feet.
Albright keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Joyce is looking to get back to is feet but Albright passes into side control.
Albright slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albright lands an elbow.
Albright has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Joyce throws a leg kick
and Albright counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Albright's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Albright landing strikes.
Albright moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Albright stands up and beckons Joyce to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyce doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Albright counters with a shoot takedown. Joyce fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albright sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Albright.
Joyce keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Joyce enables Albright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joyce manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Albright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Albright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Albright advances position into side control!
Albright decides to stand back up.
Albright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Albright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joyce is fending him off so far but Albright persists. Nope, Joyce circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Joyce. Those never looked like landing.
Joyce connects with a nice looking jab.
Joyce slaps away a takedown attempt from Albright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joyce stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joyce wants it to stay on the feet.
Albright looks gassed!
Joyce darts in and clinches Albright up against the cage.
Joyce prevents the takedown attempt.
Albright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Albright keeps control of Joyce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Albright pulls Joyce into guard.
Joyce has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Albright has his feet on Joyce's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Albright misses with a takedown attempt - Joyce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joyce shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Albright's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Albright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joyce manages to get himself to full guard.
Albright won't allow Joyce to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Albright dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Joyce closes the distance and clinches.
Joyce looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Albright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joyce prevents it.
Joyce takes a knee right on the jaw!
Joyce looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Albright is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joyce is looking to break free of the clinch but Albright has double underhooks.
Albright tries to score a body lock takedown but Joyce shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James Joyce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Albright.
Joyce is looking to break free of the clinch but Albright has double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Albright.
Albright tries to score a body lock takedown but Joyce shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Albright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joyce pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Albright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joyce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joyce is trying to push Albright away but Albright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Albright is breathing heavily.
Joyce taking a breather.
Joyce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joyce gets underhooks to prevent Albright's takedown attempt.
Joyce working hard to break the clinch.
Albright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joyce walks away with a smile on his face. Albright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyce pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Albright back to the cage. Joyce follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Albright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vladimir Albright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albright takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Joyce feints a jab promting Albright to slip. Joyce then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Albright slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Albright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Joyce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joyce scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Joyce.
Joyce lands with a good body shot.
Joyce misses with a kick to the body.
Albright tries for a takedown but Joyce sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joyce drives through and clinches with Albright against the cage.
Joyce tries to break the clinch but Albright is controlling the position.
Joyce wants to break free but Albright has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albright tries for a takedown but Joyce manages to get underhooks.
Joyce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Albright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joyce tries to stall but Albright uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joyce wants to get back to striking at distance but Albright won't allow it.
Joyce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joyce is trying to force a seperation but Albright has the dominant position.
Joyce tries to break the clinch but Albright is controlling the position.
Albright keeps control of Joyce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Albright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joyce wants to break free but Albright has control.
Joyce gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Albright.
Joyce is trying to force a seperation but Albright has the dominant position.
Joyce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Albright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joyce pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Joyce's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Albright can't find room to land a body shot as Joyce controls the action.
Albright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joyce gets underhooks to prevent Albright's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joyce is pressed up against the cage. Albright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joyce down to the mat. Joyce avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joyce moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice combination there by Joyce.
Albright dives in and grabs Joyce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joyce pushes down on Albright's head and hops out.
Joyce cracks Albright with an open hand slap.
Joyce rushes Albright and presses him up against the cage.
Albright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joyce prevents it.
Joyce wants to break the clinch but can't.
Joyce wants to break free but Albright has control.
Albright goes for a takedown attempt but Joyce pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good leg kick by Joyce there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albright dives in and grabs Joyce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joyce pushes down on Albright's head and hops out.
Joyce moves into the clinch successfully.
Joyce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Albright lands a takedown into guard.
Joyce is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Albright is controlling him.
Albright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Albright.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Albright is defended easily by Joyce.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Joyce dominated that second round.
That's time! Joyce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Joyce.
Albright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joyce throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Albright.
Albright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joyce but Joyce pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A cross from Joyce lands.
Albright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Joyce counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Albright is defended easily by Joyce.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Joyce both land. Nice combination.
Horrible takedown by Albright or perhaps it was just good defense by Joyce which made him look bad.
James Joyce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Albright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albright shoots and misses
and Joyce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joyce scores with a nice right hand.
Joyce bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Albright's head.
Joyce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Albright tries for a takedown but Joyce manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joyce.
Albright can't get the takedown.
Joyce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joyce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joyce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Albright tries to score a body lock takedown but Joyce shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joyce scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Albright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joyce avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joyce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joyce wants to stall.
Joyce is trying to break the clinch but Albright has him pressed against the cage.
Joyce tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyce tries to break the clinch but Albright is controlling the position.
Albright manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Albright is on top in guard.
Albright controlling from the top position.
Albright works over Joyce with some ground and pound from guard.
Joyce is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Albright stays in close to Joyce's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Albright 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albright postures up and lands a big shot to Joyce's brow.
Albright content to stall in guard here.
Albright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Albright is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Albright was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice takedown defense from Joyce. No joy for Albright on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joyce lands with a nice body punch.
Joyce stuffs the takedown attempt from Albright. Albright gets slowly back to his feet.
Joyce lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joyce has Albright up against the cage in a clinch.
Albright is working for takedown but Joyce is calmly controlling the position for now.
Albright tries for a takedown but Joyce manages to get underhooks.
Albright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joyce wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Albright has him pressed against the cage.
Albright tries to score a body lock takedown but Joyce shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joyce tries to pull guard but Albright won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Joyce showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joyce has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Joyce!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Steinbeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Zygan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Steinbeck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamil Zygan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steinbeck lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zygan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zygan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steinbeck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zygan. Zygan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steinbeck looking to score a takedown here. Zygan is defending well but Steinbeck drives through and ends up in Zygan's guard.
Steinbeck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steinbeck wants to stand and escape but instead Zygan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zygan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zygan pushing down on Steinbeck's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steinbeck is in trouble now - Zygan has advanced to mount!
Steinbeck is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zygan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steinbeck has left one of his arms exposed and Zygan doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Steinbeck screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamil Zygan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland comes to the cage accompanied by think you know me . Hank Rhodes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adam Copeland's chin.
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
Copeland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rhodes is fending him off so far but Copeland persists. Nope, Rhodes circles away and we're back to standing.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Copeland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rhodes lands a body shot.
A jab from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes works the jab nicely.
Rhodes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhodes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Copeland counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhodes is not content to let Copeland control the position.
Copeland in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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.
Adam Copeland has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rhodes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rhodes misses with a combination
and Copeland counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Copeland.
Rhodes being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Copeland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Copeland misses with a left hand
and Rhodes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Copeland shoots in for a takedown but Rhodes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Copeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rhodes sprawls well. Rhodes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Copeland gets slowly back to his feet.
Rhodes looks to score with a jab to the body but Copeland is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhodes misses the target.
Rhodes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Copeland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Copeland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes throws a series of punches but Copeland moves out of range.
Rhodes throws out a loose jab but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhodes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhodes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.
Copeland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Copeland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rhodes slaps away a takedown attempt from Copeland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Copeland is breathing heavily.
Rhodes works the jab nicely.
Rhodes misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Copeland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rhodes tries to clinch but Copeland moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hank Rhodes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Copeland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Copeland misses with the combination.
Rhodes closes the distance and clinches.
Rhodes leaning against his opponent.
Copeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhodes has Copeland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Copeland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhodes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rhodes stops a takedown attempt from Copeland.
Copeland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rhodes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rhodes tries to score a body lock takedown but Copeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rhodes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Copeland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adam Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Rhodes.
Rhodes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Copeland pulls his leg out and moves away.
Copeland shoots in but no luck this time.
Rhodes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Copeland counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Copeland passes Rhodes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Copeland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Copeland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Adam Copeland has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Copeland.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Copeland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland trying to control the action but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Copeland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rhodes's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Copeland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Adam Copeland just wasn't active enough.
Rhodes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Copeland counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Copeland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Copeland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Copeland throws a strike but Rhodes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Copeland is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Copeland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Copeland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rhodes's guard.
Copeland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Copeland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rhodes working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rhodes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Copeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhodes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes misses with a right hand
and Copeland counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Copeland trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Copeland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Copeland is looking to stand up but Rhodes won't let him.
Rhodes wants to hit a switch here but Copeland passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rhodes there!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rhodes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rhodes is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhodes is looking to escape.
Copeland working for a guillotine from mount but Rhodes is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rhodes to take his back!
Copeland trying to control momentarily.
Adam Copeland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Copeland trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rhodes doesn't escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Copeland's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Copeland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhodes trying to control the hands but Copeland won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Copeland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Copeland 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Copeland!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklyn Vass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoss Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoss Rollins looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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220 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklyn Vass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hoss Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vass moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rollins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rollins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vass decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rollins's guard.
Vass trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vass is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rollins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vass passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vass in particular looking to stall.
Vass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rollins on the ground.
Vass is trying to control. Rollins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rollins is just riding it out for now. Vass eventually gives up the hold.
Vass is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vass is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Vass is keen to just control but Rollins is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vass decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vass clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vass closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rollins's guard.
Vass content to stall in guard here.
Vass passes Rollins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vass is keen to just control but Rollins is a slippery customer.
Vass trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vass connects with a nice short shot to Rollins's temple.
Vass not doing much here.
Vass passes to side control.
Vass decides to stand back up. Vass steps back and let's Rollins get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklyn Vass dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vass gets a takedown into half guard.
Vass is trying to control the action in half guard but Rollins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vass could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Well, if Vass 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.
Rollins has hold of Vass's hands but Vass slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Vass seems content to control.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rollins for as long as he can get away with.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Franklyn Vass just wasn't active enough.
Vass scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rollins blocks a head kick by Vass.
A head kick from Vass lands but Rollins takes it in his stride.
Hoss Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rollins tries to keep at a distance but Vass has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vass tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vass taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vass has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rollins uses from the top position.
Rollins is looking to stand up but Vass won't let him.
Vass has his hands on Rollins's head, controlling the position.
Vass controls Rollins momentarily but Rollins frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Franklyn Vass wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rollins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vass shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vass passes Rollins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vass connects with a nice short shot to Rollins's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vass seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rollins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rollins is looking to get back to is feet but Vass passes into side control.
Vass looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vass looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Vass scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rollins to see if he's OK.
Vass scoring with punches from side control.
Vass decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rollins to his feet.
Vass closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rollins to the mat! Rollins manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklyn Vass dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rollins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vass.
Vass closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rollins circles away.
Vass has Rollins up against the cage in a clinch.
Vass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vass drives through and clinches with Rollins against the cage.
Rollins wants to break free but Vass has control.
Vass pulls guard effortlessly.
Rollins preventing the sweep.
Vass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vass trying to keep a closed guard but Rollins is proving a slippery customer.
Rollins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass is trying to control the position but Rollins postures up.
Rollins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rollins is one step ahead there.
Rollins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vass's guard.
Vass wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Franklyn Vass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rollins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rollins postures up in Vass's guard and throws a big left but Vass blocks it.
Vass has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rollins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rollins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vass has his feet on Rollins's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rollins tries to clinch but Vass moves away
and Vass counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vass'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.
Vass tries for a takedown but Rollins manages to get underhooks.
Rollins tries to circle away but Vass has him pinned against the cage.
Vass pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins wants to stand but Vass has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rollins tries to free his leg and advance position but Vass is retaining full guard.
Vass working a defensive guard here.
Rollins is looking to stand up but Vass won't let him.
Rollins throwing strikes from guard but Vass blocks nicely.
Rollins wants to get up but he can't break Vass's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vass is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rollins won't allow Vass to sweep him 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.
Rollins wants to stand but Vass has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vass bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vass trying to control the position but Rollins is working away.
Vass working the ground and pound.
Hoss Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rollins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vass asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vass stands up and beckons Rollins to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklyn Vass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vass 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklyn Vass!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuco Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ryan Dawson 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Dawson!
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, Tuco Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendoza lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Mendoza postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it.
Mendoza trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendoza on the ground.
Mendoza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendoza with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mendoza fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mendoza trying to control the position but Dawson is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Mendoza.
Mendoza throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Dawson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is letting Mendoza control him for a moment.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawson keeps working.
Mendoza is putting a hurting on Dawson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mendoza in side control, throwing shots but Dawson defends.
Mendoza trying to control the position but Dawson is working away.
Mendoza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mendoza is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mendoza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dawson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mendoza's guard! Nice work there by Dawson!
Dawson wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is keeping the position.
Mendoza is looking for a triangle but Dawson pushes his legs off easily.
Dawson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Mendoza 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.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.
Dawson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendoza. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendoza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dawson.
A combination from Dawson does no damage.
Dawson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendoza throws a nice looking combination but Dawson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dawson counters with a three punch combo that has Mendoza backing up. Mendoza nods at Dawson to acknowledge the strikes.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendoza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryan Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuco Mendoza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dawson throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
Dawson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendoza counters with a takedown into side control.
Mendoza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendoza trying to control the action but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Mendoza is trying to get an arm triangle but Dawson is defending well.
Mendoza tries to score with some ground and pound. Dawson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dawson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawson tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson tries to escape but Mendoza is in control.
Dawson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mendoza.
Dawson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendoza wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Dawson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mendoza.
Mendoza wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Dawson parries the strikes from Mendoza easily there. Mendoza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dawson to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is putting a hurting on Dawson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mendoza in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dawson is not content to let Mendoza control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson pushes Mendoza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mendoza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mendoza trying to control the position but Dawson is working away.
Mendoza is trying to get an arm triangle but Dawson is defending well.
Mendoza tries to score with some ground and pound. Dawson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is staying tight to Dawson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawson keeps working.
Mendoza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dawson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mendoza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mendoza has a takedown stuffed.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dawson looks to land a right hand but Mendoza moved out of range.
Mendoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dawson connects with a looping right hand.
Dawson swinging wildly here.
Mendoza cracks Dawson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dawson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendoza on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendoza scores with a takedown into Dawson's guard.
Tuco Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendoza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dawson's head.
Mendoza pushing down on Dawson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mendoza throws a strike but Dawson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dawson keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
Mendoza stands and throws Dawson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dawson to see if he's OK.
Mendoza tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mendoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawson keeps working.
Mendoza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dawson, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendoza sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dawson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dawson is letting Mendoza control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Mendoza 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.
Mendoza's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tuco Mendoza was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mendoza misses with a takedown
and Dawson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ryan Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuco Mendoza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dawson misses the shot to the body.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Dawson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dawson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuco Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dawson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dawson thows a body shot but no joy.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mendoza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dawson circles away.
Ryan Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dawson looks to land a left hand but Mendoza moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tuco Mendoza.
I've got Mendoza winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuco Mendoza!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adryan Jarebadyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adryan Jarebadyan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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184 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Preston!
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, Adryan Jarebadyan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jarebadyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jarebadyan throws a series of punches but Preston avoids them all with ease.
Preston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jarebadyan moves into the clinch.
Preston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jarebadyan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Preston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarebadyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Preston misses with a takedown attempt
letting Jarebadyan counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Preston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jarebadyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Jarebadyan. Those never looked like landing.
Preston shoots and misses
and Jarebadyan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Preston is breathing heavily.
Jarebadyan fails to land with a series of punches.
Jarebadyan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jarebadyan tries to clinch up.
Jarebadyan fails to land with a series of punches.
Jarebadyan connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Jarebadyan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jarebadyan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Preston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jarebadyan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jarebadyan swinging wildly here.
Jarebadyan misses with a two punch combination.
Preston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jarebadyan counters with a straight right hand.
Jarebadyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jarebadyan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Jarebadyan misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jarebadyan swinging wildly here.
Jarebadyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jarebadyan throws a body punch but Preston moves out of range.
Preston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jarebadyan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Preston somewhat.
Preston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jarebadyan counters with a two punch combo.
Jarebadyan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Preston shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Preston controlling the action here.
Jarebadyan is trying to maintain the position but Preston is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jarebadyan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tony Preston!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iggy Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Covers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is La Bamba. Covers has chosen All within My Hands as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Iggy Guerrero has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iggy Guerrero!
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, Dusty Covers!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Covers throws a leg kick
and Guerrero counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Covers. That snapped Guerrero's head back.
Guerrero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guerrero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Covers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Covers counters with a straight right hand.
Covers tries to keep at a distance but Guerrero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Covers wants to break free but Guerrero has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covers working hard to break the clinch.
Covers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guerrero has Covers pushed against the cage.
Covers misses with the head strike.
Covers avoids a wild elbow strike from Guerrero.
Covers is trying to break free.
Covers is looking to break free of the clinch but Guerrero has double underhooks.
Guerrero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Guerrero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Covers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Covers being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Covers.
Covers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Guerrero fails to pull guard.
Guerrero avoids the elbow strike from Covers, against the cage.
Guerrero prevents Covers from breaking the clinch.
Covers has had enough of the clinch but Guerrero keeps him there for the moment.
Covers lands with a right to the head.
Covers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guerrero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guerrero tries to stall but Covers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Covers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Guerrero.
Guerrero throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Covers as Guerrero tries to tie him up.
Come on Covers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Covers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Covers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Covers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Covers misses with a shot to the body
and Guerrero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guerrero moves away from the strike by Covers.
Covers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Guerrero counters by moving into the clinch.
Guerrero misses with an elbow over the top.
Guerrero letting Covers take a breather here.
Guerrero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guerrero.
Covers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guerrero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero trying to control the position but instead, Covers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Guerrero into the cage.
Guerrero jumps guard but Covers stands there with Guerrero around his waist. Guerrero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guerrero.
Guerrero misses with the head strike.
Covers lands a shoulder strike.
Guerrero tries to stall but Covers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Guerrero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Covers walks away with a smile on his face. Guerrero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Covers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guerrero. Guerrero obviously looking to wear him down.
Guerrero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab from Covers does it's job there.
Covers throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Guerrero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Covers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Covers scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Iggy Guerrero has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerrero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Covers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guerrero is rocked!
Guerrero is breathing heavily.
Covers tries to land a front kick but Guerrero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guerrero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Guerrero darts in trying to clinch
and Covers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donk. Covers catches Guerrero right on the button with a cross.
Covers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Covers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iggy Guerrero's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Covers throws a hook to the side of Guerrero's head but Guerrero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guerrero moves out of range of the body kick.
Guerrero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Covers avoids it really well and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Covers misses.
Covers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero looks to land a body kick but Covers moved away.
Guerrero fails with a takedown attempt.
Guerrero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Covers.
Guerrero looks to throw the jab but Covers is out of range.
Iggy Guerrero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Covers lands with a straight right. Guerrero didn't see that one coming.
Covers throws an off balance right hand
and Guerrero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Guerrero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Covers keeps working.
Covers is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covers trying to control here.
Covers preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Guerrero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Covers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Guerrero not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero trying to control the action but Covers is working from the bottom.
Guerrero is taking a breather. Covers 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Covers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guerrero's head.
Covers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guerrero moves away.
Nice cross by Covers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Covers misses with a right hand
and Guerrero counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Covers.
Guerrero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Covers working hard to break the clinch.
Guerrero taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Covers is looking to break free of the clinch but Guerrero has double underhooks.
Guerrero lands a shot to the body.
Guerrero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guerrero lands a damaging elbow.
Covers is trying to push Guerrero away but Guerrero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guerrero swings wildly with an uppercut but Covers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Covers wants to get back to striking at distance but Guerrero won't allow it.
Covers tries to break free but Guerrero pushes him back against the cage.
Guerrero tries to land knees in the clinch but Covers avoids the damage to the body.
Guerrero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Covers's efforts to push away.
Covers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Covers has had enough of the clinch but Guerrero keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Covers.
Guerrero jumps guard but Covers stands there with Guerrero around his waist. Guerrero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guerrero jumps guard but Covers stands there with Guerrero around his waist. Guerrero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Covers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iggy Guerrero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Guerrero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Covers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guerrero.
Covers throws a series of punches but Guerrero moves out of range.
Guerrero is looking to clinch but Covers is avoiding it.
Guerrero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Covers's half guard.
Guerrero passes the guard and advances to mount!
Guerrero prevents Covers from getting the reversal.
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.
Guerrero swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Covers is now in Guerrero's guard. A big mistake from Guerrero there, giving up the dominant position!
Covers wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving.
Guerrero trying to keep a closed guard but Covers is proving a slippery customer.
Covers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guerrero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guerrero has his foot on Covers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Covers works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Covers throws a strike but Guerrero rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guerrero wants to control from the top but Covers keeps moving.
Covers looking for a sweep. Not yet Covers, not yet.
Covers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guerrero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guerrero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Guerrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Covers is retaining full guard.
Guerrero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covers pulls Guerrero in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Iggy Guerrero.
Covers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Covers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Covers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Covers misses with an uppercut
and Guerrero counters with a takedown into side control.
Guerrero prevents Covers from escaping the position.
Guerrero wants to control but Covers is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Covers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Guerrero prevents Covers from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero trying to control the position but Covers is working away.
Guerrero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Covers!
Guerrero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Guerrero controlling his opponent.
Iggy Guerrero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guerrero looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iggy Guerrero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Covers 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Covers!
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