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GAMMA: Contenders #66 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bob Sagat was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Gustavsson!
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, Bob Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagat clinches with his opponent.
Gustavsson tries to break free but Sagat pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Gustavsson's ribcage.
Gustavsson is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
It looks like Alexander Gustavsson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Gustavsson won't want to take too many of those.
Gustavsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sagat.
Sagat working Gustavsson over with knees to the body.
Gustavsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gustavsson tries to break free but Sagat pushes him back against the cage.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat working Gustavsson over with knees to the body.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gustavsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sagat is struggling to control the position.
Gustavsson can't break the clinch.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Gustavsson is trying to force a seperation but Sagat has the dominant position.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Gustavsson jumps guard but Sagat stands there with Gustavsson around his waist. Gustavsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Gustavsson's ribcage.
Gustavsson is trying to force a seperation but Sagat has the dominant position.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gustavsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sagat won't allow it.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sagat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
Sagat holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gustavsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sagat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Gustavsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Gustavsson is trying to drag Sagat to the mat but Sagat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sagat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Gustavsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gustavsson managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat keeps control of Gustavsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sagat has Gustavsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gustavsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gustavsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sagat stalling against the cage.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gustavsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gustavsson is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Gustavsson is trying to force a seperation but Sagat has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Gustavsson tries to break free but Sagat pushes him back against the cage.
Gustavsson is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gustavsson being controlled against the cage.
Gustavsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gustavsson tries to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling the position.
Gustavsson is trying to break free.
Sagat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gustavsson blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Gustavsson blocks with his arms.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Sagat prevents Gustavsson from breaking the clinch.
Sagat'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.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Gustavsson can't break the clinch.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch but Sagat keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
Gustavsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sagat has double underhooks.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gustavsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sagat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagat stalling against the cage.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gustavsson wants to break free but Sagat has control.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Sagat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Gustavsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sagat pushes Gustavsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gustavsson's face.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gustavsson is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gustavsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Sagat is struggling to control the position.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gustavsson tries to pull guard but Sagat won't allow it.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Gustavsson's ribcage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sagat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Gustavsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gustavsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gustavsson is trying to break the clinch but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Gustavsson is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sagat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gustavsson up against the cage.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Gustavsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gustavsson is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sagat avoiding damage.
Sagat receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Gustavsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sagat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gustavsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sagat has double underhooks.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Gustavsson letting Sagat take a breather here.
Gustavsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Sagat.
Gustavsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gustavsson's efforts to push away.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gustavsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat keeps control of Gustavsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gustavsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gustavsson working hard to break the clinch.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gustavsson is trying to break the clinch but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bob Sagat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Gustavsson's ribcage.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Gustavsson is blocking nicely.
Gustavsson is trying to force a seperation but Sagat has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gustavsson as Sagat tries to tie him up.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch but Sagat keeps him there for the moment.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Gustavsson blocks with his arms.
Sagat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sagat prevents Gustavsson from breaking the clinch.
Sagat working Gustavsson over with knees to the body.
Gustavsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gustavsson.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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.
Gustavsson tries to break free but Sagat pushes him back against the cage.
Sagat just leaning against Gustavsson, taking a breather.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch but Sagat keeps him there for the moment.
Sagat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gustavsson tries to circle away but Sagat has him pinned against the cage.
Sagat pressing his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat stalling against the cage.
Gustavsson is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gustavsson's face.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gustavsson as Sagat tries to tie him up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavsson is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
Sagat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gustavsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Gustavsson won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Sagat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Gustavsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sagat is looking to clinch.
Gustavsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sagat counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gustavsson misses with a double jab.
Gustavsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sagat feints and then cracks Gustavsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gustavsson down.
Sagat moves into the clinch.
Sagat stalling against the cage.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gustavsson tries to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling the position.
Gustavsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gustavsson is trying to break the clinch but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat has Gustavsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gustavsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sagat prevents Gustavsson from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gustavsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sagat prevents it.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch but Sagat keeps him there for the moment.
Sagat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gustavsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gustavsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sagat has double underhooks.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Gustavsson blocks with his arms.
Sagat working Gustavsson over with knees to the body.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Gustavsson's ribcage.
Gustavsson tries to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling the position.
Gustavsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sagat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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.
Sagat clinches up against the cage.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gustavsson tries to circle away but Sagat has him pinned against the cage.
Gustavsson tries to circle away but Sagat has him pinned against the cage.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gustavsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sagat has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gustavsson tries to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Sagat.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Gustavsson's ribcage.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sagat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Gustavsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagat stalling against the cage.
Gustavsson fails to pull guard.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Gustavsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Sagat has Gustavsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gustavsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Gustavsson won't want to take too many of those.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sagat has Gustavsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gustavsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sagat'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.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gustavsson's face.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Gustavsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gustavsson tries to pull guard but Sagat holds him up against the cage and eventually Gustavsson drops back down to his feet.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gustavsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Alexander Gustavsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustavsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sagat won't allow it.
Gustavsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat working Gustavsson over with knees to the body.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gustavsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gustavsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gustavsson misses with the head strike.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gustavsson's face.
Gustavsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Sagat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sagat 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Sagat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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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
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Sinclair counter with a right hand.
A combination from Sinclair does no damage.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sinclair counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Sinclair is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Smith's shoulder. That is not cool.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Sinclair is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Tony Sinclair wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smith with a poor takedown
so Sinclair counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tony Sinclair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Smith.
Sinclair decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Sinclair counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair is stalling in the full guard.
Sinclair's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sinclair thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sinclair is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tony Sinclair.
Sinclair scores a takedown into full mount!
Sinclair takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sinclair landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
You get the feeling that Smith really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sinclair controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Sinclair isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith looks gassed!
Sinclair tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair landing shots from mount.
Sinclair jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sinclair has an Americana. Smith didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sinclair is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sinclair hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tony Sinclair!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Liao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Asphalt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Asphalt has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhang Liao!
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, David Asphalt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asphalt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Asphalt looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Liao seems keen to control Asphalt's posture.
Liao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asphalt manages to get himself to full guard.
Liao slips nicely into half guard.
Asphalt is in trouble now - Liao has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liao tries to control but Asphalt wriggling away.
Liao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Liao looking to isolate an arm here. Asphalt doesn't see it coming and as Liao extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Liao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zhang Liao!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aluicious James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
177 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
6 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aluicious James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Angelo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelo tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Angelo misses with a body shot.
Angelo gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Angelo is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James drops back, looking for a kneebar! Angelo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Angelo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Angelo!
Check out the look on Angelo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.
James manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo is looking to get to half guard.
James looking to finish with strikes here!
James sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
James goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Angelo is on top in guard.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James has his foot on Angelo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Angelo works his way back into a safe position though.
Angelo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Aluicious James has been cut.
Angelo scores with a jab.
Joe Angelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelo wants to clinch.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Angelo looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Angelo.
Angelo lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Angelo taking some punishment here, with James in his half guard.
James throws a strike but Angelo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Angelo trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Angelo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Angelo has escaped and now he's on top!
James keeping moving, preventing Angelo from controlling successfully.
Angelo won't allow James to sweep him here.
James working for a triangle but Angelo defends it easily.
James is looking for a triangle but Angelo pushes his legs off easily.
Angelo scoring with punches to the head and body.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Angelo cracks James with a solid left hand.
Angelo connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Angelo escapes and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control!
James is breathing heavily.
James is looking for a sweep.
James dodges the ground and pound from Angelo.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Angelo decides to stand up, so the ref orders James to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Angelo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James drops his hands momentarily and Angelo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Angelo misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Angelo darts in trying to clinch
and James counters with a shoot takedown. Angelo fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Angelo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aluicious James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters circling - Angelo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe Angelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Angelo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Angelo wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Angelo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James passes into half guard.
James throws a strike but Angelo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Angelo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
Angelo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Angelo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Angelo can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Angelo is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
James throwing shots but Angelo is blocking nicely.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James with the ground and pound but Angelo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angelo keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James throwing strikes but missing.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Angelo wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
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.
James works a leg free and moves into half guard.
James has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
James looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
James throws some wild stikes that Angelo manages to avoid easily.
James goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Angelo is on top in guard.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Angelo defends it easily.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Angelo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Angelo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Angelo is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Angelo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James working for a triangle but Angelo defends it easily.
James is looking for a triangle but Angelo pushes his legs off easily.
Angelo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Angelo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Angelo lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
Angelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in and drives through. Angelo sprawls well.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Angelo.
Angelo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a shoot takedown. Angelo fights it but they end up in guard.
Angelo wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
James is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Angelo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Angelo has escaped and now he's on top!
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Angelo is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Angelo wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aluicious James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aluicious James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Angelo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Angelo wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James blocks a head kick by Angelo.
Angelo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angelo tries to clinch up
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Angelo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Angelo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aluicious James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Kozak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Stalowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefan Stalowski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adrian Kozak's chin.
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19
196 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Kozak!
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, Stefan Stalowski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Stalowski knocks Kozak out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stefan Stalowski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by American Bad Ass - Kid Rock. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Tends to cut |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hughes!
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, Daniel Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hughes.
Murphy lunges at Hughes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hughes's hand.
Hughes wants to clinch
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Hughes misses with a takedown
and Murphy counters with a good, hard body kick but Hughes shrugs it off.
Hughes clinches.
Hughes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hughes wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Hughes shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes moves to clinch but Murphy breaks away
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hughes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Hughes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy pushes Hughes away with a front kick.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Hughes with an uppercut!
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy stalks Hughes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hughes's face. Hughes staggers backwards, shaken.
Mark Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy lands a jab.
Jab from Murphy.
Hughes tries to clinch up
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings Hughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hughes backs up against the cage.
Hughes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Hughes shakes it off.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hughes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Murphy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murphy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hughes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Hughes was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Murphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Murphy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murphy lands a front kick.
Murphy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy throws a series of strikes that have Hughes backpedaling.
Hughes ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Hughes avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hughes.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hughes's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murphy jabs at Hughes's body.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Murphy controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Daniel Murphy.
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hughes's head.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Hughes avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Murphy.
Hughes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Murphy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Daniel Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Murphy counters with a three punch combo that has Hughes backing up. Hughes nods at Murphy to acknowledge the strikes.
Mark Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Murphy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hughes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
Murphy with a hook.
Hughes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murphy lunges at Hughes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hughes's hand.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hughes.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
Hughes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes wants to clinch
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murphy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hughes back to the cage. Murphy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hughes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hughes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Hughes's belly button to the back.
Hughes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hughes under the eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Murphy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Murphy scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Mark Hughes has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hughes momentarily.
Murphy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hughes's calf.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hughes darts in trying to clinch
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Hughes was not able to check.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of Hughes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hughes moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hughes walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
Daniel Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hughes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy throws a combination. Hughes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hughes dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Hughes's head and hops out.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murphy throws a one two combo.
Murphy scores with a one two! Hughes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murphy fakes the leg kick and cracks Hughes in the body.
Murphy is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy scoring well with a low kick there.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hughes on the side of the head.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Murphy scores with a four punch combination!
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Hughes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hughes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hughes misses with a takedown
and Murphy counters with a body kick.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hughes's sensitive parts.
Hughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy tests Hughes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
Mark Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy scores with a three punch combo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Murphy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brenno Penna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penna comes into the arena with APOCALYPSE NOW blaring out of the sound system. Fuller has chosen Breathe Dubstep as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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192 lbs
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199 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenno Penna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marc Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fuller lands a shoulder strike.
Penna tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fuller smiles and moves away.
Penna scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Penna working the ground and pound.
Penna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fuller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Penna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Penna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Penna is looking to take a break and control but Fuller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Fuller is not content to let Penna control the position.
Penna in side control, throwing shots but Fuller defends.
Penna scoring with punches and elbows.
Fuller is trying to improve his position.
Penna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Penna off and has taken his back!
Penna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fuller is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is looking for a kimura here.
Fuller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penna has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penna trying to hold on to Fuller's head to control him but Fuller postures up.
Fuller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fuller.
Fuller is looking for a kimura but Penna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuller to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller seems to be looking for submissions.
Penna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penna.
Penna is looking for a triangle but Fuller pushes his legs off easily.
Fuller drops back looking for a leg! Penna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penna manages to kick Fuller off! Fuller jumps back into Penna's guard.
Fuller looks gassed!
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Penna is keeping the position.
Penna looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fuller is defending well. Penna quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fuller has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Penna celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brenno Penna!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Tinsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlade Divac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlade Divac has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class MT
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boyd Tinsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlade Divac!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinsley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tinsley lands a head kick!
Tinsley throws a nice head kick!
Divac takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boyd Tinsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinsley cracks the inside of Divac's front leg.
Tinsley throws a head kick that Divac semi-blocks.
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!
Divac on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tinsley.
Tinsley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tinsley tries to clinch but Divac moves out of range.
Tinsley throws a nice head kick!
Tinsley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Divac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tinsley.
Divac looks gassed!
Tinsley scores with a leg kick.
Tinsley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Divac's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinsley lands with a slapping head kick.
Tinsley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Divac to score with a decent uppercut.
Tinsley thumps Divac with a low kick.
Tinsley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tinsley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Divac.
Divac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tinsley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tinsley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Tinsley.
Divac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tinsley is looking to clinch but Divac is avoiding it.
Tinsley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Divac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tinsley.
Tinsley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley feints and then cracks Divac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Divac down.
That kick from Tinsley tenderised Divac's leg. Divac is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tinsley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tinsley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tinsley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tinsley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tinsley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tinsley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Divac's sensitive parts.
Divac tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tinsley lands a brutal head kick. Divac looks out on his feet and Tinsley throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Boyd Tinsley!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriiel Balsama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Culver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriiel Balsama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Culver!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Culver shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Culver was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Culver controlling his opponent.
Balsama bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Culver controlling Balsama's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gabriiel Balsama just wasn't active enough.
Balsama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Culver fails with the takedown
and Balsama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Culver's knee momentarily.
Balsama tries to clinch but Culver is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balsama tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Balsama both land. Nice combination.
Culver darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Culver wants to take a breather but Balsama is having none of it.
Culver slows the pace down in half guard.
Balsama wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culver with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Trevor Culver wasn't active enough on the ground.
Culver shoots and misses
and Balsama counters with an outside leg kick.
Culver throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Balsama was covering up waiting for the punch and Culver finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Balsama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Culver's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balsama is stalling in the full guard.
Balsama trying to control but Culver is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gabriiel Balsama has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A left and a right from Culver both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Culver 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.
Culver shoots in for a takedown but Balsama shows good takedown defense.
Culver misses with a lunging right hand
and Balsama counters with a left to the body.
Balsama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balsama stuns Culver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Culver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balsama looks to score with a jab to the body but Culver is just out of range.
Balsama wants to clinch but Culver slips to the side
and Culver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Culver seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Culver trying to control the action but Balsama is working from the bottom.
Culver trying to control from Balsama's half guard. Balsama has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Balsama being controlled here, momentarily.
Culver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balsama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Balsama keeping moving, preventing Culver from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Trevor Culver wasn't active enough on the ground.
Balsama keeps Culver at a distance using the push kick.
Balsama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Culver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Balsama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Culver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balsama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Culver checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culver takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Culver shoots in for a double leg but Balsama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balsama wants to clinch.
Culver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balsama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balsama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Culver counters with a nice double leg into side control. Balsama won't be happy with that.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Balsama is not content to let Culver control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Culver tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Culver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Culver closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Culver lands in his opponent's guard.
Balsama looking to control.
Culver wants to control from the top but Balsama keeps moving.
Trevor Culver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Culver throws a strike but Balsama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Culver can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balsama wants to control from the top but Culver keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabriiel Balsama wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Balsama tries to clinch up.
Balsama misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Balsama shoots for a double leg takedown but Culver sprawls well. He's pushed Balsama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balsama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Culver counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Culveris looking to pass into half guard but Balsama pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Balsama is in guard.
Culver is pulling down on Balsama's head. It's preventing any offense from Balsama, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balsama trying to control but Culver is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabriiel Balsama wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balsama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Culver fails with a takedown attempt.
Balsama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gabriiel Balsama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balsama tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriiel Balsama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balsama trying to land knees to the body.
Trevor Culver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balsama misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Culver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Culver 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Culver!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Evans will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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26
175 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ White 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Evans!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Evans closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Evans.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Evans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Evans no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Evans dives on top into guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Evans from standing up.
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.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Evans wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Evans is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Gracie!
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