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MIFC Contenders 60 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Brashears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brashears comes into the arena with Walk by Pantera blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Brashears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Rich!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brashears throws a head kick that misses.
Brashears walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rich.
Rich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brashears napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rich cracks Brashears with a big right hand but Brashears just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rich connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brashears some visible discomfort.
Rich trying to control the action but Brashears is working from the bottom.
Brashears managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rich.
Rich fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich throws a strike aimed at the side of Brashears's head but Brashears avoids it well.
Rich is looking to take a break and control but Brashears is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rich tries to score with some ground and pound. Brashears controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rich creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brashears sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rich scores with punches from side control.
Rich is looking to take a break and control but Brashears is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brashears defending against the ground and pound.
Rich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brashears is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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.
Sloppy strikes there by Rich.
Rich is staying tight to Brashears's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brashears managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rich.
Rich trying to control the position but Brashears is working away.
Rich tries to move to mount but Brashears blocks the move with his legs.
Brashears defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brashears is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brashears prevents Rich from improving position.
Rich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rich is looking to take a break and control but Brashears is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rich working the ground and pound.
Rich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brashears keeps working.
Brashears takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brashears is trying to improve his position.
Rich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brashears wants to control but Rich postures up.
Brashears is not content to let Rich control the position.
Brashears takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brashears taking a bit of punishment here - Rich scoring with strikes.
Rich is trying to ground and pound but Brashears uses the momentary lack of control by Rich to regain half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Rich dominated that round.
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.
Rich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brashears counters with a good, hard body kick but Rich shrugs it off.
Rich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brashears. Brashears circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rich looks to land a right hand but Brashears moved out of range.
Jay Rich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rich misses the shot to the body.
Rich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brashears keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rich working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brashears is trying to stand back up but Rich is controlling him
Rich thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brashears to regain full guard.
Brashears will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rich trying to control the position from guard on top but Brashears is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brashears wants to stand up but Rich is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brashears works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rich postures up and lands a big shot to Brashears's brow.
Rich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brashears wants to stand and escape but Rich is having none of it.
Brashears wants to sweep here but Rich controlling him for the moment.
Rich connects with a couple of short punches.
Rich cracks Brashears with a solid left hand.
Rich preventing the sweep.
Brashears preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich throws a big right hand that misses.
Rich trying to control but Brashears is working from the bottom.
Brashears trying to control the position.
Rich trying to control the position from guard on top but Brashears is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brashears has momentary wrist control but Rich slips an elbow through the middle.
Rich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rich wants to control from the top but Brashears keeps moving.
Brashears working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich throws and elbow that misses. Brashears uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rich's guard. Nice move by Brashears!
Brashears preventing the sweep.
Rich uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brashears scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rich fails to land with a series of punches.
Rich misses with a double jab.
Rich misses the shot to the body.
Rich shoots in and drives through. Brashears sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brashears counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brashears avoids it really well and circles away.
Brandon Brashears is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rich moves in looking to clinch but Brashears pushes him off.
A lazy left from Rich finds it's target.
Rich throws an off balance right hand
and Brashears counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rich.
Brandon Brashears has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Rich.
Brashears lands with a kick to the temple. Rich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brashears throws a head kick that Rich semi-blocks.
Rich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brashears counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brashears counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon Brashears will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rich misses with an uppercut
and Brashears makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rich really felt that one!
Brashears checks a low kick from Rich.
Brashears moves in looking to clinch but Rich pushes him off.
Brashears connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rich throws a right hand that Brashears ducks under and follows up with a left that Brashears also avoids with ease.
Brashears takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brashears chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rich closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brashears quickly recovers to half guard.
Rich throwing shots but Brashears is blocking nicely.
Brashears tries to kick Rich off but Rich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rich misses with a head shot. Brashears uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brashears swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brashears wants to stand but Rich is controlling the position.
Rich landing with the ground and pound.
Brashears working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rich.
Rich trying to control the position from guard on top but Brashears is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brashears is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brashears is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brashears has escaped and now he's on top!
Brashears pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rich is keeping the position for now.
Brashears tries to stand but Rich is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich is trying to control the position but Brashears postures up.
Rich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rich has an active guard here but Brashears has managed to pass into half guard.
Rich is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Rich is trying to control but can't.
Brashears blocks the strikes from Rich.
Rich trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rich tries to get to full guard but Brashears has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brandon Brashears.
I think Brashears 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 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brandon Brashears!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Handly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iztiar Berejemas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handly comes into the arena with Bring the Noise blaring out of the sound system. Iztiar Berejemas acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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161 lbs
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156 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Handly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iztiar Berejemas!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Berejemas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handly landing with the ground and pound.
Handly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Handly won't allow Berejemas to sweep him here.
Berejemas trying to strike off his back.
Berejemas tries to strike from the bottom.
Handly connects with a couple of short punches.
Handly passes Berejemas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berejemas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Berejemas missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Berejemas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Handly has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Handly lands strikes from half guard.
Handly slows the pace down in half guard.
Handly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Handly winds up and cracks Berejemas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Handly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berejemas is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handly is nestled in close to Berejemas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Berejemas is still in real trouble! Can Handly finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handly lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Berejemas! More strikes land and this one is all over! Handly jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Handly!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guied Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beltran comes to the cage accompanied by "Serial Thrilla" by Prodigy. Guied Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ritchie Beltran's chin.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ritchie Beltran!
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, Guied Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltran lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beltran.
It looks like Guied Smith has been cut.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beltran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Ritchie Beltran has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Beltran misses the target.
Beltran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a series of punches but Beltran avoids them all with ease.
Beltran misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Beltran! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guied Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Madukes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Bacon struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jay Bacon looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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162 lbs
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167 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Madukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Bacon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madukes misses with a double jab.
Madukes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bacon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bacon thows a leg kick but Madukes checks it
and Madukes counters with a left to the body.
Brian Madukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Madukes.
Bacon looks gassed!
Madukes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Madukes prevents Bacon from escaping the position.
Madukes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Madukes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Madukes wants to control but Bacon is keeping him busy.
Bacon tries to escape but Madukes is in control.
Madukes cracks Bacon with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madukes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Madukes is working Bacon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Madukes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Madukes cracks Bacon with a big elbow.
Bacon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bacon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Madukes working the body and head with strikes.
Madukes happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madukes is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Madukes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madukes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bacon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Madukes connects with a decent elbow.
Bacon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Madukes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Madukes cracks Bacon with a big right hand but Bacon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madukes works to advance to full mount. Bacon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Madukes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bacon is trying to stand.
Madukes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bacon taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madukes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Madukes lands a nice shot to the head.
Madukes scoring with strikes but Bacon is staying in there.
Madukes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bacon's face.
Madukes lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madukes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bacon is rocked!
Madukes lands a big shot to the head and Bacon winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brian Madukes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khairi Fortt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos has chosen ... as his entrance music. Ricardo Santos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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199 lbs
3 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khairi Fortt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Fortt. That snapped Santos's head back.
Santos takes a swing at Fortt's ribcage but misses.
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Fortt in a clinch.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Fortt avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Santos lands a nice uppercut.
Fortt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortt misses with a punch to the body.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Fortt misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Santos.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
Santos lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortt misses with some punches.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos digs a right hand into Fortt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fortt's gas tank.
Fortt is breathing heavily.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Santos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Santos.
Fortt working aggressively here.
Fortt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortt throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santos slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Santos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santos.
Santos lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Santos.
Fortt can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos is working Fortt over against the cage.
Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fortt tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Santos tries a body shot but Fortt blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Santos.
Santos lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Fortt.
Santos slowing the pace effectively.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Santos lands an uppercut.
Fortt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santos blocking some punches.
Fortt takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Fortt presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortt.
Santos lands a body punch.
Santos scores with a hook to the body.
Santos is pushing Fortt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Santos lands a body punch.
Santos works on Fortt's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Santos.
Santos works on Fortt's body with a couple of short punches.
Santos lands a nice uppercut.
Santos pushes Fortt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos stalling.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Santos as the two fighters clinch.
Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santos is leaning against Fortt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos digs a right hand into Fortt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fortt's gas tank.
Santos presses Fortt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Santos cracks Fortt with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fortt avoids the head kick by Santos.
Santos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Santos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Santos.
Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Santos throws a body punch but Fortt moves out of range.
Santos clinches up with Fortt and pushes him back against the cage.
Fortt blocks a body shot from Santos.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Santos.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortt.
A short body shot lands from Santos as the two fighters clinch.
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fortt or not.
Ricardo Santos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Santos.
Fortt throws a head punch that misses.
Santos is leaning against Fortt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Santos.
Santos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Santos works on Fortt's body with a couple of short punches.
Santos works on Fortt's body with a couple of short punches.
Santos cracks Fortt with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos lands with a light punch inside.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santos is pushing Fortt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Santos.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortt.
A short left from Santos.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Santos lands an uppercut.
Fortt takes a shot to the head.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santos.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Fortt throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortt misses with a body punch.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Fortt takes a shot to the head.
Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santos lands a body shot.
Fortt working aggressively here.
Fortt takes a shot to the head.
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fortt or not.
Santos lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Santos.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fortt or not.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fortt.
Santos presses Fortt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Santos pushes Fortt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santos works on Fortt's body with a couple of short punches.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fortt throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortt is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
Oh Fortt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortt seems to have got his legs back now.
Santos slows down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Santos digs a right hand underneath Fortt's ribcage. Fortt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Santos scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Santos fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortt.
Fortt is fighting off a takedown attempt but Santos is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fortt to the mat. Fortt regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fortt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fortt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos controls the pace.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Khairi Fortt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ricardo Santos.
A solid leg kick lands there for Santos.
Fortt checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Fortt.
Santos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fortt misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
Santos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fortt misses with a combination
and Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Santos throws a solid leg kick but Fortt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos looks for the body kick but Fortt saw that one coming.
Fortt scores with a decent looking hook.
Santos throws a leg kick but Fortt checks it.
Fortt checks a low kick from Santos.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Fortt sprawls well.
Santos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fortt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fortt misses with a series of wild punches.
Santos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Ricardo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ricardo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos tries to land a leg kick but Fortt saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fortt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santos. Santos obviously looking to wear him down.
Fortt misses with a right hand
and Santos counters with a left to the body.
Fortt throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Fortt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Fortt fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fortt has his feet on Santos's thighs here. He's pushed Santos off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Santos screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khairi Fortt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Pan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Bernardini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Pan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andres Bernardini!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pan with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bernardini to counter with a crisp jab.
Bernardini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bernardini!
Bernardini is trying to escape the mount.
Pan lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernardini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pan working the ground and pound effectively.
Pan with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Bernardini throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Pan lands a big shot there that rocks Bernardini but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bernardini wants to control but Pan is having none of it.
Pan cracks Bernardini with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bernardini tries to hold on but Pan postures up.
Pan raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan with the ground and pound from mount.
Bernardini sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ground and pound from Pan.
Bernardini trying to hold on to Pan's head to control him but Pan postures up.
Bernardini is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pan is staying active.
Bernardini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bernardini.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pan wants to pass the guard but Bernardini is keeping the position.
Bernardini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pan landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pan landing with the ground and pound.
Pan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bernardini has his foot on Pan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pan works his way back into a safe position though.
Bernardini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bernardini seems to be working for a kimura but Pan defends the submission attempt.
Pan is trying to stand.
Bernardini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pan wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bernardini trying to mount his opponent but Pan defends it.
Bernardini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bernardini.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernardini is looking for a kimura here.
Bernardini winds up and cracks Pan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pan tries to get to full guard but Bernardini has control of the leg.
Bernardini drops an elbow to the side of Pan's head.
Bernardini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bernardini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pan is looking for a sweep. Bernardini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernardini is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bernardini pulls his head out easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Pan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bernardini lands a jab to Pan's midsection.
Pan throws a lazy head kick
and Bernardini counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bernardini is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pan looking for a sweep. Not yet Pan, not yet.
Bernardini won't allow Pan to get back to his feet.
Bernardini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pan is keeping the position for now.
Bernardini won't allow Pan to get back to his feet.
Pan keeping full guard, as Bernardini tries to pass.
Bernardini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bernardini throwing strikes from guard but Pan blocks nicely.
Bernardini is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bernardini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pan prevents it.
Pan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bernardini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bernardini misses with a combination
and Pan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bernardini wants to control but Pan is keeping busy.
Bernardini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pan pulls his head out easily.
Pan thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bernardini to regain full guard.
Bernardini has momentary wrist control but Pan slips an elbow through the middle.
Bernardini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bernardini is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernardini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pan is aware though and is defending well.
Bernardini trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bernardini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bernardini is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bernardini has escaped and now he's on top!
Bernardini is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardini won't allow Pan to sweep him here.
Pan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bernardini is controlling him.
Pan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pan tries to get out of the position.
Bernardini is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bernardini advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pan is looking to escape.
Bernardini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bernardini is looking for a kimura but Pan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bernardini to get the leverage.
Bernardini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pan missing with punches from the bottom.
Bernardini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pan moves into full guard.
Bernardini passes Pan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andres Bernardini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Pan misses with a takedown attempt
and Bernardini makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pan throws a sloppy head kick
and Bernardini counters with a one-two to the body.
Pan fails with the takedown
and Bernardini counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bernardini maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bernardini has cracked it and Pan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bernardini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andres Bernardini!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve McGarrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrett comes to the cage accompanied by the theme from Hawaii 5-0. Melendez has chosen El Coo Cooi as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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22
169 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve McGarrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarrett tries to close the distance and clinch but Melendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGarrett clinches.
McGarrett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGarrett stalls.
McGarrett has Melendez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Melendez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGarrett has Melendez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Melendez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGarrett wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McGarrett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGarrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Melendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGarrett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Melendez manages to break the clinch.
Melendez tries to sprawl but McGarrett drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McGarrett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Melendez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Melendez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGarrett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Melendez looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGarrett is one step ahead there.
Melendez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez trying to control from half guard but McGarrett is working away.
Melendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGarrett defending well though.
McGarrett wants to control but Melendez is keeping busy.
Melendez trying to mount his opponent but McGarrett defends it.
McGarrett wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melendez wants to take a breather but McGarrett is having none of it.
McGarrett wants to get back to his feet.
McGarrett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Melendez.
Melendez is thwarting McGarrett's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Melendez is looking to advance position but McGarrett won't allow it.
Melendez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGarrett.
McGarrett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Melendez is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGarrett is working Melendez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Melendez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McGarrett drops an elbow to the side of Melendez's head.
McGarrett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Melendez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrett working over Melendez with some ground and pound. Melendez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGarrett working over Melendez with some ground and pound. Melendez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Melendez won't allow McGarrett to pass to mount.
McGarrett prevents Melendez from improving his position.
Melendez blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGarrett.
Melendez is trying to get back to full guard.
McGarrett is nestled in close to Melendez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Melendez tries to roll over but McGarrett keeps him under control.
McGarrett throwing shots but Melendez is blocking nicely.
McGarrett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Melendez's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Melendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melendez wants to improve his position but instead McGarrett has moved into half guard.
Melendez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGarrett thows a huge punch but Melendez dodges it nicely.
Melendez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGarrett throws and elbow that misses. Melendez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGarrett's guard. Nice move by Melendez!
McGarrett kicks Melendez off and gets to his feet.
McGarrett loads up on a big right hand but Melendez slips the punch.
McGarrett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Melendez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McGarrett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGarrett checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from McGarrett.
Melendez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melendez wants it to stay on the feet.
McGarrett lands a jab-cross combination.
McGarrett misses with the combination.
Melendez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGarrett misses with a wild combination.
McGarrett moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGarrett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Melendez counters with a stiff right hand.
McGarrett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Melendez thows a body shot but no joy.
Melendez throws a head kick that misses.
McGarrett throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrett shoots and misses
and Melendez counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McGarrett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGarrett throws a body punch but Melendez moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by McGarrett as he connects with a hook.
McGarrett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Melendez counters with a one-two to the body.
McGarrett is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGarrett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Melendez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGarrett. That did some damage!
McGarrett feints and as Melendez raises his hands in defense, McGarrett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Melendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Melendez, not yet.
Melendez looking for a triangle here. McGarrett is fighting it but it looks tight! Melendez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McGarrett is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Xavier Melendez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank The Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank The Blade has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marc Joe's chin.
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19
147 lbs
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25
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marc Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank The Blade!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe swinging wildly here.
The Blade pushes Joe away with a front kick.
The Blade lands a big head kick that sends Joe tumbling to the mat! The Blade takes a step backwards and waves Joe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Joe is rocked!
It looks like Marc Joe has been cut.
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!
The Blade feints a jab and as Joe dips his head, The Blade unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Joe right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Joe falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! The Blade smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank The Blade!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zak Mckracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ej Resparzo (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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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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, Zak Mckracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ej Resparzo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckracken feints a jab promting Resparzo to slip. Mckracken then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Resparzo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mckracken misses the shot to the body.
Mckracken defending well as Resparzo loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Resparzo misses
and Mckracken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Mckracken misses.
Mckracken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mckracken throws a body punch but Resparzo moves out of range.
Resparzo tries a low kick but Mckracken avoids it.
Resparzo throws a right hand that misses
and Mckracken counters with a right hand to the body.
Resparzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mckracken's corner calls for a 1-2. Mckracken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mckracken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mckracken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resparzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Resparzo scores with a kick to the body.
Resparzo throws the kick towards the body but Mckracken avoids it.
Mckracken tries to bum rush Resparzo with a series of wild strikes but Resparzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mckracken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Resparzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mckracken.
Mckracken throws a right and a left that both miss.
Resparzo thumps Mckracken with a low kick.
Resparzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Resparzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mckracken blocks the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mckracken checks a leg kick.
Resparzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ej Resparzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo looks for a takedown but Mckracken sprawls well.
Resparzo motions for Mckracken to come forward. Resparzo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Resparzo throws a chopping leg kick but Mckracken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Resparzo lands an overhand right.
Resparzo tries to clinch but Mckracken moves out of range.
Resparzo wants to slow Mckracken down by chopping away at his legs.
Mckracken misses with a left hand
and Resparzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mckracken thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckracken checks a leg kick nicely.
Resparzo lands a jab to the nose.
Resparzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Resparzo lands a leg kick that knocks Mckracken off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo takes a swing at Mckracken's ribcage but misses.
Resparzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mckracken's calf.
Mckracken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mckracken takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mckracken is breathing heavily.
Resparzo misses with a double jab.
Resparzo misses with a double jab.
Resparzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mckracken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Resparzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Resparzo with a nice cross.
Resparzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Resparzo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo is fighting to break Mckracken's control of his arms but Mckracken is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Resparzo advances to half guard.
Mckracken is trying to get back to full guard.
Resparzo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Resparzo trying to control from half guard but Mckracken is working away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ej Resparzo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good standup being displayed there by Mckracken as he connects with a hook.
Mckracken misses with a two punch combination.
Resparzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Resparzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Resparzo misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Resparzo.
Resparzo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mckracken counters with a three punch combo that has Resparzo backing up. Resparzo nods at Mckracken to acknowledge the strikes.
Resparzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mckracken checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Resparzo.
Resparzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Resparzo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mckracken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mckracken there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resparzo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mckracken at a distance.
Mckracken swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Resparzo counters with a good low kick that Mckracken was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Resparzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Resparzo connects with a solid leg kick.
Resparzo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mckracken if he has to take too many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Resparzo, right into the meat.
Resparzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Resparzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mckracken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Resparzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Resparzo tries to clinch up but Mckracken circles away and keeps his distance.
Resparzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Resparzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckracken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Resparzo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mckracken misses with a wild combination.
Resparzo swings for the body but Mckracken moves out of range.
Resparzo throws a leg kick but Mckracken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mckracken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Resparzo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Resparzo.
Resparzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mckracken rather than just go for the knockout.
Resparzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Resparzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mckracken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Resparzo. Resparzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Resparzo tries to bum rush Mckracken with a series of wild strikes but Mckracken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckracken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Resparzo scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mckracken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ej Resparzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Resparzo scores with the left hand. Mckracken knows he should have avoided that one.
Mckracken avoids the body shot from Resparzo.
Mckracken tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Resparzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Resparzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mckracken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Resparzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Resparzo drops Mckracken with a left right combo! Resparzo follows him down to the ground into side control.
Mckracken is rocked!
Resparzo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Oh Mckracken is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo looking to isolate an arm here. Mckracken doesn't see it coming and as Resparzo extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Resparzo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ej Resparzo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Loeffler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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26
150 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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165 cm
22
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Loeffler!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo avoids the body shot from Loeffler.
Loeffler throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
Aldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loeffler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loeffler throws a right hand that misses
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Loeffler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Aldo.
Aldo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Loeffler falls backwards - clearly groggy! Aldo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Aldo!
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