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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Villio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villio comes to the cage accompanied by Thunder. Holt has chosen Country Boys Can Survive by Hank Williams Jr as his entrance music. Major Holt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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146 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Villio!
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, Major Holt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt fails to land the takedown.
Villio misses with a takedown attempt
and Holt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Villio won't be happy with that.
Villio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holt is working to tighten is grip on Villio's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Villio has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Holt is really squeezing tight and eventually Villio passes out! Holt breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Major Holt!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiernan comes to the cage accompanied by I Need A Doctor. Josh Kiernan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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209 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Kiernan!
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, Clifton Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiernan misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Kiernan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kiernan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kiernan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiernan fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Kiernan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kiernan is breathing heavily.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Kiernan's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to bum rush Kiernan with a series of wild strikes but Kiernan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiernan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
Kiernan is rocked!
Kiernan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes drops Kiernan with a straight right hand, right on the button! Barnes follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clifton Barnes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Leblanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super 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, Martin Leblanc!
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, Tim Sin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leblanc gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sin is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leblanc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sin blocks an uppercut.
Leblanc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leblanc is working for takedown but Sin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leblanc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sin looks to land a combination but Leblanc avoids it well.
Leblanc tries to clinch but Sin moves away
and Sin counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Leblanc falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tim Sin!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaspher Cerilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kane Savage has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaspher Cerilo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerilo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Savage is trying to defend but Cerilo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cerilo slows the pace down in half guard.
Cerilo prevents Savage from improving his position.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cerilo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Savage!
Savage is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerilo controlling his opponent.
Cerilo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Savage is now in Cerilo's guard. A big mistake from Cerilo there, giving up the dominant position!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cerilo holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerilo kicks Savage off and gets to his feet.
Savage tries for a takedown but Cerilo circles away easily
so Cerilo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Savage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cerilo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cerilo tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Cerilo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Savage dives on top into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage trying to control but Cerilo is working from the bottom.
Savage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerilo wants to stand but Savage is controlling the position.
Cerilo looks gassed!
Cerilo has his foot on Savage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savage works his way back into a safe position though.
Savage wants to control from the top but Cerilo keeps moving.
Savage advances to half guard.
Cerilo trying to control from the bottom.
Cerilo is not content to let Savage control the position.
Cerilo is defending against the submission attempts here by Savage.
Savage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cerilo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cerilo is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cerilo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cerilo gets full guard.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerilo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cerilo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerilo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Savage pushing down on Cerilo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cerilo wants to get back to full guard.
Savage is working for a submission of some sort.
Cerilo is looking to escape.
That's six 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.
Savage content to control rather than advance.
Savage is trying to work for a kimura but Cerilo is defending well.
Cerilo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking for a kimura here.
Savage seems to be working for a kimura but Cerilo defends the submission attempt.
Cerilo wants to control but Savage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savage slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cerilo is trying to stand.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cerilo keeps working.
Savage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cerilo defends it well.
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
Cerilo tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cerilo is trying to get back to full guard.
Cerilo is trying to control but can't.
Savage is trying to control. Cerilo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cerilo is just riding it out for now. Savage eventually gives up the hold.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kane Savage will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Savage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cerilo's guard.
Savage wants to control from the top but Cerilo keeps moving.
Kane Savage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerilo pulls Savage in close to prevent any damage.
Savage trying to control but Cerilo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerilo is looking to stand up but Savage isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerilo is breathing heavily.
Cerilo is pulling down on Savage's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savage fails with the takedown
and Cerilo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cerilo works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerilo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cerilo wants to control for a moment but Savage uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cerilo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savage.
Savage trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Savage wants to finish this one by submission but Cerilo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Savage.
Savage looking to isolate an arm here. Cerilo doesn't see it coming and as Savage extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Savage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kane Savage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazarus Vendetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamza Nabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vendetta comes to the cage accompanied by Let it roll. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nabi's choice of entrance music: pakistani national anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Basic striking
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazarus Vendetta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hamza Nabi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vendetta lands a head kick!
It looks like Hamza Nabi has been cut.
Vendetta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vendetta stands up from half guard.
Vendetta gets caught napping as Nabi dives in and scores a takedown. Vendetta manages to retain guard.
Vendetta has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nabi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Vendetta scores with a head kick. Nabi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Nabi gets a double leg takedown into Vendetta's guard.
Nabi wants to get up but he can't break Vendetta's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendetta wants to sweep but no luck.
Vendetta is working hard here to advance position.
Hamza Nabi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nabi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vendetta's guard.
Vendetta is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nabi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nabi looks gassed!
Vendetta is stalling here.
Vendetta lands a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendetta gets to his feet. Nabi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vendetta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nabi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vendetta is working to tighten is grip on Nabi's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nabi has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vendetta is really squeezing tight and eventually Nabi passes out! Vendetta breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lazarus Vendetta!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miquel Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Ruben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter striker
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miquel Mendoza!
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, Nick Ruben!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruben tries to move into range but Mendoza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mendoza lands a nice looking body shot.
Mendoza clinches.
Ruben throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mendoza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mendoza lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Nick Ruben has been cut.
Mendoza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mendoza connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Mendoza.
Mendoza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruben looks gassed!
Knees in the clinch landing for Mendoza.
Mendoza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mendoza with a knee to the head.
Ruben is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mendoza obliges.
Ruben is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendoza finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Mendoza lands a big elbow that drops Ruben! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Ruben is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miquel Mendoza!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toby Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus McBorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter Sandman/Metallica. Toby Ryan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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270 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Toby Ryan!
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, Marcus McBorin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBorin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McBorin is aware though and is defending well.
McBorin won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBorin looking to pass the guard.
McBorin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ryan's guard.
McBorin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McBorin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McBorin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBorin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcus McBorin wasn't active enough on the ground.
McBorin scores a takedown into full mount!
McBorin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ryan is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBorin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryan is trying to escape the mount.
McBorin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ryan is looking to get to half guard.
McBorin controlling from mount.
McBorin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Marcus McBorin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McBorin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryan counters with a single leg into guard. McBorin didn't expect that.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McBorin holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcus McBorin wasn't active enough on the ground.
McBorin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ryan's guard.
Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McBorin defends it easily.
McBorin tries to stand but Ryan is controlling from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryan is trying to keep McBorin in close.
McBorin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcus McBorin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's six 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.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McBorin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McBorin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ryan wants to improve his position but McBorin is controlling well.
Ryan wants to control but McBorin is keeping busy.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but McBorin has control of the leg.
McBorin is looking to advance position but Ryan won't allow it.
McBorin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marcus McBorin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ryan tries for a takedown but McBorin circles away easily
and McBorin counters with a single leg into guard. Ryan didn't expect that.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBorin is one step ahead there.
McBorin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like McBorin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Marcus McBorin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McBorin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryan counters with a shoot takedown. McBorin fights it but they end up in guard.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBorin is keeping the position for now.
Ryan won't allow McBorin to sweep him here.
Ryan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McBorin wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan wants to control from the top but McBorin keeps moving.
McBorin wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBorin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ryan wants to control from the top but McBorin keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Toby Ryan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McBorin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McBorin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ryan tries to score a body lock takedown but McBorin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan tries to score a body lock takedown but McBorin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ryan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McBorin walks away with a smile on his face. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McBorin shoots in and bounces Ryan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McBorin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryan trying to control the position.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus McBorin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ryan tries for a takedown but McBorin circles away easily
and McBorin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ryan has his foot on McBorin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McBorin works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McBorin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McBorin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Ryan is looking to stand back up but McBorin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ryan.
Still in half guard, McBorin seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McBorin tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
Marcus McBorin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBorin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McBorin pulls his head out easily.
McBorin stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus McBorin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McBorin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ryan to the ground. McBorin is now in Ryan's guard.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
McBorin sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus McBorin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McBorin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
McBorin wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
McBorin controlling the position.
Ryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McBorin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Toby Ryan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McBorin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ryan sprawls well initially but McBorin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but McBorin has control of the leg.
McBorin wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but McBorin has control of the leg.
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
McBorin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McBorin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McBorin advances to half guard.
McBorin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that McBorin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus McBorin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McBorin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McBorin slows the pace down in half guard.
Ryan wants to improve his position but McBorin is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McBorin is controlling the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Marcus McBorin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McBorin feints and as Ryan raises his hands in defense, McBorin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ryan being controlled here, momentarily.
McBorin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Marcus McBorin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McBorin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marcus McBorin.
Ryan with a poor takedown
and McBorin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McBorin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McBorin prevents Ryan from improving his position.
Ryan wants to control but McBorin passes into side.
McBorin taking a breather here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to strike but it doesn't land.
McBorin stands up and beckons Ryan to his feet.
McBorin is looking to clinch.
McBorin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as McBorin stalls from top position.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ryan stops McBorin from passing to mount.
McBorin takes a little break here. Ryan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but McBorin keeps moving and retains side control.
McBorin staying calm.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus McBorin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McBorin 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Marcus McBorin!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Marcus McBorin!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Marcus McBorin!
Marcus McBorin wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aj Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nigel Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aj Smith!
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, Nigel Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aj Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Nigel Smith, looking for a takedown. Aj Smith pushes Nigel Smith against the cage but Nigel Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nigel Smith. That's going to slow Aj Smith down.
Nigel Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Nigel Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aj Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nigel Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aj Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aj Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aj Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nigel Smith connects with a leg kick. Aj Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nigel Smith.
Aj Smith is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aj Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nigel Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Nigel Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whack! Nigel Smith lands a heavy head kick that drops Aj Smith. The ref tackles Nigel Smith to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Aj Smith was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Nigel Smith!
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