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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamza Nabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Ruben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabi comes to the cage accompanied by pakistani national anthem. Ruben has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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135 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hamza Nabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Ruben!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nabi gets tackled into the cage by Ruben. Ruben maintains the clinch.
Ruben lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Hamza Nabi has been cut.
Ruben lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ruben lands a nice elbow.
Hamza Nabi's cut is getting worse.
Ruben managing to block the knees to the body from Nabi.
Nabi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruben.
Ruben lands an elbow inside.
Hamza Nabi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nabi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruben lands an elbow that stopped Nabi in his tracks for a moment.
Nabi is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hamza Nabi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nick Ruben!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincenzo DeMilio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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, Clifton Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincenzo DeMilio!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DeMilio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
DeMilio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barnes jabs DeMilio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeMilio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeMilio can pounce on him.
DeMilio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeMilio manages to avoid it.
DeMilio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeMilio on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but DeMilio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeMilio tries to work over Barnes's front leg with a kick but Barnes checks it.
Barnes blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMilio catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
DeMilio throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by DeMilio.
Barnes misses with a hook
and DeMilio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeMilio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from DeMilio.
DeMilio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeMilio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
DeMilio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
DeMilio lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnes thuds his right hand into DeMilio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeMilio.
Barnes moves out of range as DeMilio strikes.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes connects with a body shot.
DeMilio looks gassed!
Barnes lands a left and a right that send DeMilio crashing to the mat, dazed. Barnes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Vincenzo DeMilio has been cut.
Clifton Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes is stalking DeMilio. DeMilio circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Barnes, and it's lights out! DeMilio really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clifton Barnes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sir Dudley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Kiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiernan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Need A Doctor. Josh Kiernan looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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275 lbs
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209 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Sir Dudley!
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, Josh Kiernan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiernan counters with a single leg into guard. Dudley didn't expect that.
Kiernan wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiernan won't allow Dudley to get back to his feet.
Kiernan being controlled here momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Josh Kiernan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kiernan looks gassed!
Dudley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sir Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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 is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Dudley! Kiernan is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sir Dudley!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miquel Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Sin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Miquel Mendoza!
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, Tim Sin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza closes the distance but Sin moves to the side
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza tries to clinch there but Sin circles away.
Sin swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendoza.
Mendoza throws out a loose jab but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendoza looks to clinch
and Sin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mendoza! Sin lets Mendoza back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mendoza slips a jab and a cross from Sin.
Mendoza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch but Sin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mendoza throws a combination that misses
and Sin counters with a nice right hand that sends Mendoza toppling to the canvas! Mendoza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sin finish him?!
Mendoza is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh Mendoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendoza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendoza seems to have got his legs back now.
Mendoza forces Sin back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Mendoza.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mendoza.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sin is trying to push Mendoza away but Mendoza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mendoza lands an elbow just above Sin 's eye.
It looks like Tim Sin has been cut.
Sin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendoza lands an elbow that stopped Sin in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Mendoza.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mendoza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Mendoza.
Knees to the body from Mendoza.
Sin is trying to break the clinch but Mendoza has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza misses with a knee to the head.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mendoza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mendoza unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mendoza.
Mendoza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mendoza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mendoza landing knees to the body.
Sin looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza misses with a knee strike.
Sin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendoza connects with a knee to the head.
Mendoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sin blocks it with crossed arms.
Mendoza working Sin over with knees to the body.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside.
Mendoza tries a knee to the head but Sin blocks it.
Mendoza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mendoza landing knees to the body.
Mendoza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mendoza landing knees to the head.
Mendoza lands an elbow just above Sin 's eye.
Mendoza lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mendoza obliges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mendoza.
Mendoza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mendoza crunches a lovely knee into Sin's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mendoza obliges.
Sin takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendoza has double underhooks.
Mendoza lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mendoza.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Sin shrugs off.
Mendoza misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mendoza obliges.
Sin looking to stall.
Sin is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendoza has double underhooks.
Mendoza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mendoza lands a good knee to the midsection. Sin won't want to take too many of those.
Sin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendoza crunches a lovely knee into Sin's ribcage.
Sin is trying to stall.
Mendoza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mendoza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendoza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mendoza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mendoza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Mendoza.
Sin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mendoza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mendoza lands a knee to the head.
Mendoza connects with a knee to the head.
Mendoza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mendoza lands an elbow just above Sin 's eye.
Mendoza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mendoza lands an elbow that stopped Sin in his tracks for a moment.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow.
Mendoza slowing the pace effectively.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside.
Mendoza unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mendoza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza lands a knee to the body.
Sin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mendoza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mendoza landing knees to the head.
Mendoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sin blocks it with crossed arms.
Sin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendoza lands an elbow that stopped Sin in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Mendoza.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendoza.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mendoza lands an elbow just above Sin 's eye.
Mendoza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sin working aggressively here.
Sin is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mendoza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Sin shrugs off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza lands a nice knee to the body.
Mendoza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mendoza lands an elbow just above Sin 's eye.
Mendoza crunches a lovely knee into Sin's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Mendoza.
Mendoza lands a nice knee to the body.
Sin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Sin shrugs off.
Mendoza taking a breather.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mendoza.
Mendoza scores a nice knee to the body.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sin misses with a body punch.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside.
Mendoza's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mendoza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza lands a nice knee to the body.
Mendoza putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside.
Mendoza unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sin is trying to stall.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Sin shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Mendoza.
Mendoza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sin taking a breather.
Mendoza misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mendoza.
Sin takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Sin shrugs off.
Sin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mendoza is keeping busy.
Mendoza lands an elbow just above Sin 's eye.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow.
Mendoza lands an elbow that stopped Sin in his tracks for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mendoza putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sin prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sin takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendoza working Sin over with knees to the body.
Mendoza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sin's face.
Mendoza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mendoza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mendoza putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mendoza working Sin over with knees to the body.
Mendoza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mendoza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sin takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mendoza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sin's defenses.
Mendoza throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sin takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendoza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sin tries to stall but Mendoza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mendoza lands a knee to the body.
Mendoza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mendoza lands an elbow that stopped Sin in his tracks for a moment.
Mendoza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sin tries to break free but Mendoza pushes him back against the cage.
Mendoza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mendoza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mendoza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sin takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendoza misses with an elbow over the top.
Sin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sin tries to stall but Mendoza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Sin shrugs off.
Mendoza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mendoza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miquel Mendoza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Sin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mendoza wants to clinch.
Sin misses with a straight left.
Mendoza doesn't manage to clinch there - Sin circles away.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sin counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza tries to clinch
and Sin counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sin slips under a jab from Mendoza.
Mendoza is looking to clinch but Sin is avoiding it.
Sin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Sin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza wants to clinch up but Sin keeps it at a distance.
Mendoza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendoza counters with a two punch combo.
Mendoza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendoza wants to clinch up but Sin keeps it at a distance.
Mendoza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sin, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Sin shrugs off.
Mendoza is trying to maintain a safe position but Sin gets an underhook and turns Mendoza into the cage.
Sin is trying to force a seperation but Mendoza has the dominant position.
Sin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mendoza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sin is defending well for now.
Mendoza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sin.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sin has a couple of punches blocked by Mendoza.
Mendoza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Sin shrugs off.
Mendoza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Mendoza.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sin is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Mendoza has denied him.
Sin tries to circle away but Mendoza has him pinned against the cage.
Sin wants to break free but Mendoza has control.
Sin takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Sin shrugs off.
Sin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mendoza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mendoza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage.
Sin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mendoza looking to throw knees to the head but Sin is blocking nicely.
Mendoza lands a damaging elbow.
Sin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendoza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sin stops a takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Sin is trying to maintain a safe position but Mendoza gets an underhook and turns Sin into the cage.
Mendoza lands a damaging elbow.
Mendoza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sin managing to block the knees to the body from Mendoza.
Mendoza tries to land knees in the clinch but Sin avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mendoza lands a damaging elbow.
Mendoza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mendoza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mendoza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sin's defenses.
Mendoza crunches a lovely knee into Sin's ribcage.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but Sin blocks with his arms.
Mendoza lands a good knee to the midsection. Sin won't want to take too many of those.
Sin is trying to stall.
Miquel Mendoza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mendoza missing with knees to the body.
Mendoza tries to land knees in the clinch but Sin avoids the damage to the body.
Sin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mendoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sin blocks it with crossed arms.
Sin avoids a wild elbow strike from Mendoza.
Sin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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.
Mendoza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mendoza misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mendoza keeps control of Sin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sin avoids the elbow strike from Mendoza, against the cage.
Mendoza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Sin manages to get underhooks.
Sin misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mendoza putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sin is trying to stall.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
Sin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mendoza is keeping busy.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Sin shrugs off.
Sin blocks the elbow strike.
Sin working hard to break the clinch.
Sin is trying to push Mendoza away but Mendoza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sin has had enough of the clinch but Mendoza keeps him there for the moment.
Mendoza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sin looking to slow down the pace here.
Sin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mendoza misses with a knee to the head.
Mendoza lands a knee to the body.
Sin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendoza is looking to clinch but Sin is avoiding it.
Mendoza wants to clinch but Sin slips to the side
and Sin counters with a three punch combo that has Mendoza backing up. Mendoza nods at Sin to acknowledge the strikes.
Sin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mendoza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendoza slips a jab and a cross from Sin.
Mendoza lands a jab to the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendoza tries to clinch up but Sin circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendoza tries to clinch up but Sin circles away and keeps his distance.
Sin ducks under a wild hook from Mendoza.
Mendoza tries to clinch up but Sin circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendoza slips a jab from Sin.
Mendoza moves out of range as Sin strikes.
Miquel Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza is looking to clinch but Sin is avoiding it.
Mendoza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mendoza wants to clinch
and Sin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza moves into range and clinches up with Sin.
Mendoza with a knee to the head.
Mendoza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mendoza.
Mendoza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mendoza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Mendoza.
Mendoza putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Sin shrugs off.
Mendoza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sin's defenses.
Mendoza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside.
Sin takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendoza scores with a knee to the head.
Mendoza misses with a knee strike.
Mendoza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mendoza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendoza lands an elbow just above Sin 's eye.
Sin is pressed up against the cage. Mendoza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sin down to the mat. Sin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miquel Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
Mendoza ducks right into an uppercut from Sin.
Mendoza doesn't manage to clinch there - Sin circles away.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sin throws out the jab.
Mendoza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Sin counter with a right hand.
Sin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Mendoza wants to clinch but Sin slips to the side
letting Sin counter with a right hand.
Mendoza staying out of range there.
Mendoza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendoza wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Sin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendoza doesn't manage to clinch there - Sin circles away.
Sin throws a hook to the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sin misses with a left hand
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendoza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sin, pushing him back against the cage.
Sin wants to stall.
Mendoza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sin takes an elbow to the temple.
Sin looking to slow down the pace here.
Mendoza unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tim Sin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miquel Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mendoza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mendoza goes for a takedown attempt but Sin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miquel Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendoza 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Miquel Mendoza!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Miquel Mendoza!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Miquel Mendoza!
Miquel Mendoza wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus McBorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson comes into the arena with Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight blaring out of the sound system. Shane Samuelsson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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289 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Samuelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus McBorin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBorin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Samuelsson is looking to improve his position.
McBorin trying to control the pace.
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.
Samuelsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Samuelsson looking for submissions off his back.
Samuelsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McBorin pulls his head out easily.
Samuelsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McBorin pulls his head out easily.
Well, if McBorin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsson actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McBorin in particular looking to stall.
McBorin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Samuelsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Samuelsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Samuelsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McBorin content to control rather than advance.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McBorin wants to free his trapped foot but Samuelsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Samuelsson actively working from the bottom here.
McBorin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McBorin tries to pass to full mount but Samuelsson defends it.
Samuelsson actively working from the bottom here.
Samuelsson actively working from the bottom here.
McBorin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McBorin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McBorin trying to mount his opponent but Samuelsson defends it.
Samuelsson wants to improve his position but McBorin is controlling well.
McBorin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Samuelsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McBorin pulls his head out easily.
McBorin moves nicely into side control.
McBorin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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.
Samuelsson tries to improve position but can't.
McBorin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Samuelsson is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as McBorin stalls from top position.
McBorin gets to mount! Samuelsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McBorin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Samuelsson looking for submissions off his back.
Samuelsson tries to roll over but McBorin keeps him under control.
Samuelsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McBorin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Samuelsson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six 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.
McBorin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marcus McBorin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Samuelsson with a poor takedown
and McBorin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McBorin.
McBorin pulls guard.
Samuelsson won't allow McBorin to sweep him here.
Samuelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McBorin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McBorin keeping moving, preventing Samuelsson from controlling successfully.
McBorin wants to sweep here but Samuelsson controlling him for the moment.
McBorin has Samuelsson pulled in close to control his posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McBorin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Samuelsson!
McBorin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Samuelsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McBorin tries to get to full guard but Samuelsson has control of the leg.
McBorin gets full guard.
Samuelsson preventing the sweep.
Samuelsson throwing strikes but missing.
McBorin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samuelsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McBorin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Samuelsson.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Samuelsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
McBorin wants to sweep here but Samuelsson controlling him for the moment.
Samuelsson being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Samuelsson with a poor takedown
and McBorin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McBorin not doing much here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Samuelsson looking for submissions off his back.
McBorin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus McBorin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Samuelsson misses with a takedown
and McBorin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Samuelsson looking for submissions off his back.
Samuelsson tries to get to full guard but McBorin has control of the leg.
Samuelsson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McBorin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McBorin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McBorin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Samuelsson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Samuelsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
McBorin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Samuelsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McBorin controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcus McBorin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Samuelsson fails with the takedown
and McBorin counters with a takedown into side control.
Samuelsson is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as McBorin stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson is looking to regain half guard here but McBorin keeps moving and retains side control.
McBorin is staying tight to Samuelsson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McBorin moves into full mount!
McBorin looking to control and managing it successfully.
McBorin prevents Samuelsson from getting the reversal.
Marcus McBorin has got the better of the ground game so far.
McBorin blocks Samuelsson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
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.
Samuelsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McBorin wants to pass to mount but Samuelsson is defending the position.
Samuelsson looking for subs from the bottom but McBorin mounts him!
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.
Samuelsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
McBorin controlling from mount.
Samuelsson is desperately trying to improve his position but McBorin has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus McBorin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Samuelsson shoots and misses
and McBorin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McBorin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Samuelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBorin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McBorin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Samuelsson manages to get himself to full guard.
McBorin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McBorin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McBorin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McBorin controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Samuelsson looking for a guillotine here but McBorin defends easily.
Samuelsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McBorin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McBorin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Samuelsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McBorin controls the pace.
Shane Samuelsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 stands and throws Samuelsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McBorin staying calm.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marcus McBorin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Samuelsson fails with the takedown
and McBorin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McBorin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Samuelsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McBorin trying to control the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marcus McBorin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Samuelsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and McBorin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Samuelsson won't be happy with that.
McBorin slows the pace down.
Samuelsson tries to bench press McBorin off him but McBorin keeps the position.
Samuelsson is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McBorin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Samuelsson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Samuelsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McBorin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Samuelsson misses with a strike from the bottom.
McBorin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Samuelsson's legs.
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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Marcus McBorin!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Marcus McBorin!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Marcus McBorin!
Marcus McBorin wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ming McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salazar comes into the arena with Blue Flowers blaring out of the sound system. Armando Salazar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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162 lbs
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185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Armando Salazar!
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, Ming McMahon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar throws a sloppy body shot
and McMahon counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by McMahon.
Salazar throws a sloppy body shot
and McMahon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Salazar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Salazar scores with the left hand. McMahon knows he should have avoided that one.
Salazar throws a left and a right that both miss
and McMahon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salazar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McMahon counters with a body kick that stops Salazar in his tracks momentarily.
Salazar throws a low kick but McMahon avoids it.
McMahon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Armando Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMahon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salazar takes a swing at McMahon's ribcage but misses.
Salazar misses with a right hand
and McMahon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McMahon defends it nicely.
Ming McMahon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but McMahon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McMahon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salazar.
Salazar misses with a body shot
and McMahon counters with an outside leg kick.
Salazar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McMahon throws a leg kick but Salazar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Salazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Salazar.
Salazar misses with a body shot
and McMahon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salazar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McMahon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Salazar misses
and McMahon counters with a nice leg kick.
McMahon throws a wild body kick that Salazar sees coming a mile off.
Salazar misses with a series of wild punches.
Salazar throws a right hand that misses
enabling McMahon to counter with a crisp jab.
Salazar misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling McMahon to counter with a crisp jab.
Salazar is looking to wear down McMahon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Salazar thows a leg kick but McMahon checks it
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salazar takes a swing at McMahon's ribcage but misses.
McMahon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Salazar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McMahon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McMahon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar swings widly with a right hand
and McMahon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McMahon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Salazar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salazar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McMahon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salazar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salazar misses with a lunging right hand
and McMahon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Salazar's knee momentarily.
Salazar misses with a body punch
and McMahon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Salazar tries to clinch but McMahon is having none of it.
Salazar throws a sloppy body shot
and McMahon counters with a low kick, right behind Salazar 's knee.
Nice sprawl there from McMahon as Salazar shoots in.
McMahon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McMahon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Salazar throws a predictable looking body shot
and McMahon counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar misses with a body punch
and McMahon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Salazar avoids a kick to the body.
Salazar throws a left and a right that both miss
and McMahon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McMahon lands with a nice body kick.
Salazar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McMahon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Salazar throws a series of punches but McMahon avoids them all with ease.
McMahon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Salazar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salazar throws a lazy uppercut
letting McMahon counter with a right hand.
Salazar tries to clinch up but McMahon circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab from Salazar.
McMahon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salazar throws a predictable looking body shot
and McMahon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Salazar misses with a hook to the body
and McMahon counters with a straight right hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salazar throws a predictable looking body shot
and McMahon counters with a body kick.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown but McMahon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McMahon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salazar is looking to clinch but McMahon is avoiding it.
Salazar misses with a jab to the body
and McMahon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Salazar misses with a jab to the body
and McMahon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Salazar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMahon was well out of range. Poor timing from Salazar.
Salazar moves out of range as McMahon throws a body kick.
McMahon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salazar.
Salazar misses with a hook to the body
and McMahon counters with a head kick.
Salazar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling McMahon to counter with a crisp jab.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salazar fails with a takedown attempt.
Salazar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salazar swings away with a body shot that misses
and McMahon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salazar cracks the inside of McMahon's front leg.
McMahon keeps the fight on the outside.
McMahon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salazar.
A shot to the body from Salazar misses
and McMahon counters with a stiff right hand.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McMahon but McMahon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salazar fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Salazar with that takedown attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salazar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMahon was well out of range. Poor timing from Salazar.
Salazar looks to land a left hand but McMahon moved out of range nicely.
Salazar misses with a body punch
and McMahon counters with an outside leg kick.
Salazar misses with a shot to the body
and McMahon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Salazar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McMahon throws a body kick that misses.
McMahon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McMahon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salazar.
Salazar misses the body punch
and McMahon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Salazar swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's eight 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.
Salazar is looking to clinch but McMahon is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Salazar.
Salazar misses the body punch
and McMahon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McMahon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salazar misses with a hook to the body
and McMahon counters with a nice body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Salazar.
Salazar working the ground and pound from side control.
Salazar controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salazar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McMahon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salazar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Salazar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McMahon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Salazar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Salazar throws a leg kick that is checked
and McMahon counters with a thumping low kick.
Salazar misses with a jab to the body
and McMahon counters with a nice body kick.
Salazar thows a body shot but no joy.
Salazar shoots in but McMahon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McMahon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salazar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Salazar misses with a hook to the body
and McMahon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Salazar misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Salazar.
Salazar throws a wild body kick that McMahon sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar misses with a left hand
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Salazar misses
and McMahon counters with a body kick that stops Salazar in his tracks momentarily.
Salazar falls off balance throwing a combination
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and McMahon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Salazar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McMahon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Salazar misses with a body punch
and McMahon counters with a solid body kick.
Salazar throws a right hand that misses
and McMahon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salazar tries to clinch but McMahon moves out of range.
McMahon slips a jab and a cross from Salazar.
McMahon avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salazar fails in his attempt to clinch.
McMahon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salazar takes a step back to recover.
Salazar looks to score with a jab to the body but McMahon is just out of range.
Salazar swings away with a body shot that misses
and McMahon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salazar throws a big shot that misses.
McMahon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salazar.
McMahon is looking to chop away at Salazar's legs.
Salazar misses with a body punch
and McMahon counters with a body kick.
McMahon connects with a right hand. Salazar shakes it off.
Salazar tries to clinch but McMahon is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McMahon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McMahon keeps the fight on the outside.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McMahon as he avoids it easily.
Salazar tried to score with a low kick but McMahon checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - McMahon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Salazar looks for a takedown but McMahon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Salazar or perhaps it was just good defense by McMahon which made him look bad.
Salazar swings away with a body shot that misses
and McMahon counters with an outside leg kick.
Salazar misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Salazar fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
McMahon circles away from the clinch attempt.
McMahon digs a good body shot into Salazar's ribs.
Salazar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McMahon counters with a nice uppercut.
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McMahon staying out of range there.
Salazar misses with a body punch
and McMahon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Salazar misses with a left hand
and McMahon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McMahon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salazar's head.
McMahon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Salazar takes a swing at McMahon's ribcage but misses.
Salazar tries to clinch up.
McMahon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McMahon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Salazar throws a sloppy body shot
and McMahon counters with a body kick.
A good leg kick by McMahon.
A shot to the body from Salazar misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Salazar misses with a left hand
and McMahon counters with a thumping low kick.
Salazar falls off balance throwing a combination
and McMahon counters with a body kick that stops Salazar in his tracks momentarily.
Salazar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McMahon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McMahon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McMahon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salazar lands a nice hook to McMahon's body. McMahon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salazar takes a swing at McMahon's ribcage but misses.
McMahon keeps the fight on the outside.
Ming McMahon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salazar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McMahon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McMahon lands the left hand.
Good work by McMahon as he checks the leg kick.
Salazar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMahon manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salazar. McMahon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salazar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McMahon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Salazar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salazar misses with a left hand
and McMahon counters with a stiff right hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is looking to clinch.
A shot to the body from Salazar misses
and McMahon counters with a body kick that stops Salazar in his tracks momentarily.
McMahon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salazar throws a sloppy body shot
and McMahon counters with a head kick. That will keep Salazar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Salazar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salazar misses with a shot to the body
and McMahon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McMahon swats away the attempt to clinch by Salazar.
Salazar misses the body punch
and McMahon counters with an inside leg kick.
Salazar misses with a jab to the body
and McMahon counters with a nice leg kick.
Salazar misses with a shot to the body
and McMahon counters with a solid body kick.
Salazar swings away with a body shot that misses
and McMahon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Salazar really felt that one!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salazar misses with a body shot.
Salazar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMahon moves away.
Salazar misses with a body punch
and McMahon counters with a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Salazar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McMahon - the referee stops the clock and Salazar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McMahon. Salazar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Salazar swings widly with a right hand
and McMahon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Salazar thows a leg kick but McMahon checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Salazar is looking to clinch but McMahon is avoiding it.
Salazar misses with a jab to the body
and McMahon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Salazar really felt that one!
Salazar misses with a body shot
letting McMahon counter with a right hand.
Salazar looks to throw a body kick
and McMahon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Salazar's knee momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salazar swings widly with a right hand
and McMahon counters with a nice body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salazar.
Salazar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McMahon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salazar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McMahon counters with a big head kick but Salazar shrugs it off.
Salazar swings away with a body shot that misses
and McMahon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Salazar misses with a double jab
and McMahon counters with a nice leg kick.
Salazar throws a predictable looking body shot
and McMahon counters with a low kick, right behind Salazar 's knee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salazar misses the body punch
and McMahon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Salazar really felt that one!
A low kick from Salazar misses
and McMahon counters with a nice kick to the body.
McMahon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salazar's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ming McMahon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Armando Salazar!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Armando Salazar!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Armando Salazar!
Armando Salazar wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hurley Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zangief has chosen Zangief's Theme as his entrance music. The key to victory for Hurley Rodriguez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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256 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurley Rodriguez!
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, Viktor Zangief!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zangief moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Rodriguez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zangief leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zangief instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez working hard to break the clinch.
Rodriguez wants to break free but Zangief has control.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Zangief keeps him there for the moment.
Zangief prevents Rodriguez from breaking the clinch.
Zangief successfully pulls guard.
Zangief keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rodriguez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zangief looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zangief looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zangief!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zangief taking a breather here.
Zangief works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zangief content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Zangief scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rodriguez to see if he's OK.
Zangief slows the pace down.
Zangief has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief is working Rodriguez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zangief scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zangief lands some shots froms side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zangief working the head with strikes.
Zangief controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zangief lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zangief has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief controls the position from side control.
Zangief is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodriguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zangief looks up at the clock and then as Rodriguez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zangief smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zangief just content to control the position.
Rodriguez tries to escape but Zangief is in control.
Rodriguez is not content to let Zangief control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez taking a bit of punishment here - Zangief scoring with strikes.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Zangief controls the position.
Zangief working the ground and pound from side control.
Zangief controls the position.
Zangief's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is not content to let Zangief control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Viktor Zangief was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Zangief moves out of range.
Zangief pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zangief fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Zangief manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zangief ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zangief no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rodriguez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodriguez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zangief dives on top into guard.
Zangief advances position into side control!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zangief scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zangief just content to control the position.
Zangief grinds an elbow into Rodriguez's temple.
Rodriguez is not content to let Zangief control the position.
Zangief working the ground and pound from side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zangief moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rodriguez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zangief is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rodriguez's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to his feet.
Zangief moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rodriguez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zangief in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zangief cracks Rodriguez with a big right hand but Rodriguez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face as Zangief controls the position.
Zangief grinds an elbow into Rodriguez's temple.
Zangief scoring with punches and elbows.
Zangief grinds an elbow into Rodriguez's temple.
Zangief is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zangief taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Zangief dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zangief avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Zangief avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zangief gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zangief tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zangief manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Zangief ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Zangief misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Zangief pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rodriguez 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 one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zangief sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zangief looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Zangief's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zangief pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodriguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hurley Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Zangief.
Zangief has managed to clinch.
Zangief has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodriguez uses from the top position.
Zangief is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zangief looking for a sweep. Not yet Zangief, not yet.
Zangief has his hands on Rodriguez's head, controlling the position.
Zangief 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zangief working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zangief content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zangief connects with a nice short shot to Rodriguez's temple.
Ground and pound from Zangief.
Zangief takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief moves nicely into side control.
Zangief is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodriguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here.
Zangief wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
Zangief in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zangief controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Zangief 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.
Rodriguez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zangief is controlling him well.
Zangief staying calm.
Zangief lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rodriguez down.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zangief cracks Rodriguez with a big right hand but Rodriguez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rodriguez is pushing Zangief's head away, looking to escape. Zangief manages to hold on to the position though.
Zangief scoring with punches from side control.
Zangief lands an elbow.
Rodriguez is rocked!
Zangief has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zangief is controlling him well.
Zangief is staying tight to Rodriguez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zangief looks up at the clock and then as Rodriguez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zangief smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Rodriguez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zangief lands a strong strike to the head of Rodriguez. That's dazed him! Zangief looking to finish here. Rodriguez is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Zangief lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Zangief!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janusz Andrzej (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janusz Andrzej has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kane Savage's chin.
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155 lbs
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200 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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
6 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Janusz Andrzej!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Andrzej to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Andrzej from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrzej would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Andrzej trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrzej stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andrzej is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrzej wants to stand and escape but instead Savage has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Savage forces his way into half guard.
Andrzej wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Savage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andrzej does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savage is thwarting Andrzej's attempts to control the position.
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savage is trying to work for a kimura but Andrzej is defending well.
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
Andrzej is looking to improve his position.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Andrzej is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to work for a kimura but Andrzej is defending well.
Andrzej tries to get to full guard but Savage has control of the leg.
Savage wants to work for an arm triangle but Andrzej is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andrzej trying to control here.
Andrzej 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Savage trying to control from half guard but Andrzej is working away.
Savage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andrzej looking for submissions off his back.
Andrzej looks gassed!
Andrzej is trying to maintain the position but Savage is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andrzej is refusing to be controlled, as Savage sits in half guard.
Savage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Savage maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Andrzej could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Savage has cracked it and Andrzej is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Savage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kane Savage!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aj Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holt has chosen Country Boys Can Survive by Hank Williams Jr as his entrance music. Aj Smith has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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21
146 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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 - 1 - 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Major Holt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt lands the left hand.
Holt throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Holt scores with a jab.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Holt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Holt has mounted him!
Smith tries to reverse the position but Holt maintains control.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Holt controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holt controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt content just to control the position here.
Smith can't escape the position.
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.
Holt unloading with bombs!
Holt controlling from the full mount.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Holt controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Holt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Holt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Holt!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holt decides to stand back up. Holt steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Holt counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aj Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holt throws out the jab.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holt counters with a nice body shot.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holt.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Holt counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Holt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Holt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Holt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith looking for a kimura from the bottom but Holt passes into side control!
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holt stands up and beckons Smith to his feet.
Smith shoots and misses
and Holt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holt.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holt is aware though and is defending well.
Holt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holt stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Holt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith defending well as Holt loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Major Holt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holt counters with a nice uppercut.
Holt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith shoots and misses
and Holt counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Holt counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aj Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holt.
Holt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. Holt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smith is rocked!
Holt throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Holt counters with a crisp right that sends Smith to the canvas! Holt follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Major Holt!
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