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IP XXII: Tractatio PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Gerbik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suzuki Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayabusa has chosen Sakura as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Gerbik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Suzuki Hayabusa!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayabusa throws a right hand that misses
and Gerbik makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hayabusa misses with a shot to the body
and Gerbik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hayabusa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gerbik. Gerbik obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbik misses with a leg kick.
Gerbik throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hayabusa counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerbik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hayabusa avoids a kick to the body.
Hayabusa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gerbik.
Hayabusa misses with a right hand
and Gerbik counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hayabusa misses with an uppercut.
Hayabusa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gerbik under the eye.
Hayabusa throws a lazy uppercut
and Gerbik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Gerbik misses
and Hayabusa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerbik is just out of range.
Hayabusa scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerbik.
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.
Hayabusa misses the shot to the body.
Hayabusa misses with a hook
and Gerbik counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gerbik throws a low kick but Hayabusa avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayabusa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suzuki Hayabusa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gerbik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gerbik scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa misses with an uppercut.
Hayabusa misses with a lunging right hand
and Gerbik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayabusa checks a leg kick.
Hayabusa just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big left from Gerbik misses.
Hayabusa looking to score a takedown here. Gerbik is defending well but Hayabusa drives through and ends up in Gerbik's guard.
Gerbik is trying to control the position but Hayabusa postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayabusa passes into half guard.
Hayabusa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gerbik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hayabusa.
Gerbik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gerbik tries to get out of the position.
Hayabusa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gerbik could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hayabusa has cracked it and Gerbik is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hayabusa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Suzuki Hayabusa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Severn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coleman counters with a single leg into guard. Severn didn't expect that.
Severn trying to control the position.
Coleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Severn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Coleman distracts Severn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Severn holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Severn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coleman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Coleman keeping control of the position.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
Severn throws a strike but Coleman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Severn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Coleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Severn.
Severn trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coleman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Severn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Severn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coleman sprawls well initially but Severn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Severn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coleman's head.
Severn with the ground and pound but Coleman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Severn trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Severn is working Coleman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Severn trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Severn looking to pass the guard.
Coleman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Severn manages to get himself to full guard.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Severn has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman prevents Severn from getting back to his feet.
Coleman throws and elbow that misses. Severn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coleman's guard. Nice move by Severn!
Severn trying to control the position from guard on top but Coleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Severn is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Severn stands and throws Coleman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Severn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Coleman is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Coleman sneaks back into half guard.
Coleman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Severn.
Coleman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Severn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Severn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coleman is looking to control Severn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coleman avoid being mounted?
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coleman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Severn looking to pass the guard.
Severn wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Severn misses with the combination.
Severn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coleman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Severn!
Severn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Severn wants to get back to his feet.
Severn is looking to improve his position but Coleman isn't that keen on the idea.
Coleman looking to finish with strikes here!
Coleman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Severn hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throwing strikes here but Severn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Coleman landing punches.
Severn is breathing heavily.
Coleman scoring with strikes but Severn is staying in there.
Severn is rocked!
Coleman unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Severn wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Coleman celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Coleman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Faiz Rehman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gio Van Der Hoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Faiz Rehman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gio Van Der Hoef!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Hoef clobbers Rehman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Faiz Rehman has been cut.
Van Der Hoef throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Der Hoef misses with a two punch combination.
Rehman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Der Hoef rushes Rehman and presses him up against the cage.
Van Der Hoef breaks the clinch.
Van Der Hoef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oooooh!!! Van Der Hoef has knocked Rehman down with a huge combo! Van Der Hoef steps away and waves a wobbly Rehman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rehman dodges the punch combination from Van Der Hoef.
Rehman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Der Hoef leaves Rehman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faiz Rehman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Hoef connects with the punch.
Faiz Rehman's cut is getting worse.
Gio Van Der Hoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Van Der Hoef.
Rehman is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Hoef gets a clinch.
Van Der Hoef breaks the clinch.
Van Der Hoef cracks Rehman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rehman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Van Der Hoef finish him?
Faiz Rehman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Faiz Rehman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gio Van Der Hoef!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Satoru Nakano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Stankovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Satoru Nakano!
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, George Stankovic!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stankovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nakano was covering up waiting for the punch and Stankovic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nakano looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakano, not yet.
Stankovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nakano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stankovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakano striking from the bottom.
Stankovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakano working a defensive guard here.
Stankovic 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nakano tries for a takedown but Stankovic circles away easily
and Stankovic counters with a takedown into side control.
Nakano is looking for a sweep.
Stankovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Stankovic are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stankovic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nakano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stankovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nakano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stankovic throwing shots but Nakano is blocking nicely.
Nakano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stankovic is working away from the top position though.
Nakano is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Stankovic seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stankovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nakano gets full guard.
Stankovic has gone for a leg lock! Nakano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stankovic's guard.
Nakano wants to stand but Stankovic is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic keeping moving, preventing Nakano from controlling successfully.
Nakano wants to pass the guard but Stankovic is keeping the position.
Nakano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stankovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakano stopping the sweep attempt from Stankovic.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stankovic slips a jab and a cross from Nakano.
Stankovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nakano sprawls well initially but Stankovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stankovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Stankovic is thwarting Nakano's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakano is refusing to be controlled, as Stankovic sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Stankovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nakano clinches with his opponent.
Nakano jumps guard.
Stankovic wants to stand but Nakano is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nakano trying to control the position.
Stankovic drops back looking for a leg! Nakano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nakano manages to kick Stankovic off! Stankovic jumps back into Nakano's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakano is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano tries to stand but Stankovic is controlling from the bottom.
Nakano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stankovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stankovic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nakano!
Stankovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakano is looking to escape.
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.
Nakano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nakano is squirming around, avoiding Stankovic's attempts to control the action.
Stankovic is working for a guillotine from mount but Nakano frees his head quite easily.
Stankovic avoids the attempt from Nakano to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stankovic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nakano has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nakano!
Stankovic is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano won't allow Stankovic to sweep him here.
Nakano trying to control but Stankovic is working from the bottom.
Stankovic wants to sweep here but Nakano controlling him for the moment.
Stankovic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nakano off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Satoru Nakano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Stankovic dives in and scores a takedown into Nakano's guard.
Stankovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nakano is proving hard to escape from.
Stankovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nakano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nakano has escaped and now he's on top!
Nakano passes Stankovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nakano controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Stankovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Nakano or perhaps it was just good defense by Stankovic which made him look bad.
Stankovic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stankovic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stankovic controlling the pace for now.
Nakano working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic landing strikes from the mount and Nakano is in trouble!
Stankovic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakano is working to get back to half guard.
Nakano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nakano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic trying to control but Nakano is working from the bottom.
Stankovic looking to pass the guard.
Stankovic pushing down on Nakano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stankovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakano keeps working.
Nakano is trying to control but Stankovic manages to pass to mount!
Stankovic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nakano has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nakano!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nakano is looking to stand up but Stankovic won't let him.
Stankovic is pulling down on Nakano's head to control his posture.
That's four 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.
Nakano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stankovic pushes Nakano off and scrambles back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stankovic.
Nakano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Satoru Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Stankovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakano dodges the punch combination from Stankovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Stankovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stankovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Stankovic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parnell Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Fergieson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calhoun comes to the cage accompanied by "Big Pimpin" by Jay Z. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parnell Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bret Fergieson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergieson swinging wildly here.
Calhoun scores with a sloppy right hand. Fergieson should have avoided that one.
Fergieson misses with a left hand
and Calhoun counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fergieson fails to land with a series of punches.
Calhoun misses with a straight right.
Calhoun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Calhoun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fergieson in his tracks.
Fergieson looks to land a combination but Calhoun avoids it well.
Fergieson misses with a lunging right hand
and Calhoun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Calhoun. Those never looked like landing.
Calhoun cracks a nice hook into Fergieson's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calhoun lands with a shot to the body.
Fergieson misses with a left hand
and Calhoun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calhoun scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fergieson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Calhoun to counter with a crisp jab.
Calhoun closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fergieson looks gassed!
Fergieson misses with a shot to the body
and Calhoun counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fergieson's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergieson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calhoun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calhoun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calhoun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Calhoun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Calhoun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Calhoun thows a big elbow that misses.
Calhoun passes Fergieson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fergieson is not content to let Calhoun control the position.
Fergieson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fergieson wants to get back to his feet.
Calhoun working the head and body with strikes.
Fergieson is looking for a sweep. Calhoun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergieson looking for submissions off his back.
Fergieson is trying to stand.
Calhoun slips a nice elbow through Fergieson's hands, connecting with Fergieson's forehead.
Calhoun moves into full mount! Fergieson won't be happy about that!
Fergieson is squirming around, avoiding Calhoun's attempts to control the action.
Fergieson is in a horrible position here. Calhoun smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Calhoun lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calhoun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fergieson hang on?
Fergieson is rocked!
Calhoun connects with a bit shot that sees Fergieson covering up! More strikes from Calhoun and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Calhoun is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parnell Calhoun!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Artem Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt THe Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov comes to the cage accompanied by undead. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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150 lbs
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25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artem Ivanov!
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, Matt THe Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
THe Bomb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanov wants to clinch but THe Bomb slips to the side
and THe Bomb counters with a single leg into guard. Ivanov didn't expect that.
THe Bomb stops Ivanov from standing up.
Ivanov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
THe Bomb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivanov moves into range and clinches up with THe Bomb.
Ivanov connects with a nasty looking knee right to THe Bomb's face.
Ivanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov wants to clinch up but THe Bomb keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Ivanov.
It looks like Matt THe Bomb has been cut.
THe Bomb looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
THe Bomb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ivanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
THe Bomb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. THe Bomb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov tries to clinch up but THe Bomb circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivanov wants to clinch up but THe Bomb keeps it at a distance.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
Ivanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ivanov wants to stand and escape but THe Bomb is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
THe Bomb drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and THe Bomb jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet but THe Bomb is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
THe Bomb drops back looking for a leg! Ivanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ivanov manages to kick THe Bomb off! THe Bomb jumps back into Ivanov's guard.
THe Bomb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov wriggles free and stands up.
Ivanov wants to clinch up but THe Bomb keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
THe Bomb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivanov scores with a nice head shot.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but THe Bomb pushes him off.
Ivanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ivanov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and THe Bomb counters with a nice double leg into guard.
THe Bomb is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
THe Bomb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
THe Bomb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ivanov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes THe Bomb off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - THe Bomb circles away.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but THe Bomb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Ivanov. Those never looked like landing.
THe Bomb takes one on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - THe Bomb circles away.
Ivanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
Ivanov wants to clinch up but THe Bomb keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Artem Ivanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt THe Bomb's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ivanov tries to clinch up but THe Bomb circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivanov tries to clinch but THe Bomb is having none of it.
Ivanov misses with a two punch combination.
THe Bomb moves away from the strike by Ivanov.
A left lands for Ivanov.
Ivanov is looking to clinch.
Matt THe Bomb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles THe Bomb. THe Bomb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ivanov tries to clinch up but THe Bomb circles away and keeps his distance.
THe Bomb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ivanov tries to avoid it but THe Bomb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ivanov to the ground. Ivanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but THe Bomb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
THe Bomb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ivanov.
THe Bomb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
THe Bomb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ivanov tries to clinch but THe Bomb is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but THe Bomb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
THe Bomb keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanov pushes THe Bomb up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through THe Bomb's defenses.
Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivanov lands an elbow inside that THe Bomb shrugs off.
Ivanov with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but THe Bomb blocks it with crossed arms.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Artem Ivanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - THe Bomb circles away.
Ivanov tests THe Bomb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ivanov moves to clinch but THe Bomb breaks away
and THe Bomb counters with a shoot takedown. Ivanov fights it but they end up in guard.
THe Bomb drops back looking for a leg! Ivanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ivanov manages to kick THe Bomb off! THe Bomb jumps back into Ivanov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
THe Bomb is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
THe Bomb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ivanov wants to stand up but THe Bomb is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
THe Bomb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now.
Ivanov wants to stand up but THe Bomb is controlling him.
Ivanov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
THe Bomb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet but THe Bomb is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ivanov pushes THe Bomb off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ivanov wants to clinch.
THe Bomb circles away from the clinch attempt
and THe Bomb counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by THe Bomb.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
THe Bomb is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt THe Bomb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matt THe Bomb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
THe Bomb swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanov.
THe Bomb fails with a takedown attempt.
THe Bomb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but THe Bomb is avoiding it.
THe Bomb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. THe Bomb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov tries to clinch up but THe Bomb circles away and keeps his distance.
THe Bomb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ivanov tries to clinch there but THe Bomb circles away.
Ivanov clinches up with THe Bomb and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Ivanov.
Ivanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov lands an elbow that stopped THe Bomb in his tracks for a moment.
Ivanov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
THe Bomb takes an elbow to the temple.
THe Bomb takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Ivanov.
Ivanov scores with a knee to the head.
Ivanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivanov stalling against the cage.
Ivanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ivanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ivanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
THe Bomb has a takedown stuffed.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but THe Bomb pushes him off.
THe Bomb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
Ivanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed THe Bomb momentarily.
Ivanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles THe Bomb. THe Bomb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ivanov wants to clinch
and THe Bomb counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ivanov wants to stand up but THe Bomb is controlling him.
THe Bomb drops back looking for a leg! Ivanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ivanov manages to kick THe Bomb off! THe Bomb jumps back into Ivanov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
THe Bomb drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. THe Bomb seems to have locked his on tight now - Ivanov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for THe Bomb, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Matt THe Bomb!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lil James Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Alexio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alexio's choice of entrance music: DevilDriver - End of the Line. Lil James Lightning has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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299 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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21
278 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lil James Lightning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Alexio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexio looks to score with a jab to the body but Lightning is just out of range.
Alexio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick by Lightning misses
and Alexio counters with a good low kick that Lightning was not able to check.
Lightning throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Alexio to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Lil James Lightning has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Alexio.
A head kick by Lightning misses
and Alexio counters with a left to the body.
Lightning is breathing heavily.
Alexio scoring well with a low kick there.
Alexio connects with a body shot that sends Lightning's belly button to the back.
Lightning takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexio ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Lightning out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Alexio!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dyne Yevon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yevon has chosen Ayreon - Age of Shadows as his entrance music. Helio Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dyne Yevon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie trying to control from Yevon's half guard. Yevon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Yevon is defending well.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Yevon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yevon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Yevon bucks and avoids them well.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Yevon is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yevon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gracie goes for an armbar but Yevon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yevon.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yevon is one step ahead there.
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yevon escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie regains half guard.
Yevon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yevon prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Yevon wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yevon passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yevon misses with a looping right.
Yevon scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Yevon counters with a crisp one two that drops Gracie! Yevon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gracie to his feet! Gracie is in big trouble!
Gracie scores with a takedown into Yevon's guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yevon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Yevon is retaining full guard.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Yevon has wrist control.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yevon keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yevon's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Yevon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Yevon wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is keen to just control but Yevon is a slippery customer.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Yevon defending well.
Gracie works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Yevon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Yevon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie trying to control but Yevon is having none of it.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount.
Gracie trying to control but Yevon is having none of it.
Gracie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yevon has worked his arm free - good work by Yevon!
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yevon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yevon!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Helio Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helio Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Yevon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie is nestled in close to Yevon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Yevon won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Yevon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Helio Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is trying to control. Yevon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yevon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie throwing shots but Yevon is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yevon's head.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yevon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yevon can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yevon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Dyne Yevon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helio Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a big shot there that rocks Yevon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gracie working Yevon over with strikes here.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Yevon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yevon swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mattl Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjergan Fjordfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjordfoot has chosen The Fjordfoots - Going for a title as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mattl Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bjergan Fjordfoot!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses with a low kick as Fjordfoot jumps back.
Fjordfoot lands a head shot.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Fjordfoot sprawls well.
Evans gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fjordfoot to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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.
Evans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fjordfoot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Evans being controlled here, momentarily.
Fjordfoot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fjordfoot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjordfoot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans keeping full guard, as Fjordfoot tries to pass.
Fjordfoot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fjordfoot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Fjordfoot from controlling successfully.
Evans working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fjordfoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fjordfoot takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
Evans shoots and misses
and Fjordfoot counters with a single leg into guard. Evans didn't expect that.
Fjordfoot lands a couple of elbows.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fjordfoot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fjordfoot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fjordfoot throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Evans pulls Fjordfoot in close to prevent any damage.
Fjordfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjordfoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fjordfoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fjordfoot thows a big elbow that misses.
Fjordfoot being controlled here momentarily.
Fjordfoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjordfoot trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Evans misses with a lunging right hand
and Fjordfoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fjordfoot feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
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.
Fjordfoot throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans with a poor takedown
and Fjordfoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattl Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjordfoot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fjordfoot connects with a looping right hand.
Fjordfoot tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fjordfoot pulls Evans in close to his closed guard and prevents Evans from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fjordfoot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fjordfoot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjordfoot is retaining full guard.
Fjordfoot controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjergan Fjordfoot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Fjordfoot misses.
Evans throws a hook but Fjordfoot blocks it.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fjordfoot manages to avoid it.
Bjergan Fjordfoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjordfoot misses with a left hand
and Evans counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fjordfoot's guard now.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses.
Fjordfoot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjordfoot is retaining full guard.
Fjordfoot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fjordfoot is trying to keep Evans in close.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Fjordfoot working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bjergan Fjordfoot was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fjordfoot throws a right hand that misses
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Fjordfoot with that takedown attempt.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Fjordfoot moved out of range.
Fjordfoot with a poor takedown
and Evans counters with a takedown into side control.
Evans creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fjordfoot sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Evans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fjordfoot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mattl Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The strikes coming from Evans are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fjordfoot wants to control but Evans postures up.
Fjordfoot manages to get back to half guard.
Evans tries to pass to full mount but Fjordfoot defends it.
Fjordfoot trying to control from the bottom.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fjordfoot's head.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjordfoot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fjordfoot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fjordfoot is pressing down on Evans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fjordfoot is trying to keep Evans in close.
Fjordfoot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Evans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fjordfoot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fjordfoot's back!
Fjordfoot wants to get back to his feet.
Evans is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fjordfoot knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fjordfoot for a finish.
Evans working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is punishing Fjordfoot with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjordfoot is trying to break free.
Evans looking to break Fjordfoot's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fjordfoot remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Evans will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fjordfoot tries to roll but Evans sticks to his back.
Evans working for a choke but Fjordfoot is defending well.
Evans has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fjordfoot is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fjordfoot looking to control the position.
Evans gets his hands free as Fjordfoot looks to control.
Fjordfoot covering up well under a series of strikes from Evans.
Fjordfoot covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is not going to allow Fjordfoot to sit and survive in this position.
Fjordfoot covering up well under a series of strikes from Evans.
Evans is hanging on to Fjordfoot's back as he tries to escape.
Evans is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Fjordfoot up.
Evans lands punches and elbows.
Fjordfoot covering up well under a series of strikes from Evans.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fjordfoot covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Evans is persistently looking for the submission but Fjordfoot is defending it well.
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!
Evans looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattl Evans dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fjordfoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fjordfoot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Fjordfoot.
Fjordfoot slips a straight right by Evans.
Fjordfoot throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Fjordfoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjordfoot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fjordfoot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Evans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fjordfoot wants to get back to his feet but Evans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fjordfoot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bjergan Fjordfoot wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fjordfoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evans moves out of range as Fjordfoot strikes.
Fjordfoot connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Fjordfoot shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattl Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into Fjordfoot's guard.
Fjordfoot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fjordfoot keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Evans with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Fjordfoot blocks nicely.
Fjordfoot wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Fjordfoot looking to control.
Evans passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fjordfoot is looking for a sweep.
Fjordfoot manages to work his way to half guard, despite Evans's best efforts.
Fjordfoot is pressing down on Evans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Fjordfoot is keeping the position.
Fjordfoot trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fjordfoot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
Fjordfoot throws a big right hand that misses.
Fjordfoot wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans is controlling Fjordfoot's posture.
Fjordfoot postures up.
That's four 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.
Evans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fjordfoot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Fjordfoot from controlling successfully.
Fjordfoot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Evans kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bjergan Fjordfoot wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fjordfoot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattl Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattl Evans!
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