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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Faure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Tuffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuffs has chosen Korn Blind as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 cm
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198 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Faure! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Tuffs! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tuffs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Faure regains half guard. Tuffs is looking for a kimura but Faure is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tuffs to get the leverage. Tuffs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Faure defends it well. Faure is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tuffs pulls his head out easily. Faure actively working from the bottom here. Tuffs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Faure has managed to free his arm - good work. Tuffs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Faure sees it coming and defends easily. Faure wants to get back to full guard. Tuffs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Faure doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tuffs. Faure is looking for a sweep. Tuffs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Faure looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Faure looking for submissions off his back. Tuffs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Tuffs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tuffs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Faure is just riding it out for now. Tuffs eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Tuffs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Faure is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tuffs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tuffs's back! Faure doesn't have the hooks in and Tuffs manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Tuffs 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. Faure will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Tuffs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tuffs looking to pass the guard. Faure working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tuffs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Faure is tightening it up a little... Tuffs has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tuffs reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tuffs taps out! nice BJJ there by Faure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Travis Faure!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is para sayo ang laban na ito!. Floyd Mayweather is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 cm
27
145 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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176 cm
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155 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mayweather misses with a jab to the body
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
It looks like Floyd Mayweather has been cut. Mayweather throws a right hand that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Pacquiao looks to land a right hand but Mayweather moved out of range. Mayweather throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pacquiao's head. Pacquiao misses with a wild combination.
Pacquiao misses with a hook
and Mayweather counters with a one-two to the body. Pacquiao throws a jab when Mayweather was well out of range. Mayweather turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Mayweather misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand. Mayweather misses with a head kick.
Pacquiao misses with a left hand and Mayweather counters with a three punch combo that has Pacquiao backing up. Pacquiao nods at Mayweather to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pacquiao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mayweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Pacquiao misses with a left hand and Mayweather counters with a nice leg kick. Pacquiao misses with a lunging right hand
and Pacquiao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mayweather scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Pacquiao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pacquiao gets a clinch. Mayweather's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pacquiao avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pacquiao throws a right hand that misses
and Mayweather makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Mayweather scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pacquiao slips a jab and a cross from Mayweather.
Pacquiao avoids the body shot from Mayweather.
Pacquiao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mayweather counters with a left to the body. Mayweather digs a good body shot into Pacquiao's ribs. Pacquiao throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mayweather counter with a right hand. 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! Pacquiao throws a poor cross that misses
and Mayweather counters with a nice body shot. Mayweather throws a poor cross that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. No joy there for Mayweather, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayweather throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pacquiao counters with a left and a right that stings Mayweather. Pacquiao misses with a left hand and Mayweather counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mayweather misses with a lunging right hand
and Pacquiao counters with a series of strikes. Mayweather will be more careful next time no doubt. Pacquiao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayweather throws out the jab. Mayweather fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pacquiao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Mayweather swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a left and a right that stings Mayweather.
Mayweather is rocked! Pacquiao throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mayweather to counter with a crisp jab. Mayweather is still on wobbly legs! Can Pacquiao finish him? Pacquiao with a nice cross. Mayweather throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mayweather swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mayweather thinking. Mayweather seems to have recovered his senses. Mayweather looks gassed! Pacquiao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pacquiao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Mayweather. Mayweather fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pacquiao on the side of the head. Mayweather throws a leg kick but Pacquiao sees it coming and moves out of range. Mayweather swings widly with a right hand
and Pacquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mayweather takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mayweather misses with a double jab
and Pacquiao scores with a counter punch that sends Mayweather to the canvas! Pacquiao smells blood - he's punishing Mayweather with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mayweather has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Kilovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Deadmau5 - Some Chords as his entrance music. 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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189 cm
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194 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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190 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Kilovic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Gracie! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie pushes Kilovic up against the cage in a clinch. Gracie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gracie lands an elbow that stopped Kilovic in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Mirko Kilovic has been cut. Gracie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Gracie is struggling to control the position. Gracie scores with a knee to the head.
Gracie lands a nice elbow. Gracie lands a good knee to the midsection. Kilovic won't want to take too many of those. Kilovic is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kilovic blocks it with crossed arms. Gracie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kilovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Gracie lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gracie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Gracie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kilovic's defenses. Kilovic being controlled against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Gracie. Kilovic takes a knee to the side of the body. Gracie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gracie lands a knee to the head.
Mirko Kilovic's cut is getting worse. Gracie is struggling to control the position. Gracie landing knees to the head.
Gracie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gracie obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie jumps guard and drags Kilovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kilovic! Kilovic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Gracie looking to finish Kilovic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kilovic! Gracie punching from mount but Kilovic doing a good job of avoiding damage. Gracie working for a submission but Kilovic is keeping him at bay. Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Kilovic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie. This has been an exciting period of action! Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Kilovic defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kilovic because Gracie loaded up on that one. Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
You get the feeling that Kilovic really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kilovic wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Gracie looking to ground and pound but Kilovic is blocking nicely. Gracie is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonifacio Martial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corleone comes to the cage accompanied by Direct Hit!/Mixtapes - Werewolf Shame. This should be fireworks!
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190 cm
24
213 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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210 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Corleone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bonifacio Martial! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Corleone shoots in but Martial avoids the takedown attempt easily. Martial looks to score with a jab to the body but Corleone is just out of range. Martial works Corleone's body with a nice hook. Martial throws a head kick but Corleone moves out of range.
Corleone blocks a head kick by Martial.
Rich Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Corleone throws a body punch but Martial moves out of range. Corleone connects with a jab. Martial showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corleone.
That's one minute gone in the round. Corleone loads up on a big right hand but Martial slips the punch. Martial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice defenses there by Martial. Corleone scores with a nice head shot. Corleone misses with a hook. Martial ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Corleone shoots and misses and Martial counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Martial moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Corleone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martial counters with a straight right hand. Martial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Corleone throws a body punch but Martial moves out of range. Bonifacio Martial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Corleone misses with a shot to the body and Martial counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Martial throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Corleone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Corleone. That's going to take a lot out of him. Martial thows a body shot but no joy. Martial throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Corleone misses with an uppercut
and Martial counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Corleone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martial tries to bench press Corleone off him but Corleone keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Corleone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Corleone working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Corleone lands a few punches from side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Martial defending against the ground and pound. Martial really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corleone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Corleone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Corleone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Martial parries the strikes from Corleone easily there. Corleone is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Martial to escape.
Corleone 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. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Corleone working the ground and pound. Martial on the wrong end of some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bonifacio Martial will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Martial 's head but he takes it in his stride. Martial throws a push kick but Corleone slaps the foot to one side. Corleone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Martial throws a head kick that misses. Corleone pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Martial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corleone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Corleone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corleone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Corleone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martial counters with a lovely straight right hand! Corleone shoots in looking for a takedown but Martial manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Corleone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Corleone misses with an uppercut
and Martial counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Martial throws a head kick that misses. Corleone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martial looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martial trying to remain calm as Corleone controls from the top position. Martial is trying to get back to half guard. Corleone taking a breather here. Corleone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Corleone working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martial struggling a bit here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Martial being controlled for a moment. Martial taking punishment in the form of punches.
Corleone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Martial to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martial defending against the ground and pound. Corleone misses with the ground and pound. Corleone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Corleone working the head and body with strikes. Corleone tries to score with some ground and pound. Martial controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Martial takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Martial struggling a bit here. Corleone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Corleone dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Martial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corleone.
Martial misses with a leg kick and Corleone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Corleone is defended easily by Martial. A big right from Corleone misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Martial throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. The crowd cheers as Corleone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martial doesn't seem phased though. Corleone closes the distance and clinches up with Martial, looking for a takedown. Corleone pushes Martial against the cage but Martial circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Martial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corleone. Martial throws a head kick that misses. Corleone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corleone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Martial counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corleone thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martial throws the kick towards the body but Corleone avoids it. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Corleone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Martial - the referee stops the clock and Corleone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Martial. Corleone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Corleone throws a leg kick and Martial counters with a lovely straight right hand! Martial has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martial there as he acknowledges the shot. Corleone throws a leg kick and Martial counters with a flying knee. Nice. Martial shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Martial throws a poor cross that misses
and Corleone counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Martial's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Corleone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Corleone controls from within his opponent's guard. Corleone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Corleone wants to control from the top but Martial keeps moving. Corleone connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Corleone throws a big right hand that misses. Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Corleone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Corleone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martial is keeping the position for now. Corleone works over Martial with some ground and pound from guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Corleone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Martial looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Rich Corleone showed his dominance in that final round. I think Corleone 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Corleone!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peyote Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Stilers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stilers has chosen Promo as his entrance music. Tank Stilers told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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133 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peyote Pete! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tank Stilers! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pete misses with a takedown attempt letting Stilers counter with a right hand. Pete tries for a takedown but Stilers circles away easily enabling Stilers to counter with a crisp jab. Pete tries for a takedown but Stilers circles away easily letting Stilers counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peyote Pete. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pete steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stilers. Pete with a lazy takedown attempt and Stilers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Pete shoots and misses enabling Stilers to counter with a crisp jab. Stilers throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Pete with a lazy takedown attempt and Stilers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice uppercut lands for Stilers. That snapped Pete's head back.
Pete fails with the takedown and Stilers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Pete with a poor takedown and Stilers counters with a nice uppercut. Stilers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pete had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Stilers scores with a shot to the body.
Pete misses with a takedown attempt and Pete takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pete has his takedown stuffed and Stilers counters with a lovely straight right hand! Pete misses with a takedown attempt and Stilers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pete takes one to the side of the head.
Pete tries for a takedown but Stilers circles away easily and Stilers counters with a nice uppercut.
Pete is rocked! Pete with a poor takedown and Stilers counters with a big right hand! Oh Pete is in trouble here! Stilers follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Stilers! Tank Stilers is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is ''Big Poppa'' by The Notorious B.I.G.. A fine choice. Brown has chosen Emanuel - The Hey Man as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
15 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Brown! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Brown counters with a thumping low kick. Smith throws a lazy body kick and Brown counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Smith is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Brown lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brown delivers a nice body kick. Brown throws a head kick that misses. A slapping body kick lands there for Brown. A head kick misses from Brown. Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown throws a lazy head kick and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brown's knee momentarily. Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown scores with a nice body kick.
Brown lands with a nice body punch. Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Brown throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage. Brown throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. A head kick by Brown misses and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. 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! A head kick misses from Brown. Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Brown scores with a kick to the midsection. Brown throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Brown throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off. Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid body kick from Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith misses with a body kick. Brown throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely. Smith tries to land a body kick letting Brown counter with a right hand. Brown misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back. Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head. Smith closes the distance and clinches. Brown is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brown obliges. Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Brown. Brown stalling in the clinch.
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses. Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Brown leaning his opponent against the cage. Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Brown tries to tie him up. Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Knees in the clinch landing for Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Brown dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick and Brown counters with an inside leg kick. Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Smith wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side and Brown counters with a nice body kick. Brown thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Brown takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses. Smith walks into a straight right hand from Brown. This has been an exciting period of action! A thudding body kick lands there by Brown!
Smith slips under a jab. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body. Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Mark Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown misses with a body kick. Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Brown throws a body kick that misses. Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily. Brown misses with a hook. Brown scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Brown misses with the combination.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away. Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side. Brown misses with a body kick. Brown misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming. Brown checks a leg kick nicely. Brown tries to land a body kick and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Brown misses with the body kick and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Some wild striking there from Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses. Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Brown throws a lazy head kick and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Brown. Mark Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Smith lands a high kick!
A head kick by Brown misses and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Brown. Brown tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown throws a body kick that misses. Brown tries to land a body kick and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Smith moves into the clinch. Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Smith tries to clinch and Brown counters with a straight right hand. Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown misses with a kick to the body and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Brown looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming. Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking. Brown feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Brown then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Smith is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut! Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Brown throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Smith counters with a head kick. Smith tries to work over Brown's front leg with a kick but Brown checks it. Smith misses with a leg kick. Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith avoids the head kick by Brown.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming. Smith lands a lovely overhand right. Brown gets off balance looking for a body kick and Smith counters with a straight right hand. Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Brown misses with a body kick. Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming. Smith thumps Brown with a low kick. Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily. Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown misses with a kick to the body and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Smith misses with a body kick. Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Brown throws a head kick that misses and Smith finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown misses with the body kick and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Brown moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown misses with a looping right. Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away. Brown throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Trevor Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Smith throws a lazy head kick and Brown counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Trevor Smith. Well Brown has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Fatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bat Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatts's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hit Em Up by Tupac. Slade comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Billy Joel - Goodnight Saigon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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183 cm
29
190 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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180 cm
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195 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Fatts! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bat Slade! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Decent striking displayed by Fatts there. Slade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fatts counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fatts shoots in looking for a takedown. Slade tries to sprawl out of it but Fatts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Slade misses with an uppercut
and Fatts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Slade throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fatts counter with a right hand. Slade throws an off balance right hand
and Fatts counters with a nice body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Fatts misses the target. Slade throws an off balance right hand
and Fatts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Fatts wants to control from the top but Slade keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fatts decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Slade, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round. Slade just misses with a punch to the body.
Slade misses with a right hand and Fatts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jay Fatts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Slade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fatts misses with a takedown attempt and Slade counters with a nice uppercut. Slade misses with a lunging right hand
and Fatts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Fatts thows a big elbow that misses. Fatts stands up from guard. Let's bang! Fatts moves out of range of the body kick from Slade.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fatts looks for a takedown but Slade sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Fatts. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fatts looks for a takedown but Slade sprawls well. Slade lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fatts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slade. Fatts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fatts tries for a takedown but Slade circles away easily and Slade counters with a right hand to the body. Fatts misses with a takedown and Slade counters with a body kick. Fatts is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Slade shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Fatts takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Slade sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Fatts bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bat Slade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Subz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Subz comes to the cage accompanied by Speak - Stop The War. Jonny Subz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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210 lbs
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188 cm
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215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
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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
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Subz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Nakamura! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Subz. Subz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Subz misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakamura counters with a nice body kick.
Subz misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Nakamura. Subz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hiro Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Subz misses with a wild combination.
Subz misses with a body punch
and Nakamura counters with a slapping leg kick. Nakamura fails with the takedown and Subz counters with a series of strikes. Nakamura will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Subz counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nakamura lands a nice shot that snaps Subz's head back.
Nakamura throws a leg kick that is checked and Subz counters with a nice body shot. Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Subz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Subz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Subz moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nakamura fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jonny Subz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Nakamura. Nakamura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nakamura misses with a right hand and Subz counters with a one-two to the body. No joy there for Subz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamura misses with a looping right. A telegraphed right hand from Subz misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nakamura wants to clinch up but Subz keeps it at a distance. Subz blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nakamura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A right-left combo lands from Subz. Nakamura misses with a hook. Subz ducked under it nicely. Subz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Subz showed some decent athleticism there. Subz prevents Nakamura from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Subz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nakamura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Subz thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nakamura to regain full guard. Nakamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Subz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Subz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Nakamura dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Subz looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well. Jonny Subz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Subz counters with a straight right hand. Subz takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses. Subz throws a good cross that connects.
Nakamura wants to land a leg kick but Subz is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Subz lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakamura's head. Subz misses with a combination
and Nakamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nakamura throws a front kick aimed at Subz's knee but Subz avoids it well. Subz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Subz.
Subz throws a series of strikes that have Nakamura backpedaling.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot. Hiro Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup. Subz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakamura makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Subz really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Subz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Nakamura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Subz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nakamura did well to prevent Subz getting side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Nakamura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck. Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Subz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Subz stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Nakamura has his foot on Subz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Subz works his way back into a safe position though.
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. Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet. Subz with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nakamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Subz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Subz is one step ahead there. Subz trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom. Subz wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is keeping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Subz looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well. Nakamura with a lazy takedown attempt and Subz counters with a shoot takedown. Nakamura fights it but they end up in guard. Subz looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Nakamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Subz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nakamura postures up in Subz's guard and throws a big left but Subz blocks it. Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Subz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Subz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there. Subz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Subz trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Subz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Subz is retaining full guard. Nakamura looking to sit in guard and control but Subz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Subz looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakamura advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Subz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Subz won't allow Nakamura to pass to mount. Subz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Nakamura works his way into full mount! Subz is looking to improve his position but Nakamura isn't that keen on the idea.
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. Nakamura is in the full mount, landing strikes. Hiro Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Subz is in a horrible position here. Nakamura smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nakamura content just to control the position here. Nakamura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Subz is looking to escape. Nakamura controlling his opponent. Jonny Subz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight! Hiro Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Nakamura 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Nakamura!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Young's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Live Wire. 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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158 lbs
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153 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment V! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angus Young! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Young moves out of range of the strikes. Young is looking to slow Experiment V down with leg kicks. Young tries to clinch up. Young throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Young thows a body kick. Experiment V tries to catch it but that hurt him. Young throws a low kick but it's checked well by Experiment V. Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Experiment V throws a nice inside leg kick. Young finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Young checks a leg kick. Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young tries to clinch but Experiment V is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Young tries to score with a low kick but Experiment V moves his leg out of the way. Young avoids the head kick by Experiment V.
Experiment V comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Experiment V misses with a kick to the body.
Young scores with a head kick. Experiment V tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Experiment V counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Young thinking. Experiment V connects with a looping right hand.
Young thows a leg kick but Experiment V checks it and Experiment V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. An inside leg kick lands from Young. Experiment V tries to land a body kick and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Experiment V throws a low kick but it's checked well by Young. Young takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Young checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Young throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Experiment V's head. Experiment V swings away with a leg kick that misses. Experiment V takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses. Young throws a leg kick that is checked and Experiment V counters with a leg kick. Experiment V keeps the fight on the outside. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Young, right into the meat.
Experiment V has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Experiment V there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Young connects with a single shot there. Young throws a leg kick and Experiment V counters with a slapping leg kick. Young throws a low kick, looking for Experiment V's leg but Experiment V calmly moves out of range. Experiment V lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Young lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Young scores with a kick to the midsection. Nice body punch from Experiment V. Experiment V moves out of range of the leg kick from Young. Young swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Young throws a leg kick and Experiment V cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Experiment V throws an off balance right hand
and Young counters with a head kick. That will keep Experiment V thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Experiment V lands a right hook to the body.
Experiment V lands with a thumping leg kick.
Experiment V is looking to land body kicks. A low kick from Young is predictable there enabling Experiment V to counter with a crisp jab. Young moves in looking to clinch but Experiment V pushes him off. Experiment V throws a hook but Young blocks it. Experiment V misses with a left hand and Young counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Experiment V thinking. Experiment V throws the kick towards the body but Young avoids it. 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 Russian Experiment V will probably get the nod. That's time! Experiment V's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A lazy body kick from Experiment V and Young counters with a solid body kick. Experiment V looks to land a combination but Young avoids it well. Experiment V misses with a leg kick enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab. Experiment V scores with a jab to the body. Young throws a half hearted mid kick. Young swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment V counters with an inside leg kick. Experiment V throws a leg kick and Young counters by clinching up. Experiment V is trying to force a seperation but Young has the dominant position. Experiment V escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crunch! Young slams his shin into Experiment V's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round. Experiment V misses with a hook to the body
and Young counters with a low kick, right behind Experiment V 's knee. Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment V manages to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Young. Experiment V throws an off balance right hand
and Young counters with a flying knee. Nice. An inside leg kick lands from Young. Young darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Young will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Angus Young seems to be getting the better of the standup. Experiment V chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Young can pounce on him.
Young motions for Experiment V to come forward. Young throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Young misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Experiment V's corner calls for a 1-2. Experiment V obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Young lunges at Experiment V with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Experiment V's hand. Young moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Young throws a leg kick and Experiment V counters with a slapping leg kick. Experiment V misses with a hook
and Young counters with a good low kick that Experiment V was not able to check. Young throws the kick towards the body but Experiment V avoids it. Experiment V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away. Experiment V moves out of range of the leg kick from Young. That kick from Young tenderised Experiment V's leg. Experiment V is trying to keep his angry face on. Experiment V thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Young doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Young cracks Experiment V with a good jab. Young scores with a crisp jab that stopped Experiment V in his tracks. A leg kick checked by Experiment V. A low kick from Young misses and Experiment V makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Young keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Young lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Experiment V keeps the fight on the outside. Experiment V throws a lazy uppercut
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Experiment V swinging wildly here.
Young misses with an uppercut. Young chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Experiment V is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A jab from Experiment V misses. Experiment V lands a nice leg kick that just misses Young's sensitive parts. Experiment V blocks a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment V. Young does a little dance to reset his feet. Experiment V misses with a right hand and Young counters with a nice low kick that buckles Experiment V's knee momentarily. Young shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Experiment V eats them both and turns towards Young to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A combination from Experiment V does no damage. Experiment V misses the body punch enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab. Young pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment V is out of range and Young settles back down. Experiment V tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Young with a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment V. Young does a little dance to reset his feet. Experiment V misses with a body shot
and Young counters with a body kick that stops Experiment V in his tracks momentarily. Young looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Experiment V moves out of range as Young strikes. Young throws a leg kick and Experiment V counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Experiment V misses with a leg kick. Experiment V will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment V looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Experiment V misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment V rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young counters with a good low kick that Experiment V was not able to check. Young throws a jab when Experiment V was well out of range. Young moves out of range of the body kick. Young throws the kick towards the body but Experiment V avoids it. Young throws a quick inside leg kick. Experiment V throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Experiment V is predictable there and Young counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Experiment V throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young moves into the clinch. Experiment V scores with a hook to the body. Experiment V tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Young tries a knee to the head but Experiment V blocks it.
Experiment V misses with a body punch.
Experiment V takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Russian Experiment V has been cut. Young wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Experiment V.
Experiment V is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Young with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Experiment V tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Experiment V back against the cage. Experiment V misses with a punch on the inside.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young lands a knee to the body.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Young using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Experiment V has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Young presses Experiment V against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Experiment V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Experiment V manages to break the clinch.
Young tries to clinch up and Experiment V makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Experiment V bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Experiment V takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Experiment V uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young. Young scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Experiment V moves out of range of the leg kick from Young. Young cracks Experiment V with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Experiment V throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
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. Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment V blocks the body kick.
Young swings away with a leg kick that misses. Young connects with a leg kick. Experiment V looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Experiment V keeps the fight on the outside. Young looks to throw the jab but Experiment V is out of range. Young thows a leg kick but Experiment V checks it and Experiment V counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A low kick from Young misses and Experiment V connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Young throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Experiment V counters with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Angus Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Young has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Young!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pale Moonlight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbott has chosen Killer Cuts - "The Instinct" as his entrance music. Pale Moonlight could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Abbott's chin.
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pale Moonlight! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Abbott! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Abbott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moonlight counters with a nice leg kick. Abbott tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Moonlight 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. Abbott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moonlight counters with an outside leg kick.
Moonlight misses with a leg kick and Abbott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Moonlight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Moonlight turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Abbott throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moonlight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. David Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Abbott thuds his right hand into Moonlight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A low kick from Abbott is predictable there and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Abbott tries to clinch up and Moonlight counters with a head kick. That will keep Abbott thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Abbott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Abbott staying out of range there. Moonlight thows a leg kick but Abbott checks it enabling Abbott to counter with a crisp jab. Abbott throws a sloppy body shot
and Moonlight counters with a low kick, right behind Abbott 's knee. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Moonlight thumps Abbott with a low kick. Moonlight misses with a head kick.
Moonlight throws a leg kick and Abbott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Abbott throws a poor cross that misses
and Moonlight counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moonlight staying out of range there. Abbott scores with a nice strike. Abbott moves out of range as Moonlight strikes. Abbott misses the body punch and Moonlight counters with a nice kick to the body. Abbott misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moonlight counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Abbott misses with a body punch
and Moonlight counters with a big head kick but Abbott shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Abbott blocks a head kick by Moonlight.
Moonlight lands a nice looking body kick. Moonlight throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Abbott misses with an uppercut. Moonlight saw that one coming. Abbott misses with a hook
and Moonlight counters with a big head kick but Abbott shrugs it off. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Abbott darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Moonlight throws a leg kick that is checked and Abbott counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pale Moonlight dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Abbott wants to land a leg kick but Moonlight is out of range. Moonlight misses with a leg kick and Abbott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Abbott tries to bum rush Moonlight with a series of wild strikes but Moonlight uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Moonlight slips under a jab from Abbott. Abbott throws a leg kick and Moonlight counters with a leg kick. A thudding body kick lands there by Moonlight!
A combination from Moonlight does no damage. Pale Moonlight is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moonlight scores with a head kick. Abbott tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Moonlight swings widly with a right hand
and Abbott counters with a leg kick. Abbott on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Moonlight throws a quick inside leg kick. Abbott takes one on the button. Abbott throws a leg kick and Moonlight counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moonlight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Abbott blocks the low kick. Moonlight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abbott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moonlight. Abbott shrugs it off though. Moonlight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moonlight loads up on a big right hand but Abbott slips the punch. A low kick from Abbott misses and Abbott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Abbott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moonlight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Abbott misses with a hook
letting Moonlight counter with a right hand. Moonlight wants to land a leg kick but Abbott is out of range. Moonlight connects with a leg kick. Abbott looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moonlight throws a looping overhand right but Abbott ducks down to avoid it. Abbott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moonlight counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Abbott is lucky that one didn't land flush. Abbott connects with an inside leg kick. Moonlight misses with a right hand and Abbott counters with a low kick, right behind Moonlight 's knee. Abbott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moonlight counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abbott's knee momentarily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Moonlight slips under a jab from Abbott. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pale Moonlight dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Abbott uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Moonlight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abbott moves away. Moonlight scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Moonlight throws an off balance right hand
and Abbott counters with a straight right hand. Abbott tries to land a leg kick but Moonlight saw it coming and moves away.
Abbott throws a lazy uppercut
and Moonlight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Moonlight tests Abbott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jab, jab by Abbott - just one landing. Moonlight thows a body kick. Abbott tries to catch it but that hurt him. A clash of legs there as Abbott blocks the low kick. Abbott swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moonlight counters with a solid body kick. Abbott throws a right hand that misses
and Moonlight counters with a straight right hand. Pale Moonlight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Abbott scores with a hook to the body. Moonlight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Moonlight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abbott misses with a left hand and Moonlight counters with a leg kick. Moonlight lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Abbott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
David Abbott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Moonlight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moonlight throws a leg kick that misses. Abbott tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Abbott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moonlight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Abbott misses with a left hand and Moonlight counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Moonlight avoids the body shot from Abbott.
Abbott sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Abbott blocks a head kick by Moonlight.
Moonlight plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! A low kick from Abbott misses and Moonlight counters with a nice leg kick. A good leg kick by Moonlight. Abbott's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Abbott thows a body shot but no joy. Abbott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moonlight counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Pale Moonlight showed his dominance in that final round. Well Moonlight has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pale Moonlight!
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