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Strikedown: In The Beginning PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Choio Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grande comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Undead. Choio Grande looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Choio Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Quintana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grande fails with a takedown attempt.
Quintana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grande with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quintana counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Grande!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quintana cracks Grande with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Grande is trying to escape the mount.
Quintana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Quintana unloading with bombs!
Quintana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grande is looking to escape.
Grande is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Quintana lands with some strikes.
Quintana pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana wants to control the pace but Grande is squirming around nicely.
Grande is working to get back to half guard.
Grande takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quintana working the ground and pound effectively.
Quintana lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Grande really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grande is breathing heavily.
Quintana raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande taking shots to the head.
Grande is rocked!
Quintana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Grande is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quintana lands with some strikes.
Quintana postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Grande bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Quintana and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Quintana!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by push it to the limit. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Flash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Montana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana looks to land a combination but Flash avoids it well.
Montana checks a low kick from Flash.
Flash lands a nice looking body kick.
Montana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flash defends it nicely.
Flash scores with a push kick.
A big left from Montana misses.
Montana fails to land with a series of punches.
Montana misses with a hook. Flash ducked under it nicely.
Flash takes one on the button.
Montana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flash misses with a body shot.
Montana throws out a loose jab but Flash uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Montana misses.
Flash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Montana throws a right hand that Flash ducks under and follows up with a left that Flash also avoids with ease.
Montana looks gassed!
Flash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash connects with a leg kick. Montana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick there by Flash.
Flash lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flash. That's going to slow Montana down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Flash connects with an inside leg kick.
Flash lands with a slapping head kick.
Flash ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flash plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Flash swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Flash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Flash tenderised Montana's leg. Montana is trying to keep his angry face on.
A thudding body kick lands there by Flash!
Tony Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana walks forward, straight into a front kick from Flash.
The Flash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montana has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Flash.
Flash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Flash just misses with a punch to the body.
Flash explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flash.
An inside leg kick lands from Flash.
Montana takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Montana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Montana takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Flash fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montana.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flash.
Flash lands with a kick to the temple. Montana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Flash moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flash lands a nice looking kick to the body. Montana takes a step back to recover.
Flash goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Flash connects with a leg kick. Montana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Flash swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Montana.
Flash dodges the punch combination from Montana.
Flash feints and then cracks Montana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Montana down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash lands a big head kick that sends Montana to the canvas! Flash follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Flash!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desuan Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaylock comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Blaylock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desuan Butler!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Blaylock moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Butler! Blaylock continues to tee off on Butler, landing with a left and a right! Blaylock connects with a right hand that leaves Butler sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Blaylock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dirk Blaylock!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Kozak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khal Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Kozak!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Drogo.
Kozak throws a leg kick but Drogo checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kozak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kozak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drogo defends it nicely.
No joy there for Drogo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kozak tries to clinch up but Drogo circles away and keeps his distance.
Drogo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sloppy strikes from Drogo. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozak lands a head kick. Drogo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Drogo scores with a three punch combo!
Kozak is rocked!
Drogo lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Kozak - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Drogo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khal Drogo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Norm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Norm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norm darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Norm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johansson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Norm.
Norm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norm looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Norm connects with a nice short shot to Johansson's temple.
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.
Norm working Johansson over with strikes.
Johansson looks gassed!
Norm winds up and cracks Johansson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Norm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Norm moves into full mount! Johansson won't be happy about that!
Norm with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Wayne Johansson has been cut.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Norm cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norm punishing his opponent with strikes.
Norm 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.
Norm controlling the pace for now.
Johansson tries to reverse the position but Norm maintains control.
Norm is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Norm cracks Johansson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Norm!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Sin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Huerta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Sin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Sin. Those never looked like landing.
Sin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Sin. Those never looked like landing.
Sin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huerta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Max Huerta has been cut.
Huerta wants to clinch up but Sin keeps it at a distance.
Huerta tries to clinch there but Sin circles away.
Sin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huerta.
Huerta ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Huerta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huerta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tim Sin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sin lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sin throws a jab when Huerta was well out of range.
Sin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Huerta eats them both and turns towards Sin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Max Huerta's cut is getting worse.
Sin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin misses with a hook.
Sin lands a big uppercut and Huerta crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Huerta looks OK. Sin waves Huerta back to his feet!
Huerta is rocked!
Max Huerta's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huerta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sin misses with a two punch combination.
Sin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sin punishes Huerta's body with a nice straight punch.
Sin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Huerta is breathing heavily.
A big left from Sin misses.
Sin feints a jab promting Huerta to slip. Sin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Huerta slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jeez, Max Huerta's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Max Huerta's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tim Sin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Kraiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Jarvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarvis has chosen Brian M vs. McBunn - Loud Music (original mix) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blaze Kraiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Jarvis!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraiden looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarvis is just out of range.
Jarvis misses with a wild body shot.
Kraiden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Jarvis misses.
Blaze Kraiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarvis tries to clinch up but Kraiden circles away and keeps his distance.
Jarvis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraiden.
Kraiden scores with a shot to the body.
Kraiden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarvis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kraiden circles away quickly and effectively.
Kraiden is looking to wear down Jarvis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kraiden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jarvis circles away.
Kraiden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jarvis slaps away a takedown attempt from Kraiden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kraiden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Kraiden misses with a body shot.
Kraiden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarvis manages to avoid it.
Kraiden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraiden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarvis.
Jarvis ducks under a wild hook from Kraiden.
Jarvis moves out of range of the strikes.
Kraiden misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvis is looking to clinch.
Kraiden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kraiden misses the shot to the body.
Kraiden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jarvis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarvis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kraiden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kraiden looks for a takedown but Jarvis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaze Kraiden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Jarvis. Those never looked like landing.
Kraiden tries to keep at a distance but Jarvis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kraiden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jarvis prevents it.
Kraiden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jarvis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jarvis moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraiden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jarvis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jarvis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kraiden misses with a hook to the body
and Jarvis counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarvis lands a nice elbow.
Jarvis controlling the action here for a moment.
Jarvis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jarvis breaks the clinch.
Johnny Jarvis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Kraiden misses.
Jarvis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kraiden is working for takedown but Jarvis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kraiden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kraiden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jarvis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kraiden is breathing heavily.
Kraiden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jarvis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jarvis lands an elbow inside that Kraiden shrugs off.
Kraiden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jarvis stalls.
Jarvis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jarvis has managed to clinch.
Jarvis breaks from the clinch.
Kraiden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jarvis - just one landing.
Kraiden is rocked!
Jarvis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Kraiden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kraiden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jarvis manages to break the clinch.
Kraiden misses the shot to the body.
Jarvis pushes Kraiden up against the cage in a clinch.
Jarvis has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Kraiden - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Jarvis, and another! Kraiden is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Johnny Jarvis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Blacksmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blacksmith comes to the cage accompanied by NWA. Melendez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bo Blacksmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez throws a right hand that Blacksmith ducks under and follows up with a left that Blacksmith also avoids with ease.
Melendez misses with a combination
and Blacksmith counters with a nice uppercut.
Blacksmith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melendez.
Blacksmith throws a body punch but Melendez moves out of range.
Melendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blacksmith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blacksmith lands a jab to the nose.
Melendez looks to land a left hand but Blacksmith moved out of range nicely.
Melendez throws a series of punches but Blacksmith moves out of range.
Melendez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blacksmith to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blacksmith throws out a powerful jab.
Melendez is rocked!
Melendez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blacksmith counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Blacksmith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demian Maia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pierce is just riding it out for now. Maia eventually gives up the hold.
Maia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maia works his way into full mount!
Pierce has given up his back.
Pierce looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maia's guard. Nice work there by Pierce.
Pierce trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierce avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pierce can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pierce can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pierce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pierce is pushing down on Maia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maia is fighting to maintain full guard but Pierce has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia is looking to improve his position.
Pierce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierce uses his free foot to push down on Maia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maia.
Maia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pierce seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Maia is holding on tight.
Maia is trying to stand up.
Pierce is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Maia has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pierce landing punches.
Maia gets back to half guard.
Pierce stops Maia from getting back to his feet.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maia is looking to improve his position.
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maia is just riding it out for now. Pierce eventually gives up the hold.
Pierce wants to take a breather but Maia is having none of it.
Pierce wants to free his trapped foot but Maia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pierce passes to side control.
Maia is pushing Pierce's head away, looking to escape. Pierce manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce wants to control but Maia is keeping him busy.
Maia tries to escape but Pierce is in control.
Pierce is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Maia is trying to escape and Pierce transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Maia is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pierce! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathan Pierce!
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