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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yevgeny Klichkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randoff Back (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Back has chosen I am the Greatest! as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Yevgeny Klichkov!
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, Randoff Back!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klichkov drives through and clinches with Back against the cage.
Klichkov has a couple of punches blocked by Back.
Klichkov lands an elbow inside that Back shrugs off.
Klichkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klichkov trying to land knees to the body.
Klichkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Back has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Back lands a right hand.
Klichkov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Randoff Back has been cut.
Klichkov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Back swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klichkov tries to land a knee to the head but Back blocks with his arms.
Back scores with a hook to the body.
Klichkov misses with a punch to the body.
Klichkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klichkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Back misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klichkov stalling.
Back lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klichkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Back.
Klichkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Klichkov taking a breather.
Klichkov looking to slow down the pace here.
Back lands with a left to the head.
Back working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klichkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Back cracks Klichkov with a nice body shot.
Back tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klichkov's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Back.
Klichkov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Back misses with a punch on the inside.
Klichkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Back blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Back misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klichkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Back avoids the damage to the body.
Back tries a body shot but Klichkov blocks it.
Klichkov trying to land knees to the body.
Klichkov stalling against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Back lands an uppercut.
Klichkov taking a breather.
Klichkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Back.
Klichkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Back can't find room to land a body shot as Klichkov controls the action.
Klichkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klichkov lands a knee to the head.
Klichkov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Klichkov has a couple of punches blocked by Back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klichkov can't find room to land a body shot as Back controls the action.
Klichkov misses with an elbow over the top.
Back prevents a body shot from Klichkov.
Klichkov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Back lands a nice shot to the body.
Klichkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Back throws a head punch that misses.
Klichkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Back.
Klichkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klichkov misses with a body punch.
Back doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Back lands with a light punch inside.
Klichkov misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Klichkov.
Back lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klichkov or not.
A short right from Klichkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Back working aggressively here.
A short right from Back.
Back managing to block the knees to the body from Klichkov.
Back makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Back managing to block the knees to the body from Klichkov.
Back swings wildly with an uppercut but Klichkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Klichkov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Klichkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Back softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klichkov misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klichkov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Back.
Klichkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klichkov trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgeny Klichkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randoff Back's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Back throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klichkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klichkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klichkov ducks under a wild hook from Back.
Klichkov loads up on a big right hand but Back slips the punch.
Back connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Klichkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klichkov misses with a wild body shot.
Back avoids the body shot from Klichkov.
Back misses with a hook
and Klichkov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Klichkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Back misses the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Back in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Klichkov loads up on a big right hand but Back slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klichkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Backs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Back stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Back throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Back throws a lazy right hand but Klichkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Back moves out of range as Klichkov strikes.
Klichkov misses with a wild body shot.
Klichkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Back throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klichkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klichkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Klichkov scores with a jab.
Back connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klichkov scores with a shot to the body.
Klichkov lunges at Back with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Back's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Back is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klichkov.
Back connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Back.
Klichkov tries to land a leg kick but Back saw it coming and moves away.
Klichkov moves away from the strike by Back.
A slow jab from Klichkov misses its intended target.
Klichkov tries to land a leg kick but Back saw it coming and moves away.
Klichkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klichkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Back misses its intended target.
Klichkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Back avoids the body shot from Klichkov.
Klichkov throws a head kick but Back moves out of range.
Klichkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Back.
Back throws a jab when Klichkov was well out of range.
Klichkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klichkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Back.
Yevgeny Klichkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Back throws out a loose jab but Klichkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Back 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.
Klichkov slips under a jab.
A jab from Back does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klichkov clobbers Back with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Klichkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Back takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Back is rocked!
Back slips a straight right by Klichkov.
Back is still on wobbly legs! Can Klichkov finish him?
Klichkov looks to throw the jab but Back is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Klichkov misses the target.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Klichkov moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Back! Klichkov continues to tee off on Back, landing with a left and a right! Klichkov connects with a right hand that leaves Back sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Klichkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yevgeny Klichkov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Errol Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Field comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu jitsu Gunslingers. Mike Mendoza will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Errol Field!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Field takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mendoza with a nice cross.
Field jabs at Mendoza's body.
Mendoza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Field slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
Mendoza punishes Field's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendoza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Field counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Field.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mendoza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Field wants to stand but Mendoza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mendoza looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendoza, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field looking to sit in guard and control but Mendoza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mendoza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Field's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Field is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Field is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field keeping moving, preventing Mendoza from controlling successfully.
Mendoza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendoza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Field might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Field keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
Field utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendoza throws a strike but Field rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field looking to sit in guard and control but Mendoza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mendoza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendoza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Field can't keep his opponent in guard - Mendoza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza is looking to advance position but Field won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field is looking to control Mendoza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Field avoid being mounted?
Mendoza wants to work for an arm triangle but Field is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mendoza trying to control the action but Field is working from the bottom.
Field is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendoza pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Field won't allow Mendoza to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mendoza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mendoza lands a two punch combo.
Mendoza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Field's hands.
Mendoza scores with a nice strike.
Field is rocked!
Field shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mendoza's guard.
Oh Field is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Field trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Field trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza controlling the position.
Field seems to have got his legs back now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendoza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mendoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Errol Field wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Field takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Field misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mendoza with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
Field shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendoza is controlling Field's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mendoza tries to kick Field off but Field keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field is keen to just control but Mendoza is a slippery customer.
Mendoza wants to control but Field is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Mendoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Field showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza stuffs the takedown.
Mendoza lands a nice shot to the body.
Field slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
Mendoza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendoza sprawls well. He's pushed Field's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Errol Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Field tries for a takedown but Mendoza circles away easily
and Mendoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Field showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Field tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendoza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Field somewhat.
Mendoza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Field doesn't seem bothered though.
Field is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mendoza.
Mendoza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mendoza duly obliges.
Mendoza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Field.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza slaps away a takedown attempt from Field, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mike Mendoza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Field moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Field circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendoza has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Field blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Mendoza.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Field lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mendoza trying to hold on to Field's head to control him but Field postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mendoza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mendoza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mendoza gets caught flat footed, as Field shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Field trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mendoza's guard.
Field prevents Mendoza from getting back to his feet.
Field throwing strikes but missing.
Mendoza trying to keep a closed guard but Field is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mendoza is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Mendoza was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mendoza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mendoza.
Errol Field is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Mendoza does it's job there.
Mendoza cracks Field with an open hand slap.
Mendoza works Field's body with a nice hook.
Field misses with a takedown
and Mendoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Mendoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mendoza tries to clinch there but Field circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Field is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Field takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Field is defended easily by Mendoza.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Field avoids it well.
Field dives in and grabs Mendoza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendoza pushes down on Field's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Errol Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mendoza throws out a loose jab but Field uses good head movement to avoid it.
Field shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendoza drives through and clinches with Field against the cage.
Mendoza scores with a shot to the side of Field's head.
Field blocks an elbow strike from Mendoza.
Mendoza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Field blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendoza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Field backwards.
Mendoza lands a right hand.
Field has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mendoza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendoza creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Field's defenses.
Mendoza lands a right hand.
Mendoza lands with a short shot to the head.
Field changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mendoza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mendoza lands with a shot to the body.
Errol Field has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendoza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Field.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Field misses with a takedown attempt
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
Mike Mendoza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Field avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Mendoza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mendoza 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Mendoza!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lannister has chosen Downstait - Say it to my Face as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ba Lil I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister misses with a series of wild punches.
Lil I swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lannister gets caught napping as Lil I dives in and scores a takedown. Lannister manages to retain guard.
Lil I tries to free his leg and advance position but Lannister is retaining full guard.
Lil I won't allow Lannister to get back to his feet.
Lil I showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lil I tries to free his leg and advance position but Lannister is retaining full guard.
Lil I passes Lannister's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lannister keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lil I scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lil I seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil I prevents Lannister from improving his position.
Lil I 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lil I lands a nice short elbow.
Lil I is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lannister trying to control but Lil I postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil I controlling the pace.
Lil I is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lil I stops Lannister from getting back to his feet.
Lil I seems to be looking for submissions.
Lannister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lil I.
Lil I trying to control the pace.
Lil I uses his free foot to push down on Lannister's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lannister.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil I sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lannister is looking to get to half guard.
Lil I with a couple of short strikes.
Lil I controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil I has control of Lannister's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lannister regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lil I sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil I lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lannister is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lil I unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Lannister wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lil I celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ba Lil I!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Shurk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexis Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shurk comes to the cage accompanied by Achy Breaky Heart. Alexis Gracie looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Shurk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexis Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shurk slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Shurk pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shurk stalls.
Shurk lands a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shurk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Shurk.
A right hand to the body from Shurk.
Shurk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shurk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie looks gassed!
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 body shot lands from Shurk.
Shurk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shurk.
Shurk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shurk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shurk.
Shurk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Shurk.
Shurk gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie is rocked!
Shurk lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Shurk finish him?
Shurk digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shurk lands with a short shot to the head.
Shurk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shurk.
Shurk works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Shurk.
Shurk creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gracie's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gracie drops to his knees and Shurk pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Shurk!
In his post fight interview, Shawn Shurk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giwa Sovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drewnski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drewnski has chosen MOSKAU-RAMMSTEIN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ivan Drewnski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giwa Sovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drewnski!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drewnski misses with a head kick.
Sovan misses with a takedown
and Drewnski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sovan thinking.
No joy there for Drewnski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sovan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Drewnski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sovan fails to land the takedown.
Sovan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drewnski counters with a three punch combo that has Sovan backing up. Sovan nods at Drewnski to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giwa Sovan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drewnski loads up on a big right hand but Sovan slips the punch.
Giwa Sovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sovan tries for a takedown but Drewnski circles away easily
and Drewnski counters with a nice uppercut.
Drewnski throws a combination. Sovan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sovan tries for a takedown but Drewnski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drewnski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sovan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sovan shoots for a takedown but Drewnski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drewnski misses with a series of wild punches.
Sovan throws a body punch but Drewnski moves out of range.
Drewnski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sovan tries for a takedown but Drewnski circles away easily
and Drewnski counters with a two punch combo.
Drewnski throws a nice looking combination but Sovan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sovan lands with a good body shot.
Sovan fails with the takedown
and Drewnski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sovan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drewnski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sovan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Drewnski.
Sovan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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!
Sovan avoids a kick to the body.
Drewnski is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sovan misses with a takedown
and Drewnski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drewnski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sovan shoots in looking for a takedown but Drewnski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sovan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sovan fails with the takedown
letting Drewnski counter with a right hand.
Drewnski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sovan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sovan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drewnski defends it nicely.
Drewnski throws a right and a left that Sovan avoids nicely.
Drewnski stuffs the takedown attempt from Sovan. Sovan gets slowly back to his feet.
Sovan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drewnski.
Sovan misses with a takedown attempt
and Drewnski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sovan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drewnski.
Sovan shoots in and drives through. Drewnski sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sovan ducks right into an uppercut from Drewnski.
Drewnski misses with a series of wild punches.
Sovan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drewnski tries to avoid it but Sovan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drewnski to the ground. Drewnski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drewnski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sovan.
Sovan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drewnski avoids it really well and circles away.
Drewnski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sovan circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sovan misses with a takedown
and Drewnski counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drewnski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sovan shoots and misses
and Drewnski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drewnski misses with a wild body shot.
Sovan has his takedown stuffed
and Drewnski counters with a straight right hand.
Drewnski misses with a two punch combination.
Sovan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giwa Sovan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sovan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drewnski but Drewnski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drewnski misses with a wild body shot.
Drewnski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sovan circles away quickly and effectively.
Sovan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drewnski is fending him off so far but Sovan persists. Nope, Drewnski circles away and we're back to standing.
Sovan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drewnski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sovan.
Sovan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drewnski.
Sovan shoots in looking for a takedown but Drewnski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sovan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivan Drewnski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drewnski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sovan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drewnski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sovan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sovan shoots in for a takedown but Drewnski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Decent striking displayed by Drewnski there.
Sovan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drewnski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sovan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drewnski counters with a series of strikes. Sovan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drewnski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sovan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drewnski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sovan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drewnski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drewnski blocks a jab.
Sovan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drewnski to the mat! Drewnski manages to get full guard.
Drewnski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sovan is controlling him.
Sovan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sovan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sovan prevents Drewnski from getting back to his feet.
Drewnski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drewnski is looking to stand up but Sovan isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sovan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sovan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sovan connects with a couple of short punches.
Drewnski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drewnski is looking to stand up but Sovan isn't so interested in that idea.
Sovan landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sovan drops back looking for a leg! Drewnski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drewnski manages to kick Sovan off! Sovan jumps back into Drewnski's guard.
Sovan throws a big elbow that misses.
Sovan wants to control from the top but Drewnski keeps moving.
Sovan is working Drewnski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sovan passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drewnski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sovan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giwa Sovan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sovan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drewnski is fending him off so far but Sovan persists. Nope, Drewnski circles away and we're back to standing.
Sovan tries for a takedown but Drewnski circles away easily
enabling Drewnski to counter with a crisp jab.
Sovan has his takedown stuffed
and Drewnski counters with a low kick, right behind Sovan 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giwa Sovan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drewnski throws a nice looking combination but Sovan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sovan tries for a takedown but Drewnski circles away easily
and Drewnski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sovan dodges the punch combination from Drewnski.
Sovan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sovan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drewnski's waist but Drewnski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sovan off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sovan shoots and misses
and Drewnski counters with a stiff right hand.
Drewnski slaps away a takedown attempt from Sovan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drewnski swinging wildly here.
Drewnski misses with a two punch combination.
Drewnski stuffs the takedown.
Sovan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drewnski counters with a stiff right hand.
Drewnski tries to land a front kick but Sovan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drewnski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sovan.
Drewnski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Drewnski.
Drewnski tries to bum rush Sovan with a series of wild strikes but Sovan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drewnski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sovan with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Drewnski counter with a right hand.
Drewnski misses with a series of wild punches.
Sovan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sovan dodges the punch combination from Drewnski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sovan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drewnski counters with a nice uppercut.
Sovan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sovan shoots in looking for a takedown. Drewnski tries to sprawl out of it but Sovan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drewnski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drewnski throws a series of punches but Sovan avoids them all with ease.
Sovan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Drewnski throws a series of punches but Sovan avoids them all with ease.
Drewnski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sovan circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sovan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Drewnski to the ground. Sovan is now in Drewnski's guard.
Drewnski wants to stand and escape but Sovan is having none of it.
Sovan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sovan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drewnski is looking to stand up but Sovan isn't so interested in that idea.
Sovan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sovan trying to control but Drewnski is working from the bottom.
Sovan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drewnski can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sovan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drewnski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sovan is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Drewnski.
I think Drewnski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drewnski!
A very excited looking Ivan Drewnski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jarmo Laukkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laukkanen comes to the cage accompanied by The Mutilation of Christ. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarmo Laukkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laukkanen throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzales moves out of range easily.
Laukkanen jabs at Gonzales's body.
Laukkanen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gonzales.
Gonzales has his takedown stuffed
and Laukkanen counters with a low kick, right behind Gonzales 's knee.
Laukkanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laukkanen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Laukkanen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Gonzales shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Laukkanen counters with a head kick that wobbles Gonzales - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Laukkanen sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarmo Laukkanen!
In his post fight interview, Jarmo Laukkanen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaipet Sasiprapa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Magic. Sasiprapa has chosen Malaipet the Diamond as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malaipet Sasiprapa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasiprapa throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Sasiprapa finds it's way through Bravo's defenses.
Bravo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bravo lands a head kick. Sasiprapa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sasiprapa lands with a straight right. Bravo didn't see that one coming.
Bravo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sasiprapa can pounce on him.
Malaipet Sasiprapa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sasiprapa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sasiprapa thuds a left hand into Bravo's body.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
Sasiprapa drops Bravo with a huge uppercut! Bravo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sasiprapa is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malaipet Sasiprapa!
Malaipet Sasiprapa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Tyroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Tyroon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 Las Vegas, Brad Tyroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mao Zedong!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyroon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyroon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Mao Zedong has been cut.
A punch combination from Zedong misses.
Zedong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyroon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zedong misses with the combination.
Mao Zedong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyroon misses with a double jab.
Zedong tries to bum rush Tyroon with a series of wild strikes but Tyroon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zedong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyroon.
Zedong throws a combination that misses
and Tyroon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zedong looks gassed!
Zedong slips a straight right by Tyroon.
Nice defenses there by Zedong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyroon misses the jab.
Zedong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Zedong.
Tyroon lands a big uppercut and Zedong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zedong looks OK. Tyroon waves Zedong back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyroon swinging wildly here.
Tyroon thuds his shin into the meat of Zedong's side.
Tyroon misses with a two punch combination.
Tyroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zedong.
Some wild striking there from Zedong.
Tyroon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyroon lands a big uppercut and Zedong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zedong looks OK. Tyroon waves Zedong back to his feet!
Zedong is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong throws a combination that misses
and Tyroon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyroon is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Zedong hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brad Tyroon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Orakpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocco Campana could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian Orakpo's chin.
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265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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282 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Campana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Orakpo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Campana.
A shot to the liver by Campana. Beautiful body shot.
Orakpo slips a jab and a cross from Campana.
Campana thuds a left hand into Orakpo's body.
Campana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campana throws a sloppy head kick and Orakpo moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orakpo looks gassed!
Campana jabs at Orakpo's body.
Orakpo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Brian Orakpo has been cut.
Campana lands a right hook to the body.
Orakpo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orakpo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Campana. That one must have hurt.
Campana thuds his shin into the meat of Orakpo's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Campana.
Campana throws a front kick that sends Orakpo stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick lands from Campana that sends Orakpo to the canvas. Orakpo tries to scramble back to his feet but Campana brings him back down into side control.
Orakpo is rocked!
That has opened up Brian Orakpo's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Orakpo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Orakpo is still in real trouble! Can Campana finish him?
Campana in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Orakpo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rocco Campana!
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