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EFC X: Santos vs. Beeturasa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zigmond Freud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Shiroma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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140 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zigmond Freud!
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, Hideo Shiroma!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiroma connects with a right hand. Freud shakes it off.
Shiroma throws a series of punches but Freud avoids them all with ease.
Freud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shiroma keeps the fight on the outside.
Freud darts in trying to clinch
and Shiroma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shiroma lands a jab to the nose.
Shiroma thows a body shot but no joy.
Shiroma throws out a powerful jab.
Shiroma swats away the attempt to clinch by Freud.
A jab lands there for Shiroma.
Freud is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shiroma is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Shiroma shuts the power down on Freud. Lights out, game over! Shiroma is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hideo Shiroma!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Palmer Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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309 lbs
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298 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Palmer Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dummy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dummy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dummy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ward tries to hold on but Dummy pushes him away.
Ward can't escape the position.
Dummy looking to control but Ward is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dummy looking for a guillotine from mount but Ward is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dummy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dummy prevents Ward from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dummy working for a guillotine from mount but Ward is in no mood to give up.
Dummy has control of Ward's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ward regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ward bucks Dummy off and manages to get back to his feet!
Ward misses the jab.
Dummy gets tackled into the cage by Ward. Ward maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Dummy won't allow it.
Ward prevents the takedown attempt.
Ward is trying to break free.
Dummy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ward prevents it.
Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dummy is defending well for now.
Ward breaks from the clinch.
Dummy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Palmer Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Dummy.
Ward closes the distance and pushes Dummy back into the cage.
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 frustrated look appears on Ward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dummy keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ward prevents the takedown attempt.
Dummy goes for a takedown attempt but Ward pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a head kick but Dummy moves out of range.
Ward rushes Dummy and presses him up against the cage.
Ward tries to land knees in the clinch but Dummy avoids the damage to the body.
Ward's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palmer Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dummy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward misses with a double jab
and Dummy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Dummy drops back looking for a leg! Ward is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ward manages to kick Dummy off! Dummy jumps back into Ward's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dummy stops Ward from standing up.
Dummy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dummy prevents Ward from getting back to his feet.
Dummy trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Dummy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dummy trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Dummy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dummy fails with a takedown attempt.
Dummy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ward throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Dummy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dummy prevents Ward from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dummy wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Dummy 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dummy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dummy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dummy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dummy won't allow Ward to get back to his feet.
Dummy drops back looking for a leg! Ward is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ward manages to kick Dummy off! Dummy jumps back into Ward's guard.
Dummy prevents Ward from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummy drops back looking for a leg! Ward is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ward manages to kick Dummy off! Dummy jumps back into Ward's guard.
Dummy 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.
Ward keeping full guard, as Dummy tries to pass.
Ward is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward controls Dummy momentarily but Dummy frees himself.
Dummy forces his way into half guard.
Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Dummy.
Ward is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dummy is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
Dummy prevents Ward from improving his position.
Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Dummy.
Dummy is working for a submission of some sort.
Dummy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Dummy 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!
Dummy dives in and grabs Ward's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ward pushes down on Dummy's head and hops out.
Dummy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ward sprawls well. Ward wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dummy gets slowly back to his feet.
Dummy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ward tries to avoid it but Dummy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ward to the ground. Ward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Palmer Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Dummy.
Ward is looking to clinch.
Ward wants to clinch.
Dummy avoids the head kick by Ward.
Palmer Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ward lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dummy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dummy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward throws a low kick but Dummy avoids it.
Dummy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dummy shoots for a takedown but Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dummy closes the distance and clinches up with Ward, looking for a takedown. Dummy pushes Ward against the cage but Ward circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dummy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dummy moves out of range as Ward strikes.
Ward throws a head kick but Dummy moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ward tries to clinch but Dummy is having none of it.
A combination from Ward does no damage.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dummy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ward throws a low kick, looking for Dummy's leg but Dummy calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummy shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dummy.
Ward tries to clinch up but Dummy circles away and keeps his distance.
Ward throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dummy counters with a single leg into guard. Ward didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward wants to get back to his feet but Dummy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dummy drops back looking for a leg! Ward is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ward manages to kick Dummy off! Dummy jumps back into Ward's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dummy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dummy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dummy tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Dummy 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.
Dummy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dummy won't allow Ward to get back to his feet.
Dummy 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.
Dummy prevents Ward from getting back to his feet.
Dummy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dummy trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Bubba Dummy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dummy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Palmer Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bubba Dummy.
I've got Dummy 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Dummy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xillin Daxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Fitzmagic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzmagic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fitzmagic. Xillin Daxon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Fitzmagic's chin.
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152 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xillin Daxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Fitzmagic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Fitzmagic scores with a four punch combination!
Fitzmagic thumps Daxon with a low kick.
Daxon moves into the clinch successfully.
Daxon tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzmagic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daxon can't get the takedown.
Daxon tries to pull guard but Fitzmagic holds him up against the cage and eventually Daxon drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xillin Daxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzmagic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Daxon's face.
Daxon is working for takedown but Fitzmagic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daxon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzmagic walks away with a smile on his face. Daxon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daxon slips a jab and a cross from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic misses with a kick to the body.
Daxon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daxon fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Daxon misses
and Fitzmagic counters by moving into the clinch.
Fitzmagic landing knees to the head.
Daxon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fitzmagic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daxon goes for a takedown attempt but Fitzmagic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fitzmagic tries to bum rush Daxon with a series of wild strikes but Daxon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzmagic misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Fitzmagic misses.
Daxon throws a series of punches but Fitzmagic avoids them all with ease.
Ryan Fitzmagic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Fitzmagic does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzmagic gets underhooks to prevent Daxon's takedown attempt.
Fitzmagic gets underhooks to prevent Daxon's takedown attempt.
Fitzmagic lands a nice elbow.
Fitzmagic landing knees to the head.
Daxon tries to pull guard but Fitzmagic won't allow it.
Daxon goes for a takedown attempt but Fitzmagic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daxon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzmagic can pounce on him.
A head kick by Daxon misses
and Fitzmagic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzmagic with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daxon letting Fitzmagic take a breather here.
Fitzmagic is pressed up against the cage. Daxon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzmagic down to the mat. Fitzmagic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fitzmagic tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzmagic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good work by Fitzmagic as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Fitzmagic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daxon moves out of range of the leg kick from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daxon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitzmagic tries to avoid it but Daxon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitzmagic to the ground. Fitzmagic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fitzmagic thumps Daxon with a low kick.
Ryan Fitzmagic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daxon is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Fitzmagic is predictable there
and Daxon counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daxon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daxon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fitzmagic tries to escape but Daxon is in control.
Daxon wants to control but Fitzmagic is keeping him busy.
Daxon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daxon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fitzmagic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Fitzmagic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fitzmagic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Fitzmagic.
A leg kick checked by Daxon.
Fitzmagic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daxon fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxon tries to clinch up but Fitzmagic circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Daxon.
Fitzmagic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fitzmagic. Daxon shrugs it off though.
That kick from Fitzmagic tenderised Daxon's leg. Daxon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzmagic swats away the attempt to clinch by Daxon.
Daxon wants to clinch
and Fitzmagic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No joy there for Fitzmagic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daxon wants to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Daxon blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic throws a right hand that Daxon ducks under and follows up with a left that Daxon also avoids with ease.
Fitzmagic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daxon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzmagic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fitzmagic is breathing heavily.
Fitzmagic can't keep his opponent in guard - Daxon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daxon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fitzmagic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daxon.
Fitzmagic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daxon.
Daxon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Daxon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fitzmagic tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Daxon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xillin Daxon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Umba Matumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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199 lbs
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BJJ White 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umba Matumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stann!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matumba, as that shot connected.
Stann misses with a straight left.
Matumba throws a series of punches but Stann moves out of range.
Matumba misses with a double jab.
Matumba stuffs the takedown.
Stann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matumba swivels and escapes.
Matumba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matumba swinging wildly here.
Stann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matumba misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matumba avoids the body shot from Stann.
Matumba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stann loads up on a big right hand but Matumba slips the punch.
Matumba leaves Stann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Umba Matumba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Stann.
Stann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matumba misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Matumba misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matumba misses with a straight right.
Matumba looks to land a combination but Stann avoids it well.
Matumba throws a combination that misses
and Stann counters with a nice uppercut.
Matumba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stann circles away quickly and effectively.
Matumba slips under a jab.
Matumba misses with the combination.
Matumba swats away the attempt to clinch by Stann.
Matumba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matumba finds it's way round the side to connect with Stann's head.
Matumba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stann counters by moving into the clinch.
Matumba is looking to break free of the clinch but Stann has double underhooks.
Matumba is trying to break the clinch but Stann is controlling him.
Matumba has had enough of the clinch but Stann keeps him there for the moment.
Matumba tries to break the clinch but Stann is controlling the position.
Matumba tries to circle away but Stann has him pinned against the cage.
Matumba has had enough of the clinch but Stann keeps him there for the moment.
Matumba tries to break free but Stann pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matumba tries to circle away but Stann has him pinned against the cage.
Matumba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matumba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matumba tries to circle away but Stann has him pinned against the cage.
Matumba is trying to force a seperation but Stann has the dominant position.
Stann breaks from the clinch.
Stann rushes Matumba and presses him up against the cage.
Stann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stann fails with the takedown.
Matumba slips a jab from Stann.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stann misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umba Matumba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matumba throws a series of punches but Stann moves out of range.
Matumba looks to land a combination but Stann avoids it well.
Stann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matumba as he jumps to the side.
Stann throws a big shot that misses.
Matumba misses with a looping right.
Matumba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matumba slips under a jab from Stann.
A combination from Stann does no damage.
Matumba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matumba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Matumba.
Stann is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Stann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stann has Matumba up against the cage in a clinch.
Matumba working hard to break the clinch.
Stann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matumba throws a right hand that Stann ducks under and follows up with a left that Stann also avoids with ease.
Matumba throws a combination that misses
and Stann counters with a stiff right hand.
Matumba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stann dives in and grabs Matumba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matumba pushes down on Stann's head and hops out.
Umba Matumba is winning the standup battle so far.
Stann closes the distance and clinches up with Matumba, looking for a takedown. Stann pushes Matumba against the cage but Matumba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Umba Matumba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Stann.
Matumba throws the left hand but Stann avoids the punch easily.
Nice sprawl there from Matumba as Stann shoots in.
Stann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matumba avoids it really well and circles away.
Matumba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stann.
Stann forces Matumba back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Matumba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stann prevents Matumba from breaking the clinch.
Matumba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matumba tries to break free but Stann pushes him back against the cage.
Matumba has had enough of the clinch but Stann keeps him there for the moment.
Matumba tries to break free but Stann pushes him back against the cage.
Stann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stann throws a jab but it's blocked by Matumba.
Stann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matumba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matumba misses with the combination.
Matumba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stann connects with a right hand. Matumba shakes it off.
Matumba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matumba throws a series of strikes that have Stann backpedaling.
Matumba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stann counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Umba Matumba will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Matumba throws a combination that misses
and Stann counters with a stiff right hand.
Stann throws a shot from downtown. Matumba moves away and avoids it.
Stann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stann instigates a clinch.
Matumba is looking to break free of the clinch but Stann has double underhooks.
Matumba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matumba is trying to break the clinch but Stann has him pressed against the cage.
Matumba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stann has him pressed against the cage.
Matumba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stann has him pressed against the cage.
Stann wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann prevents Matumba from breaking the clinch.
Stann manages to pull guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stann wants to get back to his feet but Matumba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stann has his feet on Matumba's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Matumba misses with a two punch combination.
Matumba defending well as Stann loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Matumba as Stann shoots in.
Umba Matumba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Stann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stann avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Matumba misses.
Umba Matumba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matumba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stann counters with a nice uppercut.
Matumba misses with a series of wild punches.
Umba Matumba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stann doesn't manage to clinch there - Matumba circles away.
Matumba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stann.
Matumba throws a combination that misses
and Stann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matumba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matumba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stann.
Matumba throws a series of punches but Stann moves out of range.
Dan Stann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matumba fails to land with a series of punches.
Matumba lands a jab-cross combination.
Stann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matumba.
Matumba slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stann moves in looking to clinch but Matumba pushes him off.
Matumba swinging wildly here.
Stann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matumba has time to react.
Stann 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.
Matumba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stann.
Stann shoots in for a takedown but Matumba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matumba misses with the combination.
Stann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Stann.
I think Matumba 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregori Vladivostok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Christiansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladivostok comes to the cage accompanied by Goodbye Sober Day - Mr Bungle. 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregori Vladivostok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Christiansen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladivostok thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Christiansen.
Vladivostok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christiansen misses with a looping right.
Vladivostok throws a body punch but Christiansen moves out of range.
Christiansen misses with a looping right.
Vladivostok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Christiansen throws a shot from downtown. Vladivostok moves away and avoids it.
Vladivostok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiansen.
Christiansen ducks under a wild hook from Vladivostok.
Christiansen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiansen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vladivostok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiansen moves away.
Vladivostok misses with a straight left.
Vladivostok misses with a wild body shot.
Vladivostok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christiansen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christiansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vladivostok moves away.
Lars Christiansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiansen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vladivostok on his heels. He'll look to pass Vladivostok's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Christiansen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vladivostok keeping moving, preventing Christiansen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christiansen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christiansen wants to control from the top but Vladivostok keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lars Christiansen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vladivostok throws a series of punches but Christiansen moves out of range.
Christiansen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Christiansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gregori Vladivostok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Christiansen misses.
Christiansen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vladivostok counters with a stiff right hand.
Vladivostok is looking to wear down Christiansen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Christiansen looks to land a left hand but Vladivostok moved out of range nicely.
Vladivostok staying out of range there.
Vladivostok thows a body shot but no joy.
Christiansen loads up on a big right hand but Vladivostok slips the punch.
Christiansen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christiansen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christiansen lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladivostok misses with a looping left.
Christiansen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christiansen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vladivostok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Vladivostok.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vladivostok takes a swing at Christiansen's ribcage but misses.
Christiansen lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vladivostok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vladivostok slips a straight right by Christiansen.
Vladivostok throws out a powerful jab.
Vladivostok moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Christiansen throws a looping overhand right but Vladivostok ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Christiansen misses.
Vladivostok misses with a looping right.
Christiansen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vladivostok takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vladivostok tests Christiansen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christiansen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vladivostok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christiansen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vladivostok, as that shot connected.
A big right from Christiansen misses.
Vladivostok misses with a leg kick.
Christiansen cracks Vladivostok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vladivostok misses with a looping left.
Christiansen misses with a hook.
Christiansen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vladivostok lands a nice hook to Christiansen's body. Christiansen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Christiansen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vladivostok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christiansen slips a jab and a cross from Vladivostok.
Christiansen swings for the body but Vladivostok moves out of range.
Christiansen blocks a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Christiansen.
Christiansen throws a hook but Vladivostok blocks it.
Christiansen looks to land a combination but Vladivostok avoids it well.
Vladivostok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Christiansen misses with an uppercut. Vladivostok saw that one coming.
Christiansen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vladivostok's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vladivostok has hold of Christiansen's hands but Christiansen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Christiansen is trying to control. Vladivostok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Christiansen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vladivostok kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vladivostok won't allow Christiansen to pass to mount.
Christiansen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christiansen is trying to control. Vladivostok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vladivostok on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vladivostok tries to get out of the position.
Vladivostok trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Christiansen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Christiansen dodges the punch combination from Vladivostok.
Gregori Vladivostok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christiansen dodges the punch combination from Vladivostok.
Vladivostok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiansen manages to avoid it.
Christiansen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vladivostok misses with a few strikes there.
Christiansen throws an overhand right that lands on Vladivostok's shoulder, as Vladivostok tries to avoid the shot.
Christiansen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vladivostok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christiansen has time to react.
Vladivostok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vladivostok looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiansen is just out of range.
Vladivostok looks to land a right hand but Christiansen moved out of range.
Christiansen with a nice cross.
Vladivostok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christiansen momentarily.
Christiansen 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.
Vladivostok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiansen.
Vladivostok throws a body punch but Christiansen moves out of range.
A jab from Christiansen misses.
Christiansen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladivostok checks a leg kick.
Vladivostok ducks under a wild hook from Christiansen.
Vladivostok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vladivostok swings for the body but Christiansen moves out of range.
Nice cross by Christiansen.
Christiansen shoots for a double leg takedown but Vladivostok sprawls well. He's pushed Christiansen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christiansen misses with a looping right.
Christiansen throws a hook but Vladivostok avoids it easily.
Christiansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vladivostok.
Vladivostok scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christiansen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christiansen misses with a looping left.
Christiansen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Christiansen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christiansen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vladivostok circles away quickly and effectively.
Vladivostok slips a straight right by Christiansen.
Vladivostok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christiansen's head backwards.
Christiansen misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Vladivostok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vladivostok.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen scores with a shot to the body.
Christiansen looks to land a right hand but Vladivostok moved out of range.
Lars Christiansen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vladivostok throws a low kick but Christiansen moves out of range easily.
Christiansen throws a right and a left that Vladivostok avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vladivostok slips under a jab from Christiansen.
Vladivostok closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vladivostok scores with a body shot.
Vladivostok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vladivostok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vladivostok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiansen throws out the jab.
Christiansen fails with a takedown attempt.
Christiansen is breathing heavily.
Vladivostok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for Vladivostok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vladivostok scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vladivostok staying out of range there.
Vladivostok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiansen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Vladivostok. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladivostok looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiansen is just out of range.
Christiansen thows a body shot but no joy.
Vladivostok slips under a jab.
Vladivostok scores with a jab to the body.
Vladivostok connects with a nice looking jab.
Vladivostok lands a body shot.
Christiansen throws a looping overhand right but Vladivostok ducks down to avoid it.
Christiansen throws a hook to the side of Vladivostok's head but Vladivostok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vladivostok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christiansen.
Christiansen swings for the body but Vladivostok moves out of range.
Vladivostok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy left from Vladivostok finds it's target.
Christiansen just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiansen lands a glancing blow to the side of Vladivostok's head.
Vladivostok lands with a straight right. Christiansen didn't see that one coming.
Vladivostok closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christiansen just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiansen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vladivostok takes a swing at Christiansen's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen throws a head kick but Vladivostok moves out of range.
Christiansen staying out of range there.
Christiansen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vladivostok.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vladivostok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christiansen misses with a series of wild punches.
Vladivostok scores with a shot to the body.
Vladivostok moves out of range of the body kick from Christiansen.
Vladivostok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Vladivostok.
A big left from Vladivostok misses.
Vladivostok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christiansen throws a body punch but Vladivostok moves out of range.
Christiansen throws a hook to the side of Vladivostok's head but Vladivostok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiansen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vladivostok slips a jab from Christiansen.
Vladivostok scores with a hook.
Christiansen throws a right hand that Vladivostok ducks under and follows up with a left that Vladivostok also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gregori Vladivostok will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vladivostok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vladivostok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiansen misses with a straight right.
Christiansen tests Vladivostok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christiansen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christiansen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vladivostok was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiansen.
Vladivostok ducks under a wild hook from Christiansen.
Christiansen shoots in and drives through. Vladivostok sprawls well.
Vladivostok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiansen.
Vladivostok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiansen.
Vladivostok misses with a series of wild punches.
Vladivostok throws a hook but Christiansen avoids it easily.
No joy there for Vladivostok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christiansen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Christiansen.
Vladivostok clobbers Christiansen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vladivostok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vladivostok jabs Christiansen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christiansen misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladivostok staying out of range there.
Christiansen throws out a loose jab but Vladivostok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vladivostok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christiansen's hands.
Christiansen throws an overhand right that lands on Vladivostok's shoulder, as Vladivostok tries to avoid the shot.
Vladivostok tries to bum rush Christiansen with a series of wild strikes but Christiansen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christiansen scores with a jab.
Christiansen moves out of range as Vladivostok strikes.
Christiansen throws a lazy right hand but Vladivostok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vladivostok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiansen.
Christiansen missing with a left hand there. Vladivostok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice combination there by Christiansen.
Christiansen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christiansen looks to land a right hand but Vladivostok moved out of range.
Vladivostok lands a nice looking body shot.
Vladivostok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiansen.
Vladivostok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Vladivostok lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christiansen doesn't seem phased though.
Christiansen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vladivostok.
Nice jab there from Christiansen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen moves out of range as Vladivostok strikes.
Vladivostok dodges the punch combination from Christiansen.
Christiansen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vladivostok.
Donk. Vladivostok catches Christiansen right on the button with a cross.
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!
Vladivostok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Christiansen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vladivostok slips under a jab.
Vladivostok tries to move into range but Christiansen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christiansen connects with a looping right hand.
Christiansen looks to throw the jab but Vladivostok is out of range.
Vladivostok lands with a nice combination. Christiansen backs away looking to recover.
Christiansen takes one to the chin there.
Vladivostok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christiansen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vladivostok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christiansen doesn't seem bothered though.
Vladivostok looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vladivostok throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vladivostok is just out of range.
Christiansen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by Vladivostok.
Vladivostok connects with a jab.
Vladivostok fails to land with a series of punches.
Vladivostok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiansen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christiansen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christiansen thuds a left hand into Vladivostok's body.
Vladivostok swinging wildly here.
Christiansen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christiansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vladivostok misses with a looping left.
Vladivostok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christiansen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christiansen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vladivostok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christiansen. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen ducks under a wild hook from Vladivostok.
Vladivostok tries to bum rush Christiansen with a series of wild strikes but Christiansen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christiansen staying out of range there.
Christiansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vladivostok.
A head kick misses from Christiansen.
Vladivostok blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiansen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vladivostok closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vladivostok digs a good body shot into Christiansen's ribs.
Christiansen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vladivostok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Christiansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vladivostok is just out of range.
Christiansen misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vladivostok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiansen.
Vladivostok throws a low kick but Christiansen moves out of range easily.
Vladivostok moves out of range as Christiansen strikes.
Vladivostok misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregori Vladivostok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vladivostok 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregori Vladivostok!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris McPheters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dr. Kitch. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris McPheters!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPheters throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McPheters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but McPheters persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.
McPheters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escobar tries to avoid it but McPheters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escobar to the ground. Escobar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McPheters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar.
Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks McPheters off balance momentarily.
McPheters looks for a takedown but Escobar sprawls well.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris McPheters.
McPheters slips under a jab from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McPheters.
Escobar takes a swing at McPheters's ribcage but misses.
Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks McPheters off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPheters fails with the takedown.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McPheters dodges the punch combination from Escobar.
Escobar is looking to chop away at McPheters's legs.
Nice takedown defense from Escobar. No joy for McPheters on that attempt.
McPheters lands with a shot to the body.
McPheters darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Escobar is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPheters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McPheters slips a nice elbow through Escobar's hands, connecting with Escobar's forehead.
Escobar wants to get back to full guard.
McPheters throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McPheters is looking for a kimura but Escobar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McPheters to get the leverage.
McPheters thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escobar's head.
McPheters thows a huge punch but Escobar dodges it nicely.
McPheters throwing shots but Escobar is blocking nicely.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. McPheters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escobar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPheters keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escobar's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPheters with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McPheters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McPheters working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobar's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar controls McPheters momentarily but McPheters frees himself.
McPheters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McPheters trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McPheters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McPheters with a nice head shot there.
Escobar is trying to control the position but McPheters postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPheters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McPheters thows a big elbow that misses.
McPheters throws a big right hand that misses.
McPheters scoring with some ground and pound.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar trying to control the position.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing McPheters from controlling successfully.
Escobar has his hands on McPheters's head, controlling the position.
Escobar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McPheters is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris McPheters dominated that round.
That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Escobar slaps away a takedown attempt from McPheters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McPheters takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar slaps away a takedown attempt from McPheters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McPheters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Escobar sprawls well initially but McPheters persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
McPheters throwing shots but Escobar is blocking nicely.
McPheters thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escobar's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPheters winds up and cracks Escobar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Escobar tries to get to full guard but McPheters has control of the leg.
Escobar manages to get to full guard.
McPheters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chris McPheters has got the better of the ground game so far.
McPheters stops Escobar from standing up.
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McPheters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McPheters trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPheters distracts Escobar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McPheters 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.
McPheters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
McPheters throws and elbow that misses. Escobar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McPheters's guard. Nice move by Escobar!
McPheters kicks Escobar off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from McPheters. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPheters scores with a hook to the body. Escobar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escobar throws a leg kick
and McPheters counters with a three punch combo that has Escobar backing up. Escobar nods at McPheters to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, jab by Escobar - just one landing.
McPheters misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escobar slaps away a takedown attempt from McPheters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris McPheters.
McPheters tries to clinch up
and Escobar counters with a big head kick but McPheters shrugs it off.
Escobar thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPheters shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McPheters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working.
Escobar is trying to get back to full guard.
McPheters is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McPheters working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McPheters throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McPheters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Escobar defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris McPheters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McPheters checks the leg kick nicely there.
McPheters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escobar tries to avoid it but McPheters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escobar to the ground. Escobar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Escobar.
Nice straight punches there by McPheters. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McPheters.
Escobar cracks McPheters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McPheters takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McPheters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McPheters not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McPheters scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Escobar actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPheters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McPheters is keen to just control but Escobar is a slippery customer.
Escobar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Escobar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McPheters lands a couple of digs.
McPheters is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar has wrist control.
McPheters keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escobar's head.
McPheters postures up and lands a big shot to Escobar's brow.
McPheters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but McPheters is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPheters with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escobar is trying to control the position but McPheters postures up.
McPheters wants to stand and escape but instead Escobar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but McPheters is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McPheters is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pablo Escobar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McPheters moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
McPheters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar circles away.
McPheters dodges the punch combination from Escobar.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McPheters.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris McPheters.
McPheters blocks a head kick by Escobar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPheters blocks a head kick by Escobar.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McPheters.
Escobar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McPheters's head.
Pablo Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McPheters fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Escobar misses.
McPheters closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar taking a breather.
Chris McPheters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Escobar tries to land a knee to the head but McPheters blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris McPheters.
I've got McPheters 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris McPheters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor A million ankle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by The Town by Macklemore. The crowd seem to be enjoying A million ankle's choice of entrance music: punchout. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor A million ankle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A million ankle rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A million ankle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A million ankle moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson takes a swing at A million ankle's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of A million ankle's head but A million ankle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A million ankle swinging wildly here.
Nice cross by Johnson.
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 million ankle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
A million ankle wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings A million ankle.
Johnson throws the left hand but A million ankle avoids the punch easily.
A million ankle misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and A million ankle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches A million ankle on the side of the head.
A million ankle scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A million ankle takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a series of punches but A million ankle avoids them all with ease.
Johnson with a hook.
A million ankle clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
A million ankle struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
A million ankle looking to stall.
A million ankle throws an elbow that misses.
A million ankle misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook.
A million ankle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Fedor A million ankle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A million ankle lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but A million ankle ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A million ankle feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
A million ankle tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
A million ankle slips under a jab.
A million ankle throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops A million ankle! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves A million ankle to his feet! A million ankle is in big trouble!
A million ankle is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A million ankle is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Johnson doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! A million ankle crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in A million ankle's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordan Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pappy Shrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shrew comes to the cage accompanied by In The Morning. Omar Little has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pappy Shrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Little!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little misses the jab.
Little rushes Shrew and presses him up against the cage.
Little looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shrew.
Shrew tries a body shot but Little blocks it.
Little escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shrew throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Little.
Shrew throws an off balance right hand
and Little counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shrew thinking.
Shrew thows a body shot but no joy.
Shrew scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Little throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shrew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Little throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shrew scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shrew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Little wants to clinch up but Shrew keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Little. Shrew does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Little. Shrew does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little throws a hook but Shrew avoids it easily.
Little throws the left hand but Shrew avoids the punch easily.
Shrew is looking to wear down Little with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Little throws a hook but Shrew blocks it.
Shrew closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shrew moves away from the strike by Little.
Little keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Little sizes up Shrew with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Little digs a good hook to Shrew's body.
Shrew is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shrew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Little.
Little looks to score with a jab to the body but Shrew is just out of range.
Little thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shrew swings for the body but Little moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Little misses the target.
Little fails with an attempt to clinch.
Little pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shrew ducks under a wild hook from Little.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shrew was well out of range. Poor timing from Little.
Shrew misses with a few strikes there.
Little fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Little cracks a nice hook into Shrew's ribs.
Little tries to clinch up.
Shrew slips a jab from Little.
Little instigates a clinch.
Little tries to throw a body punch but Shrew avoids it by throwing Little back against the cage.
Little blocks a body shot from Shrew.
Little blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shrew misses with a punch on the inside.
Little blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Shrew as the two fighters clinch.
Little changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shrew fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Little displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shrew throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little gets a double leg takedown into Shrew's guard.
Shrew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Little connects with a couple of short punches.
Shrew controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Little postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Little chips away with some ground and pound.
Little trying to control the position from guard on top but Shrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shrew is controlling Little's posture.
Little postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shrew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Little is controlling him.
Little thows a big elbow that misses.
Little with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shrew working a defensive guard here.
Little trying to control the position from guard on top but Shrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Little connects with a couple of short punches.
Shrew is looking to stand up but Little isn't so interested in that idea.
Little wants to control from the top but Shrew keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Little throws a big right hand that misses.
Little looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Little dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Little closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shrew's guard.
Shrew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shrew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Little is controlling him.
Little advances to half guard.
Shrew actively working from the bottom here.
Shrew is staying active underneath Little, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Little is thwarting Shrew's attempts to control the position.
Little is pressing down on Shrew's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shrew is holding on for now.
Little is working for a submission of some sort.
Little stops Shrew from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little is nestled in close to Shrew, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shrew avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Little.
Little sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shrew defending well though.
Little lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Little seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shrew does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shrew is looking to control Little's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shrew avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little slips a nice elbow through Shrew's hands, connecting with Shrew's forehead.
Little throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Little stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shrew is in trouble now - Little has advanced to mount!
Shrew working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Little lands a big elbow - Shrew is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Shrew is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Omar Little!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puppy Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aloe Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love's entrance music is Otherside by Mackemore X Ryan Lewis. A fine choice. Vera is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember my NAME!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Puppy Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloe Vera!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera looks to throw the jab but Love is out of range.
Vera displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Love tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Love misses with a takedown attempt - Vera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Love throws a hook but Vera blocks it.
Love misses with a straight right.
Love looks to land a right hand but Vera moved out of range.
Love drives through and clinches with Vera against the cage.
Come on Love - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Love has clasped his hands together around Vera's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera is looking for a sweep.
Love is looking to take a break and control but Vera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera is looking for a sweep.
Vera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Love's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vera manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Love tries to hold on but Vera postures up.
Vera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera trying to control but Love is having none of it.
Love is desperately trying to improve his position but Vera has a good base and remains in mount.
Vera working Love over with strikes here.
Love tries to hold on but Vera postures up.
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!
Love blocking the ground and pound.
Love is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Love holds on, trying desperately to control.
Vera punching from mount but Love doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love blocking the ground and pound.
Love is looking to improve his position but Vera isn't that keen on the idea.
Love is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vera throwing strikes here but Love is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vera thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Love takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vera thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Love really wants to buck Vera off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Love is looking to escape.
Vera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Vera tries to control but Love wriggling away.
Vera thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Vera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Love is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aloe Vera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Love throws the left hand but Vera avoids the punch easily.
Love keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vera shoots in for a takedown but Love shows good takedown defense.
Love tries to clinch but Vera moves out of range.
Love misses with a looping left.
Vera misses with a few strikes there.
Love displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Love shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vera is trying to improve his position.
Love trying to control the position but Vera is working away.
Love is working Vera over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera is looking to reverse the position.
Love tries to advance to mount but Vera denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera gets back to half guard.
Vera tries to roll over but Love keeps him under control.
Vera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Love pulls his head out easily.
Vera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Love lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vera trying to keep a closed guard but Love is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vera wants to sweep but no luck.
Vera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Love content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vera is looking for a triangle but Love pushes his legs off easily.
Love trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Love is trying to control. Vera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vera taking some punishment here, with Love in his half guard.
Vera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Love pulls his head out easily.
Love is nestled in close to Vera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vera wants to improve his position but Love is controlling well.
Love is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vera keeps working.
Vera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Love trying to control the action but Vera is working from the bottom.
Love takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Love wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vera keeps working.
Vera is looking to improve his position.
Vera looking for submissions off his back.
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. Love connects with a nice short shot to Vera's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vera is looking to get back to full guard here but Love has managed to pass to side control instead.
Love wants to control but Vera is keeping him busy.
Vera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Love tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vera's legs.
Vera tries to bench press Love off him but Love keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Love working away.
Vera tries to bench press Love off him but Love keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Vera's face as Love controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puppy Love dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Love tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Love counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vera working for submissions but it's allowed Love to get to half guard.
Vera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Love wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
Vera manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Love looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love wants to hold on but Vera pushes him away.
Love keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vera misses with a head shot.
Vera avoids the attempt from Love to control.
Vera goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Love turns into him and now he's in Vera's guard.
Vera looking for a sweep. Not yet Vera, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vera looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Love puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Love decides to stand and escape the position.
Vera throws a right and a left that Love avoids nicely.
Vera slaps away a takedown attempt from Love, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Love connects with a body shot that sends Vera's belly button to the back.
Vera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love tries to clinch but Vera moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Love looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera misses the shot to the body.
Love cracks Vera with a good jab.
Vera digs a good hook to Love's body.
Vera keeps the fight on the outside.
Vera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Love.
Love defending well as Vera loads up on a big left hand.
Love throws a body punch but Vera moves out of range.
Vera jabs Love to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vera staying out of range there.
Love lands an overhand right.
Love fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vera, pushing him back against the cage.
Love blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera wants a takedown but no success here.
Vera gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vera wants to work for an arm triangle but Love is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Love wants to get back to his feet.
Love moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Love managing to control the position.
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 Puppy Love.
I think Love 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puppy Love!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umaga Beeturasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Beeturasa's choice of entrance music: Metallicas Sanatarium, coming home. 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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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otto Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umaga Beeturasa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Beeturasa, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Beeturasa against the cage but Beeturasa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beeturasa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beeturasa fails with a takedown attempt.
Beeturasa misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Beeturasa!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Santos unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beeturasa can't escape the position.
Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beeturasa tries to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Beeturasa is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos dominating with strikes here.
Beeturasa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Beeturasa holds on for dear life.
Santos scoring with strikes but Beeturasa is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
It looks like Umaga Beeturasa has been cut.
Beeturasa gets back to half guard.
Santos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Santos wants to pass to mount but Beeturasa is defending the position.
Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Santos there.
Santos thows a huge punch but Beeturasa dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beeturasa keeps working.
Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beeturasa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santos.
Beeturasa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Beeturasa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beeturasa.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos takes one to the chin there.
Beeturasa misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos jumps guard but Beeturasa stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beeturasa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Beeturasa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos moves into the clinch.
Santos wants a takedown.
Santos jumps guard but Beeturasa stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santos stops a takedown attempt from Beeturasa.
Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Beeturasa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beeturasa.
Beeturasa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beeturasa looking to score a takedown here. Santos is defending well but Beeturasa drives through and ends up in Santos's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beeturasa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beeturasa is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
Beeturasa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beeturasa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Beeturasa from controlling successfully.
Beeturasa wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Beeturasa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beeturasa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beeturasa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Beeturasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beeturasa with a nice head shot there.
Beeturasa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santos wants to stand and escape but Beeturasa is having none of it.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Beeturasa throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely.
Beeturasa trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beeturasa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Otto Santos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Umaga Beeturasa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beeturasa.
Beeturasa misses with a hook.
Beeturasa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beeturasa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beeturasa fails to land with a series of punches.
Beeturasa misses with the combination.
Santos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Otto Santos has been cut.
Beeturasa tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beeturasa.
Otto Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umaga Beeturasa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeturasa misses with a two punch combination.
Beeturasa swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Beeturasa misses with a combination
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Beeturasa trying to control from the bottom.
Beeturasa is not content to let Santos control the position.
Beeturasa pushes Santos off looking to stand but Santos dives back in and keeps control.
Beeturasa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santos.
Santos stops Beeturasa from getting back to his feet.
Beeturasa is breathing heavily.
Beeturasa taking some punishment here, with Santos in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beeturasa tries to kick Santos off but Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santos.
Beeturasa is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
Santos winds up and cracks Beeturasa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Santos there.
Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santos prevents Beeturasa from standing back up.
Santos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santos working over Beeturasa with some ground and pound. Beeturasa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa is trying to stand back up but Santos is controlling him
Otto Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos winds up and cracks Beeturasa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beeturasa wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Santos.
Beeturasa taking some punishment here, with Santos in his half guard.
Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Santos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Santos is thwarting Beeturasa's attempts to control the position.
Beeturasa wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beeturasa is in trouble now - Santos has advanced to mount!
Santos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Beeturasa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Santos looking to finish Beeturasa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Beeturasa!
Santos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beeturasa?
Beeturasa gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beeturasa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beeturasa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santos lands a couple of digs.
Beeturasa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santos postures up.
Santos wants to control from the top but Beeturasa keeps moving.
Beeturasa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beeturasa pushes a forearm under Santos's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Santos is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Umaga Beeturasa!
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