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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Mark Nathaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juice Stain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathaniels comes into the arena with I Want To Get Away - Lenny Kravitz blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Mark Nathaniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juice Stain!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nathaniels shoots for a takedown but Stain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nathaniels throws a nice looking combination but Stain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Stain.
Big Mark Nathaniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nathaniels scores with a takedown into Stain's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nathaniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Stain has wrist control.
Stain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nathaniels.
Nathaniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stain is looking to stand up but Nathaniels isn't so interested in that idea.
Nathaniels lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Nathaniels connects with a couple of short punches.
Stain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nathaniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nathaniels won't allow Stain to get back to his feet.
Nathaniels with a nice head shot there.
Nathaniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nathaniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stain is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stain swings wildly with an uppercut but Nathaniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stain wants a takedown but no success here.
Stain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nathaniels prevents it.
Nathaniels misses with the head strike.
Nathaniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nathaniels fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nathaniels shoots and misses
and Stain counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Mark Nathaniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nathaniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nathaniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nathaniels is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Nathaniels.
Nathaniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nathaniels fails with the takedown
and Stain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stain.
Nathaniels working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nathaniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stain wants a takedown.
Nathaniels goes for a takedown attempt but Stain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stain works over Nathaniels's head and body with a nice combination.
Nathaniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stain swivels and escapes.
Nathaniels misses with an uppercut
and Stain counters with a series of strikes. Nathaniels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nathaniels shoots and misses
and Stain counters with a single leg into guard. Nathaniels didn't expect that.
Stain is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stain controlling from the top position.
Stain stands and steps away. Nathaniels gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nathaniels has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juice Stain will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Big Mark Nathaniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nathaniels with a poor takedown
and Stain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nathaniels misses with a takedown
and Stain counters with a left and a right that stings Nathaniels.
Stain misses with the combination.
Stain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nathaniels misses with a takedown
and Stain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Mark Nathaniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Stain throwing strikes from guard but Nathaniels blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nathaniels keeping full guard, as Stain tries to pass.
Stain sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Juice Stain has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stain slips a jab and a cross from Nathaniels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nathaniels looks to land a combination but Stain avoids it well.
Stain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nathaniels sprawls well initially but Stain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stain is trying to work for a kimura but Nathaniels is defending well.
Stain slows the pace down in half guard.
Stain's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Juice Stain.
Nathaniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stain counters with a series of strikes. Nathaniels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nathaniels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nathaniels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stain has closed the distance and engaged Nathaniels in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stain wants to take the fight to the mat but Nathaniels manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nathaniels can't break the clinch.
Stain lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stain lands with a short shot to the head.
Stain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stain scores with a nice right hand.
Nathaniels moves forwards but Stain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nathaniels has his takedown stuffed
and Stain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stain.
Stain turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stain throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stain working the ground and pound but Nathaniels is defending the strikes.
Stain content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juice Stain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Stain moves into range and clinches up with Nathaniels.
Nathaniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Nathaniels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stain tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stain is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Stain.
Nathaniels lands with a short shot to the head.
Stain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nathaniels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Big Mark Nathaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juice Stain.
Nathaniels tries for a takedown but Stain manages to get underhooks.
Stain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nathaniels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nathaniels is trying to break the clinch but Stain has him pressed against the cage.
Nathaniels tries to pull guard but Stain won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nathaniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Stain gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stain throwing shots but Nathaniels is blocking nicely.
Stain is looking for a kimura but Nathaniels is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stain to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Stain has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Juice Stain was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stain is looking to clinch.
Nathaniels shoots in looking for a takedown but Stain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nathaniels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nathaniels misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stain lands a jab to the nose.
Juice Stain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nathaniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nathaniels takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stain throws a combination. Nathaniels tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Big Mark Nathaniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stain throws a head kick that misses.
Nathaniels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nathaniels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nathaniels misses with a takedown attempt - Stain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stain.
Stain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stain throws a series of strikes that have Nathaniels backpedaling.
Stain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stain throwing shots but Nathaniels is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stain is taking a breather. Nathaniels says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Juice Stain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juice Stain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juice Stain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramses Bringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bringer's choice of entrance music: Ramses Bringer of War. Jimi Hendrix has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 4 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimi Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramses Bringer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Hendrix misses the target.
Hendrix scores with a head kick.
Hendrix moves into range and clinches up with Bringer.
Hendrix landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hendrix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Hendrix misses
and Bringer counters with a good, hard body kick but Hendrix shrugs it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Hendrix as he connects with a hook.
Hendrix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hendrix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hendrix fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jimi Hendrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bringer walks into a left hand.
Hendrix jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hendrix pushes Bringer up against the cage in a clinch.
Bringer takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ramses Bringer has been cut.
Bringer can't get the takedown.
Bringer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bringer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hendrix is keeping busy.
Bringer looking to throw knees to the head but Hendrix is blocking nicely.
Bringer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendrix.
Bringer swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendrix uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bringer misses with some punches.
Hendrix unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bringer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bringer throws a head punch that misses.
Hendrix breaks from the clinch.
Hendrix connects with a body shot.
Bringer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Hendrix lands.
Jimi Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hendrix finds it's way through Bringer's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bringer.
Hendrix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hendrix wants to clinch.
Hendrix moves into the clinch.
Hendrix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hendrix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hendrix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hendrix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bringer throws a series of punches but Hendrix moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bringer throws a series of punches but Hendrix avoids them all with ease.
Bringer misses with a double jab.
Hendrix lands a head kick. Bringer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bringer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hendrix finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hendrix connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendrix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendrix lands with a hook. Bringer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hendrix cracks the inside of Bringer's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Hendrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramses Bringer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hendrix thumps Bringer with a low kick.
Hendrix has managed to clinch.
Hendrix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramses Bringer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bringer throws a wild body kick that Hendrix sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hendrix.
Hendrix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hendrix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hendrix darts in and clinches Bringer up against the cage.
Bringer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bringer misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix looking to throw knees to the head but Bringer is blocking nicely.
Bringer throws an elbow that misses.
Bringer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hendrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hendrix breaks the clinch.
Bringer moves out of range of the body kick.
Bringer slips a straight right by Hendrix.
Hendrix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hendrix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix misses with a head kick.
Hendrix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bringer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bringer moves into the clinch.
Hendrix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bringer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hendrix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jimi Hendrix is winning the standup battle so far.
Hendrix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hendrix closes the distance and clinches.
Hendrix connects with a knee to the head.
Bringer tries a body shot but Hendrix blocks it.
Hendrix putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bringer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendrix.
Bringer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hendrix manages to break the clinch.
Bringer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bringer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Hendrix does it's job there.
Bringer missing with a left hand there. Hendrix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hendrix lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix pushes Bringer up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bringer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendrix crunches a lovely knee into Bringer's ribcage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendrix lands a nice knee to the body.
Bringer tries to pull guard but Hendrix won't allow it.
Jimi Hendrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramses Bringer.
Bringer is trying to push Hendrix away but Hendrix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bringer is looking to break free of the clinch but Hendrix has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Hendrix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ramses Bringer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hendrix scores with a jab.
Hendrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hendrix instigates a clinch.
Hendrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Hendrix tenderised Bringer's leg. Bringer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the liver by Hendrix. Beautiful body shot.
Hendrix connects with a solid leg kick.
Hendrix connects with a solid leg kick.
Hendrix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bringer blocks a head kick by Hendrix.
Bringer slips a straight right by Hendrix.
Hendrix closes the distance and clinches.
Bringer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bringer misses with an elbow strike.
Hendrix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hendrix is struggling to control the position.
Hendrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hendrix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bringer counters with a series of strikes. Hendrix will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hendrix is looking to clinch but Bringer is avoiding it.
Hendrix connects with a solid leg kick.
Hendrix throws a push kick but Bringer slaps the foot to one side.
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!
Hendrix lands an overhand right.
Bringer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bringer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hendrix throws a sloppy head kick and Bringer moves out of range easily.
Hendrix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hendrix tries to clinch but Bringer moves out of range.
Hendrix throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bringer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hendrix throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hendrix takes the fight into the clinch.
Hendrix breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix moves into the clinch successfully.
Hendrix utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hendrix has Bringer pushed against the cage.
Hendrix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bringer moves into the clinch.
Hendrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bringer can do to turn this around?
Hendrix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hendrix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bringer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendrix thows a body kick. Bringer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ramses Bringer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hendrix.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Hendrix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hendrix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Hendrix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Shurk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Briggs comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. Shurk has chosen Achy Breaky Heart as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shawn Shurk was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnson Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Shurk!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shurk throws a right and a left that Briggs avoids nicely.
Shurk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shurk misses with a shot to the body
and Briggs counters with a head kick. That will keep Shurk thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shurk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Briggs. Those never looked like landing.
Briggs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shurk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shurk scores with a shot to the body.
Briggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shurk's hands.
Briggs misses with a double jab.
Briggs slips a straight right by Shurk.
Shurk fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurk clinches.
Shurk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shurk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Briggs backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Shurk fails to land.
Shurk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shurk misses with a punch on the inside.
Shurk gets through Briggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shurk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shurk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shurk is pressed up against the cage. Briggs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shurk down to the mat. Shurk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shurk throws a right hand that misses
and Briggs counters with a series of strikes. Shurk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Briggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shurk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shawn Shurk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shurk missing with a left hand there. Briggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shurk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Briggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shurk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shurk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Briggs is rocked!
It looks like Johnson Briggs has been cut.
Shurk moves out of range as Briggs throws a body kick.
Oh Briggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Briggs walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Shurk! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Shurk!
A victorious Shawn Shurk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Randy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin St Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Andre has chosen When the Saints Go Marching In as his entrance music. Randy Gonzales has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin St Andre!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Andre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gonzales takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gonzales on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
St Andre works the jab nicely.
Nice cross by St Andre.
St Andre lands a nice hook to Gonzales's body. Gonzales takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from St Andre. No joy for Gonzales on that attempt.
St Andre throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and St Andre moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin St Andre!
A victorious Benjamin St Andre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Charalabous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Radchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radchenko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Korn - Wake Up Hate . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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196 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kostas Charalabous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Radchenko!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charalabous stuffs the takedown attempt from Radchenko. Radchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Charalabous throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Charalabous throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Radchenko throws a right and a left that Charalabous avoids nicely.
Charalabous fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Radchenko on the side of the head.
Charalabous thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charalabous connects with a good right hand that stumbles Radchenko. Radchenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kostas Charalabous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radchenko misses with an uppercut. Charalabous saw that one coming.
Radchenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Radchenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Charalabous.
Charalabous with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radchenko misses with a right hand
and Radchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Radchenko misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Charalabous. That snapped Radchenko's head back.
Radchenko blocks a jab.
Charalabous throws a shot from downtown. Radchenko moves away and avoids it.
Charalabous lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Radchenko dives in and grabs Charalabous's left leg, looking for a takedown. Charalabous pushes down on Radchenko's head and hops out.
Radchenko throws a jab when Charalabous was well out of range.
A jab from Radchenko misses.
Radchenko ducks under a wild hook from Charalabous.
Charalabous slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charalabous misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radchenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Radchenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Radchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Kostas Charalabous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Radchenko.
Radchenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Radchenko with the ground and pound but Charalabous regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Radchenko is working for a kimura but Charalabous is defending it quite comfortably.
Radchenko is taking a breather. Charalabous says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radchenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Charalabous won't allow Radchenko to pass to mount.
Radchenko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Charalabous!
Radchenko landing strikes from the mount and Charalabous is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radchenko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Radchenko working for a submission but Charalabous is keeping him at bay.
Radchenko wants to control the pace but Charalabous is squirming around nicely.
Charalabous tries to hold on but Radchenko pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radchenko wants to control the pace but Charalabous is squirming around nicely.
Radchenko is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Charalabous has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Charalabous!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Charalabous dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Radchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Radchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Charalabous.
Charalabous staying out of range there.
Radchenko missing with a left hand there. Charalabous was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charalabous lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Radchenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Charalabous as he avoids it easily.
Radchenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Radchenko takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charalabous lands a body shot.
Charalabous is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Radchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Charalabous.
Charalabous lands a glancing blow to the side of Radchenko's head.
Charalabous scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Charalabous connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charalabous throws a looping overhand right but Radchenko ducks down to avoid it.
Charalabous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Charalabous.
Charalabous stalks Radchenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Radchenko's face. Radchenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Radchenko is rocked!
Charalabous throws out a powerful jab.
Radchenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Charalabous finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charalabous lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Radchenko out cold! Radchenko is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kostas Charalabous!
During a confident post fight interview, Kostas Charalabous thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jarmo Laukkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drewnski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laukkanen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Mutilation of Christ. Drewnski has chosen MOSKAU-RAMMSTEIN as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ivan Drewnski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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150 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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153 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarmo Laukkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drewnski!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laukkanen slips a jab and a cross from Drewnski.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laukkanen.
Laukkanen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laukkanen circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Drewnski drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Laukkanen follows Drewnski to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarmo Laukkanen!
In his post fight interview, Jarmo Laukkanen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Stockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ameri CanChopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CanChopper comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Badass kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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20
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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243 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Stockton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ameri CanChopper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CanChopper looks to land a left hand but Stockton moved out of range nicely.
CanChopper lands a high kick!
CanChopper slips under a jab from Stockton.
Bruce Stockton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stockton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stockton swinging wildly here.
CanChopper takes a swing at Stockton's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by CanChopper.
Stockton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before CanChopper can pounce on him.
CanChopper throws a solid leg kick but Stockton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at CanChopper.
Stockton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stockton misses with a straight left.
CanChopper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stockton.
CanChopper lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stockton is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
CanChopper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CanChopper throws the kick towards the body but Stockton avoids it.
Stockton throws an off balance right hand
and CanChopper counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A combination from Stockton does no damage.
CanChopper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
CanChopper feints and then cracks Stockton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stockton down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stockton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
CanChopper delivers a nice body kick.
Stockton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
CanChopper lands with a thumping leg kick.
CanChopper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stockton swats away the attempt to clinch by CanChopper.
CanChopper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CanChopper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stockton's calf.
CanChopper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
CanChopper feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stockton sprawling to the canvas! Stockton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can CanChopper finish him?!
Stockton is rocked!
It looks like Bruce Stockton has been cut.
Stockton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oh Stockton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
CanChopper is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Stockton flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Stockton is out cold! CanChopper holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ameri CanChopper!
Ameri CanChopper very nearly forgot to thank Rivers Edge Nutrition (Disciples of Pain) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Draybil Guetzlaff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Draybil Guetzlaff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Son!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guetzlaff tries to clinch but Son moves out of range.
Guetzlaff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Son's half guard.
Guetzlaff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Guetzlaff seems content to control.
Guetzlaff is trying to control. Son wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Son manages to get to full guard.
Guetzlaff trying to control but Son is working from the bottom.
Son tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guetzlaff looking to sit in guard and control but Son gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Guetzlaff is trying to keep Son in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son wanted to stand there but Guetzlaff had control of the position.
Guetzlaff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guetzlaff pulls Son in close to prevent any damage.
Guetzlaff 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.
Guetzlaff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Son throwing strikes from guard but Guetzlaff blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guetzlaff keeping moving, preventing Son from controlling successfully.
Guetzlaff trying to keep a closed guard but Son is proving a slippery customer.
Son controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Guetzlaff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Son wants to stand but Guetzlaff has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sam Son.
Guetzlaff avoids the body shot from Son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son misses with a body kick.
Son swinging wildly here.
Son's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Son duly obliges.
Guetzlaff looks to clinch
and Son counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Son, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guetzlaff tries to close the distance and clinch but Son swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Son looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Son rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guetzlaff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son lands a jab-cross combination.
Guetzlaff tries to close the distance and clinch but Son swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Son thuds a left hand into Guetzlaff's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Son takes a swing at Guetzlaff's ribcage but misses.
Sam Son is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guetzlaff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Son misses with a double jab.
Son fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Son throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Son is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guetzlaff rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Son misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Son darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Son dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Guetzlaff wants to clinch.
Son looks to land a combination but Guetzlaff avoids it well.
Son throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guetzlaff.
Guetzlaff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Son.
Guetzlaff dodges the punch combination from Son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son throws a right and a left that both miss.
Son throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guetzlaff counters by clinching up.
Son pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son 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.
Son looking for a guillotine here but Guetzlaff defends easily.
Guetzlaff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Guetzlaff trying to control the action but Son is working from the bottom.
Son manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Son manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Guetzlaff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son throws a series of punches but Guetzlaff avoids them all with ease.
Guetzlaff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Son manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Son lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Guetzlaff moves into the clinch successfully.
Son can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guetzlaff works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Son is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guetzlaff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guetzlaff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Son swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guetzlaff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Son is keeping the position for now.
Son working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guetzlaff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guetzlaff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guetzlaff trying to control the position from guard on top but Son is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draybil Guetzlaff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guetzlaff looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Son is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guetzlaff is aware though and is defending well.
Son is trying to keep Guetzlaff in close.
Guetzlaff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Son swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guetzlaff postures up.
Guetzlaff tries to free his leg and advance position but Son is retaining full guard.
Son preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Son wants to sweep but no luck.
Son has Guetzlaff pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sam Son.
Guetzlaff closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Son will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Son throws a right hand that misses
and Guetzlaff counters by moving into the clinch.
Guetzlaff misses with a body punch.
Son is trying to break free.
Guetzlaff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guetzlaff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guetzlaff missing with knees to the body.
Guetzlaff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Son up against the cage.
Guetzlaff trying to land knees to the body.
Guetzlaff content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Guetzlaff swings wildly with an uppercut but Son uses good head movement to avoid it.
Son is trying to push Guetzlaff away but Guetzlaff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Son working hard to break the clinch.
Son tries to break free but Guetzlaff pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Guetzlaff keeps control of Son as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guetzlaff is trying to trip Son. He has hold of a leg but Son is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Guetzlaff persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Son is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Son keeping full guard, as Guetzlaff tries to pass.
Son is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guetzlaff controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Guetzlaff trying to control but Son is working from the bottom.
Son wants to stand and escape but Guetzlaff is having none of it.
Guetzlaff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son keeping moving, preventing Guetzlaff from controlling successfully.
Son can't keep his opponent in guard - Guetzlaff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Son wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Son punching from the bottom.
Guetzlaff is looking to take a break and control but Son is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guetzlaff trying to control from Son's half guard. Son has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Guetzlaff won't allow Son to sweep him here.
Guetzlaff passes into half guard.
Guetzlaff blocks the strikes from Son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son is looking for a sweep. Guetzlaff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Son is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Son is not content to let Guetzlaff control the position.
Son is doing well to control the position and prevent Guetzlaff from advancing to side control.
Son trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Guetzlaff looking to control and managing it successfully.
Guetzlaff scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Son?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guetzlaff won't let Son get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Son tries to hold on but Guetzlaff postures up.
Guetzlaff throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sam Son is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Son is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guetzlaff jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Son manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The strikes coming from Guetzlaff are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Draybil Guetzlaff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Son manages to get back to half guard.
Guetzlaff is trying to control. Son wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guetzlaff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Son sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Draybil Guetzlaff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Son has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Son!
Sam Son thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakastaja Nurminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeriba Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurminen comes to the cage accompanied by Electric Six - Gay Bar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
225 lbs
14 - 0 - 0 |
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25
295 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rakastaja Nurminen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeriba Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurminen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sinclair.
Sinclair fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nurminen, pushing him back against the cage.
Sinclair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurminen cracks Sinclair with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sinclair throws out a leg kick but Nurminen moves out of range and Sinclair only half commits.
Nurminen lands a big right hand that sends Sinclair crashing to the mat! Nurminen stays standing though and waves Sinclair back to his feet!
Sinclair is rocked!
It looks like Jeriba Sinclair has been cut.
Sinclair should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurminen lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Sinclair - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Nurminen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rakastaja Nurminen!
Rakastaja Nurminen retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Rakastaja Nurminen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brozc Panicaci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Panicaci might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to GAP!. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brozc Panicaci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Campana!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panicaci throws a jab but it's blocked by Campana.
Campana misses with the combination.
Campana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Campana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Panicaci looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Panicaci is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Campana is controlling him well.
Panicaci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Panicaci tries to get out of the position.
Campana working away.
Panicaci is looking to regain half guard here but Campana keeps moving and retains side control.
Panicaci defending against the ground and pound.
Panicaci is pushing Campana's head away, looking to escape. Campana manages to hold on to the position though.
Campana throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Panicaci is not content to let Campana control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campana tries to advance to mount but Panicaci denies him.
Campana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Campana wants to control but Panicaci is keeping him busy.
Campana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Panicaci tries to bench press Campana off him but Campana keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campana goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Panicaci rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Campana's guard! Nice work there by Panicaci!
Panicaci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Campana trying to keep a closed guard but Panicaci is proving a slippery customer.
Panicaci trying to control the position from guard on top but Campana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panicaci stays in close to Campana's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Panicaci scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Panicaci trying to control the position from guard on top but Campana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panicaci postures up and lands a big shot to Campana's brow.
Panicaci preventing the sweep.
Campana throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panicaci wants to pass the guard but Campana is keeping the position.
Campana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panicaci is aware though and is defending well.
Campana keeping moving, preventing Panicaci from controlling successfully.
Panicaci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panicaci tries to free his leg and advance position but Campana is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panicaci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Brozc Panicaci will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Campana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panicaci thows a body shot but no joy.
Campana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Panicaci checks the leg kick.
Panicaci keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Panicaci throws a hook to the side of Campana's head but Campana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Panicaci misses the target.
Campana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Panicaci sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Campana trying to control from Panicaci's half guard. Panicaci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campana slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Campana wants to pass the guard but Panicaci is keeping the position.
Panicaci wants to sweep here but Campana controlling him for the moment.
Campana forces his way into half guard.
Panicaci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campana on the ground.
Campana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campana perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Panicaci wants to get back to full guard.
Campana tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panicaci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Campana wants to take a breather but Panicaci is having none of it.
Panicaci is looking to control Campana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Panicaci avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campana is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rocco Campana.
Panicaci scores with a crisp jab that stopped Campana in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana is looking to slow Panicaci down with leg kicks.
Panicaci swinging wildly here.
Panicaci moves into range and connects with a jab.
Campana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panicaci's sensitive parts.
Campana feints and then cracks Panicaci's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panicaci down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panicaci walks into a jab.
It looks like Brozc Panicaci has been cut.
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!
Campana tries to land a leg kick but Panicaci saw it coming and moves away.
Rocco Campana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Panicaci misses.
Campana throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Panicaci stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Campana follows into mount!
Panicaci is rocked!
Campana looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Panicaci covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Campana!
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