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UPG Vegas Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Law could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maximus Meridius 's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximus Meridius !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law slips a straight right by Meridius .
Meridius keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Meridius as Law shoots in.
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Law drives through and clinches with Meridius against the cage.
Meridius has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Law misses with an elbow over the top.
Law pushes Meridius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meridius is trying to force a seperation but Law has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Law.
Law trying to control the position but instead, Meridius has worked for underhooks and has pushed Law into the cage.
Law is leaning against Meridius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meridius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meridius is looking to clinch but Law is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law throws a combination. Meridius tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meridius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Law.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meridius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Meridius .
Law tries to close the distance and clinch but Meridius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Meridius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meridius connects with a crisp jab.
Meridius misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meridius .
Meridius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Law. Law circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Law pushes Meridius up against the cage in a clinch.
Meridius wants to take the fight to the mat but Law manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Meridius is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Law gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law has Meridius pressed against the cage, preventing Meridius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meridius working hard to break the clinch.
Law manages to break the clinch.
Meridius throws a shot from downtown. Law moves away and avoids it.
Meridius misses with the combination.
Law will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice combination there by Meridius .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meridius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meridius misses with a combination
and Law counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Law lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Meridius backs up against the cage.
Law gets a double leg takedown into Meridius 's guard.
Meridius wants to hit a switch here but Law passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Meridius there!
Law controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meridius tries to lock up and control but Law gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Meridius is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Law dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Meridius throws a good cross that connects.
Meridius keeps the fight on the outside.
Meridius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meridius wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch but Meridius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meridius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meridius misses with a hook
and Law moves into the clinch.
Law lands a knee to the head.
Law wants to stall.
Meridius manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius misses with a right hand
and Law counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Law.
Meridius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Law putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Meridius in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Meridius tries to score a body lock takedown but Law shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Law breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Law tries to clinch up but Meridius circles away and keeps his distance.
Law tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Law looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law moves out of range of the strikes.
Law slips a jab from Meridius .
Law misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Meridius back to the cage. Law follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maximus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meridius swats away the attempt to clinch by Law.
Meridius rushes Law and presses him up against the cage.
Meridius changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Law fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aaron Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law tries to bum rush Meridius with a series of wild strikes but Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aaron Law is winning the standup battle so far.
Meridius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Law counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Law scores with a nice short uppercut.
Law throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law with a knee to the head.
Meridius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Law keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meridius 's efforts to push away.
Meridius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Meridius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Law just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aaron Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Meridius .
Meridius is breathing heavily.
Law slowing the pace effectively.
Law softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Law breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meridius 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Law looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Law throws a series of punches but Meridius moves out of range.
Law tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Meridius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Law dodges the punch combination from Meridius .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to clinch there but Meridius circles away.
Meridius misses with an uppercut
and Law counters by moving into the clinch.
Law throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meridius s head.
Law throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meridius s head.
Law with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Law stalling.
Law connects with a knee to the head.
Meridius is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meridius 's elbow.
Meridius is still on wobbly legs! Can Law finish him?
Law stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Meridius seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meridius working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Law as the two fighters clinch.
Law's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Law dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Meridius lands a head shot.
Law tries to clinch but Meridius is having none of it.
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Law tries to clinch up but Meridius circles away and keeps his distance.
Law works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meridius swats away the attempt to clinch by Law.
Meridius misses with a two punch combination.
Law doesn't manage to clinch there - Meridius circles away.
Meridius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Law counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Law lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Meridius backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Law shoots for a double leg takedown but Meridius sprawls well. He's pushed Law's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Meridius .
Meridius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meridius misses with a looping right.
Meridius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Law.
Law misses with a few strikes there.
Meridius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maximus Meridius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meridius tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meridius tries to bum rush Law with a series of wild strikes but Law uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Meridius does no damage.
Meridius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Law tries to bum rush Meridius with a series of wild strikes but Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law lands a front kick.
A combination from Meridius does no damage.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch but Meridius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law connects with a crisp jab.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meridius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Law misses with a few strikes there.
Law looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Law slips a straight right by Meridius .
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meridius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Law counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meridius won't be happy with that.
Meridius tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Law easily slips into full mount!
Law looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius tries to lock up and control but Law gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aaron Law is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Law content just to control the position here.
Meridius working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Law showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Law 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Law!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hashmallim Zadkiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zadkiel comes to the cage accompanied by Morbid Angel - God of emptiness. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hashmallim Zadkiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mao Zedong!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zadkiel misses with a series of wild punches.
Zadkiel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zadkiel throws a leg kick but Zedong moved away.
Zedong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zadkiel scoring well with a low kick there.
Zedong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Hashmallim Zadkiel has been cut.
Zadkiel misses with a double jab.
Zedong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zedong lands a big uppercut and Zadkiel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zadkiel looks OK. Zedong waves Zadkiel back to his feet!
Zadkiel is rocked!
No joy there for Zedong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Zadkiel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zadkiel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zadkiel seems to have got his legs back now.
Zedong tries to bum rush Zadkiel with a series of wild strikes but Zadkiel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zadkiel is looking to clinch but Zedong is avoiding it.
Zedong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zadkiel.
Zedong swats away the attempt to clinch by Zadkiel.
Nice takedown defense from Zedong. No joy for Zadkiel on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zadkiel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zedong throws a right and a left that Zadkiel avoids nicely.
Zedong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Zedong does no damage.
Zedong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zadkiel circles away quickly and effectively.
Zadkiel misses with a wild combination.
Zedong misses with a combination
and Zadkiel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zedong thinking.
Zadkiel dives in and grabs Zedong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zedong pushes down on Zadkiel's head and hops out.
Zedong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zedong wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hashmallim Zadkiel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zadkiel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zadkiel is breathing heavily.
Zedong lunges at Zadkiel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zadkiel's hand.
Hashmallim Zadkiel's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zadkiel tries to clinch there but Zedong circles away.
Zadkiel fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong misses with a two punch combination.
Zadkiel darts in trying to clinch
and Zedong counters with a nice right hand that sends Zadkiel toppling to the canvas! Zadkiel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zedong finish him?!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zadkiel. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zedong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zadkiel is looking to clinch.
Zedong cracks Zadkiel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zadkiel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zedong finish him?
Zedong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zadkiel.
Zedong misses with a series of wild punches.
Zedong stuffs the takedown attempt from Zadkiel. Zadkiel gets slowly back to his feet.
Zadkiel takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong blocks the elbow strike.
Zadkiel wants to break free but Zedong has control.
Zedong manages to break the clinch.
Zedong throws a series of punches but Zadkiel avoids them all with ease.
Zedong misses with the combination.
Zedong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zadkiel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zadkiel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zadkiel preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zadkiel trying to control the position from guard on top but Zedong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashmallim Zadkiel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zedong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zedong cracks Zadkiel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hashmallim Zadkiel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zadkiel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zedong.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zedong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zedong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zedong lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mao Zedong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hashmallim Zadkiel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zadkiel tries to clinch but Zedong is having none of it.
Zadkiel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mao Zedong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zadkiel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zedong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Zedong has cracked Zadkiel with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Zedong lands another huge swinging hook and Zadkiel tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Zadkiel, before Zedong can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mao Zedong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Malkovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bravo's choice of entrance music: Magic. Eddie Bravo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Malkovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkovich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bravo did well to prevent Malkovich getting side control.
Malkovich tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bravo.
Malkovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malkovich is trying to work for a kimura but Bravo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malkovich thows a huge punch but Bravo dodges it nicely.
Bravo tries to roll over but Malkovich keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo won't allow Malkovich to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bravo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bravo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Malkovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard.
Malkovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground.
Malkovich looking to sit in guard and control but Bravo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bravo is working Malkovich over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravo pushes down on Malkovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malkovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Malkovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo prevents Malkovich from improving his position.
Bravo stops Malkovich from getting back to his feet.
Malkovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Malkovich scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bravo manages to mount him!
Bravo has isolated one of Malkovich's arms. Malkovich looking to fight him off but Bravo twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Bravo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Bradstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Bendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bendo's choice of entrance music: No Falter. The key to victory for Drake Bradstone has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drake Bradstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Bendo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradstone scores with a hook to the body. Bendo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bendo misses with a shot to the body
and Bradstone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bradstone digs a right hand into Bendo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bendo's gas tank.
Bradstone pushes Bendo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bradstone.
Bradstone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bendo up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradstone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bradstone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bradstone throws a strike but Bendo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bradstone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradstone tries to get out of the position.
Bradstone seems keen to control Bendo's posture.
Bendo trying to control but Bradstone is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bradstone looking for a sweep. Not yet Bradstone, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bradstone is on top in guard.
Bendo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradstone throwing strikes but missing.
Bradstone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bradstone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bradstone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bradstone trying to control but Bendo is working from the bottom.
Bradstone looking to pass the guard.
Bradstone trying to control but Bendo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendo can't keep his opponent in guard - Bradstone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradstone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bendo defending well though.
Bendo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bradstone throws a strike but Bendo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bendo keeping moving, preventing Bradstone from controlling successfully.
Bradstone throwing strikes but missing.
Bradstone 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone wants to pass the guard but Bendo is keeping the position.
Bendo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bradstone is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bradstone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bradstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Bendo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradstone postures up and lands a big shot to Bendo's brow.
Bradstone throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bradstone is pushing down on Bendo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bendo is fighting to maintain full guard but Bradstone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bendo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bendo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bradstone.
Bradstone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bradstone thows a huge punch but Bendo dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradstone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bendo!
Bradstone thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Bradstone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bendo shoots in and drives through. Bradstone sprawls well.
Drake Bradstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradstone wants to clinch.
Drake Bradstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bendo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradstone defends it nicely.
Bradstone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bendo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bradstone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bradstone tries to clinch but Bendo moves out of range.
Bradstone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bendo sprawls well initially but Bradstone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bradstone is thwarting Bendo's attempts to control the position.
Bradstone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradstone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bendo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Bradstone connects with a nice short shot to Bendo's temple.
Bendo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bradstone.
Bradstone decides to return to a standing position.
Bendo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradstone defends it nicely.
Drake Bradstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendo Bendo.
Bendo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bendo fails with the takedown.
Bradstone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bendo is breathing heavily.
Bendo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bradstone moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bendo or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Bradstone - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Bradstone.
Nice body punch from Bradstone - that landed with a thud.
Bendo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bradstone is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bendo to the mat. Bendo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bradstone passes Bendo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bradstone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bradstone thows a huge punch but Bendo dodges it nicely.
Bradstone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bradstone with the ground and pound but Bendo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bradstone is looking to work some ground and pound but Bendo has wrist control.
Bradstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Bendo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone is pushing down on Bendo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bendo is fighting to maintain full guard but Bradstone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bradstone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bendo!
Bradstone has hold of Bendo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bendo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bradstone with shots to the head and body - Bendo looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bradstone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bradstone thowing shots but they're missing.
Bradstone with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradstone throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Bradstone there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bradstone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bradstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bendo can do to turn this around?
Bradstone landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bradstone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bradstone breaks from Bendo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bradstone thowing shots but they're missing.
Bradstone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bendo hang on?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bradstone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bendo?
Bradstone postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bendo in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bendo to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drake Bradstone!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Hensball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Firnanda Talha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahmad Firnanda Talha struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Hensball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ahmad Firnanda Talha!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hensball works Firnanda Talha's body with a nice hook.
Hensball tries to bum rush Firnanda Talha with a series of wild strikes but Firnanda Talha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Firnanda Talha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Firnanda Talha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hensball.
Hensball stuffs the takedown attempt from Firnanda Talha. Firnanda Talha gets slowly back to his feet.
Firnanda Talha tries for a takedown but Hensball sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tony Hensball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Firnanda Talha.
A jab from Hensball does it's job there.
Firnanda Talha is rocked!
Firnanda Talha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Firnanda Talha is still on wobbly legs! Can Hensball finish him?
Firnanda Talha looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hensball misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hensball is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Firnanda Talha hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Hensball!
Tony Hensball gave a mention to Best Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hamburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Robinson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Redemption!!! from the movie Rocky II. Hector Hamburger has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Hamburger!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamburger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
A head kick misses from Hamburger.
Hamburger throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Robinson.
It looks like Hector Hamburger has been cut.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Hamburger has his takedown stuffed
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamburger tries to clinch
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Robinson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamburger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
Robinson cracks Hamburger with an uppercut from hell and Hamburger crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Robinson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Hamburger is rocked!
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hamburger is still in real trouble! Can Robinson finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson wants to control but Hamburger is keeping him busy.
Robinson lands an elbow.
Hamburger seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamburger on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hamburger looks gassed!
Robinson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Robinson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That has opened up Hector Hamburger's cut even more.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamburger keeps working.
Robinson controls the position.
Robinson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson scoring with punches from side control.
Robinson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hamburger!
Hamburger wants to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.
Robinson landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Robinson softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Hamburger is out cold! Robinson jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Robinson!
During a confident post fight interview, Roy Robinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karol Rucinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rucinski comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - Drop The World ft. Eminem. Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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164 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karol Rucinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buonarroti Simoni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buonarroti Simoni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rucinski.
Rucinski misses with a looping left.
Rucinski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Rucinski.
Rucinski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Rucinski misses.
Rucinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Rucinski is looking to score with low kicks.
Rucinski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rucinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rucinski!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rucinski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rucinski is working hard here to advance position.
Rucinski wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Buonarroti Simoni.
Rucinski working to try and regain half guard.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to control but Rucinski wriggling away.
Rucinski wants to hold on but Buonarroti Simoni pushes him away.
Rucinski working to try and regain half guard.
Buonarroti Simoni is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rucinski is surviving well by controlling Buonarroti Simoni's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni is landing with some decent strikes but Rucinski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rucinski wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Buonarroti Simoni.
Rucinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to control but Rucinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Buonarroti Simoni avoids the attempt from Rucinski to control.
Rucinski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rucinski is trying to escape the mount.
Rucinski gets back to half guard.
Rucinski tries to get to full guard but Buonarroti Simoni has control of the leg.
Buonarroti Simoni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rucinski tries to get to full guard but Buonarroti Simoni has control of the leg.
Buonarroti Simoni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rucinski defending well though.
Buonarroti Simoni prevents Rucinski from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rucinski defending well though.
Buonarroti Simoni prevents Rucinski from improving his position.
Rucinski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buonarroti Simoni is working away from the top position though.
Rucinski wants to get back to his feet.
Rucinski is looking to improve his position.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a kimura but Rucinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buonarroti Simoni to get the leverage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rucinski tries to get to full guard but Buonarroti Simoni has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rucinski misses with a left hand
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rucinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buonarroti Simoni ducks under a wild hook from Rucinski.
Rucinski loads up on a big right hand but Buonarroti Simoni slips the punch.
Rucinski throws a hook but Buonarroti Simoni blocks it.
Rucinski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buonarroti Simoni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rucinski somewhat.
Buonarroti Simoni shoots in for a takedown but Rucinski shows good takedown defense.
Rucinski throws a lazy uppercut
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buonarroti Simoni.
Buonarroti Simoni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rucinski.
Buonarroti Simoni slips a straight right by Rucinski.
Buonarroti Simoni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rucinski throws out the jab.
Rucinski misses the shot to the body.
Rucinski looks to land a left hand but Buonarroti Simoni moved out of range nicely.
Rucinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rucinski throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to free his leg and advance position but Rucinski is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rucinski is pulling down on Buonarroti Simoni's head. It's preventing any offense from Buonarroti Simoni, at least for the moment.
Buonarroti Simoni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rucinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buonarroti Simoni is one step ahead there.
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rucinski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rucinski moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rucinski trying to control the position but Buonarroti Simoni is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rucinski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buonarroti Simoni has escaped the position, nice work there.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rucinski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Buonarroti Simoni is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rucinski off and has taken his back!
Buonarroti Simoni missing with strikes from the back.
Rucinski turns into Buonarroti Simoni and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rucinski trying to control but Buonarroti Simoni is working from the bottom.
Rucinski is looking to advance position but Buonarroti Simoni has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Buonarroti Simoni scoring with strikes but Rucinski is staying in there.
Buonarroti Simoni looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Buonarroti Simoni breaks from Rucinski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buonarroti Simoni working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control but Rucinski is having none of it.
Rucinski is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rucinski avoids the body shot from Buonarroti Simoni.
Rucinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buonarroti Simoni.
Rucinski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buonarroti Simoni pinned against the cage. Buonarroti Simoni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buonarroti Simoni is defended easily by Rucinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni slips a straight right by Rucinski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni slips under a jab.
Buonarroti Simoni takes a swing at Rucinski's ribcage but misses.
Rucinski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni circles away.
Rucinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rucinski tries to land a front kick but Buonarroti Simoni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rucinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Buonarroti Simoni.
Rucinski scores with a jab to the body.
Rucinski misses with a lunging right hand
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Buonarroti Simoni.
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rucinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rucinski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rucinski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Buonarroti Simoni escapes and throws Rucinski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rucinski is looking to reverse the position.
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!
Rucinski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Buonarroti Simoni off and has taken his back!
Buonarroti Simoni is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rucinski gets his way!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rucinski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Buonarroti Simoni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rucinski is trying to control but Buonarroti Simoni is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Rucinski trying to control but Buonarroti Simoni is having none of it.
Rucinski prevents Buonarroti Simoni from getting the reversal.
Rucinski fails to move to back control.
Rucinski looking to control but Buonarroti Simoni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying desperately to improve position.
Karol Rucinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rucinski content just to control the position here.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to lock up and control but Rucinski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rucinski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Buonarroti Simoni's face.
Buonarroti Simoni is in all sorts of trouble here.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to lock up and control but Rucinski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Buonarroti Simoni really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Buonarroti Simoni regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to hold on to Rucinski's head to control him but Rucinski postures up.
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 Karol Rucinski.
I think Buonarroti Simoni 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 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Jaa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demetrious Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Jaa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Demetrious Johnson has been cut.
Jaa leaning against his opponent.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jaa is defending well.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jaa lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Jaa lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jaa has managed to clinch.
Jaa just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Jaa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jaa obliges.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Jaa.
Jaa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jaa stalling in the clinch.
Jaa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jaa with a knee to the head.
Jaa lands a knee to the head.
Jaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jaa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is rocked!
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!
Jaa is looking to clinch.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Jaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jaa counters with a head kick that wobbles Johnson - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Jaa sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Jaa!
An out of breath Tony Jaa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smelly Fingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My boomerang won't come back. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Potter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Smelly Fingers!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fingers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potter throws out the jab.
Potter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potter misses the shot to the body.
Fingers shoots in for a double leg but Potter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fingers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fingers lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fingers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fingers is working Potter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fingers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fingers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter trying to keep a closed guard but Fingers is proving a slippery customer.
Fingers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fingers preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter is working hard here to advance position.
Fingers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Potter's head.
Potter working a defensive guard here.
Fingers connects with a couple of short punches.
Potter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Potter tries to get out of the position.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Fingers from controlling successfully.
Potter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fingers is one step ahead there.
Fingers trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fingers 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.
Potter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fingers on the ground.
Fingers stopping the sweep attempt from Potter.
Fingers trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potter looking to control.
Potter controlling Fingers's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Smelly Fingers was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fingers defending well as Potter loads up on a big left hand.
Harry Potter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fingers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fingers shoots in looking for a takedown. Potter tries to sprawl out of it but Fingers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harry Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smelly Fingers.
Decent striking displayed by Potter there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter lands a jab to the head.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch but Fingers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Potter misses.
Fingers blocks a jab.
Potter misses with a wild body shot.
Harry Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fingers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potter lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potter fails with an attempt to clinch.
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 Harry Potter will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Potter throws a big shot that misses.
Fingers shoots in but no luck this time.
Potter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Potter fails to land with a series of punches.
Potter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fingers manages to avoid it.
Jab by Potter.
Fingers swats away the attempt to clinch by Potter.
Potter misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter moves in looking to clinch but Fingers pushes him off.
Potter tries to clinch up but Fingers circles away and keeps his distance.
Potter misses with a looping left.
Smelly Fingers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potter wants to clinch up but Fingers keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Potter. Those never looked like landing.
Fingers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Potter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fingers.
A slow jab from Potter misses its intended target.
Potter tries to clinch but Fingers is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fingers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harry Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smelly Fingers.
Fingers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Potter throws a jab but it's blocked by Fingers.
Fingers moves away from the strike by Potter.
Potter tries to clinch but Fingers moves away
and Fingers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Potter 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.
Potter is adopting a defensive guard.
Potter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fingers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fingers stands up over Potter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Potter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fingers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fingers trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom.
Potter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fingers won't allow Potter to sweep him here.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Fingers from controlling successfully.
Fingers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fingers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fingers is fighting to break Potter's control of his arms but Potter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fingers trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potter looking to control.
Fingers trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Smelly Fingers hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fingers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Potter as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fingers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potter.
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 Harry Potter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Potter misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Potter.
Potter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fingers.
Fingers fails with a takedown attempt.
Potter tries to clinch but Fingers is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fingers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potter.
A swing and a miss from Potter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fingers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fingers showed some decent athleticism there.
Fingers slips a nice elbow through Potter's hands, connecting with Potter's forehead.
Fingers slips a nice elbow through Potter's hands, connecting with Potter's forehead.
Fingers wants to free his trapped foot but Potter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Potter is defending against the submission attempts here by Fingers.
Potter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fingers.
Smelly Fingers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Potter is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fingers is working for a submission of some sort.
Potter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Fingers seems to be looking for submissions.
Fingers thows a huge punch but Potter dodges it nicely.
Potter tries to get to full guard but Fingers has control of the leg.
Potter has hold of Fingers's hands but Fingers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Potter tries to get to full guard but Fingers has control of the leg.
Fingers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Potter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fingers is thwarting Potter's attempts to control the position.
Potter tries to roll over but Fingers keeps him under control.
Fingers trying to control the action but Potter is working from the bottom.
Potter is trying to get back to full guard.
Fingers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Potter defends it well.
Fingers seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fingers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Potter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fingers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Potter keeps working.
Potter is trying to get back to full guard.
Potter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fingers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fingers's back!
Potter thows a strike but Fingers uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Fingers as he ends up in Potter 's guard!
Fingers wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fingers lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fingers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Potter wants to sweep here but Fingers controlling him for the moment.
Potter looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smelly Fingers really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A big left from Potter misses.
Fingers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Potter misses with the combination.
Potter misses with a hook to the body
and Fingers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Potter!
Fingers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fingers looking to secure an arm triangle but Potter defends it well.
Potter is bucking up trying to escape but Fingers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fingers unloading with bombs!
Potter in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Potter slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter trying to control but Fingers postures up.
Fingers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Potter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Fingers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fingers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Potter tries to get to full guard but Fingers has control of the leg.
Potter taking some punishment here, with Fingers in his half guard.
Fingers is keen to just control but Potter is a slippery customer.
Potter wants to control but Fingers is keeping busy.
Fingers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Potter is just riding it out for now. Fingers eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter is looking for a sweep. Fingers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fingers works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fingers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Fingers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fingers trying to control but Potter is having none of it.
Fingers looking for a guillotine from mount but Potter is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fingers avoids the attempt from Potter to control.
Fingers is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Potter is surviving well by controlling Fingers's body position as best he can.
Potter tries to control the position but Fingers now has his back.
Fingers cracks Potter with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Potter from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Fingers is working for a rear naked choke. Potter is not defending it well and Fingers has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Potter refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Potter's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Smelly Fingers!
Smelly Fingers is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Smelly Fingers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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