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MMAFC 29: Everyday vs Gracie PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Sieve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Alvarez!
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, Cody Sieve!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Sieve manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alvarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sieve.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Sieve sprawls well.
Sieve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sieve.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Sieve sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sieve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Sieve.
Alvarez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sieve tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alvarez is in Sieve's guard.
Sieve looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Sieve keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sieve not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sieve looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sieve trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Sieve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sieve tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sieve pushes a forearm under Alvarez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Alvarez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cody Sieve!
Cody Sieve bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Claymore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Reid could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Desmond Claymore's chin.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desmond Claymore!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reid enables Claymore to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reid manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Claymore 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.
Reid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Claymore's guard.
Claymore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reid's guard.
Reid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claymore drops back looking for a leg! Reid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reid manages to kick Claymore off! Claymore jumps back into Reid's guard.
Reid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claymore defends well.
Reid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claymore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid keeping moving, preventing Claymore from controlling successfully.
Reid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claymore defends it easily.
Reid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Claymore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reid dives on top into guard.
Reid being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reid drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reid jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reid stopping the sweep attempt from Claymore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claymore pulls Reid in to control the position.
Claymore wants to sweep here but Reid controlling him for the moment.
Claymore pulls Reid in close to prevent any damage.
Claymore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Claymore can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Claymore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claymore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reid preventing the sweep.
Reid drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reid jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Claymore managing to control the position.
Claymore looking for a sweep. Not yet Claymore, not yet.
Reid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Claymore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reid is one step ahead there.
Claymore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Claymore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid is working Claymore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Claymore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Claymore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Reid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Claymore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Claymore wants to sweep here but Reid controlling him for the moment.
Reid works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reid is looking for a kimura here.
Reid wants to work for an arm triangle but Claymore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 Greg Reid will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Claymore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claymore defends well.
Claymore scoring with punches to the head and body.
Claymore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reid keeping moving, preventing Claymore from controlling successfully.
Reid trying to keep a closed guard but Claymore is proving a slippery customer.
Reid can't keep his opponent in guard - Claymore advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claymore wants to work for an arm triangle but Reid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reid wants to control but Claymore is keeping busy.
Claymore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reid sees it coming and defends easily.
Claymore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reid is staying active underneath Claymore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Claymore thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reid's head.
Reid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Claymore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Claymore's back!
You can see the frustration on Claymore's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Claymore showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claymore staying busy and making it hard for Reid to control.
Reid throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Claymore tries to escape but Reid has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Claymore trying to control the hands but Reid won't let him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claymore trying to get back to his feet but Reid is in full control for now.
Claymore is trying to break free.
Claymore is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Claymore trying to control the hands but Reid won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Claymore has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reid tightening his grip on Claymore, looking for the choke.
Claymore trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Claymore fending off the submission attempt from Reid.
Claymore turns into Reid and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claymore advances to half guard.
Reid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Claymore wants to work for an arm triangle but Reid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claymore is looking to take a break and control but Reid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claymore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Claymore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reid is just riding it out for now. Claymore eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reid is looking to escape.
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 Greg Reid will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Claymore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reid gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Claymore is looking for a kimura here.
Claymore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reid is defending against the submission attempts here by Claymore.
Reid manages to get to full guard.
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.
Claymore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reid looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reid looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reid!
Reid thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Claymore can't do much from the bottom here.
Claymore manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reid's best efforts.
Reid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Claymore wants to get back to full guard.
Claymore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claymore works his way to full guard. Good work.
Claymore pulls Reid in to control the position.
Claymore wants to sweep but no luck.
Claymore is controlling Reid's posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desmond Claymore has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Claymore slips a jab from Reid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claymore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reid was covering up waiting for the punch and Claymore finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Desmond Claymore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reid looking for a guillotine here but Claymore defends easily.
Claymore wants to get up but he can't break Reid's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Claymore wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.
Greg Reid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reid keeping full guard, as Claymore tries to pass.
Claymore postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claymore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Claymore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reid manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claymore is looking to improve his position.
Claymore is pressing down on Reid's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reid won't allow Claymore to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Claymore trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Claymore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reid has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Greg Reid!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansilva Derson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Pac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Whom The Bell Tolls. Biggie Pac has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ansilva Derson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biggie Pac!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derson throws a sloppy head kick and Pac moves out of range easily.
Derson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Derson throws a sloppy head kick and Pac moves out of range easily.
Pac misses with a combination
and Derson counters with a head kick that drops Pac to the mat! Pac scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Pac is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Derson throws a head kick but Pac moves out of range.
Derson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pac is still on wobbly legs! Can Derson finish him?
That has opened up Biggie Pac's cut even more.
Pac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pac seems to have recovered his senses.
Pac blocks a head kick by Derson.
Derson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pac misses with a double jab
and Derson counters with a head kick that wobbles Pac - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Derson sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ansilva Derson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ansilva Derson waved his t-shirt featuring Rivers Edge Nutrition (Disciples of Pain)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Crotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bitchslap Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitchslap Tatum 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 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, Devon Crotch !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bitchslap Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum closes the distance and pushes Crotch back into the cage.
Crotch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tatum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Crotch .
Tatum looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatum takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Bitchslap Tatum has been cut.
Crotch misses with a knee strike.
Crotch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tatum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crotch .
Crotch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tatum or not.
Nice body punch from Crotch - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Crotch .
Tatum avoiding damage as Crotch throws knees to the body.
Tatum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crotch landing knees to the head.
Crotch working Tatum over with knees to the body.
Crotch lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crotch throws an elbow but misses.
Tatum blocks an elbow strike.
Crotch pushes off an throws an elbow but Tatum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crotch scores a nice knee to the body.
Tatum blocks the elbow strike.
Crotch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tatum is defending well for now.
Crotch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crotch .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crotch lands a right hand.
Crotch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
That has opened up Bitchslap Tatum's cut even more.
Crotch lands a nice elbow.
Tatum misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Crotch .
Tatum blocks an elbow strike.
Tatum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crotch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crotch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The cut above Bitchslap Tatum's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crotch lands an elbow just above Tatum 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bitchslap Tatum's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Devon Crotch !
Devon Crotch was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Beucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Befor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort has chosen Finch - Letters To You as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Beucher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Befor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort misses with a leg kick.
Beucher works over Belfort's head and body with a nice combination.
Beucher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belfort misses with a jab to the body
and Beucher counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Belfort misses the target.
Beucher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belfort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Befor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Bobby Beucher has been cut.
Belfort throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beucher on the side of the head.
Beucher is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beucher walks forward, straight into a front kick from Belfort.
Oh Beucher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beucher is breathing heavily.
Belfort lands an uppercut, right on the button! Beucher tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Befor Belfort!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Markakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Markakis!
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, Peter Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pepper is pushing Markakis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pepper stops a takedown attempt from Markakis.
Markakis prevents a body shot from Pepper.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.
Markakis looking for a takedown.
Pepper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Markakis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pepper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Markakis is working away from the top position though.
Markakis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pepper trying to hold on to Markakis's head to control him but Markakis postures up.
Pepper works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markakis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Markakis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Markakis 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.
Markakis stands and steps away. Pepper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pepper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Markakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pepper wants to slow Markakis down by chopping away at his legs.
Pepper catches Markakis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pepper lands a nice shot that snaps Markakis's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper misses with a low kick as Markakis jumps back.
Pepper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pepper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Markakis. Markakis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Markakis slips a jab and a cross from Pepper.
Markakis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Markakis duly obliges.
Peter Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markakis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pepper has managed to clinch.
Markakis is working for takedown but Pepper is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Markakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markakis pulls guard.
Pepper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Markakis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pepper is sitting in close to Markakis's body. Markakis has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pepper is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pepper is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Markakis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick Markakis!
Nick Markakis really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kobra Clothing Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everyday's entrance music is Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse. A fine choice. Gracie has chosen Fort Minor - Petrified (Gracie Remix) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herb Everyday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie lands with a kick to the temple. Everyday shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gracie lands with a straight right. Everyday didn't see that one coming.
Everyday is rocked!
Gracie closes the distance looking for a takedown. Everyday stuffs it but Gracie still has hold of him. Gracie picks Everyday up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Gracie slams Everyday to the floor and that's really hurt Everyday - he doesn't know where he is! Gracie throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Gracie!
Christopher Gracie is the new bantamweight champion!
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