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CFC 3: Chayem vs Sonnen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Brashears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brashears comes into the arena with Move blaring out of the sound system. Ryan Brashears has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Brashears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Nolan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brashears shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Brashears was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brashears sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nolan is squirming around, avoiding Brashears's attempts to control the action.
Brashears is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nolan is surviving well by controlling Brashears's body position as best he can.
Nolan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Brashears looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Nolan taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Brashears!
A pretty intense looking Ryan Brashears took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Graht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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288 lbs
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289 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Graht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Samuelsson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graht drives through with a takedown into guard.
Samuelsson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Graht doesn't defend quickly enough and Samuelsson has managed to lock this one up! Can Graht escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Samuelsson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane Samuelsson!
Shane Samuelsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [GTI] Divine Clothing [8.95$ MORALE BOOSTERS] logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gray's choice of entrance music: Can't be Touched. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ethan Gray enters the cage!
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Gray!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin wants to clinch.
Gray connects with a right hand. Franklin shakes it off.
It looks like Rich Franklin has been cut.
Franklin really is a fat lump.
Nice takedown defense from Franklin. No joy for Gray on that attempt.
Franklin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gray trying to stand up but can't free himself from Franklin's guard.
Gray wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gray passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Gray.
Gray thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Franklin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gray's best efforts.
Franklin trying to control but Gray postures up.
Gray controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin tries to roll over but Gray keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franklin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gray.
Gray is nestled in close to Franklin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Franklin has one foot on Gray's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jab from Gray.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gray wants to control but Franklin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin prevents Gray from improving his position.
Franklin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gray is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray wants to control but Franklin is keeping busy.
Franklin wants to take a breather but Gray is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ethan Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gray fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Franklin sprawls well initially but Gray persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gray looks gassed!
The fighters are battling for position here. Franklin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Franklin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gray won't allow Franklin to get back to his feet.
Franklin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Franklin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Franklin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Franklin is trying to defend but Gray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Franklin pushes Gray off looking to stand but Gray dives back in and keeps control.
Gray is trying to control. Franklin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Franklin has one foot on Gray's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gray. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Franklin misses with a head kick.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franklin as he avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Gray. Beautiful body shot.
Gray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Franklin sprawls well initially but Gray persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gray wants to stand up but Franklin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gray is breathing heavily.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
Gray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gray trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Franklin moves into full guard.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ethan Gray was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gray fails to land the takedown.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt.
Gray throws a sloppy head kick and Franklin moves out of range easily.
Franklin tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray has a takedown stuffed.
Rich Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Gray.
Franklin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franklin thows a huge punch but Gray dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gray throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Franklin wants to control but Gray is keeping him busy.
Franklin is nestled in close to Gray, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gray is trying to maintain the position but Franklin is very close to passing his half guard.
Franklin wants to control but Gray is keeping him busy.
Franklin prevents Gray from standing back up.
Gray is looking to control Franklin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gray avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Franklin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Franklin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gray has a takedown stuffed.
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 Rich Franklin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rich Franklin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gray fails with the takedown.
Rich Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franklin blocks a head kick by Gray.
Franklin stuffs the takedown attempt from Gray. Gray gets slowly back to his feet.
Gray takes one to the side of the head.
Franklin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Franklin gets a clinch.
Franklin is trying to drag Gray to the mat but Gray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Gray holds him up against the cage and eventually Franklin drops back down to his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gray letting Franklin take a breather here.
Gray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franklin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rich Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Gray.
Franklin breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gray.
Gray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franklin pushes Gray up against the cage in a clinch.
Gray being controlled against the cage.
Franklin jumps guard but Gray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray can't get the takedown.
Franklin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franklin doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away.
Gray shoots for a double leg takedown but Franklin sprawls well. He's pushed Gray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Franklin is fending him off so far but Gray persists. Nope, Franklin circles away and we're back to standing.
Gray tries a head kick but it misses.
Franklin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franklin misses with a few strikes there.
Franklin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franklin blocks a head kick by Gray.
Franklin moves in looking to clinch but Gray pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Gray as Franklin shoots in.
Franklin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franklin avoids it really well and circles away.
Gray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franklin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Franklin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Franklin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franklin shoots in looking for a takedown. Gray tries to sprawl out of it but Franklin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
Gray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gray connects with the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Gray as Franklin shoots in.
Gray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gray wants it to stay on the feet.
Franklin slaps away a takedown attempt from Gray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ethan Gray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gray shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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 Rich Franklin.
I think Franklin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Ethan Gray!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Ethan Gray!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Ethan Gray!
Ethan Gray wins by unanimous decision!
Ethan Gray spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forbes's entrance music is Israels Son. A fine choice. The key to victory for Anthony Forbes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Forbes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Maldonado!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forbes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Maldonado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maldonado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maldonado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Forbes wants to pass to mount but Maldonado is defending the position.
Maldonado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Forbes pulls his head out easily.
Maldonado looking for submissions off his back.
Forbes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Forbes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maldonado defends it well.
Maldonado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado has his foot on Forbes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Forbes works his way back into a safe position though.
Maldonado is looking to sinch up a triangle. Forbes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Maldonado's body to avoid the submission. Maldonado has instead reached around Forbes's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Maldonado arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergio Maldonado!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Dime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Bean Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bean Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Personal Jesus. Steven Bean Jr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jonny Dime's chin.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Dime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Bean Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dime circles away quickly and effectively.
Dime shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dime is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bean Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dime is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dime extends the arm and Bean Jr is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonny Dime!
An intense looking Jonny Dime took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks to the greatest manager ever, Bunner Ting'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Giaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Giaa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Giaa tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
so Thompson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thompson stays in close to Giaa's body and controls the position.
Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Giaa has wrist control.
Thompson postures up in Giaa's guard and throws a big left but Giaa blocks it.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thompson passes Giaa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thompson not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing shots but Giaa is blocking nicely.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Giaa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Thompson wants to work for an arm triangle but Giaa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thompson wants to pass to mount but Giaa is defending the position.
Giaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Giaa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thompson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Giaa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bobby Thompson!
A victorious Bobby Thompson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele has chosen Shame on a Nigga as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Max Steele has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Steele!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele tries for a takedown but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Ferguson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steele sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Max Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steele's waist but Steele gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferguson off to one side.
Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Steele.
Ferguson gets control of Steele's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ferguson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Steele won't allow Ferguson to sweep him here.
Ferguson trying to strike off his back.
Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Steele is proving a slippery customer.
Steele sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steele gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steele sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steele must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Steele slips nicely into half guard.
Steele with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steele wants to stand but Ferguson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson punching from the bottom.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Steele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steele working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steele in particular looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele passes the guard and advances to mount!
Steele takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferguson can't escape the position.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Max Steele.
Steele shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Steele avoids the attempt from Ferguson to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson working to try and regain half guard.
Steele looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steele's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Steele dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steele throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson clinches with his opponent.
Ferguson tries to score a body lock takedown but Steele shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Steele is controlling the position.
Ferguson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steele gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Steele decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferguson, up you get!
Ferguson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steele pinned against the cage. Steele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiah Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steele can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele has his hands clasped together around Ferguson's back. He's all about the action.
Steele pushes Ferguson off and gets back to his feet.
Isaiah Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson has managed to clinch.
Steele is working for takedown but Ferguson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Steele is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferguson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferguson's efforts to push away.
Steele turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steele manages to end up in side control.
Steele is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ferguson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Steele passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ferguson!
Steele controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele cracks Ferguson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Steele takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steele has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ferguson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Steele!
Max Steele thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bj Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bj Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Josh Ferguson as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Bj Ferguson.
Josh Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Josh Ferguson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Josh Ferguson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bj Ferguson!
Bj Ferguson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Josh Ferguson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Ferguson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Areski Chayem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chayem comes to the cage accompanied by 3 6 mafia -Some bodies gonna get it. The key to victory for Areski Chayem has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Areski Chayem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chayem looks to land a combination but Sonnen avoids it well.
Chayem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sonnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonnen instigates a clinch.
Sonnen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chayem or not.
Chayem jumps guard but Sonnen stands there with Chayem around his waist. Chayem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sonnen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sonnen lands a body shot.
Chayem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sonnen to keep the fight standing.
Sonnen avoiding damage.
Sonnen continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A right hand to the body from Sonnen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen lands with a left to the head.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sonnen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chayem backwards.
Chayem tries for a takedown but Sonnen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Areski Chayem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen lands a body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sonnen manages to break the clinch.
Chayem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen lands a nice hook to Chayem's body. Chayem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chayem.
Chayem is breathing heavily.
Chayem is looking to clinch.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chayem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryan Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chayem.
Chayem shoots for a double leg takedown but Sonnen sprawls well. He's pushed Chayem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sonnen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chayem takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chayem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sonnen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonnen misses with a hook. Chayem ducked under it nicely.
Sonnen lands a nice hook to Chayem's body. Chayem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chayem takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chayem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chayem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sonnen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sonnen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sonnen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sonnen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sonnen lands with a right to the head.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sonnen lands a hook that snaps the head of Chayem backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chayem backwards.
Sonnen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sonnen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chayems head.
Sonnen lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chayem.
Sonnen pushes Chayem back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Sonnen on the inside.
Sonnen cracks Chayem with a nice body shot.
Sonnen lands an uppercut.
Sonnen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chayem.
Chayem being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sonnen stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sonnen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a right hand.
Chayem has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Chayem avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage.
Chayem is looking for a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sonnen lands a hook that snaps the head of Chayem backwards.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonnen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sonnen lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Sonnen 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.
Sonnen scores with the left hand. Chayem knows he should have avoided that one.
Chayem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chayem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sonnen counter with a right hand.
Chayem with a poor takedown
and Sonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Chayem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sonnen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sonnen.
Chayem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sonnen prevents it.
Sonnen tries to work over Chayem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chayem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sonnen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chayem backwards.
Chayem tries for a takedown but Sonnen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Areski Chayem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Sonnen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chayem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sonnen smiles and moves away.
Sonnen rushes Chayem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chayem is trying to drag Sonnen to the mat but Sonnen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chayem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sonnen prevents it.
Sonnen digs a right hand into Chayem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chayem's gas tank.
Sonnen lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Sonnen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a body punch.
Sonnen lands with a left to the head.
Chayem misses with a punch on the inside.
Sonnen is working Chayem over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chayem takes a shot to the head.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sonnen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chayems head.
Sonnen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chayem or not.
Chayem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sonnen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sonnen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chayem is rocked!
Sonnen lands a shot to the body.
Oh Chayem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonnen lands a left hand.
Sonnen pushes Chayem back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sonnen pushes Chayem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sonnen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sonnen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chayem or not.
Sonnen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Sonnen.
A left hand lands to the body for Sonnen.
Chayem seems to have got his legs back now.
Sonnen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chayem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sonnen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Chayem ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen drives through and clinches with Chayem against the cage.
Chayem has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sonnen after a bit of a struggle.
Sonnen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chayem drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sonnen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sonnen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sonnen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chayem.
Sonnen works on Chayem's body with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen digs a right hand underneath Chayem's ribcage. Chayem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Chayem controls the action.
Chayem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sonnen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen lands with a hook. Chayem tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sonnen closes the distance and pushes Chayem back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Sonnen.
Sonnen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Areski Chayem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chayem misses with an uppercut.
Chayem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen lands the left hand.
Chayem defending well as Sonnen loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sonnen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ryan Sonnen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sonnen is working Chayem over against the cage.
Sonnen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sonnen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sonnen throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Chayem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chayem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonnen clinches up against the cage.
Chayem is working for takedown but Sonnen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sonnen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sonnen lands with a left 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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sonnen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sonnen as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sonnen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sonnen lands with a light punch inside.
Chayem takes a shot to the head.
Sonnen lands a nice uppercut.
Sonnen tries to throw a body punch but Chayem avoids it by throwing Sonnen back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chayem backwards.
Sonnen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sonnen lands a shoulder strike.
Sonnen lands a big right hand that drops Chayem! The killer instinct kicks in and Sonnen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sonnen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Sonnen!
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