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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattress Lindland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mattress Lindland!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lindland finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Lindland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Lindland steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Smith is out on his feet! Lindland sets himself and nearly takes Smith's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mattress Lindland!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Goku Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Princess Buttercup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goku Son has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goku Son!
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, Princess Buttercup!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buttercup tries to clinch
and Son counters with a head kick.
Buttercup darts in trying to clinch
and Son moves into the clinch.
Buttercup has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Son has clasped his hands together around Buttercup's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Buttercup wants to get back to his feet but Son drags him back down.
Son tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Son has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Buttercup is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Son yanks on the arm and Buttercup is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Son.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Goku Son!
A victorious Goku Son 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lalakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rizzo has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Lalakis!
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, Tony Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Lalakis.
Rizzo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lalakis was covering up waiting for the punch and Rizzo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rizzo looks gassed!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lalakis keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Rizzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rizzo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lalakis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rizzo has Lalakis in his guard.
Lalakis tries to stand but Rizzo is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo wants to sweep here but Lalakis controlling him for the moment.
Lalakis wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
Lalakis throwing strikes from guard but Rizzo blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalakis trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lalakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Rizzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick from Lalakis lands but Rizzo takes it in his stride.
It looks like Tony Rizzo has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lalakis.
Lalakis wants to clinch.
Rizzo shoots in but Lalakis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lalakis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rizzo as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalakis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lalakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalakis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rizzo is fending him off so far but Lalakis persists. Nope, Rizzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Lalakis throws a nice head kick!
Rizzo gets a double leg takedown into Lalakis's guard.
Rizzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rizzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rizzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalakis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Lalakis keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rizzo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rizzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Rizzo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Rizzo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lalakis doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Rizzo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rizzo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Lalakis keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rizzo won't allow Lalakis to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tony Rizzo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rizzo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rizzo scoring with punches from side control.
Rizzo wants to control but Lalakis is keeping him busy.
Rizzo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rizzo scoring with punches and elbows.
Lalakis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo trying to control the action but Lalakis is working from the bottom.
Rizzo throwing strikes but Lalakis manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lalakis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lalakis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rizzo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lalakis but great work by Rizzo.
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!
Rizzo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lalakis down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Rizzo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lalakis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rizzo staying calm.
Tony Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lalakis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo wants to control but Lalakis is keeping him busy.
Rizzo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lalakis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Rizzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Rizzo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lalakis keeps the fight on the outside.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lalakis as he jumps to the side.
Lalakis throws a head kick that half lands.
Tony Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalakis closes the distance and clinches up with Rizzo, looking for a takedown. Lalakis pushes Rizzo against the cage but Rizzo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalakis.
Lalakis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lalakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rizzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lalakis as he avoids it easily.
Lalakis dives in and grabs Rizzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rizzo pushes down on Lalakis's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown by Lalakis or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizzo which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalakis has a takedown stuffed.
Lalakis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Rizzo. No joy for Lalakis on that attempt.
Lalakis dives in and grabs Rizzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rizzo pushes down on Lalakis's head and hops out.
Lalakis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lalakis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rizzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lalakis shoots in for a double leg but Rizzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rizzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalakis. Lalakis gets slowly back to his feet.
Lalakis slaps away a takedown attempt from Rizzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalakis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rizzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Lalakis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lalakis throws a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lalakis, right into the meat.
Mike Lalakis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lalakis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rizzo but Rizzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rizzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Lalakis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lalakis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rizzo.
Lalakis wants to sweep here but Rizzo controlling him for the moment.
Rizzo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rizzo stands and steps away. Lalakis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Rizzo as Lalakis shoots in.
Mike Lalakis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rizzo looking to score a takedown here. Lalakis is defending well but Rizzo drives through and ends up in Lalakis's guard.
Rizzo throwing strikes from guard but Lalakis blocks nicely.
Mike Lalakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lalakis trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Rizzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rizzo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Rizzo!
Tony Rizzo 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Clarksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killa Vegeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Clarksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killa Vegeta!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegeta fails with the takedown.
Vegeta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clarksdale clinches up against the cage.
Clarksdale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vegeta's efforts to push away.
Clarksdale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vegeta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clarksdale clinches up against the cage.
Vegeta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vegeta looks to land a combination but Clarksdale avoids it well.
Vegeta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vegeta tries to clinch there but Clarksdale circles away.
Clarksdale decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Clarksdale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegeta is trying to maintain the position but Clarksdale is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarksdale is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarksdale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vegeta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vegeta is looking to get back to is feet but Clarksdale passes into side control.
Clarksdale working the ground and pound.
Vegeta takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vegeta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Clarksdale 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.
Vegeta is not content to let Clarksdale control the position.
Clarksdale lands some shots froms side control.
Clarksdale wants to control but Vegeta is keeping him busy.
Clarksdale happy to just control the position for now.
Vegeta wants to control but Clarksdale postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarksdale cracks Vegeta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarksdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vegeta keeps working.
Vegeta takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Clarksdale lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clarksdale trying to control the action but Vegeta is working from the bottom.
Vegeta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Clarksdale wants to work for an arm triangle but Vegeta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clarksdale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarksdale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clarksdale wants to work for an arm triangle but Vegeta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clarksdale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vegeta looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Clarksdale there.
Clarksdale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clarksdale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vegeta wants to get back to full guard.
Clarksdale winds up and cracks Vegeta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vegeta wants to improve his position but Clarksdale is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarksdale is trying to control. Vegeta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vegeta is trying to maintain the position but Clarksdale is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarksdale winds up and cracks Vegeta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vegeta is not content to let Clarksdale control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegeta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vegeta looking for subs from the bottom but Clarksdale mounts him!
Vegeta looks gassed!
Clarksdale connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clarksdale breaks from Vegeta's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vegeta is rocked!
Clarksdale with the ground and pound from mount.
Vegeta is still in real trouble! Can Clarksdale finish him?
Clarksdale lands a big shot there that rocks Vegeta but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Clarksdale unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Vegeta wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Clarksdale celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Clarksdale!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vince Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Maia!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia throws a leg kick
and Chase counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maia leaves Chase with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maia misses with a series of wild punches.
Maia tries to bum rush Chase with a series of wild strikes but Chase uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chase shoots in and drives through. Maia sprawls well.
A jab from Chase misses.
Chase shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maia defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chase moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chase looking for a sweep. Not yet Chase, not yet.
Maia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maia preventing the sweep.
Maia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chase gets caught flat footed, as Maia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Chase looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Chase is retaining full guard.
Chase is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maia is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia postures up.
Maia passes Chase's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maia prevents Chase from improving his position.
Chase is breathing heavily.
Maia decides to return to a standing position.
Chase tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chase sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chase drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia tries to improve position but can't.
Chase looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chase has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chase is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chase swings around for an armbar but Maia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chase's guard.
Maia wants to stand and escape but instead Chase has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase slips nicely into half guard.
Maia is trying to maintain the position but Chase is very close to passing his half guard.
Maia is looking to improve his position.
Chase is trying to control. Maia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chase passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is trying to control Chase's posture but Chase avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Maia will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chase is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chase forces Maia back against the cage and clinches.
Maia pulls Chase into guard.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Chase is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maia has his foot on Chase's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chase works his way back into a safe position though.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Chase pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maia avoids the attempt from Chase to control.
Maia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chase is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chase to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chase shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chase working to try and regain half guard.
Maia lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chase is trying to reverse the position but instead Maia has taken his back - oops!
Chase tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chase is looking to improve his position but Maia isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia controlling from the full mount.
Maia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chase is looking to improve his position but Maia isn't that keen on the idea.
Chase is working hard here to advance position.
Maia wants to control the pace but Chase is squirming around nicely.
Maia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chase tries to hold on but Maia pushes him away.
Maia tries to control but Chase wriggling away.
Maia lands a big shot there that rocks Chase but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maia postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chase looks a forlorn figure.
Maia prevents Chase from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chase looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Maia has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Maia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Chase throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maia throws a head kick that misses.
Maia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chase gets back to full guard.
Maia preventing the sweep.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Chase working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Maia has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia trying to control the action but Chase is working from the bottom.
Chase makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chase.
Chase is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chase working for a triangle but Maia defends it easily.
Chase is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Maia has his hands clasped together but Chase extends an breaks Maia's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Chase.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vince Chase!
During a confident post fight interview, Vince Chase thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Glasper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Sebestian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebestian has chosen
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clyde Glasper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Sebestian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sebestian shoots in looking for a takedown but Glasper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sebestian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Glasper lands a left and a right that send Sebestian crashing to the mat, dazed. Glasper thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sebestian is rocked!
It looks like Chris Sebestian has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glasper fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sebestian to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sebestian looks to clinch but Glasper throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sebestian taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Clyde Glasper!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yur Gay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yur Gay!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay avoids the head kick by Daniels.
Daniels throws a head kick but Gay moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Gay.
It looks like Jack Daniels has been cut.
Yur Gay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels misses with a double jab.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Gay throws a head kick but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Gay.
Daniels is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gay.
Daniels lands with a slapping head kick.
Gay takes the fight into the clinch.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Gay controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gay.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Gay avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage.
Gay breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Gay. Those never looked like landing.
Gay instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gay breaks from the clinch.
Gay lands a brutal head kick. Daniels looks out on his feet and Gay throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Yur Gay!
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