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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Wenskoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepper James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Wenskoski! 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, Pepper James! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wenskoski connects with a looping right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wenskoski closes the distance and clinches. Wenskoski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well. Wenskoski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing. James can't find room to land a body shot as Wenskoski controls the action.
Wenskoski is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Wenskoski. That's going to take a lot out of him. James pulls guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Wenskoski stands up from guard. Let's bang! James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wenskoski paws at him with a jab and circles away. James tries to clinch up. Fernando Wenskoski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! James pushes Wenskoski up against the cage in a clinch. James manages to break the clinch.
Wenskoski misses with a hook. Wenskoski throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease. The fight stays on the outside here - Wenskoski looks like he's thinking about clinching though. James keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round. James scores a takedown into full mount! Wenskoski is looking to get to half guard. James sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! James unloads with some shots from mount but Wenskoski bucks and avoids them well.
James thowing shots but they're missing. Wenskoski is trying desperately to improve position. James is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wenskoski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wenskoski shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wenskoski is looking to improve his position but James isn't that keen on the idea. James is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wenskoski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wenskoski! Wenskoski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but James manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wenskoski has his feet on James's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Wenskoski tries to clinch up. Wenskoski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wenskoski is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Wenskoski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wenskoski but Wenskoski pushes him off and we're back to square one. James wants to clinch. James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wenskoski swivels and escapes. James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wenskoski keeps the fight on the outside. Wenskoski moves into the clinch. James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wenskoski just stands there and leans against the cage. James breaks from the clinch.
James tries to clinch up. Wenskoski shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wenskoski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Wenskoski throws a wild combination but nothing lands. James plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Fernando Wenskoski has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wenskoski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wenskoski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wenskoski is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! James wants to clinch up but Wenskoski keeps it at a distance. Wenskoski tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James connects with a high kick. The fight moves into the clinch position. James blocks an elbow strike from Wenskoski.
Wenskoski wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
James has Wenskoski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wenskoski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Wenskoski misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James has a takedown stuffed. Wenskoski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Wenskoski dominated that round. The cut man is working on Fernando Wenskoski's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
James wants to clinch up but Wenskoski keeps it at a distance. James fails in his attempt to clinch. Wenskoski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James. Wenskoski clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage. Wenskoski has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment. James breaks from the clinch.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Wenskoski misses. James fails in his attempt to clinch. Wenskoski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Wenskoski doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Wenskoski sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Wenskoski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wenskoski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wenskoski misses with a combination
and James counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wenskoski lands a slapping body shot.
Wenskoski stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet. Fernando Wenskoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepper James. James is breathing heavily. Wenskoski throws a series of punches but James moves out of range. Wenskoski misses with a few strikes there.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wenskoski sprawls well. Wenskoski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet. Wenskoski misses with an uppercut. James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wenskoski is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James throws a solid leg kick but Wenskoski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James. Wenskoski darts in and clinches James up against the cage. James landing knees to the head.
James prevents Wenskoski from breaking the clinch. James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round. James breaks the clinch.
Wenskoski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James throws a head kick but Wenskoski moves out of range.
Wenskoski closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage. James throws a punch but it's blocked by Wenskoski. Wenskoski gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wenskoski's efforts to push away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! James keeps control of Wenskoski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. James manages to break the clinch.
Wenskoski misses with a wild combination.
Wenskoski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wenskoski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wenskoski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wenskoski wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance. Wenskoski closes the distance and clinches. Wenskoski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wenskoski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes. Wenskoski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. James connects with a looping right hand.
Wenskoski tries to clinch up. James throws a shot to the body.
James tries to clinch there but Wenskoski circles away.
James shoots in but no luck this time. Wenskoski tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault. James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wenskoski is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks. James breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. James wants to clinch. James fails with the takedown. Wenskoski scores with a nice head shot. Wenskoski tries to grapple but his opponent circles enabling James to counter with a crisp jab. Nice sprawl there from Wenskoski as James shoots in. Wenskoski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James pushes Wenskoski away with a front kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wenskoski. Wenskoski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand! James lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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 Fernando Wenskoski will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Fernando Wenskoski's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
James scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wenskoski is rocked! Wenskoski tries to bench press James off him but James keeps the position. Oh Wenskoski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Wenskoski looks to move to half guard but instead James has passed into mount! Damn! Wenskoski seems to have got his legs back now. James throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wenskoski is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. James looking for a guillotine from mount but Wenskoski is having none of it. James raining down shots from the mount! Wenskoski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. James postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Wenskoski in real trouble here! The ref calls for Wenskoski to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepper James! Pepper James seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Arnassus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osiris Anderson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aiden Arnassus! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arnassus manages to avoid it. Anderson misses with a wild body shot. Arnassus throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it. Arnassus misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Arnassus avoids them all with ease. Arnassus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jab, jab by Arnassus - just one landing. Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Anderson misses with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arnassus - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arnassus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anderson is rocked! Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnassus looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range. Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Arnassus seems unphased.
Arnassus misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely. Anderson lands with a shot to the body. Arnassus misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely. Arnassus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round. Arnassus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Arnassus. Anderson throws a body punch but Arnassus moves out of range. Arnassus lands a jab to the head.
Arnassus throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it. Arnassus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson. Good shot there by Anderson. Arnassus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Arnassus looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range. A big right from Arnassus misses. Nice defenses there by Arnassus. Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnassus was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson. A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot. Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Arnassus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Arnassus scores with a push kick. Arnassus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Anderson staying out of range there. Anderson with a hook. Anderson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arnassus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab. Anderson misses with a straight right. Arnassus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson. Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arnassus connects with a body shot. Arnassus misses with a hook. Arnassus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it. Anderson swings for the body but Arnassus moves out of range.
Arnassus misses with an uppercut. Arnassus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf. A nice combination there by Anderson.
Anderson throws the left hand but Arnassus avoids the punch easily. Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A jab from Arnassus misses. Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Arnassus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnassus.
Arnassus takes a shot right to the bread basket. Arnassus swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Arnassus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson. Anderson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Arnassus missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Arnassus throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Arnassus misses with a looping right. Arnassus looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A jab from Anderson does it's job there. Arnassus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A big left from Arnassus misses. Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch and Arnassus counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Arnassus does a little dance to reset his feet. Anderson throws a body punch but Arnassus moves out of range. Anderson thows a body shot but no joy. Arnassus throws out a powerful jab. Anderson connects with a right hand. Arnassus shakes it off. Arnassus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Arnassus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arnassus ducks under a wild hook from Anderson. Arnassus misses with a left hand and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arnassus thinking. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Arnassus dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arnassus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arnassus. Arnassus loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch. Anderson scores with a nice head shot. Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Arnassus ducks down to avoid it. Aiden Arnassus seems to be getting the better of the standup. Arnassus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head. Anderson misses the shot to the body. Arnassus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Arnassus lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming. Anderson looks to land a combination but Arnassus avoids it well. Anderson scores with a one two! Arnassus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Arnassus does a little dance to reset his feet. Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnassus takes one to the side of the head.
Arnassus connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back. Arnassus lands a two punch combo.
Arnassus jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round. Arnassus scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now. Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnassus.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Arnassus throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Anderson misses with a wild body shot. Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss! Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing. Arnassus tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Arnassus scores with a jab to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arnassus in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Anderson throws a series of punches but Arnassus avoids them all with ease. Arnassus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson feints a jab promting Arnassus to slip. Anderson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arnassus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Arnassus lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anderson connects with a crisp jab. Arnassus throws a big shot that misses. Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Arnassus ducks down to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arnassus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Arnassus circles away.
A cross from Arnassus lands. Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Arnassus. Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnassus. Anderson tries to clinch but Arnassus is having none of it. Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Arnassus lands a lovely overhand right. Arnassus throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot. Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Arnassus seems unphased.
A shot to the body from Anderson misses and Arnassus counters with a nice leg kick. Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnassus moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Arnassus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arnassus.
Arnassus loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Arnassus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson takes a swing at Arnassus's ribcage but misses. Arnassus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Arnassus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Arnassus scores with a decent looking hook. Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arnassus. Arnassus darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Arnassus throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Arnassus lands the left hand. Arnassus throws a right and a left that both miss. Arnassus is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Arnassus misses its intended target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Anderson connects with a crisp jab. Arnassus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arnassus sees it coming and avoids it easily. Arnassus scores with a jab to the body. The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Arnassus swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Arnassus throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range. Anderson takes a swing at Arnassus's ribcage but misses. Arnassus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson. Arnassus throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it. Arnassus thows a left - swing and a miss! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Arnassus misses with an uppercut
and Arnassus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Good exchange - Arnassus coming out on top. Arnassus lands with a nice body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Arnassus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Arnassus throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Anderson swings for the body but Arnassus moves out of range.
Arnassus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab by Arnassus. Arnassus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Anderson jabs at Arnassus's body. Anderson misses the body punch and Arnassus counters with a straight right hand. Arnassus connects with a solid leg kick. Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Anderson. Anderson thuds his right hand into Arnassus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Anderson blocks a jab. Anderson moves out of range as Arnassus strikes. Arnassus thows a body shot but no joy. Arnassus scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Arnassus is just out of range. Arnassus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jab by Anderson. Arnassus throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease. Arnassus connects with a crisp jab. Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Arnassus.
Arnassus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Anderson takes a swing at Arnassus's ribcage but misses. Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Arnassus. Arnassus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from Arnassus tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on. Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnassus.
Anderson takes a swing at Arnassus's ribcage but misses. Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Arnassus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Anderson punishes Arnassus's body with a nice straight punch. Anderson misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Anderson slips a straight right by Arnassus. Anderson lands with a shot to the body. Arnassus moves out of range as Anderson strikes. Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Arnassus. Anderson misses the shot to the body. Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Anderson is looking to wear down Arnassus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arnassus takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses. Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnassus moves away. Anderson slips under a jab. Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aiden Arnassus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Arnassus scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnassus moves away. Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Arnassus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Arnassus. Arnassus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Arnassus does a little dance to reset his feet. Arnassus throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it. Osiris Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Arnassus. Arnassus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arnassus's head. The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A jab from Anderson misses. Arnassus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Anderson lands the left hand. Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnassus was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson. Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnassus.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target. Arnassus throws a quick inside leg kick. Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnassus moves away. Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnassus looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well. Anderson misses with a double jab
and Arnassus counters with a left to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Arnassus lands a head shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Arnassus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Aiden Arnassus. Well Arnassus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Arnassus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobo James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Seraphim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seraphim has chosen Craig Armstrong - O Verona (Reprise) as his entrance music. Lucifer Seraphim struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobo James! 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, Lucifer Seraphim! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A momentary lapse in concentration from James enables Seraphim to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. James manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. James being controlled here, momentarily. Seraphim looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. James throws a big elbow that misses. Seraphim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. James with a flurry of punches that miss. James throwing strikes from guard but Seraphim blocks nicely. James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Seraphim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Seraphim controlling the position. James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. James is in close to Seraphim's body, working some short punches and elbows. James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Seraphim looking to control.
James throwing strikes from guard but Seraphim blocks nicely. Seraphim is trying to keep James in close.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lucifer Seraphim hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. James instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. James jumps guard and drags Seraphim to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Seraphim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. James trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Seraphim forces his way into half guard. James tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. James controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. James manages to escape and get back to his feet! Seraphim shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Seraphim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet. Seraphim looks gassed! James throws a sloppy head kick and Seraphim moves out of range easily. James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seraphim pinned against the cage. Seraphim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. James jabs Seraphim right on the nose. Seraphim blinks but takes it well. James moves into the clinch. James fails to pull guard.
James lands a good knee to the midsection. Seraphim won't want to take too many of those. Seraphim is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Bobo James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Seraphim. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Seraphim as James tries to tie him up. Seraphim pulls guard successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. James postures up and lands a big shot to Seraphim's brow. James stands up and waves to Seraphim to follow him. This has been an exciting period of action! James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet. James closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - James lands in his opponent's guard. James drops back looking for a leg! Seraphim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Seraphim manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Seraphim's guard. James is looking to stand up but Seraphim won't let him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobo James dominated that round. That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James. James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Seraphim to the mat! Seraphim manages to get full guard. Seraphim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Seraphim manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now James has Seraphim in his guard. James controls Seraphim momentarily but Seraphim frees himself. Seraphim trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. James is working an open guard so Seraphim takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Seraphim is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. James connects with a looping right hand.
Seraphim shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. James pulls Seraphim in to control the position. James keeping full guard, as Seraphim tries to pass. Bobo James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Seraphim is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Seraphim preventing the sweep. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Seraphim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobo James wasn't doing enough on the ground. James closes the distance and clinches up with Seraphim, looking for a takedown. James pushes Seraphim against the cage but Seraphim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Seraphim tries a head kick but it misses.
James closes the distance and pushes Seraphim back into the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Seraphim looking to pass the guard. Seraphim stops James from standing up. James controlling Seraphim's posture. Seraphim wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. James working for a triangle but Seraphim defends it easily.
James is trying to keep Seraphim in close.
James keeping moving, preventing Seraphim from controlling successfully. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Seraphim got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seraphim has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round. James trying to control the position.
Seraphim wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position. Seraphim stops James from standing up. Seraphim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Seraphim wanted to stand there but James had control of the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Seraphim is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobo James dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James moves into the clinch successfully.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Seraphim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. James tries to pull guard but Seraphim holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
Seraphim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. James looking to throw knees to the head but Seraphim is blocking nicely.
Seraphim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. James avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Seraphim is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now. Seraphim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Seraphim can't break the clinch.
Seraphim blocks the elbow strike.
Seraphim looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Seraphim prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobo James. That's going to take a lot out of him. James breaks the clinch.
Seraphim tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch. James fails to pull guard.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Seraphim fails to pull guard.
James successfully pulls guard.
Seraphim trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Seraphim has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Seraphim stands up from James's guard - Seraphim perhaps looking for a knockout. No luck for James with that takedown attempt. James throws a front kick that sends Seraphim stumbling back into the cage. James rushes Seraphim and presses him up against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Seraphim as James tries to tie him up. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! James prevents Seraphim from breaking the clinch. Seraphim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James pulls Seraphim into guard.
James wants to stand up but Seraphim is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. James throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Seraphim looking to pass the guard. James striking off his back but it's not causing Seraphim any problems. James wants to stand but Seraphim is controlling the position. Seraphim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. James wants to sweep here but Seraphim controlling him for the moment. James keeping moving, preventing Seraphim from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. James scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Seraphim tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch. James manages to pull guard.
James wants to stand but Seraphim is controlling the position. Seraphim sitting in guard, not really doing much. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Seraphim stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight! Bobo James showed his dominance in that final round. Well James has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobo James! Bobo James seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Dekkens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rich Forever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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260 lbs
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255 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Dekkens! 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, Rick Rich Forever! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dekkens takes a swing at Rich Forever's ribcage but misses. Rich Forever misses with a takedown attempt and Dekkens counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rich Forever's guard now. Rich Forever wants to stand and escape but Dekkens is having none of it. Rich Forever is trying to control the position but Dekkens postures up. Dekkens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dekkens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dekkens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Rich Forever looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dekkens prevents Rich Forever from getting back to his feet. Rich Forever tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dekkens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rich Forever is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rich Forever working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dekkens.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dekkens wants to control from the top but Rich Forever keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rich Forever tries for a takedown but Dekkens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Excellent takedown into side control there by Dekkens. Rich Forever tries to buck Dekkens off but Dekkens is having none of it. Dekkens stands up. Dekkens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rich Forever. Dekkens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rich Forever's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dekkens seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Rich Forever lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dekkens! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dekkens is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dekkens is breathing heavily. Rich Forever can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dekkens is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rich Forever throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Rich Forever trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rich Forever is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dekkens has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dekkens! Dekkens landing some decent shots from guard. Rich Forever bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dekkens's guard. Dekkens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rich Forever's guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rich Forever looking for a sweep. Not yet Rich Forever, not yet. Rich Forever is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dekkens throws an elbow that misses. Rich Forever uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dekkens's guard. Nice move by Rich Forever! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Dekkens dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rich Forever tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dekkens shoots in and bounces Rich Forever off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Rich Forever wants to stand up but Dekkens is controlling him. Rich Forever has Dekkens pulled in close to control his posture. Dekkens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Dekkens won't allow Rich Forever to sweep him here. Rich Forever is looking to stand up but Dekkens isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rich Forever is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rich Forever bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dekkens's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rich Forever trying to control but Dekkens is working from the bottom. Dekkens trying to strike off his back.
Dekkens looking for a sweep. Not yet Dekkens, not yet. Dekkens is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Dekkens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rich Forever is aware though and is defending well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rich Forever accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rich Forever trying to move into half guard but instead Dekkens has managed to sweep! Dekkens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rich Forever is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rich Forever wants to stand but Dekkens is controlling the position. Dekkens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Rich Forever is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dekkens throwing strikes from guard but Rich Forever blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dekkens looking to sit in guard and control but Rich Forever gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Rich Forever got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dekkens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rich Forever has managed to get both his arms back between Dekkens's legs - danger averted. Rich Forever trying to control but Dekkens is working from the bottom. Rich Forever advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rich Forever wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dekkens keeps working. Dekkens tries to buck Rich Forever off but Rich Forever is having none of it. Rich Forever trying to control the action but Dekkens is working from the bottom. Dekkens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rich Forever wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Rich Forever wants to stand but Dekkens is controlling his arm. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rich Forever is looking to take a break and control but Dekkens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick Rich Forever will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rich Forever connects with a nice looking jab.
Rich Forever tries to clinch up but Dekkens circles away and keeps his distance. Dekkens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rich Forever's half guard. Dekkens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rich Forever defending well though. Rich Forever wants to control but Dekkens is keeping busy.
Rich Forever tries to kick Dekkens off but Dekkens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dekkens trying to pass the guard but Rich Forever defending well. Dekkens performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dekkens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rich Forever keeps working. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Harry Dekkens wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Rich Forever with a lazy takedown attempt and Dekkens counters with a shoot takedown. Rich Forever fights it but they end up in guard. Dekkens trying to control the position from guard on top but Rich Forever is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rich Forever working for a triangle but Dekkens defends it easily.
Dekkens is looking to work some ground and pound but Rich Forever has wrist control. Dekkens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow 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! Rich Forever trying to keep a closed guard but Dekkens is proving a slippery customer.
Dekkens stopping the sweep attempt from Rich Forever. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dekkens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rich Forever is keeping the position for now. Rich Forever looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rich Forever is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rich Forever is looking to stand up but Dekkens isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rick Rich Forever wasn't active enough on the ground. Rich Forever tries to clinch up and Dekkens counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dekkens.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rich Forever working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dekkens. Dekkens is working Rich Forever over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Rich Forever keeping moving, preventing Dekkens from controlling successfully. Dekkens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dekkens remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dekkens tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Harry Dekkens showed his dominance in that final round. I think Dekkens 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Dekkens!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JR Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Summers's entrance music is Before I Forgot. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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173 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, JR Summers! 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, Michal Nowak! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nowak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Summers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nowak is in Summers's guard. Nowak passes easily into side control. Nice work. Summers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Summers is controlling Nowak's position as best he can from this difficult position. Nowak drops an elbow to the side of Summers's head. Summers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Nowak with the ground and pound but Summers uses the opportunity to regain guard. Nowak throws a big right hand that misses. Summers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Nowak landing some decent shots from guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Summers punching from the bottom - just letting Nowak know he's still in a fight. Nowak throwing strikes from guard but Summers blocks nicely. Nowak is looking to work some ground and pound but Summers has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nowak's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Nowak postures up and lands a big shot to Summers's brow. Nowak cracks Summers with a solid left hand. Nowak distracts Summers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Summers looking for a sweep. Not yet Summers, not yet. Nowak landing some decent shots from guard. Nowak lands a couple of elbows. Nowak distracts Summers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Nowak drops back looking for a leg! Summers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Summers manages to kick Nowak off! Nowak jumps back into Summers's guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Nowak scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Nowak works over Summers with some ground and pound from guard. Summers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nowak on the ground. Summers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Nowak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Nowak throwing strikes from guard but Summers blocks nicely. Nowak throws a big right hand that misses. Nowak lands a couple of decent looking shots. Nowak landing some decent shots from guard. Nowak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Summers works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nowak distracts Summers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Nowak throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Summers has momentary wrist control but Nowak slips an elbow through the middle. Summers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Nowak connects with a couple of short punches. Nowak throws an elbow that misses. Summers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nowak's guard. Nice move by Summers! Nowak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Summers is breathing heavily. Nowak looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Summers is trying to stand up here but Nowak is controlling him well. Nowak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Nowak lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Summers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Nowak drops an elbow to the side of Summers's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nowak looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Summers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Nowak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Nowak works his way into side control. Nowak cracks Summers with a big right hand but Summers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nowak swings around for an armbar but Summers sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nowak's guard. Summers lands a couple of elbows. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Summers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Summers won't allow Nowak to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Nowak dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Summers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. JR Summers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Summers closes the distance but Nowak moves to the side and Nowak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Summers's guard. Nowak scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Summers tries to strike from the bottom.
Summers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Nowak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Summers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nowak is controlling him. Nowak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Summers's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nowak postures up in Summers's guard and throws a big left but Summers blocks it. Nowak makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Nowak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Nowak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round. Summers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nowak. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Summers looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Summers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nowak with a nice head shot there. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nowak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Nowak with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nowak connects with a couple of short punches. Nowak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Summers's head. Summers has momentary wrist control but Nowak slips an elbow through the middle. Nowak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Nowak lands a couple of digs. Summers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nowak scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Nowak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nowak postures up and lands a big shot to Summers's brow. Nowak lands a couple of decent looking shots. Nowak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Nowak lands a couple of decent looking shots. Nowak has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nowak chips away with some ground and pound. Nowak scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Summers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Nowak won't allow Summers to sweep him here. Nowak advances to half guard. Nowak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nowak connects with a nice short shot to Summers's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nowak is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Nowak is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Summers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nowak landing punches. Nowak fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nowak lands a big elbow. Nowak scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nowak cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nowak landing punches. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nowak cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nowak with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nowak lands a big shot there that rocks Summers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nowak is in the full mount, landing strikes. Nowak lands a nice shot to the head. Summers is trying to stand up. Nowak landing strikes from the mount and Summers is in trouble! Nowak is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Summers can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nowak cracks Summers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nowak unloading with bombs! Nowak lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nowak unloading with bombs! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Nowak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nowak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Summers but Summers pushes him off and we're back to square one. Nowak feints a jab promting Summers to slip. Nowak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Summers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. A punch combination from Summers misses. Summers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nowak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Summers is fending him off so far but Nowak persists. Nope, Summers circles away and we're back to standing. Nowak misses with a double jab
and Summers counters with a takedown into side control. Summers trying to control the action but Nowak is working from the bottom. Summers misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nowak sneaks back into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Nowak manages to regain full guard. Nice work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Summers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Summers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Summers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Summers trying to control but Nowak is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Summers's corner is telling him to maintain position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Summers wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because JR Summers wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Nowak throws a looping overhand right but Summers ducks down to avoid it. Nowak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Summers circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nowak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Summers as he jumps to the side. JR Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Nowak. Summers gets caught flat footed, as Nowak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Nowak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Summers has momentary wrist control but Nowak slips an elbow through the middle. Nowak connects with a couple of short punches. Nowak throws a big right hand that misses. Summers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Nowak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Nowak scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Nowak scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Nowak with a nice head shot there. Nowak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nowak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Summers trying to control the position.
Nowak works over Summers with some ground and pound from guard. Michal Nowak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nowak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Summers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nowak is controlling him. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nowak showing good wrestling skills to control the position. JR Summers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Summers keeping moving, preventing Nowak from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Michal Nowak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Nowak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Nowak! During a confident post fight interview, Michal Nowak 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Everlast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterling Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Everlast! 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, Sterling Archer! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Archer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Everlast but Everlast pushes him off and we're back to square one. Everlast tests Archer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Sterling Archer has been cut. Everlast tries to bum rush Archer with a series of wild strikes but Archer uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A telegraphed right hand from Everlast misses the target. Everlast misses with a looping right. Archer avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Everlast throws a right hand that Archer ducks under and follows up with a left that Archer also avoids with ease. Everlast moves into the clinch. Everlast lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Everlast. Everlast gets through Archer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Everlast just leaning against Archer, taking a breather. Archer takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Everlast lands a hook that snaps the head of Archer backwards. Everlast is struggling to control the position. Everlast lands a body shot in the clinch.
Everlast throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Archers head. Archer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A nice left hand lands by Everlast.
Everlast lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Archer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Everlast is defending well. Erik Everlast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sterling Archer. The referee is keeping an eye on Everlast - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Everlast stops a takedown attempt from Archer.
Everlast softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Everlast creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Everlast lands a right hand. A left hand lands to the body for Everlast.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Everlast works on Archer's body with a couple of short punches. Archer looks gassed! Everlast slows down the pace here.
Everlast lands a big right hand that drops Archer! The killer instinct kicks in and Everlast finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Everlast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Everlast!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Bardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Bardon 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 light heavyweight 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, Josh Bardon! 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, Brian Sonnen! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sonnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sonnen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bardon stuffs the takedown. Sonnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bardon swivels and escapes. Josh Bardon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Sonnen. Nice sprawl there from Bardon as Sonnen shoots in. Bardon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonnen shoots for a takedown but Bardon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Bardon moves in looking to clinch but Sonnen pushes him off. Sonnen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bardon. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonnen. Sonnen looks gassed! A kick lands to the mid section there for Bardon. 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! Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside. Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bardon darts in and clinches Sonnen up against the cage. Bardon tries for a takedown but Sonnen manages to get underhooks.
Sonnen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bardon pulls him back up using the underhooks. Bardon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sonnen looking for a takedown. Bardon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sonnen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sonnen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A jab from Bardon does it's job there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bardon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sonnen swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bardon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bardon connects with a leg kick. Sonnen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A slapping leg kick lands for Bardon.
Sonnen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A solid body kick from Bardon. A nice leg kick lands there from Bardon. Sonnen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt. Bardon wants to clinch up but Sonnen keeps it at a distance. Bardon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sonnen swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sonnen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bardon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sonnen is in Bardon's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Bardon pushes Sonnen off and gets back to his feet.
Bardon doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Bardon tries to clinch but Sonnen moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bardon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sonnen. That did some damage! Bardon rushes Sonnen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bardon connects with a knee to the head.
Bardon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bardon digs a right hand into Sonnen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sonnen's gas tank. Sonnen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sonnen takes an elbow to the temple. Bardon lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Bardon is trying to push Sonnen away but Sonnen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bardon tries to break free but Sonnen pushes him back against the cage. Bardon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bardon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sonnen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bardon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sonnen somewhat. Bardon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bardon throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sonnen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bardon's waist but Bardon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sonnen off to one side. Sonnen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bardon. Bardon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Bardon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sonnen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bardon is looking to clinch. Brian Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bardon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sonnen's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Bardon dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sonnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bardon. Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bardon pushes Sonnen away with a front kick. Bardon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sonnen. Bardon thuds his shin into the meat of Sonnen's side. Bardon tries to clinch there but Sonnen circles away.
Bardon lands a brutal head kick. Sonnen looks out on his feet and Bardon throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Josh Bardon!
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