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QFC Tournament 14 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonh Levinho (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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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Machida !
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, Jonh Levinho!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Machida wants to pass to mount but Levinho is defending the position.
Levinho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Levinho.
Levinho is looking to sinch up a triangle. Machida throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Levinho's body to avoid the submission. Levinho has instead reached around Machida 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Levinho arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonh Levinho!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shun Whun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (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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149 lbs
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162 lbs
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Basic striking
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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, Shun Whun!
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, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith checks a low kick from Whun.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Whun wants to get back to full guard.
Smith winds up and cracks Whun with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Whun looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whun is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whun makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whun.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith wants to control from the top but Whun keeps moving.
Whun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whun looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Whun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whun looking to control.
Smith pushes down on Whun's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Whun has recovered full guard.
Whun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith is looking to pass Whun's guard but actually Whun recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whun keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
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!
Smith stands and throws Whun's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Whun tries to control but Smith manages to take his back.
Smith working for a choke but Whun is defending well.
Whun fending off the submission attempt from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Whun trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in.
Whun tries to escape the position.
Smith lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Whun.
Whun turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Whun stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whun looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Whun working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Whun is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Whun's guard.
Whun looking for a triangle here. Smith is fighting it but it looks tight! Whun pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Smith is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shun Whun!
A victorious Shun Whun thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Standfill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin James (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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166 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Standfill!
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, Kevin James!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Standfill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Standfill off to one side.
Standfill is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Standfill closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Standfill pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James misses with a combination
and Standfill counters with a two punch combo.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Standfill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James looks to land a combination but Standfill avoids it well.
Standfill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a shoot takedown. Standfill fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Standfill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
James postures up.
James wants to control from the top but Standfill keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Standfill keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
Standfill wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James stays in close to Standfill's body and controls the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from James misses.
Standfill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James misses with an uppercut. Standfill saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Standfill dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Standfill's head and hops out.
James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James pushing down on Standfill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
James is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Standfill is looking to escape.
Standfill is breathing heavily.
Standfill in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, James cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
James cracks Standfill with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standfill is bucking up trying to escape but James cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
James with a couple of short strikes.
Standfill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James landing strikes from the mount and Standfill is in trouble!
James scoring with strikes but Standfill is staying in there.
Standfill takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
James scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Standfill?
James is landing with some decent strikes but Standfill is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James scoring with strikes but Standfill is staying in there.
Standfill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James landing shots from mount.
James scoring with strikes but Standfill is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James unloading with bombs!
James punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Standfill looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, James cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
James lands a nice shot to the head.
James breaks from Standfill's wrist control and lands an elbow.
James landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Standfill that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
James has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Standfill's face.
Standfill is in a horrible position here. James smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by James.
James landing punches.
James working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Standfill looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Standfill moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Standfill checks a leg kick.
Standfill avoids a kick to the body.
James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
James controlling the pace.
Standfill won't allow James to pass to mount.
James trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to pass the guard but Standfill is defending well.
Kevin James has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Standfill.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Standfill manages to avoid it.
Standfill works over James's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Kevin James has been cut.
Matthew Standfill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Standfill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
James misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Standfill to counter with a crisp jab.
James misses with a head kick.
James misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Standfill shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Standfill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Standfill moves out of range of the body kick from James.
A head kick misses from Standfill.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Standfill does a little dance to reset his feet.
James misses with a body shot.
Standfill checks a leg kick.
James is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Standfill's half guard.
Kevin James has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standfill gets full guard.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
James landing strikes.
Standfill is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Standfill is working to avoid the ground and pound but James connects with a decent elbow.
James is looking to take a break and control but Standfill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James scores with punches from side control.
James working the head and body with strikes.
James cracks Standfill with a big right hand but Standfill just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
James wants to control but Standfill is keeping him busy.
James landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James lands some shots froms side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James cracks Standfill with a big right hand but Standfill just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Standfill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
James looks to throw the jab but Standfill is out of range.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Standfill counters with a left to the body.
James tries to bum rush Standfill with a series of wild strikes but Standfill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Standfill!
James is landing with some decent strikes but Standfill is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, James cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Standfill tries to hold on but James postures up.
Standfill tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
James lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Standfill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James raining down hammerfists from mount.
James lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
James with a couple of short strikes.
James looking to control but Standfill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Standfill in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James raining down hammerfists from mount.
James prevents Standfill from getting the reversal.
James looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James scores with a couple of good head shots there.
James landing strikes from the mount and Standfill is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Standfill looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, James cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
James postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Standfill looks a forlorn figure.
Standfill in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
James lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking to finish Standfill with some ground and pound. This is bad for Standfill!
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
James landing shots from mount.
James looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
James is in the full mount, landing strikes.
James is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Standfill can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
James with shots to the head and body - Standfill looks very uncomfortable down there.
James postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Standfill looks a forlorn figure.
James lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
James landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Standfill that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Standfill taking shots to the head.
Kevin James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James controlling from mount.
James looking to finish Standfill with some ground and pound. This is bad for Standfill!
James landing strikes from the mount and Standfill is in trouble!
James controlling the pace for now.
Matthew Standfill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Kevin James!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Kevin James!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Kevin James!
Kevin James wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Neil (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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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Russell!
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, Riley Neil!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Russell misses with a takedown
and Neil counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russell keeps working.
Neil stalling.
Neil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Neil there.
Russell is trying to stand up here but Neil is controlling him well.
Neil drops an elbow to the side of Russell's head.
Russell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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!
Neil is trying to control. Russell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell has hold of Neil's hands but Neil slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neil winds up and cracks Russell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neil working over Russell with some ground and pound. Russell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell is trying to stand up here but Neil is controlling him well.
Neil content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Neil is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Russell is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Riley Neil!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aj Matador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Wisock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harold Wisock has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aj Matador's chin.
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aj Matador!
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, Harold Wisock!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisock lands with a cross.
Wisock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wisock wants it to stay on the feet.
Wisock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matador's hands.
Wisock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matador in his tracks.
Wisock tries a head kick but it misses.
Wisock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matador's head.
Wisock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wisock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matador drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wisock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wisock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matador wants to control from the top but Wisock keeps moving.
Wisock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matador is controlling him.
Matador throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wisock wants to get back to his feet but Matador is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matador throwing strikes from guard but Wisock blocks nicely.
Wisock looking for a sweep. Not yet Wisock, not yet.
Matador wants to control from the top but Wisock keeps moving.
Matador controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador trying to control but Wisock is working from the bottom.
Aj Matador has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Wisock. No joy for Matador on that attempt.
A jab from Wisock does it's job there.
Wisock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matador throws a leg kick but Wisock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wisock scores with a nice right hand.
Wisock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wisock throws the left hand but Matador avoids the punch easily.
Matador shoots in and drives through. Wisock sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aj Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wisock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wisock looks gassed!
Wisock scores with a one two! Matador had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Matador tries for a takedown but Wisock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matador stuffs the takedown attempt from Wisock. Wisock gets slowly back to his feet.
Matador manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wisock on his heels. He'll look to pass Wisock's guard now, I'm sure.
Matador wants to stand but Wisock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Matador missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matador drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Matador as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Wisock screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Matador! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Aj Matador!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lennox Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Morris (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lennox Lucas!
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, Earl Morris!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris is looking to clinch but Lucas is avoiding it.
Lucas walks into a jab.
Morris closes the distance and clinches.
Lucas jumps guard but Morris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lucas is looking to control Morris's arms but Morris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lucas has his back to the cage.
Lucas tries to pull guard but Morris holds him up against the cage and eventually Lucas drops back down to his feet.
Lucas jumps guard but Morris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennox Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Morris.
Lucas tries to pull guard but Morris won't allow it.
Lucas is trying to drag Morris to the mat but Morris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lucas tries to pull guard but Morris won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas tries to break the clinch but Morris is controlling the position.
Lucas tries to pull guard but Morris holds him up against the cage and eventually Lucas drops back down to his feet.
Lucas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morris.
Morris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lucas tries to pull guard but Morris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lucas misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lucas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lucas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucas is trying to drag Morris to the mat but Morris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris is trying to push Lucas away but Lucas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lucas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lucas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lucas is breathing heavily.
Morris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lucas's efforts to push away.
Morris stops a takedown attempt from Lucas.
Morris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lucas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morris has him pressed against the cage.
Morris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morris is trying to force a seperation but Lucas has the dominant position.
Morris misses with a knee strike.
Morris scores with a shot to the side of Lucas's head.
Lucas has Morris pressed against the cage, preventing Morris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lucas fails to pull guard.
Morris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucas backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lucas is defending well for now.
Morris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucass head.
Morris is working Lucas over against the cage.
Morris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucas.
Morris has Lucas up against the cage in a clinch.
Morris can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morris manages to break the clinch.
Lucas shoots and misses
and Morris counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lucas! Morris lets Lucas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Morris dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morris plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Lucas swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Lucas face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Earl Morris!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grady Meyers (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Silva !
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, Grady Meyers!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a head kick but Meyers moves out of range.
Meyers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Meyers which made him look bad.
Meyers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva 's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva has his feet on Meyers's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Meyers clinches with his opponent.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meyers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meyers letting Silva take a breather here.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meyers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silva . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meyers is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyers pulls Silva into guard.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Meyers is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Meyers is proving hard to escape from.
Meyers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Meyers has control of Silva 's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Grady Meyers wasn't active enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meyers.
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Meyers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva wants to control from the top but Meyers keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyers is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silva has his hands clasped together but Meyers extends an breaks Silva 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Meyers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grady Meyers!
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