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Volume 159 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhya Sankfurt (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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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhya Sankfurt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitch throws a head kick but Sankfurt moves out of range.
Sankfurt shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitch misses with a wild combination.
Sankfurt scores with a jab. Fitch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses.
Sankfurt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sankfurt lands with a slapping head kick.
Fitch has managed to clinch.
Sankfurt wants to break free but Fitch has control.
Sankfurt is looking for a takedown.
Fitch is pressed up against the cage. Sankfurt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitch down to the mat. Fitch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhya Sankfurt.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses
and Sankfurt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sankfurt tries to clinch up.
Anderson Fitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sankfurt moves in looking to clinch but Fitch pushes him off.
Fitch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankfurt tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sankfurt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sankfurt moves in looking to clinch but Fitch pushes him off.
Sankfurt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sankfurt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sankfurt avoids the head kick by Fitch.
Fitch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitch throws a sloppy head kick and Sankfurt moves out of range easily.
Fitch darts in and clinches Sankfurt up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fitch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sankfurt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitch walks away with a smile on his face. Sankfurt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sankfurt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitch's waist but Fitch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sankfurt off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fitch throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Fitch.
Fitch rushes Sankfurt and presses him up against the cage.
Fitch breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sankfurt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sankfurt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitch circles away.
Fitch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson Fitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sankfurt.
Sankfurt looks gassed!
Fitch misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitch throws a nice head kick!
Sankfurt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fitch lands with a kick to the temple. Sankfurt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sankfurt blocks a head kick by Fitch.
Sankfurt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitch as he jumps to the side.
Sankfurt fails with the takedown.
Fitch throws a head kick but Sankfurt moves out of range.
Fitch misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Fitch.
Fitch moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sankfurt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fitch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitch misses with a head kick.
Sankfurt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitch defends it nicely.
Sankfurt throws a hook but Fitch blocks it.
A head kick misses from Fitch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitch throws a series of punches but Sankfurt avoids them all with ease.
Fitch has closed the distance and engaged Sankfurt in a clinch.
Fitch missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Fitch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fitch throws a sloppy head kick
and Sankfurt counters with a two punch combo.
Sankfurt doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitch circles away.
Sankfurt blocks a head kick by Fitch.
Sankfurt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitch counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sankfurt moves in looking to clinch but Fitch pushes him off.
Sankfurt tries for a takedown but Fitch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fitch throws a sloppy head kick and Sankfurt moves out of range easily.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sankfurt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitch counters with a solid body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sankfurt, as that shot connected.
Fitch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhya Sankfurt.
Sankfurt is breathing heavily.
Fitch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch scores with a kick to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sankfurt.
Fitch misses with a head kick.
Fitch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitch throws a sloppy head kick and Sankfurt moves out of range easily.
Sankfurt avoids the head kick by Fitch.
Fitch tries a head kick but it misses.
Sankfurt shoots and misses
and Fitch counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sankfurt fails with a takedown attempt.
Sankfurt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Fitch.
Anderson Fitch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sankfurt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitch tries to avoid it but Sankfurt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitch to the ground. Fitch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fitch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitch lands a nice knee to the body.
Fitch missing with knees to the body.
Sankfurt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fitch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sankfurt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitch lands with a kick to the temple. Sankfurt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Fitch.
Sankfurt fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses.
Sankfurt avoids the head kick by Fitch.
Fitch slaps away a takedown attempt from Sankfurt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fitch connects with a high kick.
Horrible takedown by Sankfurt or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitch which made him look bad.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sankfurt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fitch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sankfurt shoots in for a takedown but Fitch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sankfurt dodges an elbow strike from Fitch.
Sankfurt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sankfurt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fitch clinches up against the cage.
Sankfurt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitch tries to land knees in the clinch but Sankfurt avoids the damage to the body.
Fitch stops a takedown attempt from Sankfurt.
Fitch has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sankfurt uses from the top position.
Sankfurt tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitch is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Fitch dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sankfurt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitch is fending him off so far but Sankfurt persists. Nope, Fitch circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitch throws a body kick that misses.
Fitch throws a lazy head kick
letting Sankfurt counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Fitch misses
and Sankfurt counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sankfurt is looking to land body kicks.
Fitch closes the distance and clinches.
Fitch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sankfurt is trying to break the clinch but Fitch is controlling him.
Good body shot from Fitch.
Sankfurt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitch controlling the action here for a moment.
Fitch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sankfurt avoids the head kick by Fitch.
Fitch misses with a two punch combination.
Sankfurt is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fitch is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sankfurt.
Fitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitch moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fitch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fitch tries to work over Sankfurt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sankfurt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sankfurt wants to take the fight to the mat but Fitch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhya Sankfurt.
Fitch slowing the pace effectively.
Sankfurt has Fitch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fitch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankfurt jumps guard but Fitch stands there with Sankfurt around his waist. Sankfurt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sankfurt wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitch won't allow it.
Sankfurt avoiding damage as Fitch throws knees to the body.
Sankfurt takes an elbow to the temple.
Fitch lands a nice elbow.
Sankfurt managing to block the knees to the body from Fitch.
Sankfurt connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fitch as Sankfurt tries to tie him up.
Fitch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sankfurt.
Fitch avoiding damage.
Fitch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sankfurt is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sankfurt managing to block the knees to the body from Fitch.
Sankfurt wants a takedown but no success here.
Fitch looking to throw knees to the head but Sankfurt is blocking nicely.
Sankfurt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sankfurt managing to block the knees to the body from Fitch.
Fitch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sankfurt managing to block the knees to the body from Fitch.
Sankfurt jumps guard but Fitch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fitch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sankfurt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitch prevents it.
Anderson Fitch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sankfurt avoids it.
Fitch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sankfurt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitch is fending him off so far but Sankfurt persists. Nope, Fitch circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sankfurt avoids the head kick by Fitch.
Sankfurt avoids the head kick by Fitch.
Sankfurt avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Fitch.
Sankfurt shoots in but Fitch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fitch. Sankfurt shrugs it off though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sankfurt circles away quickly and effectively.
Rhya Sankfurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Fitch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitch throws a right and a left that Sankfurt avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Fitch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitch 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Fitch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Sheen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moss being controlled for a moment.
Moss wants to get back to his feet but Sheen is dominant here and he's now got Moss's back!
Moss is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sheen.
Moss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moss just trying to survive but Sheen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sheen controlling from the back.
Moss turns into Sheen and is now in his guard.
Sheen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheen controlling the pace for now.
Sheen lands a nice shot to the head.
Sheen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sheen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moss tries to hold on but Sheen postures up.
Sheen controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sheen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Moss takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moss has managed to clinch.
Sheen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moss after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Moss regains guard immediately.
Sheen wants to pass the guard but Moss is keeping the position.
Sheen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Sheen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charlie Sheen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sheen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moss as he avoids it easily.
Bill Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Sheen.
Moss is looking to clinch.
Sheen fails to land the takedown.
Sheen fails with the takedown.
Moss looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sheen is fending him off so far but Moss persists. Nope, Sheen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheen scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moss is working to get back to half guard.
Sheen controlling his opponent.
Sheen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sheen controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moss keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Sheen dominated that round.
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.
Sheen shoots in for a takedown but Moss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sheen controlling the pace.
Sheen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Moss shoots in but Sheen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sheen shoots for a takedown but Moss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Moss as Sheen shoots in.
Bill Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Sheen.
Moss swats away the attempt to clinch by Sheen.
Sheen tries for a takedown but Moss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sheen dives in and scores a takedown into Moss's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moss trying to keep a closed guard but Sheen is proving a slippery customer.
Sheen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moss wants to sweep but no luck.
Sheen controlling from the top position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Charlie Sheen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moss closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sheen to the mat! Sheen manages to get full guard.
Sheen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Moss wants to improve his position but Sheen is controlling well.
Sheen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Charlie Sheen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sheen shoots for a double leg takedown but Moss sprawls well. He's pushed Sheen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sheen gets a double leg takedown into Moss's guard.
Sheen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sheen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moss, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheen is looking to clinch.
Sheen shoots in and drives through. Moss sprawls well.
Moss scores with a nice strike.
Moss fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sheen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moss as he avoids it easily.
Moss is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sheen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sheen postures up and lands a big shot to Moss's brow.
Sheen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charlie Sheen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sheen fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moss counters with a left and a right that stings Sheen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moss.
Moss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sheen.
Moss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sheen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Sheen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Moss feints a jab promting Sheen to slip. Moss then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sheen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sheen slips under a jab from Moss.
Moss fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Sheen or perhaps it was just good defense by Moss which made him look bad.
Moss leaves Sheen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moss fails with the takedown.
Sheen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moss quickly recovers to half guard.
Moss tries to roll over but Sheen keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Sheen there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss wants to control but Sheen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sheen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charlie Sheen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sheen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moss was covering up waiting for the punch and Sheen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sheen content to stall in guard here.
Sheen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moss is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charlie Sheen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moss misses with a takedown
and Sheen counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Moss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moss manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sheen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moss trying to control here.
Sheen not doing much here.
Sheen stands up out of the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sheen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moss stuffs the takedown.
Sheen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sheen prevents Moss from improving his position.
Sheen trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charlie Sheen.
Moss stuffs the takedown.
Bill Moss is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheen scores with a takedown into Moss's guard.
Sheen 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.
Sheen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sheen 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.
Moss is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bill Moss 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.
Sheen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Sheen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sheen 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Sheen!
A relieved looking Charlie Sheen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd has chosen Wolfmother-Woman as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Troy Beast has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Troy Beast seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Todd!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Todd tries to avoid it but Beast manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Todd to the ground. Todd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Todd drops Beast with a beautiful combination! Beast stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Todd is looking for the KO!
Beast is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Beast crumples to the floor! Todd milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Todd Todd!
Todd Todd was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Misual Lal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lal comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky Theme Song. The key to victory for Misual Lal has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Misual Lal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem tries for a takedown but Lal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lal wants to clinch.
Overeem gets tackled into the cage by Lal. Lal maintains the clinch.
Overeem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Misual Lal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Overeem.
Lal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lal trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Lal is fighting to break Overeem's control of his arms but Overeem is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lal gets to his feet - Overeem follows without any prompting.
Overeem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Overeem is defended easily by Lal.
Overeem looks gassed!
Overeem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lal defends it nicely.
Lal lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Overeem fails with a takedown attempt.
Lal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Overeem to the ground. Lal is now in Overeem's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lal wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
Lal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Overeem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Overeem manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Overeem.
Lal is looking to improve his position but Overeem isn't that keen on the idea.
Overeem avoids the attempt from Lal to control.
Overeem with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Overeem jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Overeem on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Overeem working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Lal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Overeem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misual Lal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Overeem on his heels. He'll look to pass Overeem's guard now, I'm sure.
Lal won't allow Overeem to sweep him here.
Misual Lal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lal trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Overeem looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lal trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Misual Lal.
Overeem feints and as Lal raises his hands in defense, Overeem changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lal working for a triangle but Overeem defends it easily.
Lal trying to keep a closed guard but Overeem is proving a slippery customer.
Lal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Overeem throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Overeem is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lal trying to keep a closed guard but Overeem is proving a slippery customer.
Overeem stops Lal from standing up.
Lal is trying to keep Overeem in close.
Overeem is pushing down on Lal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lal is fighting to maintain full guard but Overeem has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem trying to pass the guard but Lal defending well.
Overeem is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Overeem 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! Lal is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Overeem!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramazan Temel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Old Man (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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185 lbs
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178 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramazan Temel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Old Man!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temel throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Temel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man staying out of range there.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Temel as he checks the leg kick.
Temel is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temel.
Old Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Man.
Temel shoots in but no luck this time.
Man slips a jab from Temel.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temel tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man throws a head kick but Temel moves out of range.
Old Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Temel misses the jab.
Temel avoids the head kick by Man.
Temel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Temel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Temel blocks a low kick nicely.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Temel as he checks the leg kick.
Temel throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Temel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Man enables Temel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Man manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temel stops Man from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temel stays in close to Man's body and controls the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Temel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Temel.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Temel jabs Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Temel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Temel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Temel blocks the low kick.
Man misses with a head kick.
Temel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Temel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Temel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Temel avoids a kick to the body.
Temel throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Temel saw it coming and moves away.
Temel tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A bone on bone clash there as Temel blocks the leg kick.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temel scores with a nice strike.
Temel sizes up Man with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temel scores with a jab to the head.
Temel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Temel blocks the body kick.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Temel cracks Man with an open hand slap.
Temel misses with a few strikes there.
Temel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Temel is out of range and Man settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice defenses there by Man.
Temel tries to clinch up.
Man throws a head kick but Temel moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Temel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Temel checks it well.
Man misses with a body kick.
Temel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Temel looks for a takedown but Man sprawls well.
Temel checks a leg kick.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Temel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Temel blocks a leg kick.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Temel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Temel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Temel checks a low kick from Man.
Temel connects with the punch.
Man throws a low kick but Temel moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Temel checks a leg kick nicely.
Man throws a front kick that sends Temel stumbling back into the cage.
Temel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man walks into a jab.
Temel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Temel misses with a wild body shot.
Temel misses with an uppercut.
Temel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Temel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a head kick that Temel semi-blocks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man tries to clinch up but Temel circles away and keeps his distance.
Man feints and then cracks Temel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Temel down.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man throws a nice head kick!
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man misses with a low kick.
Temel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Temel cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Temel.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Temel lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Temel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Temel connects with the punch.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Temel checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Temel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Temel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Temel.
Temel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Temel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Temel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man feints and then cracks Temel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Temel down.
Temel scores with a hook.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Temel.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Temel moves his leg out of the way.
Temel cracks Man with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Temel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Temel lands with an overhand left.
Temel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Old Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Man throws a head kick but Temel moves out of range.
Temel closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Temel pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man avoids the body shot from Temel.
Nice body punch from Temel.
Man tries to land a leg kick but Temel saw it coming and moves away.
Temel throws out a powerful jab.
Good work by Temel as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
and Temel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Temel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Temel avoids the head kick by Man.
Man needs to keep his hands up - Temel had a free shot at his head there.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man throws a head kick but Temel moves out of range.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Temel is able to avoid easily.
Man throws a leg kick but Temel moved away.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Temel.
Temel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Temel does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Temel checks a leg kick.
Temel jabs Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Temel moves his leg out of the way.
Temel moves out of range of the leg kick from Man.
Man wants to slow Temel down by chopping away at his legs.
Temel shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well.
Temel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Temel.
Man throws a leg kick but Temel moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a wild body kick that Temel sees coming a mile off.
Temel checks a leg kick nicely.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Temel moves out of range easily.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Temel checks the leg kick.
Temel jabs at Man's body.
Temel avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Temel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Temel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Temel to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye.
Man takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man throws a leg kick but Temel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Temel checks a low kick from Man.
Man takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man throws a chopping leg kick but Temel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Temel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Temel checks a leg kick.
Temel connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Temel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Temel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Temel.
Temel looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramazan Temel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Temel 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramazan Temel!
After the big win, Ramazan Temel made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors TFP Graphics - Pit Inc and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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156 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Hawke!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hawke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maia is in Hawke's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Hawke wants to get back to his feet but Maia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawke is keeping the position for now.
Maia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hawke keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Maia chips away with some ground and pound.
Maia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hawke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hawke has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawke's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Hawke is keeping the position.
Hawke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maia passes Hawke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawke is defending against the submission attempts here by Maia.
Maia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maia throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hawke to regain full guard.
Maia is in close to Hawke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maia slips nicely into half guard.
Maia trying to pass the guard but Hawke defending well.
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!
Maia is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maia passes to full mount!
Maia working Hawke over with strikes here.
Maia with shots to the head and body - Hawke looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hawke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maia landing strikes from the mount and Hawke is in trouble!
Hawke is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia dominating with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Hawke really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Maia lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Maia connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maia looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maia landing shots from mount.
Maia dominating with strikes here.
Maia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hawke is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hawke and Maia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maia throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hawke works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Maia dominated that round.
That's time! Maia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hawke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maia.
Hawke moves in looking to clinch but Maia pushes him off.
Maia circles away from the clinch attempt
so Maia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hawke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hawke keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Hawke wants to stand but Maia is controlling the position.
Maia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia won't allow Hawke to get back to his feet.
Maia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hawke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hawke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hawke!
Hawke stands up.
Hawke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Hawke.
Hawke is looking to clinch.
Hawke tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range.
Hawke moves in looking to clinch but Maia pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hawke is trying desperately to improve position.
Maia lands a heavy elbow.
Maia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hawke's face.
Maia with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maia prevents Hawke from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawke wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Maia putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Maia scoring with strikes but Hawke is staying in there.
Maia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hawke has worked his arm free - good work by Hawke!
Maia lands a nice forearm strike.
Maia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hawke gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hawke hang on?
Hawke is working to get back to half guard.
Maia goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hawke is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maia is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Maia dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hawke wants to clinch
and Maia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawke looking for submissions off his back.
Maia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hawke taking some punishment here, with Maia in his half guard.
Maia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia with the ground and pound but Hawke uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hawke wants to stand and escape but Maia is having none of it.
Maia chips away with some ground and pound.
Maia pushing down on Hawke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hawke is looking to escape.
Hawke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maia moves into full mount! Hawke won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hawke?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia scoring with strikes but Hawke is staying in there.
Hawke tries to hold on but Maia pushes him away.
Maia landing strikes from the mount and Hawke is in trouble!
Maia lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Maia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
John Maia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hawke has worked his arm free - good work by Hawke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawke is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Maia asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Maia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Maia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Maia lands an elbow.
Maia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hawke is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Maia lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hawke prevents Maia from improving position.
Maia is putting a hurting on Hawke here, landing some big shots from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia working the body and head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Maia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Maia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Putnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Santz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Putnam might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to tap out. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jose Santz enters the cage!
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205 lbs
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26
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Putnam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Santz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santz lands with a right hand.
Putnam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Santz misses.
Santz lands a glancing blow to the side of Putnam's head.
Putnam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Putnam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santz but Santz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santz throws a right and a left that Putnam avoids nicely.
Santz lands a nice looking body shot.
Santz tries to bum rush Putnam with a series of wild strikes but Putnam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santz throws out a powerful jab.
Santz looks to land a combination but Putnam avoids it well.
Putnam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putnam tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Putnam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Putnam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Putnam is looking to advance position but Santz won't allow it.
Putnam uses his free foot to push down on Santz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santz.
Santz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Putnam.
Putnam with shots to the head and body - Santz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Putnam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putnam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santz is looking to escape.
Putnam punching from mount but Santz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Putnam controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santz tries to lock up and control but Putnam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Putnam thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putnam landing shots from mount.
Santz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Putnam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santz is looking to escape.
Putnam looking to finish Santz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Santz!
Putnam controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Santz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Putnam with the ground and pound from mount.
Putnam lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putnam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santz is looking to improve his position but Putnam isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putnam controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putnam stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Putnam dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Santz misses with a series of wild punches.
Putnam closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Santz quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Putnam is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Putnam trying to mount his opponent but Santz defends it.
Putnam controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Putnam sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santz defending well though.
Putnam wants to work for an arm triangle but Santz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Putnam is taking a breather. Santz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Putnam wants to get back to his feet.
Santz trying to control from the bottom.
Putnam controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Ronnie Putnam wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A punch combination from Santz misses.
A combination from Santz does no damage.
A jab from Santz does it's job there.
Putnam takes one on the button.
Putnam tries a head kick but it misses.
Santz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putnam.
Jose Santz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santz swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Santz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putnam throws a head kick but Santz moves out of range.
Santz fails to land with a series of punches.
Santz misses with a series of wild punches.
Putnam throws a head kick but Santz moves out of range.
Putnam has Santz up against the cage in a clinch.
Putnam wants the takedown. Santz is fighting it off but Putnam persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Santz's guard against the cage.
Putnam wants to control from the top but Santz keeps moving.
Putnam controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ronnie Putnam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Putnam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ronnie Putnam just wasn't active enough.
Putnam misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santz misses with a series of wild punches.
Santz misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Putnam dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Santz throws a right and a left that Putnam avoids nicely.
Putnam throws a solid leg kick but Santz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Putnam.
A jab from Santz does it's job there.
Putnam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santz as he avoids it easily.
Santz stuffs the takedown attempt from Putnam. Putnam gets slowly back to his feet.
Putnam closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Santz quickly recovers to half guard.
Putnam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Putnam seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putnam throwing shots but Santz is blocking nicely.
Putnam is taking a breather. Santz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ronnie Putnam has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Putnam takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Santz scores with a body shot.
Santz looks to land a left hand but Putnam moved out of range nicely.
Santz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Santz scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putnam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santz circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Putnam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santz tries to bum rush Putnam with a series of wild strikes but Putnam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Putnam tries a head kick but it misses.
Putnam needs to keep his hands up - Santz had a free shot at his head there.
Jose Santz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santz misses with a series of wild punches.
Santz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Putnam. Putnam obviously looking to wear him down.
Santz fails to land with a series of punches.
Santz misses with a hook. Putnam ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ronnie Putnam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Putnam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Putnam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Putnam wants to pass the guard but Santz is keeping the position.
Putnam forces his way into half guard.
Jose Santz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Putnam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Putnam's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Santz is looking to control Putnam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santz avoid being mounted?
Ronnie Putnam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putnam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Putnam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santz for as long as he can get away with.
Ronnie Putnam has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Santz blocks a head kick by Putnam.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Putnam.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Putnam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Putnam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Putnam!
Ronnie Putnam really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Malicious Intent Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lhiner Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keygo Atobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140 lbs
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134 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lhiner Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keygo Atobe!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atobe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Atobe fails with a takedown attempt.
Atobe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Combs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Atobe scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Keygo Atobe has been cut.
Combs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Combs as Atobe shoots in.
Lhiner Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keygo Atobe.
Combs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Combs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Atobe's head.
Atobe blocks a head kick by Combs.
Atobe blocks a head kick by Combs.
Combs throws a leg kick but Atobe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atobe fails with a takedown attempt.
Combs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atobe shoots for a takedown but Combs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Atobe fails with the takedown.
Lhiner Combs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Combs just misses with a punch to the body.
Combs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Combs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Atobe shoots for a takedown but Combs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Atobe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Combs sprawls well. Combs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Atobe gets slowly back to his feet.
Combs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Combs misses with a head kick.
Atobe shoots in but Combs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs throws a head kick that misses.
Atobe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Combs pinned against the cage. Combs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Combs cracks the inside of Atobe's front leg.
A head kick misses from Combs.
Atobe looks for a takedown but Combs sprawls well.
Atobe blocks a head kick by Combs.
Combs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Combs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Atobe in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atobe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Combs.
Atobe slips a jab and a cross from Combs.
Atobe avoids the head kick by Combs.
Combs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Combs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Combs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atobe shoots in looking for a takedown but Combs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Atobe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Atobe fails with the takedown.
Atobe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Combs counters with a nice body kick.
Atobe looks gassed!
Nice body kick from Combs.
Atobe shoots in for a takedown but Combs shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs misses with a wild combination.
Combs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Combs stuffs the takedown attempt from Atobe. Atobe gets slowly back to his feet.
Atobe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Combs lands a big head kick that sends Atobe tumbling to the mat! Combs takes a step backwards and waves Atobe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Atobe is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Combs throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Atobe crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lhiner Combs!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartholomew Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roach has chosen The Simpsons Theme Song as his entrance music. Bartholomew Roach will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Roach!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach scoring well with a low kick there.
Roach scores with a leg kick.
Couture shoots and misses
and Roach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Couture 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!
Roach moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Roach.
Roach landing knees to the body.
Roach lands a hook that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Couture tries to pull guard but Roach holds him up against the cage and eventually Couture drops back down to his feet.
Roach stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Roach - that landed with a thud.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Roach obliges.
A short left from Roach.
Roach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coutures head.
A short left from Roach.
Roach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roach works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach digs a right hand into Couture's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Couture's gas tank.
Roach drops Couture with a big knee straight up the middle! Couture is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Couture is rocked!
It looks like Randy Couture has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Roach! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bartholomew Roach!
A relieved looking Bartholomew Roach thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seth Alexis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepper James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexis comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - The Fallen Angel. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pepper James was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Alexis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepper James!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexis shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Alexis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Alexis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexis drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alexis stands and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control.
James is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alexis off and has taken his back!
James avoiding Alexis 's attempts to control his hands.
Alexis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexis fending off the submission attempt from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis tries to break free.
James missing with strikes from the back.
Alexis is in bad spot here.
James not allowing Alexis to control his hands.
James looking to break Alexis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alexis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise James will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Alexis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
James breaks from Alexis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
James postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alexis looks a forlorn figure.
Alexis tries to hold on but James postures up.
James with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alexis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alexis and James has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Alexis tries to improve position but can't.
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alexis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexis's head.
Alexis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James trying to control from half guard but Alexis is working away.
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexis defends it well.
Alexis is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexis wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexis is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
Alexis is trying to control but can't.
Alexis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because James is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
James seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepper James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alexis takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
James misses with an uppercut. Alexis saw that one coming.
James throws a low kick, looking for Alexis's leg but Alexis calmly moves out of range.
Alexis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Alexis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Alexis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alexis just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexis shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexis misses with a takedown
and James counters with a shoot takedown. Alexis fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James works over Alexis with some ground and pound from guard.
James trying to control but Alexis is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Alexis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James wants to stand up but Alexis is controlling him.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexis is one step ahead there.
Alexis postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pepper James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alexis looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alexis passes James's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alexis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but James sees it coming and defends easily.
James trying to control but Alexis postures up.
Alexis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
James is trying to stand back up but Alexis is controlling him
Alexis is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alexis wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Alexis prevents James from improving his position.
Alexis stops James from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James punching from the bottom.
Alexis passes the guard and advances to mount!
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Alexis has a good base and remains in mount.
Alexis has hold of James's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and James manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
James reaches up and pulls Alexis towards him, trying to control the position. Alexis manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for James! James tries to roll over - now Alexis is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and James has to tap out! Great work there by Alexis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Seth Alexis!
An out of breath Seth Alexis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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