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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Bullworth Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kostytin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bullworth Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Copperhead Road by Steve Earle. 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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280 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Bullworth Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Kostytin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullworth Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bullworth Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kostytin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bullworth Jr wants to control the pace but Kostytin is squirming around nicely.
Bullworth Jr cracks Kostytin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kostytin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bullworth Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
It looks like Sergei Kostytin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostytin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bullworth Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kostytin tries to buck Bullworth Jr off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kostytin looks gassed!
Bullworth Jr wants to control the pace but Kostytin is squirming around nicely.
Bullworth Jr controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostytin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kostytin is squirming around, avoiding Bullworth Jr's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Bullworth Jr.
BOOM! Bullworth Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bullworth Jr lands a big elbow.
Bullworth Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kostytin's face.
Kostytin is rocked!
That has opened up Sergei Kostytin's cut even more.
Kostytin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kostytin is still in real trouble! Can Bullworth Jr finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullworth Jr lands with some strikes.
Bullworth Jr wants to control the pace but Kostytin is squirming around nicely.
Bullworth Jr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kostytin hang on?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bullworth Jr! Kostytin is hurt baaadly! Bullworth Jr is firing away with more strikes - Kostytin is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rusty Bullworth Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Rusty Bullworth Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricci Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricci Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Boyd tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boyd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown leaves Boyd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Boyd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyd is retaining full guard.
Boyd wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown trying to control but Boyd is working from the bottom.
Boyd can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boyd!
Boyd is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boyd tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown trying to control but Boyd is having none of it.
Boyd defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brown.
Brown content just to control the position here.
Brown working for a submission but Boyd is keeping him at bay.
Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Boyd is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Boyd is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown landing strikes from the mount.
Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boyd is surviving well by controlling Brown's body position as best he can.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boyd's face.
Brown avoids the attempt from Boyd to control.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brown looking to finish Boyd with some ground and pound. This is bad for Boyd!
It looks like Ricci Boyd has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown breaks from Boyd's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boyd is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boyd's face.
Brown is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Boyd to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Boyd shrugs it off.
Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boyd is surviving well by controlling Brown's body position as best he can.
Brown lands a big shot there that rocks Boyd but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boyd is surviving well by controlling Brown's body position as best he can.
Boyd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boyd's face.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boyd tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricci Boyd's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown has picked Boyd up - he's going for a ride! Brown dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Boyd gets back to full guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Boyd keeps moving.
Boyd lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brown!
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Boyd's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd looking to finish with strikes here!
Boyd throws a strike there. Brown manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Boyd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Boyd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boyd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Bobby Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boyd thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boyd stalling away here and it's allowed Brown to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boyd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to stand up but Boyd is controlling him.
Boyd looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boyd wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown gets to his feet. Boyd looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boyd sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Boyd looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boyd is looking to improve his position.
Brown works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brown tries to control but Boyd wriggling away.
Brown landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyd tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Boyd?
Boyd is in a horrible position here. Brown smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boyd looks a forlorn figure.
Brown unloading with bombs!
Boyd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boyd tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown raining down shots from the mount!
Brown scoring with strikes but Boyd is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricci Boyd's cut.
That's time! Boyd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boyd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Boyd as Brown shoots in.
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boyd on his heels. He'll look to pass Boyd's guard now, I'm sure.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boyd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boyd wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boyd's guard.
Boyd kicks off Brown and gets to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Boyd. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Brown scores with a four punch combination!
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyd circles away.
Ricci Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Brown.
Boyd stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown blocks a head kick by Boyd.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boyd pinned against the cage. Boyd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Boyd. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Boyd swinging wildly here.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brown moves out of range as Boyd throws a body kick.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boyd swivels and escapes.
Boyd looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Boyd drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.
Boyd throws a big elbow that misses.
Boyd throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boyd seems a little lost for a moment, as Brown dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is chipping away with strikes.
Brown stands up.
Boyd shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Boyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bobby Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boyd is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown is working Boyd over with some ground and pound from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown scoring with punches from side control.
Ricci Boyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Brown!
Bobby Brown really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Just Fight logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Borne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kayce Sagraves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Borne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kayce Sagraves's chin.
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143 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Borne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kayce Sagraves!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagraves shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Borne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagraves cracks Borne with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sagraves working the strikes but Borne uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sagraves slips a nice elbow through Borne's hands, connecting with Borne's forehead.
Borne is looking to improve his position.
Sagraves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sagraves 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.
Sagraves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sagraves is looking to take a break and control but Borne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borne is looking for a sweep. Sagraves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sagraves is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagraves 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.
Sagraves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sagraves working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Borne's thigh. Borne counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Borne seems keen to control Sagraves's posture.
Sagraves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sagraves trying to control the position from guard on top but Borne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagraves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagraves trying to control but Borne is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sagraves tries to free his leg and advance position but Borne is retaining full guard.
Sagraves distracts Borne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sagraves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sagraves preventing the sweep.
Borne is breathing heavily.
Sagraves 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sagraves throwing strikes from guard but Borne blocks nicely.
Sagraves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagraves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sagraves working some strikes from top position.
Sagraves landing some decent shots from guard.
Sagraves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sagraves is looking to work some ground and pound but Borne has wrist control.
Sagraves tries to free his leg and advance position but Borne is retaining full guard.
Borne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sagraves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sagraves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagraves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sagraves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sagraves lands a couple of elbows.
Sagraves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagraves passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Borne is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sagraves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sagraves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sagraves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kayce Sagraves dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sagraves swinging wildly here.
Borne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Borne trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagraves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagraves is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sagraves keeping moving, preventing Borne from controlling successfully.
Borne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Borne trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagraves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Samuel Borne.
Sagraves has closed the distance and engaged Borne in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagraves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sagraves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Borne is looking for a sweep. Sagraves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sagraves takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sagraves 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sagraves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sagraves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Borne defending well though.
Sagraves 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.
Sagraves 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Borne is refusing to be controlled, as Sagraves sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagraves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sagraves uses his free foot to push down on Borne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Borne.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sagraves cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sagraves is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Borne can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sagraves with good strikes from the mount here!
Sagraves lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Borne hang on?
Borne is rocked!
Sagraves postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Borne badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Sagraves around the waist but Sagraves pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Sagraves is the winner by TKO! Sagraves jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kayce Sagraves!
Kayce Sagraves took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'i would like to thank Soul Supremacy for letting me fight'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Couture could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Craig Stevenson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Couture!
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, Craig Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stevenson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stevenson throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture throws a right hand that Stevenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevenson also avoids with ease.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Couture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stevenson scores with a one two! Couture had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Couture looks to land a combination but Stevenson avoids it well.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryan Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Stevenson.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Couture misses with a leg kick
and Stevenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Couture moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Couture throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A cross from Stevenson lands.
Couture moves into range and clinches up with Stevenson.
Couture wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Couture has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Couture wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stevenson on the side of the head.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt - Couture sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stevenson checks a leg kick.
Couture tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stevenson lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Couture scrambles back to his feet.
Couture's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Couture scrambles back to his feet.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Couture moves out of range.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Couture lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Couture works Stevenson's body with a nice hook.
Couture closes the distance and pushes Stevenson back into the cage.
Stevenson gets underhooks to prevent Couture's takedown attempt.
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Couture lands a two punch combo.
Ryan Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense.
Couture tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevenson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like Stevenson is going to stand back up.
Couture tries to kick Stevenson off but Stevenson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stevenson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Craig Stevenson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
Couture stuffs the takedown attempt from Stevenson. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevenson shoots for a double leg takedown but Couture sprawls well. He's pushed Stevenson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Couture wants to clinch.
Stevenson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Couture avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture drives through and clinches with Stevenson against the cage.
Stevenson wants to break free but Couture has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Stevenson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Couture leaves Stevenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Couture throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Couture.
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Couture lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Couture looks to clinch
and Stevenson counters with a head kick.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Couture slips a jab and a cross from Stevenson.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couture gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stevenson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson prevents Couture from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson stands up from Couture's guard - Stevenson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stevenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that Couture avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Couture.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.
No joy there for Couture, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevenson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Couture was covering up waiting for the punch and Stevenson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Couture wants to stand up but Stevenson is controlling him.
Couture being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Couture is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stevenson dives into side control.
Stevenson controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Stevenson.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Couture tried to score with a low kick but Stevenson checks it.
Stevenson throws a big shot that misses.
Couture leaves Stevenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Stevenson. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Couture stalks Stevenson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stevenson's face. Stevenson staggers backwards, shaken.
Stevenson has managed to clinch.
Couture can't break the clinch.
Stevenson prevents Couture from breaking the clinch.
Couture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryan Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Couture misses with a double jab
and Stevenson counters with an outside leg kick.
A left lands for Stevenson.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Stevenson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Couture as he avoids it easily.
Couture's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Couture duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Stevenson 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!
Stevenson lands a glancing blow to the side of Couture's head.
Couture tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Couture misses.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Couture fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Couture counters with a one-two to the body.
Couture throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson counters with a single leg into guard. Couture didn't expect that.
Stevenson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Let's hope that Stevenson 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Craig Stevenson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Some wild striking there from Couture.
Couture stuffs the takedown.
Couture misses with a combination
and Stevenson counters with a series of strikes. Couture will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stevenson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevenson misses with a few strikes there.
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Couture sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevenson somewhat.
Craig Stevenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ryan Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture clinches.
Couture has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stevenson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stevenson successfully pulls guard.
Couture is looking to stand up but Stevenson won't let him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stevenson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stevenson has his feet on Couture's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Couture throws a right hand that Stevenson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevenson also avoids with ease.
Stevenson fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Couture lands a jab-cross combination.
Couture stalks Stevenson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stevenson's face. Stevenson staggers backwards, shaken.
Couture wants to clinch.
Stevenson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stevenson is staying tight to Couture's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Couture trying to remain calm as Stevenson controls from the top position.
Craig Stevenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevenson stands up and beckons Couture to his feet.
Stevenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryan Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Couture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couture tries to avoid it but Stevenson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couture to the ground. Couture escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stevenson misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stevenson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Stevenson!
Craig Stevenson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daryl Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daryl Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Weston's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but Weston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Weston looking to pass the guard.
Dixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dixon has his foot on Weston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weston works his way back into a safe position though.
Weston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dixon on the ground.
Weston wants to stand but Dixon is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dixon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Weston landing with the ground and pound.
Dixon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Weston looking to pass the guard.
Weston gets to his feet - Dixon follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weston misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weston throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon looking to score a takedown here. Weston is defending well but Dixon drives through and ends up in Weston's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Weston keeps moving.
Dixon won't allow Weston to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control but Weston is working from the bottom.
Weston is pulling down on Dixon's head to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dixon.
Weston loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Weston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dixon.
Weston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A combination from Weston does no damage.
Weston misses with a straight left.
Weston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weston lands with a nice body punch.
Dixon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Weston pinned against the cage. Weston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Weston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dixon did well to prevent Weston getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weston pulls his head out easily.
Weston is looking for a kimura but Dixon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Weston to get the leverage.
Weston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dixon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon looks gassed!
Weston is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dixon sees it coming and defends easily.
Weston wants to take a breather but Dixon is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weston is really struggling to control Dixon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Weston is looking for a kimura but Dixon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Weston to get the leverage.
Dixon is trying to maintain the position but Weston is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daryl Dixon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Weston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Weston working away.
Dixon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Weston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Weston in side control, throwing shots but Dixon defends.
Weston decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dixon to his feet.
Weston misses with a two punch combination.
Weston closes the distance and clinches.
Weston breaks from the clinch.
Weston scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon is desperately trying to improve his position but Weston has a good base and remains in mount.
Weston landing shots from mount.
Dixon wants to hold on but Weston pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dixon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weston dives on top into guard.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
Dixon looking for a guillotine here but Weston defends easily.
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weston stands up from Dixon's guard - Weston perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dixon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Weston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dakota Weston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dixon is keeping the position for now.
Weston decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dixon, up you get!
Weston pushes Dixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Weston breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dixon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Weston decides to stand back up.
A jab lands there for Weston.
Weston throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt - Weston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dixon is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weston cracks Dixon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Weston looking to control but Dixon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dixon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston landing strikes from the mount.
Weston punishing his opponent with strikes.
Weston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Weston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dixon is looking to escape.
Weston postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dixon looks a forlorn figure.
Weston with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weston is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Weston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Weston wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Weston dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Weston swinging wildly here.
Weston misses with a two punch combination.
Weston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Dixon shoots in but Weston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Weston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt
and Weston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dixon thinking.
Weston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dixon is trying to defend but Weston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dixon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weston 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dixon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back.
Weston stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dixon to get to his feet.
Weston misses the shot to the body.
Weston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Weston, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Weston against the cage but Weston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dakota Weston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daryl Dixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Weston lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dixon down.
Dixon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Weston wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling the position.
Ground and pound from Weston.
Dixon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Weston stands up out of the half guard.
Weston lands a two punch combo.
Weston fails to land with a series of punches.
Weston throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dixon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Weston is in Dixon's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dixon has a closed guard, preventing Weston from standing up.
Weston tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Dixon looking for a guillotine here but Weston defends easily.
Weston scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon working for a triangle but Weston defends it easily.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Weston gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dixon tries to sprawl but Weston drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Weston postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dixon to stand up.
Good shot there by Weston.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Weston clinches up against the cage.
Weston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Weston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Weston has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota Weston!
Dakota Weston really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Just Fight logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flavio Ferreira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flavio Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimes shoots in but Ferreira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Flavio Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira stuns Grimes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grimes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferreira is trying to defend but Grimes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grimes is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ferreira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grimes is looking for a kimura but Ferreira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grimes to get the leverage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira is trying to stand up here but Grimes is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes seems to be working for a kimura but Ferreira defends the submission attempt.
Grimes is trying for a kimura here. Ferreira looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Grimes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick Grimes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Savea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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257 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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255 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samson Savea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Savea sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Savea from controlling successfully.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savea closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Savea!
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
Savea is trying to stand.
Savea is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Savea is rocked!
Savea is breathing heavily.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Oh Savea is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Jackson! Savea is hurt baaadly! Jackson is firing away with more strikes - Savea is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Jackson!
After the big win, Shawn Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Just Fight and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Dime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bushido Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home as his entrance music. Jonny Dime looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Dime!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bushido Brown!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dime lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brown backs up against the cage.
Brown lands a jab.
It looks like Jonny Dime has been cut.
Brown forces Dime back against the cage and clinches.
Brown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dime regains guard.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is in close to Dime's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Dime has wrist control.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brown decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dime misses with a head kick.
Brown drops Dime with a nice combination! Brown dives into Dime's guard, looking to finish!
Dime is rocked!
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!
Brown arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Dime's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bushido Brown! Bushido Brown retains his middleweight title!
Bushido Brown made sure to mention his sponsor, Just Fight in his post fight interview.
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