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NewDay Battelfield 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Niko Bellic enters the cage!
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175 lbs
19 - 22 - 2 |
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172 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
19 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Bellic!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellic tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomez gets a double leg takedown into Bellic's guard.
Gomez gets to his feet - Bellic follows without any prompting.
Bellic wants to clinch.
Bellic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gomez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gomez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bellic has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gomez but great work by Bellic.
Gomez wants to control but Bellic postures up.
Bellic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomez, who protects the arm well.
Bellic swings around for an armbar but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bellic's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Gomez trying to control but Bellic is working from the bottom.
Gomez has gone for a leg lock! Bellic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gomez's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellic has gone for a leg lock! Gomez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bellic's guard.
Gomez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bellic's guard.
Gomez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bellic defends it well.
Gomez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bellic has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez works his way into full mount!
Gomez goes for an armbar but Bellic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bellic.
Gomez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomez is keeping the position for now.
Gomez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bellic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gomez pushes a forearm under Bellic's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bellic is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Gomez!
Jose Gomez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raive Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raive Malapitan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raive Malapitan!
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, James Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Malapitan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Malapitan chips away with some ground and pound.
Malapitan connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malapitan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malapitan 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malapitan content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malapitan stops Thompson from standing up.
Malapitan stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan 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.
Malapitan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - Malapitan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Malapitan lands a nice short elbow.
Malapitan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Malapitan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Malapitan stalling.
Thompson looks gassed!
Malapitan seems to be looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malapitan not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malapitan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily.
Malapitan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Malapitan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Malapitan wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Malapitan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Malapitan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thompson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raive Malapitan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Danger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Bambaleo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Danger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Bambaleo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bambaleo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danger somewhat.
Danger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danger shoots in for a double leg but Bambaleo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bambaleo trying to land knees to the body.
Bambaleo is looking for a takedown.
Danger breaks from the clinch.
Bambaleo tries to clinch up.
Danger wants to land a leg kick but Bambaleo is out of range.
Bambaleo wants to clinch up but Danger keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambaleo wants to clinch.
Danger shoots in and drives through. Bambaleo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Danger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danger dives in and grabs Bambaleo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bambaleo pushes down on Danger's head and hops out.
Bambaleo avoids the head kick by Danger.
Danger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Danger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bambaleo avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick by Danger misses
and Bambaleo moves into the clinch.
Danger is breathing heavily.
Danger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bambaleo lands an elbow that stopped Danger in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambaleo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Danger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bambaleo landing knees to the body.
Bambaleo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Danger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bambaleo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bambaleo tries to land a knee to the head but Danger blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambaleo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Danger tries to pull guard but Bambaleo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Danger has had enough of the clinch but Bambaleo keeps him there for the moment.
Danger jumps guard but Bambaleo stands there with Danger around his waist. Danger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Danger is trying to drag Bambaleo to the mat but Bambaleo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Danger is trying to pull guard but Bambaleo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambaleo tries to pull guard but Danger won't allow it.
Danger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bambaleo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bambaleo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danger swats away the attempt to clinch by Bambaleo.
Danger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bambaleo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Duke Danger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Danger clinches up against the cage.
Danger letting Bambaleo take a breather here.
Danger is trying to push Bambaleo away but Bambaleo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Danger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bambaleo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bambaleo is trying to maintain a safe position but Danger gets an underhook and turns Bambaleo into the cage.
Bambaleo misses with a knee strike.
Danger tries to score a body lock takedown but Bambaleo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Danger avoiding damage as Bambaleo throws knees to the body.
Bambaleo is pressed up against the cage. Danger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bambaleo down to the mat. Bambaleo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Danger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danger throws a head kick but Bambaleo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bambaleo did well to prevent Danger getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bambaleo is just riding it out for now. Danger eventually gives up the hold.
Bambaleo is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danger throws a strike but Bambaleo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bambaleo is wriggling around but Danger manages to pass to half guard.
Bambaleo tries to kick Danger off but Danger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger works his way into side control.
Bambaleo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Danger sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Bambaleo taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Duke Danger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Griff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Heavy handed |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Griff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao misses with the combination.
Griff slips a jab and a cross from Brandao.
Brandao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Griff.
Griff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandao is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brandao has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Griff should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Brandao has tightened it up now! Griff should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Brandao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lonje Moco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lonje Moco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lonje Moco!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moco gets a clinch.
Moco is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dawson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dawson wants to break free but Moco has control.
Moco drags the fight down to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dawson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Michael Dawson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Moco.
Moco fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dawson throws a big shot that misses.
Dawson lands a front kick.
Moco staying out of range there.
Moco is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Moco avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Moco blocks a head kick by Dawson.
Moco fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Moco forces Dawson back against the cage and clinches.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.
Moco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dawson is defending well.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Moco is controlling him.
Moco tightens his grip and picks Dawson up, before dumping him to the ground. Dawson manages to land in guard.
Moco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moco passes Dawson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moco controlling the action here.
Moco decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lonje Moco dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Moco.
Dawson lands with a nice body punch.
Moco misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Lonje Moco has been cut.
Dawson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Moco.
Moco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dawson lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Dawson throws a right and a left that Moco avoids nicely.
Dawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Moco.
Moco tries to clinch up.
Moco closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Dawson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dawson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moco has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dawson regains guard immediately.
Moco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lonje Moco was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michael Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Dawson lands but Moco takes it in his stride.
Dawson lands a head shot.
Dawson swings widly with a right hand
and Moco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Moco there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Moco.
Moco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moco clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moco turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moco has hold of Dawson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dawson seems comfortable defending it but Moco has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dawson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dawson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Moco couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lonje Moco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Wedrowycz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deuce Bigalow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bigalow has chosen Motorhead - The Game as his entrance music. Deuce Bigalow will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakub Wedrowycz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deuce Bigalow!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wedrowycz shoots in for a double leg but Bigalow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bigalow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wedrowycz on his heels. He'll look to pass Wedrowycz's guard now, I'm sure.
Bigalow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bigalow wants to stand but Wedrowycz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wedrowycz wants to sweep but no luck.
Wedrowycz keeping moving, preventing Bigalow from controlling successfully.
Bigalow stands up from Wedrowycz's guard - Bigalow perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wedrowycz misses with a takedown
and Bigalow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wedrowycz won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bigalow trying to control the position but Wedrowycz is working away.
Wedrowycz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wedrowycz is trying to get back to half guard.
Wedrowycz stops Bigalow from passing to mount.
Bigalow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wedrowycz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigalow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wedrowycz keeps working.
Bigalow wants to stand but Wedrowycz has his arm trapped.
Wedrowycz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wedrowycz tries to roll over but Bigalow keeps him under control.
Bigalow wants to free his trapped foot but Wedrowycz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bigalow trying to control from half guard but Wedrowycz is working away.
Bigalow is thwarting Wedrowycz's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigalow wants to pass the guard but Wedrowycz is defending well.
Wedrowycz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wedrowycz.
Bigalow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bigalow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wedrowycz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wedrowycz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bigalow trying to control but Wedrowycz is working from the bottom.
Wedrowycz is looking to sinch up a triangle. Bigalow throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wedrowycz's body to avoid the submission. Wedrowycz has instead reached around Bigalow's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wedrowycz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jakub Wedrowycz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keat Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaice Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keat Cullen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keat Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaice Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen cracks the inside of Taylor's front leg.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Taylor enables Cullen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Taylor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Cullen postures up.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cullen stops Taylor from standing up.
Cullen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cullen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cullen advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cullen looks up at the clock and then as Taylor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cullen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cullen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Taylor to see if he's OK.
Cullen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cullen controls the position.
Cullen is working Taylor over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cullen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Taylor to see if he's OK.
Taylor is trying to buck Cullen off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cullen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cullen controls the position from side control.
Cullen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Cullen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cullen scores with punches from side control.
Cullen staying calm.
Cullen landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen working the ground and pound.
Cullen taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cullen scores with punches from side control.
Cullen controlling the position from side mount.
Cullen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cullen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Taylor some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cullen lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen is working Taylor over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cullen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Taylor is rocked!
Cullen in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Taylor looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Cullen turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keat Cullen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janek Wisniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Mix is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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166 lbs
1 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janek Wisniewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Mix!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisniewski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mix is trying to stand up here but Wisniewski is controlling him well.
Wisniewski working Mix over with strikes.
Mix slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wisniewski is in close to Mix's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wisniewski is looking to work some ground and pound but Mix has wrist control.
Wisniewski wants to control from the top but Mix keeps moving.
Mix trying to keep a closed guard but Wisniewski is proving a slippery customer.
Mix wants to stand up but Wisniewski is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisniewski throws an elbow that misses. Mix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wisniewski's guard. Nice move by Mix!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mix has eaten all the pies!
Wisniewski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wisniewski wants to sweep but no luck.
Wisniewski pulls Mix in close to prevent any damage.
Mix has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wisniewski is proving hard to escape from.
Mix is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wisniewski wants to sweep here but Mix controlling him for the moment.
Mix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mix wants to stand but Wisniewski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wisniewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wisniewski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wisniewski is tightening it up a little... Mix has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mix reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mix taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wisniewski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Janek Wisniewski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gorge Jurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgel comes into the arena with Rock N Roll Train blaring out of the sound system. Bravo has chosen Magic as his entrance music. Eddie Bravo looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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149 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorge Jurgel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgel gets caught flat footed, as Bravo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jurgel seems keen to control Bravo's posture.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jurgel is keeping the position for now.
Jurgel managing to control the position.
Gorge Jurgel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jurgel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgel looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
Jurgel lands with an uppercut that bounces Bravo off the cage and back into range.
Jurgel lands with a good body shot.
Bravo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jurgel is trying to defend but Bravo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo looks gassed!
Jurgel keeping control of the position.
Jurgel is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel is trying to maintain the position but Bravo is very close to passing his half guard.
Jurgel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bravo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bravo's back!
Jurgel controls the position.
Bravo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jurgel looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Jurgel with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jurgel controlling his opponent.
Bravo tries to lock up and control but Jurgel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorge Jurgel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bravo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jurgel.
Jurgel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bravo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jurgel quickly recovers to half guard.
Jurgel keeping hold of Bravo's head, controlling as best he can.
Bravo trying to control the action but Jurgel is working from the bottom.
Jurgel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jurgel holds on and takes a little breather.
Bravo 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.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
Jurgel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jurgel is retaining full guard.
Gorge Jurgel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bravo thows a leg kick but Jurgel checks it
and Jurgel counters with a left to the body.
Jurgel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bravo gets a double leg takedown into Jurgel's guard.
Jurgel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bravo trying to control but Jurgel is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jurgel holds on and takes a little breather.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jurgel drives through and clinches with Bravo against the cage.
Jurgel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jurgel is trying to pull guard but Bravo has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorge Jurgel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jurgel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bravo jumps guard.
Jurgel prevents Bravo from getting back to his feet.
Jurgel stopping the sweep attempt from Bravo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard.
Jurgel being controlled here momentarily.
Jurgel stays in close to Bravo's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gorge Jurgel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jurgel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorge Jurgel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jurgel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eddie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo slips under a jab from Jurgel.
Jurgel darts in and clinches Bravo up against the cage.
Bravo trying to stall but Jurgel improves his position.
Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Jurgel has him pressed against the cage.
Jurgel pulls guard.
Jurgel pulls Bravo in to control the position.
Bravo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Gorge Jurgel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jurgel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jurgel tries to keep at a distance but Bravo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bravo jumps guard and drags Jurgel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bravo is trying to keep Jurgel in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel content to stall in guard here.
Jurgel wants to pass the guard but Bravo is keeping the position.
Jurgel slips nicely into half guard.
Jurgel works his way into full mount!
Jurgel controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries to hold on but Jurgel pushes him away.
Bravo can't escape the position.
Jurgel controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jurgel is working hard here to advance position.
Jurgel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jurgel avoids the attempt from Bravo to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorge Jurgel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jurgel, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gorge Jurgel!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Gorge Jurgel!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Gorge Jurgel!
Gorge Jurgel wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Texas Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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26
168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Texas Pete!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson scores with a one two! Pete had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pete has time to react.
Henderson with a nice cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Henderson!
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pete needs to keep his hands up - Henderson had a free shot at his head there.
That kick from Henderson tenderised Pete's leg. Pete is trying to keep his angry face on.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson scores with a shot to the body.
Henderson scores with a jab.
Henderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pete blocks a jab.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Pete bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henderson catches Pete with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson with a nice cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henderson.
Pete throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Pete ducks right into an uppercut from Henderson.
Henderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pete.
Henderson slips under a jab.
Henderson punishes Pete's body with a nice straight punch.
Henderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pete in his tracks.
Henderson scores with a nice head shot.
Henderson jabs at Pete's body.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Texas Pete is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henderson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Henderson. Pete shrugs it off though.
Henderson lands with an overhand left.
Pete lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pete tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson fakes the leg kick and cracks Pete in the body.
Pete takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Henderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pete chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Henderson can pounce on him.
Pete misses with the combination.
Henderson cracks Pete with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Henderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jeremy Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Henderson stuns Pete with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henderson throws a right and a left that Pete avoids nicely.
Pete throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson throws out a leg kick but Pete moves out of range and Henderson only half commits.
Pete avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pete misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Henderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Pete closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Henderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Henderson slips under a jab from Pete.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Pete avoids them all with ease.
Henderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Henderson works the jab nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pete back to the cage. Henderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Henderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henderson 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.
Henderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pete manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Henderson has Pete in his guard.
Pete has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Henderson is proving hard to escape from.
Henderson is looking for a triangle but Pete pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pete manages to get himself to full guard.
Pete is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson slips nicely into half guard.
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pete sees it coming and defends easily.
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Pete tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Pete really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Pete is having none of it.
Henderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pete defends it well.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pete has managed to free his arm - good work.
Henderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pete with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Henderson is keen to just control but Pete is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to advance position but Pete won't allow it.
Pete wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Henderson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pete tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Henderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeremy Henderson!
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