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VFW 15: The Meltdown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Slyvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Money has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
3 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Tim Slyvia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Money!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slyvia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Money clinches.
Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Money misses with a series of wild punches.
Money clinches.
Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Slyvia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Money misses the target.
Slyvia throws a series of punches but Money avoids them all with ease.
Money looks to land a combination but Slyvia avoids it well.
Slyvia moves in looking to clinch but Money pushes him off.
Slyvia wants to clinch up but Money keeps it at a distance.
Money throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slyvia darts in trying to clinch
and Money counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Slyvia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Money pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Money really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slyvia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Money decides to stand and escape the position.
Slyvia tries to close the distance and clinch but Money swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slyvia tries to clinch there but Money circles away.
Slyvia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Money swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Money lands with a nice body punch.
Money looking to score a takedown here. Slyvia is defending well but Money drives through and ends up in Slyvia's guard.
Slyvia trying to keep a closed guard but Money is proving a slippery customer.
Slyvia can't keep his opponent in guard - Money advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Money lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slyvia is pressing down on Money's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slyvia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Money defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Money jabs Slyvia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slyvia tries to clinch up but Money circles away and keeps his distance.
Money thumps Slyvia with a low kick.
Slyvia moves to clinch but Money breaks away
and Money counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Slyvia is breathing heavily.
Money trying to mount his opponent but Slyvia defends it.
Money not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Money decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Money has Slyvia up against the cage in a clinch.
Slyvia has had enough of the clinch but Money keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Money lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slyvia at a distance.
Travis Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money closes the distance and pushes Slyvia back into the cage.
Slyvia being controlled against the cage.
A body shot lands from Money.
Money manages to break the clinch.
Money closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Slyvia quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Money is working for a submission of some sort.
Money decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Money gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money lands a nice shot to the body.
Money manages to break the clinch.
Money moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Tim Slyvia has been cut.
Money staying out of range there.
Money closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Money breaks the clinch.
Slyvia has closed the distance and engaged Money in a clinch.
Money presses Slyvia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Money lands a body punch in the clinch.
Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slyvia looks to clinch
and Money lands a stunning uppercut that sends Slyvia to the mat!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Money decides to stand up.
Money throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Slyvia tumbling to the canvas!
Slyvia is rocked!
Money stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Money dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Slyvia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Money has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Money.
Money manages to break the clinch.
Money darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Slyvia taking some punishment here, with Money in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money trying to mount his opponent but Slyvia defends it.
Money stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Slyvia to get to his feet.
Slyvia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slyvia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Money plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Money looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Oh Slyvia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Money in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slyvia seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money stands up and waves to Slyvia to follow him.
Slyvia tries to clinch there but Money circles away.
Money clinches with his opponent.
Money has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slyvia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Money pushes Slyvia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Money manages to break the clinch.
Money tries to bum rush Slyvia with a series of wild strikes but Slyvia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Money gets a double leg takedown into Slyvia's guard.
Slyvia keeping full guard, as Money tries to pass.
Money is pushing down on Slyvia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slyvia is fighting to maintain full guard but Money has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money wants to free his trapped foot but Slyvia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Money decides to return to a standing position.
Money closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slyvia throws a hook but Money avoids it easily.
Money shoots in and bounces Slyvia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Money wants to pass the guard but Slyvia is keeping the position.
Slyvia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Money defends well.
Slyvia is working an open guard so Money takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Money does no damage.
Slyvia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slyvia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Money paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Money dodges the punch combination from Slyvia.
Slyvia fails to land with a series of punches.
Money gets a clinch.
Money avoiding damage.
Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slyvia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Money counters with a two punch combo.
Slyvia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Money moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slyvia throws the left hand but Money avoids the punch easily.
Money fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slyvia, pushing him back against the cage.
Money is struggling to control the position.
Money landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Money closes the distance and clinches.
Slyvia is trying to maintain a safe position but Money gets an underhook and turns Slyvia into the cage.
Slyvia tries to circle away but Money has him pinned against the cage.
Money unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Money breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Money has closed the distance and engaged Slyvia in a clinch.
Slyvia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Money manages to break the clinch.
Slyvia fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Money showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Slyvia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Money. Those never looked like landing.
Money gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Slyvia.
Money gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Money unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Money.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Money pushes Slyvia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Money landing knees to the body.
Money landing knees to the body.
Money manages to break the clinch.
Slyvia tries to sprawl but Money drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Money takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Money passes to full mount!
Money breaks from Slyvia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Slyvia has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Slyvia is trying to escape the mount but Money keeps good control and instead manages to take Slyvia's back.
Money tightening his grip on Slyvia, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money is persistently looking for the submission but Slyvia is defending it well.
Money working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money is trying to stick to Slyvia's back but Slyvia is turning into Money. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Money's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Slyvia.
Money pulls Slyvia in close to prevent any damage.
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!
Slyvia wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving.
Slyvia with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slyvia preventing the sweep.
Money has control of Slyvia's left arm, preventing Slyvia from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Money rushes Slyvia and presses him up against the cage.
Money lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slyvia swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it.
Money breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Money looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Money throws a right and a left that both miss.
Money throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Money is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Slyvia's half guard.
Money thows a huge punch but Slyvia dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slyvia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Slyvia isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Money stacks Slyvia on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Money!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Money in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Money working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Slyvia wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Slyvia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Travis Money has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee warns Slyvia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slyvia can't escape the position.
Money avoids the attempt from Slyvia to control.
Tim Slyvia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Travis Money is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Money scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Money comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Money 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Money!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Gonawyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonawyn comes into the arena with Crush 'em - Megadeth blaring out of the sound system. Cain Velasquez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Gonawyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Velasquez !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Velasquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonawyn tries to sprawl out of it but Velasquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonawyn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Velasquez .
Velasquez with a poor takedown
and Gonawyn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Velasquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gonawyn is working for a kimura but Velasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
Gonawyn throwing shots but Velasquez is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonawyn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velasquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Gonawyn lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez is looking to control Gonawyn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Velasquez avoid being mounted?
Gonawyn tries to pass to full mount but Velasquez defends it.
Gonawyn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gonawyn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Velasquez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big strike lands for Gonawyn! That's really hurt Velasquez and he's turned his back - Gonawyn keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Gonawyn jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Gonawyn!
An out of breath and clearly excited King Gonawyn thanked New World Order Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yudai Koshiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Sparrow is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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212 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yudai Koshiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow throws a series of strikes that have Koshiba backpedaling.
Sparrow misses with a two punch combination.
Sparrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sparrow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koshiba.
Koshiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sparrow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koshiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sparrow throws a hook but Koshiba avoids it easily.
Koshiba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from Sparrow misses.
Koshiba is looking to land body kicks.
Jack Sparrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparrow throws a one two combo.
Koshiba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sparrow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparrow throws a series of punches but Koshiba moves out of range.
Koshiba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sparrow is looking to chop away at Koshiba's legs.
Koshiba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koshiba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshiba throws a body punch but Sparrow moves out of range.
Sparrow throws a right and a left that Koshiba avoids nicely.
Sparrow misses with a wild combination.
Sparrow scores with a three punch combo!
Sparrow swinging wildly here.
Sparrow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koshiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koshiba scores with a spinning back kick!
Sparrow looks gassed!
Sparrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Koshiba circles away.
Koshiba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sparrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koshiba lands a big head kick that sends Sparrow tumbling to the mat! Koshiba takes a step backwards and waves Sparrow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sparrow is rocked!
It looks like Jack Sparrow has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparrow gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yudai Koshiba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krilich Berglomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berglomi comes to the cage accompanied by Fat Boy Slim-Push The Tempo. Krilich Berglomi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krilich Berglomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berglomi throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berglomi.
Berglomi moves out of range of the body kick from Jacobs.
Berglomi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berglomi misses with a combination
and Jacobs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jacobs.
Jacobs stalling in the clinch.
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacobs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Berglomi back to the cage. Jacobs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Berglomi.
Berglomi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berglomi throws a right hand that Jacobs ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobs also avoids with ease.
Berglomi is breathing heavily.
Jacobs misses with a two punch combination.
Jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacobs is looking to clinch.
Berglomi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jacobs backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berglomi looks to land a right hand but Jacobs moved out of range.
Jacobs gets a double leg takedown into Berglomi's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Berglomi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacobs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Berglomi keeps moving.
Jacobs tries to stand but Berglomi is controlling from the bottom.
Jacobs gets to his feet. Berglomi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jacobs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Berglomi closes the distance and clinches up with Jacobs, looking for a takedown. Berglomi pushes Jacobs against the cage but Jacobs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Berglomi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobs drops Berglomi with a beautiful combination! Berglomi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jacobs is looking for the KO!
Berglomi is rocked!
It looks like Krilich Berglomi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Berglomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacobs has clasped his hands together around Berglomi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jacobs working the ground and pound from side control.
Jacobs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacobs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Check out the look on Jacobs's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Berglomi some visible discomfort.
Berglomi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jacobs connects with a decent elbow.
Jacobs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berglomi, who protects the arm well.
Jacobs looks up at the clock and then as Berglomi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jacobs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jacobs working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jacobs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Berglomi to see if he's OK.
Jacobs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jacobs lands with a right that hurts Berglomi. Berglomi looks to clinch but Jacobs throws a short knee that drops Berglomi. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Ryan Jacobs!
An out of breath Ryan Jacobs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Ampiflire. Bravo has chosen Damian Marley - Confrontation as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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210 lbs
15 - 19 - 1 |
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221 lbs
10 - 9 - 1 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
Basic striking
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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
15 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trey Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Money is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Money wants to work for an arm triangle but Bravo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bravo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bravo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Money has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bravo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Money doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bravo is tightening it up a little... Money has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Money reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Money taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bravo !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
An out of breath and clearly excited Joey Rodinerio Bravo thanked Just Fight for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaws Talltree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talltree kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jaws. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Fred Flintstone enters the cage!
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280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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240 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaws Talltree!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Flintstone!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talltree wants to land a leg kick but Flintstone is out of range.
Talltree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flintstone manages to avoid it.
Talltree misses with a body shot.
Talltree throws an off balance right hand
enabling Flintstone to counter with a crisp jab.
Flintstone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flintstone.
Flintstone blocks a head kick by Talltree.
Flintstone scores with the left hand. Talltree knows he should have avoided that one.
Talltree tries a head kick but it misses.
Talltree throws a predictable looking body shot
and Flintstone counters with a leg kick.
Talltree throws an overhand right that lands on Flintstone's shoulder, as Flintstone tries to avoid the shot.
Talltree takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Talltree has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flintstone.
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!
Flintstone closes the distance and pushes Talltree back into the cage.
Talltree throws a punch but it's blocked by Flintstone.
Talltree swings wildly with an uppercut but Flintstone uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talltree tries to throw a body punch but Flintstone avoids it by throwing Talltree back against the cage.
Talltree has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flintstone struggles to land a body shot inside as Talltree controls his hands.
Flintstone is looking for a takedown.
Talltree tries to throw a body punch but Flintstone avoids it by throwing Talltree back against the cage.
Flintstone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Talltree is trying to pull guard but Flintstone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Flintstone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Talltree wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flintstone has him pressed against the cage.
Talltree is trying to pull guard but Flintstone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Talltree is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Talltree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Talltree tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaws Talltree. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone tries to stall but Talltree uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Talltree doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Talltree to work.
Flintstone wants to get back to striking at distance but Talltree won't allow it.
Flintstone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flintstone blocks a body shot from Talltree.
Talltree stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Flintstone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Flintstone prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flintstone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Talltree tries a body shot but Flintstone blocks it.
Flintstone tries to work over Talltree's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flintstone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Talltree throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talltree throws a punch but it's blocked by Flintstone.
Talltree jumps guard but Flintstone stands there with Talltree around his waist. Talltree gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Talltree is trying to pull guard but Flintstone has him pressed against the cage.
Flintstone is looking to control Talltree's arms but Talltree gets an underhook and turns him. Now Flintstone has his back to the cage.
Talltree manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Flintstone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flintstone misses with some punches.
Talltree can't break the clinch.
Talltree tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flintstone breaks from the clinch.
Talltree throws a lazy body kick
letting Flintstone counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Talltree checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Flintstone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Flintstone 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.
Talltree is looking to improve his position but Flintstone isn't that keen on the idea.
Flintstone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Talltree hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flintstone working Talltree over with strikes here.
Flintstone lands a big elbow - Talltree is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Talltree is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Fred Flintstone!
Fred Flintstone is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Fred Flintstone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Faustos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beaumont McHale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beaumont McHale told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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211 lbs
22 - 9 - 1 |
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29
215 lbs
34 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Faustos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beaumont McHale!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faustos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Faustos misses with a jab, cross combination.
McHale misses with a straight right.
McHale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faustos.
Faustos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Faustos. That's going to slow McHale down.
Faustos tries to close the distance and clinch up but McHale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McHale misses with a lunging right hand
and Faustos counters with a nice body shot.
Faustos throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Beaumont McHale has been cut.
Faustos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McHale dives in and grabs Faustos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Faustos pushes down on McHale's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faustos stuns McHale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McHale walks into a left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Faustos.
Faustos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McHale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faustos.
Faustos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faustos throws a sloppy head kick and McHale moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHale throws a leg kick but Faustos checks it.
McHale looks to land a combination but Faustos avoids it well.
Diego Faustos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faustos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faustos lands with a nice combination. McHale backs away looking to recover.
That has opened up Beaumont McHale's cut even more.
Faustos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McHale walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McHale throws a right and a left that Faustos avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Faustos.
Faustos tries to close the distance and clinch up but McHale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHale gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Faustos.
Faustos with a jab.
Faustos is looking to wear down McHale with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McHale misses with a series of wild punches.
McHale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McHale is rocked!
Faustos fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked McHale out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Diego Faustos!
Diego Faustos retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Diego Faustos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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