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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Straight Out of Compton kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jermaine Johnson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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230 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
It looks like Jason McDonald has been cut.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald tries to get into range but Johnson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops McDonald! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Johnson scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jermaine Johnson!
A victorious Jermaine Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaylin Acker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Daniels might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to X Gonna Give it to Ya. The key to victory for James Daniels has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaylin Acker!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Acker lands a big head kick that sends Daniels tumbling to the mat! Acker takes a step backwards and waves Daniels back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like James Daniels 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!
Acker keeps Daniels at a distance using the push kick.
Daniels tries to clinch up but Acker circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Acker.
Daniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Acker pinned against the cage. Acker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Acker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Acker wants to clinch.
Acker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Acker avoids it really well and circles away.
Daniels slaps away a takedown attempt from Acker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Acker moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acker tries to clinch there but Daniels circles away.
Acker is looking to clinch.
Acker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daniels counters by moving into the clinch.
James Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaylin Acker.
Daniels is trying to maintain a safe position but Acker gets an underhook and turns Daniels into the cage.
Daniels decides to pull guard.
Acker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Acker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daniels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Acker won't allow Daniels to sweep him here.
Acker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daniels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daniels is pulling down on Acker's head. It's preventing any offense from Acker, at least for the moment.
Acker throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.
Acker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acker won't allow Daniels to sweep him here.
Acker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daniels has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Acker has managed to get both his arms back between Daniels's legs - danger averted.
Daniels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Acker looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Acker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daniels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Acker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daniels controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acker is trying to keep Daniels in close.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Acker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Acker wants to stand but Daniels is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Daniels.
Daniels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Acker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniels decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Acker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daniels pulls his head out easily.
Daniels content to control rather than advance.
Acker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daniels is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels content to control rather than advance.
Daniels stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylin Acker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Daniels's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Daniels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches.
Acker misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Acker misses with the head strike.
Acker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Acker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Acker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Acker has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Daniels taking a breather.
Acker swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daniels blocking some punches.
Daniels tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Acker smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Daniels does no damage.
Jaylin Acker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Daniels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Acker doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniels circles away.
Jaylin Acker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Acker.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Daniels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Acker tries to clinch but Daniels moves out of range.
Acker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Acker stops a takedown attempt from Daniels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acker.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Acker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Acker has Daniels pressed against the cage, preventing Daniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Acker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Acker scores with a shot to the side of Daniels's head.
Acker misses with the head strike.
Acker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Acker misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Acker misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels blocking some punches.
Daniels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Acker prevents it.
Acker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Acker working aggressively here.
Acker throws a head punch that misses.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Acker throws a head punch that misses.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Acker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Acker misses with some punches.
Acker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Acker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Acker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Acker throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
Daniels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Acker throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
Daniels has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Acker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Acker swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels stalling in the clinch but Acker improves position.
Daniels working hard to break the clinch.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Acker misses with the head strike.
Daniels is trying to drag Acker to the mat but Acker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Acker fails to land.
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!
Daniels tries to pull guard but Acker won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acker throws a head punch that misses.
Acker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Acker throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylin Acker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Daniels's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Acker wants to clinch up but Daniels keeps it at a distance.
Acker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Acker tries to clinch there but Daniels circles away.
Daniels fakes the leg kick and cracks Acker in the body.
Acker wants to clinch up but Daniels keeps it at a distance.
Acker wants to clinch up but Daniels keeps it at a distance.
Daniels scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Acker tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Acker closes the distance but Daniels moves to the side
and Daniels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Acker wants to clinch but Daniels slips to the side
and Daniels counters with a nice body shot.
Daniels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daniels manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Acker on his heels. He'll look to pass Acker's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daniels sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Acker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acker trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer.
Daniels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Daniels stops Acker from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daniels 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 ref stands the fighters back up because James Daniels just wasn't active enough.
Acker swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Daniels throws a body kick that misses.
Daniels swats away the attempt to clinch by Acker.
Acker darts in trying to clinch
and Daniels counters with a right hand to the body.
Horrible takedown by Daniels or perhaps it was just good defense by Acker which made him look bad.
Daniels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acker is looking to clinch but Daniels is avoiding it.
Acker throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Daniels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Acker avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acker sprawls well. Acker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
Acker tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daniels shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Acker eats them both and turns towards Daniels to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Acker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daniels sprawls well. Daniels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Acker gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniels shoots in but Acker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daniels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Acker has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Acker has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Acker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaylin Acker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daniels stalls.
Acker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Acker misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels jumps guard but Acker stands there with Daniels around his waist. Daniels gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Acker throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Acker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaylin Acker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cuvaj Ruke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Handy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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255 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cuvaj Ruke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Handy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Handy misses
and Ruke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ruke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ruke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Handy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Handy defending well though.
Ruke seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Handy is just riding it out for now. Ruke eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruke is working for a submission of some sort.
Ruke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Handy defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Handy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Handy is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruke.
Ruke stops Handy from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Handy is thowing punches from the bottom. Ruke grabs hold of a loose arm and pivots for an armbar! It's tight and Handy has to tap! Superb work there from Ruke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cuvaj Ruke!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrick Volkovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasha Grey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henrick Volkovv!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkovv shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Volkovv was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Volkovv sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grey is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkovv wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkovv trying to control the position but Grey is working away.
Volkovv scores with punches from side control.
Grey gets back to half guard.
Volkovv is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Grey reverses the position - he's now on top in Volkovv's guard.
Grey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grey throws a big right hand that misses.
Grey throws a big elbow that misses.
Grey trying to control but Volkovv is working from the bottom.
Grey 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.
Volkovv looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkovv, not yet.
Volkovv keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sasha Grey.
Volkovv shoots for a takedown but Grey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grey tries to clinch up.
Volkovv fails with a takedown attempt.
Grey is looking to clinch but Volkovv is avoiding it.
Volkovv looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Grey!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkovv prevents Grey from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Grey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Volkovv landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkovv throwing strikes but Grey manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Grey wants to control but Volkovv is keeping him busy.
Volkovv is looking to regain half guard here but Grey keeps moving and retains side control.
Volkovv managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Grey.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkovv is looking for a sweep.
Volkovv regains half guard, as Grey was trying to land strikes.
Volkovv really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grey. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Volkovv is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey controlling the action here.
Grey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Volkovv is looking to control Grey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volkovv avoid being mounted?
Grey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkovv's head.
Grey throwing shots but Volkovv is blocking nicely.
Grey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Volkovv sees it coming and defends easily.
Volkovv pushes Grey off looking to stand but Grey dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey throwing shots but Volkovv is blocking nicely.
Grey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grey with the ground and pound but Volkovv uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Volkovv is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grey throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkovv can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkovv works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey lands a couple of elbows.
Grey throws a big right hand that misses.
Volkovv is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grey with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Grey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Volkovv decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grey tries to kick Volkovv off but Volkovv keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Volkovv drops an elbow to the side of Grey's head.
Volkovv thows a huge punch but Grey dodges it nicely.
Grey wants to get back to his feet.
Volkovv thows a huge punch but Grey dodges it nicely.
Grey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkovv.
Volkovv is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grey is just riding it out for now. Volkovv eventually gives up the hold.
Volkovv thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Volkovv's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Volkovv's back!
Volkovv tries to escape but Grey has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grey throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Volkovv!
Grey not allowing Volkovv to control his hands.
Volkovv is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grey gets his way!
Grey missing with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkovv fending off the submission attempt from Grey.
Grey has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Volkovv has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Volkovv trying to get back to his feet but Grey is in full control for now.
Volkovv tries to escape but Grey has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grey punches the canvas rather than the man.
Grey throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Volkovv can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Grey manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Volkovv defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grey's arms.
Volkovv trying to control the position but Grey manages to sink in the hooks.
Volkovv is trying to get back to his feet but Grey has full control of the position and if anything, Volkovv has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Grey somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Grey somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Grey thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Grey thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Volkovv defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grey's arms.
Volkovv biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Volkovv trying to control the position but Grey manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkovv has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Grey.
Grey has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Grey misses with an elbow to the head.
Volkovv wants to escape the position.
Sasha Grey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkovv has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Volkovv is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Grey dominated that second round.
That's time! Grey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Grey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grey wants it to stay on the feet.
Grey tries to clinch but Volkovv moves out of range.
Volkovv keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkovv on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grey tries to clinch up.
Volkovv feints and as Grey raises his hands in defense, Volkovv changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Volkovv slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Volkovv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Volkovv landing with the ground and pound.
Volkovv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkovv throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkovv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkovv throws a big elbow that misses.
Grey wants to sweep here but Volkovv controlling him for the moment.
Volkovv 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.
Grey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkovv stops Grey from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Volkovv working some strikes from top position.
Volkovv wants to control from the top but Grey keeps moving.
Volkovv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volkovv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Volkovv is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkovv landing some decent shots from guard.
Volkovv drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grey dives on top into guard.
Volkovv looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkovv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grey won't allow Volkovv to get back to his feet.
Volkovv keeping moving, preventing Grey from controlling successfully.
Grey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey looking to sit in guard and control but Volkovv gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Volkovv looking to pass the guard.
Volkovv trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Volkovv stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henrick Volkovv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henrick Volkovv.
Well Grey 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Grey!
Our winner, Sasha Grey, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anto Mrvelj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iphone Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iphone Apple is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
226 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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28
79 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anto Mrvelj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iphone Apple!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Mrvelj circles away.
Apple looks to clinch
and Mrvelj moves into the clinch.
Mrvelj is stalling here.
A frustrated look appears on Mrvelj's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Apple's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mrvelj escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apple blocks a head kick by Mrvelj.
Mrvelj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple wants to clinch up but Mrvelj keeps it at a distance.
Apple wants to clinch but Mrvelj slips to the side
and Mrvelj counters with a left to the body.
Apple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mrvelj defends it nicely.
Mrvelj throws out a loose jab but Apple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apple tries for a takedown but Mrvelj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iphone Apple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apple tries to clinch but Mrvelj is having none of it.
Apple will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anto Mrvelj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrvelj is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple misses with a leg kick
and Mrvelj counters with a big head kick but Apple shrugs it off.
Apple wants to clinch but Mrvelj slips to the side
and Mrvelj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mrvelj throws the left hand but Apple avoids the punch easily.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Mrvelj to counter with a crisp jab.
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apple tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mrvelj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Mrvelj lands.
Mrvelj takes the fight into the clinch.
Mrvelj escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Apple shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mrvelj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apple.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mrvelj as he avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Mrvelj blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrvelj circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apple motions for Mrvelj to come forward. Apple throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple is looking to clinch but Mrvelj is avoiding it.
Mrvelj is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mrvelj throws a shot to the body.
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Mrvelj circles away.
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apple tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mrvelj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mrvelj goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mrvelj keeps the fight on the outside.
Apple wants to clinch but Mrvelj slips to the side
and Mrvelj counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Apple is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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 Anto Mrvelj will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mrvelj sprawls well. Mrvelj wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Apple looks to clinch
and Mrvelj counters with a left and a right that stings Apple.
Mrvelj is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Apple tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mrvelj counters with a left to the body.
Mrvelj chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Apple can pounce on him.
A low kick from Apple is predictable there
and Mrvelj counters with a left and a right that stings Apple.
Apple is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mrvelj throws a head kick but Apple moves out of range.
Anto Mrvelj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apple throws a combination that misses
and Mrvelj moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrvelj is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mrvelj is trying to break the clinch but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Mrvelj has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mrvelj is trying to push Apple away but Apple has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mrvelj managing to block the knees to the body from Apple.
Mrvelj is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Apple jumps guard but Mrvelj stands there with Apple around his waist. Apple gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Apple tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mrvelj avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrvelj is looking to break free of the clinch but Apple has double underhooks.
Apple is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mrvelj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mrvelj's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mrvelj keeps the fight on the outside.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apple wants to clinch up but Mrvelj keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mrvelj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apple takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mrvelj throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mrvelj throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple fails to land the takedown.
Anto Mrvelj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.
Apple wants to clinch
and Mrvelj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Mrvelj blocks the low kick.
Mrvelj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apple.
Apple tries to clinch but Mrvelj moves away
and Mrvelj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mrvelj counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Apple is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mrvelj lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mrvelj.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mrvelj looks to land a combination but Apple avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Apple. Those never looked like landing.
Apple moves to clinch but Mrvelj breaks away
and Mrvelj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anto Mrvelj will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Apple wants to clinch up but Mrvelj keeps it at a distance.
Mrvelj lands with a straight right. Apple didn't see that one coming.
Jab from Mrvelj.
Mrvelj checks a low kick from Apple.
Apple darts in trying to clinch
and Mrvelj counters with a nice body shot.
Apple closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mrvelj finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mrvelj defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Apple.
Mrvelj misses with a combination
and Apple counters with a thumping low kick.
Apple tries to clinch but Mrvelj moves away
enabling Mrvelj to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apple.
Apple buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apple tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mrvelj is able to avoid easily.
Apple tries to clinch up
and Mrvelj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Mrvelj.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mrvelj lands with a cross.
Mrvelj attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mrvelj tests Apple's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Apple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple tries to clinch but Mrvelj moves out of range.
Mrvelj stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Apple shoots in but no luck this time.
Anto Mrvelj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.
Mrvelj cracks Apple with a right hand to the side of the head.
Apple finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apple throws a low kick but Mrvelj moves out of range easily.
Apple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mrvelj sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anto Mrvelj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple looks for a takedown but Mrvelj sprawls well.
Mrvelj fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Apple on the side of the head.
Mrvelj looks to throw the jab but Apple is out of range.
Mrvelj scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Apple lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apple takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apple. That's going to slow Mrvelj down.
Iphone Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apple is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iphone Apple.
I think Mrvelj has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Tugarinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and German Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). German Valdez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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34
228 lbs
13 - 17 - 0 |
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36
117 lbs
6 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Powerful |
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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
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Tugarinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, German Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tugarinov keeping moving, preventing Valdez from controlling successfully.
Valdez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tugarinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valdez has managed to get both his arms back between Tugarinov's legs - danger averted.
Tugarinov looking for a guillotine here but Valdez defends easily.
Tugarinov has his foot on Valdez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valdez works his way back into a safe position though.
Valdez wants to control from the top but Tugarinov keeps moving.
Tugarinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tugarinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tugarinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valdez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tugarinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdez is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez wants to control from the top but Tugarinov keeps moving.
Tugarinov is looking for a triangle here but Valdez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tugarinov tries to buck Valdez off but Valdez is having none of it.
Tugarinov is not content to let Valdez control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tugarinov is trying to improve his position.
Tugarinov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tugarinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valdez pulls his head out easily.
Valdez wants to take a breather but Tugarinov is having none of it.
Tugarinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdez is keen to just control but Tugarinov is a slippery customer.
Valdez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tugarinov is trying to escape the mount.
Valdez fails to advance to Tugarinov's back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tugarinov is looking to improve his position but Valdez isn't that keen on the idea.
Tugarinov regains half guard.
Valdez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tugarinov looking for submissions off his back.
Valdez is looking for a kimura but Tugarinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valdez to get the leverage.
Valdez is keen to just control but Tugarinov is a slippery customer.
Valdez is looking for a kimura but Tugarinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valdez to get the leverage.
Tugarinov actively working from the bottom here.
Tugarinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valdez pulls his head out easily.
Valdez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tugarinov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Valdez. Oh but Tugarinov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Valdez goes limp - he's gone! Tugarinov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sasha Tugarinov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Maples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Kaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Maples looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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26
255 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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25
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Experienced |
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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, George Maples!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Kaine!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maples tries to clinch
and Kaine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maples looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kaine seems to be working for a kimura but Maples defends the submission attempt.
Kaine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaine is looking for a kimura but Maples is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaine to get the leverage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaine wants to control but Maples is keeping him busy.
Maples knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaine on the ground.
Kaine 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. Maples tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kaine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Axel Kaine!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Methuselah Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Couture might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to wait, nvmnd! thats just the tapping of his cane as he walks.. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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30
290 lbs
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29
275 lbs
13 - 12 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Methuselah Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Loco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture tries for a takedown but Loco circles away easily
and Loco counters with a slapping leg kick.
Loco feints and then cracks Couture's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Couture down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Couture, as that shot connected.
Couture gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Couture lands some shots froms side control.
Loco is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Couture asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Couture working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Couture throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Couture looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Loco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Couture throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture working away.
Couture wants to control but Loco is keeping him busy.
Couture is putting a hurting on Loco here, landing some big shots from side control.
Loco taking a bit of punishment here - Couture scoring with strikes.
Loco tries to buck Couture off but Couture is having none of it.
Loco being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco taking a bit of punishment here - Couture scoring with strikes.
Couture staying calm.
Loco tries to escape but Couture is in control.
Couture just content to control the position.
Loco is trying to control Couture's posture but Couture avoids it.
Loco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Couture wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Loco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Couture wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loco, who protects the arm well.
Loco is looking to regain half guard here but Couture keeps moving and retains side control.
Loco pushes Couture away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Couture gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Couture lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Couture is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Loco is not content to let Couture control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco wants to get back to his feet.
Loco wants to control but Couture postures up.
Loco is looking for a sweep.
Couture 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.
Loco prevents Couture from moving into mount.
Couture is trying to get an arm triangle but Loco is defending well.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Loco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loco is trying to control Couture's posture but Couture avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Methuselah Couture dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Couture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Couture moves away from the strike by Loco.
Methuselah Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Loco.
A low kick from Couture misses
and Loco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Couture misses the body punch
and Loco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Couture thinking.
Loco slips a straight right by Couture.
Couture misses with a lunging right hand
and Loco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loco stuffs the takedown.
Loco slips under a jab from Couture.
Couture throws the left hand but Loco avoids the punch easily.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco is being controlled here.
Loco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Couture is chipping away with strikes.
Couture working the ground and pound from side control.
Loco regains half guard.
Couture content to control rather than advance.
Loco is trying to stand.
Couture seems to be working for a kimura but Loco defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Couture landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Couture is stalling here. Loco is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Couture seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Loco has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture is trying to control Loco's posture but Loco avoids it.
Loco stands up and beckons Couture to his feet.
Couture fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
El Loco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loco was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Couture shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loco but Loco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Methuselah Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture wants to land a leg kick but Loco is out of range.
Couture takes a swing at Loco's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Couture.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couture manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Loco on his heels. He'll look to pass Loco's guard now, I'm sure.
Couture preventing the sweep.
Loco looking to control.
Couture sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Loco is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture pushes Loco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loco is trying to force a seperation but Couture has the dominant position.
Loco breaks from the clinch.
Couture has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Loco finds it's way round the side to connect with Couture's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture gets a takedown into half guard.
Loco is trying to stand back up but Couture is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loco wants to control but Couture is keeping busy.
Loco tries to roll over but Couture keeps him under control.
Couture is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Methuselah Couture dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Couture is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Loco's half guard.
Couture is nestled in close to Loco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Loco wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Loco is looking to improve his position.
Couture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Loco is trying to get back to full guard.
Loco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Couture is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loco is just riding it out for now. Couture eventually gives up the hold.
Loco is trying to stand.
Methuselah Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loco keeping hold of Couture's head, controlling as best he can.
Couture will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Couture not doing much here.
Methuselah Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Methuselah Couture just wasn't active enough.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch but Loco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couture misses with a body shot.
Couture throws a sloppy head kick and Loco moves out of range easily.
Loco scores with a decent looking hook.
Couture looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Loco!
Loco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco is trying to buck Couture off.
Couture just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Couture has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Loco is trying to improve his position.
Couture controlling the position from side mount.
Loco is trying to get back to half guard.
El Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Loco is looking to regain half guard here but Couture keeps moving and retains side control.
Loco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Methuselah Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Couture, 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 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Methuselah Couture!
After winning the bout, Methuselah Couture 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bj Barrackas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Tavarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavarius has chosen Loser - 3 Doors Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
265 lbs
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220 lbs
17 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bj Barrackas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Tavarius!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrackas misses with a series of wild punches.
Tavarius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrackas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tavarius tries to close the distance and clinch but Barrackas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tavarius takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barrackas stalks Tavarius and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tavarius's face. Tavarius staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavarius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrackas.
Tavarius with a nice cross.
Barrackas misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Barrackas. Those never looked like landing.
Barrackas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bj Barrackas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrackas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tavarius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrackas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavarius.
Nice uppercut there from Tavarius.
Barrackas keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Barrackas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barrackas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavarius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrackas throws a head kick that half lands.
Tavarius clinches with his opponent.
Tavarius changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barrackas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barrackas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barrackas throws a head kick that misses.
Tavarius fails with the takedown.
Tavarius shoots in but Barrackas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bj Barrackas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Tavarius.
Barrackas lands a jab to the head.
Barrackas moves away from the strike by Tavarius.
Tavarius missing with a left hand there. Barrackas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavarius lands with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Barrackas both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Tavarius blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius lands a slapping body shot.
Barrackas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tavarius's head.
Bj Barrackas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavarius.
Tavarius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavarius has Barrackas pressed against the cage, preventing Barrackas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barrackas prevents a body shot from Tavarius.
Barrackas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tavarius has him pressed against the cage.
Tavarius prevents Barrackas from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tavarius fails to land.
Tavarius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barrackas has him pressed against the cage.
Tavarius is working Barrackas over against the cage.
Tavarius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tavarius digs a right hand into Barrackas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barrackas's gas tank.
Tavarius has a couple of punches blocked by Barrackas.
Barrackas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius has Barrackas pressed against the cage, preventing Barrackas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barrackas breaks from the clinch.
Tavarius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tavarius connects with the punch.
Tavarius throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrackas.
Tavarius throws the left hand but Barrackas avoids the punch easily.
Barrackas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavarius throws out the jab.
Barrackas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavarius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barrackas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barrackas throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavarius throws a body punch but Barrackas moves out of range.
Tavarius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrackas gets caught flat footed, as Tavarius shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barrackas wants to stand and escape but Tavarius is having none of it.
Tavarius stays in close to Barrackas's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius passes into half guard.
Tavarius is pressing down on Barrackas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barrackas is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tavarius trying to mount his opponent but Barrackas defends it.
Tavarius is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barrackas won't allow Tavarius to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barrackas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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 Bj Barrackas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tavarius throws a body punch but Barrackas moves out of range.
Tavarius misses the body punch
enabling Barrackas to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavarius takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barrackas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tavarius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barrackas scores with a nice head shot.
Tavarius lands with a nice body punch.
Bj Barrackas is winning the standup battle so far.
Barrackas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tavarius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavarius slips a jab and a cross from Barrackas.
Barrackas throws a lazy right hand but Tavarius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tavarius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barrackas is trying to break the clinch but Tavarius has him pressed against the cage.
Barrackas is trying to break the clinch but Tavarius has him pressed against the cage.
Tavarius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tavarius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavarius lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrackas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barrackas blocking some punches.
A short right from Tavarius.
Barrackas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barrackas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavarius.
Tavarius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barrackas.
Tavarius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tavarius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barrackas throws a shot from downtown. Tavarius moves away and avoids it.
Barrackas throws a head kick that misses.
Tavarius drives through and clinches with Barrackas against the cage.
Barrackas can't break the clinch.
Barrackas tries to break the clinch but Tavarius is controlling the position.
Tavarius scores with a shot to the side of Barrackas's head.
Tavarius is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barrackas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tavarius throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Tavarius on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrackas tries to break free but Tavarius pushes him back against the cage.
Tavarius lands a left hand.
Tavarius scores with a shoulder strike.
Tavarius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tavarius lands a shoulder strike.
Barrackas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tavarius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tavarius avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Tavarius.
Bj Barrackas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tavarius throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrackas.
A jab from Tavarius misses.
Barrackas stuffs the takedown.
Barrackas moves forwards but Tavarius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tavarius dives in and grabs Barrackas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barrackas pushes down on Tavarius's head and hops out.
Bj Barrackas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Tavarius.
Barrackas misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrackas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavarius throws out the jab.
Tavarius misses the shot to the body.
Barrackas blocks a jab.
Tavarius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrackas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavarius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tavarius slips a jab and a cross from Barrackas.
Tavarius swats away the attempt to clinch by Barrackas.
Barrackas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barrackas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tavarius is able to avoid easily.
Barrackas throws a series of punches but Tavarius avoids them all with ease.
Barrackas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tavarius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrackas manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tavarius throws out a loose jab but Barrackas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavarius fails to land the takedown.
Tavarius throws a jab when Barrackas was well out of range.
Barrackas fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrackas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavarius is looking to clinch but Barrackas is avoiding it.
Tavarius misses with a right hand
and Barrackas counters with a three punch combo that has Tavarius backing up. Tavarius nods at Barrackas to acknowledge the strikes.
Barrackas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tavarius counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tavarius swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barrackas counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tavarius lands a nice looking body shot.
Tavarius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barrackas defends it nicely.
Barrackas throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Tavarius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barrackas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barrackas tries to clinch but Tavarius is having none of it.
Barrackas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barrackas delivers a nice body kick.
Tavarius just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrackas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tavarius throws a body punch but Barrackas moves out of range.
Good exchange - Tavarius coming out on top.
A lazy left from Barrackas finds it's target.
Tavarius scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavarius closes the distance but Barrackas moves to the side
and Barrackas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barrackas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Barrackas misses.
Tavarius connects with a jab.
Barrackas is rocked!
Tavarius misses with a straight right.
Oh Barrackas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tavarius misses with a hook. Barrackas ducked under it nicely.
Barrackas moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarius throws a hook but Barrackas avoids it easily.
Tavarius misses with a straight left.
Tavarius misses with a hook.
Tavarius misses with a looping right.
Barrackas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barrackas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavarius shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Tavarius slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Tavarius lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Richard Tavarius!
Richard Tavarius took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Now get off my dick. Dick is too short a word for my dick... get off my antidisestablishmentarianism, you pricks. '.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armor King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Armor King as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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32
256 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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277 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armor King!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
King tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Barnett passes into side control, despite King's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
King is looking for a sweep.
Barnett just content to control the position.
King trying to control but Barnett flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is trying to get back to his feet but Barnett has full control of the position and if anything, King has just worked his way into a worse spot.
King is trying to break free.
Barnett is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. King is defending well though. Barnett let's go of the attempt for now.
King tries to escape the position.
King is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. King is defending well though. Barnett let's go of the attempt for now.
King is trying to stand back up.
Barnett is trying to control but King is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
King is squirming around, avoiding Barnett's attempts to control the action.
King is looking to improve his position but Barnett isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Barnett with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
King regains half guard.
King punching from the bottom.
Barnett tries to stand but his hand is stuck under King.
King trying to control but Barnett postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King has a hand on Barnett's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnett takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
King tries to reverse the position but Barnett maintains control.
Barnett moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, King has worked his arm free - good work by King!
Barnett tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is looking to reverse the position.
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 Josh Barnett will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barnett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnett has King up against the cage in a clinch.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King 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.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
Barnett 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.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King advances to half guard.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
King throws a strike but Barnett avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett trying to control the position.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Barnett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barnett being controlled here momentarily.
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnett is aware though and is defending well.
Barnett is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Barnett is proving a slippery customer.
Armor King has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.
Barnett preventing the sweep.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett stands up from guard. Let's bang!
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barnett is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. King can't fight it off and eventually Barnett manages to take the fight to the floor. King looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Armor King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnett wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King tries to clinch up.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into King's guard.
King looking to control.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
King is trying to hold Barnett in close to prevent damage but Barnett has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnett prevents King from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett lands with a punch from half guard.
King looking for submissions off his back.
King is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
Barnett is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Barnett here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Josh Barnett.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnett swivels and escapes.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnett tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnett to the ground. Barnett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Josh Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armor King.
King wants to clinch but Barnett slips to the side
and Barnett counters with a left and a right that stings King.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett lands a jab.
Barnett looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
Barnett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and King counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Barnett lands with a nice body kick.
Barnett fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King is trying to break free.
King pulls guard effortlessly.
Barnett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
King is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up.
Barnett stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King shoots in for a takedown but Barnett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnett closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnett moves into the clinch successfully.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King successfully pulls guard.
Barnett pushes down on King's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnett is working away from the top position though.
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Barnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnett 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Barnett!
Josh Barnett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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