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EFC 25: LEVIATHAN PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryder feints and as Gomez raises his hands in defense, Ryder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gomez trying to keep a closed guard but Ryder is proving a slippery customer.
Ryder distracts Gomez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ryder is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ryder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Ryder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryder distracts Gomez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ryder stops Gomez from standing up.
Gomez keeping full guard, as Ryder tries to pass.
Gomez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryder stops Gomez from standing up.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gomez swings for the body but Ryder moves out of range.
Ryder closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ryder is taking a breather. Gomez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ryder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gomez is trying to stand back up but Ryder is controlling him
Ryder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ryder lands a nice short elbow.
Ryder working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Ryder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ryder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gomez strikes from the bottom but Ryder uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Gomez can't do much from the bottom here.
Ryder lands a few punches from side control.
Ryder landing a few strikes.
Gomez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Ryder dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ryder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ryder showed some decent athleticism there.
Ryder is trying to control. Gomez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ryder prevents Gomez from standing back up.
Gomez punching from the bottom.
Ryder controlling the action here.
Gomez is trying to stand up here but Ryder is controlling him well.
Gomez is pressing down on Ryder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Ryder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryder content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder distracts Gomez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gomez trying to keep a closed guard but Ryder is proving a slippery customer.
Ryder distracts Gomez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ryder with a nice head shot there.
Gomez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gomez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryder controls the pace.
Gomez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ryder 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryder postures up.
Ryder lands a couple of elbows.
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryder lands a couple of digs.
Ryder stands up over Gomez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ryder dives into side control.
Ryder staying calm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez is trying to control Ryder's posture but Ryder avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Ryder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gomez takes a swing at Ryder's ribcage but misses.
Ryder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gomez is wriggling around but Ryder manages to pass to half guard.
Ryder controlling the action here.
Gomez is trying to stand up here but Ryder is controlling him well.
Ryder content to control rather than advance.
Ryder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
Ryder slips a nice elbow through Gomez's hands, connecting with Gomez's forehead.
Gomez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gomez is trying to control but Ryder manages to pass to mount!
Ryder unloading with bombs!
Jacob Ryder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomez working to try and regain half guard.
Ryder content just to control the position here.
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.
Ryder lands a big elbow.
Gomez tries to hold on but Ryder pushes him away.
Gomez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ryder. What's that going to do exactly?
Gomez flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ryder lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ryder with a couple of short strikes.
Ryder cracks Gomez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gomez is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryder landing shots from mount.
Ryder dominating with strikes here.
Gomez wants to hold on but Ryder pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Ryder really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gomez misses with a body shot.
Ryder avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez takes a swing at Ryder's ribcage but misses.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryder manages to avoid it.
Ryder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ryder is working Gomez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gomez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ryder cracks Gomez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gomez wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Ryder working the body and head with strikes.
Gomez being controlled for a moment.
Ryder working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder landing a few strikes.
Ryder looks up at the clock and then as Gomez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ryder smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gomez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ryder connects with a decent elbow.
Gomez pushes Ryder away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ryder gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ryder is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gomez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gomez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ryder asserts his dominance and retains side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gomez throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Ryder taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder cracks Gomez with a big elbow.
Ryder lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gomez down.
Gomez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The referee asks Ryder politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ryder prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gomez tries to buck Ryder off but Ryder is having none of it.
Gomez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gomez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
Ryder lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gomez down.
Gomez manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Ryder dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacob Ryder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomez is looking to wear down Ryder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gomez throws a body punch but Ryder moves out of range.
Gomez takes a swing at Ryder's ribcage but misses.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryder.
Ryder avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Ryder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomez.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ryder is taking a breather. Gomez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gomez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ryder is taking a breather. Gomez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gomez is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder is thwarting Gomez's attempts to control the position.
Ryder stops Gomez from getting back to his feet.
Ryder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gomez trying to control here.
Ryder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryder controlling the action here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jacob Ryder just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryder moves away.
Ryder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jason Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Ryder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Ryder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Grello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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142 lbs
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136 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Grello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Banner!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Grello misses.
Grello throws a big shot that misses.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grello scores with a three punch combo!
Banner closes the distance and clinches up with Grello, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes Grello against the ropes but Grello circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grello takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grello takes a swing at Banner's ribcage but misses.
Grello throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grello stuffs the takedown attempt from Banner. Banner gets slowly back to his feet.
Will Grello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Banner.
Grello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grello scores with a nice right hand.
Grello lands with a nice body punch.
Grello throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grello throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
Grello throws the kick towards the body but Banner avoids it.
Grello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grello lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grello.
Grello digs a good hook to Banner's body.
Banner avoids the body shot from Grello.
Grello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grello throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grello throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Grello lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner.
Grello misses the jab.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Grello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Grello does no damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Banner blocks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Grello as Banner shoots in.
Will Grello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner shoots in for a double leg but Grello sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banner fails with the takedown.
Banner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grello sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Grello dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Banner checks a leg kick.
Banner blocks a jab.
Banner is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grello misses with an uppercut.
Grello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Grello lands with a cross.
Grello thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grello. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grello throws a front kick aimed at Banner's knee but Banner avoids it well.
Grello misses the jab.
Grello lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grello tests Banner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banner defending well as Grello loads up on a big left hand.
Will Grello is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Banner is trying desperately to land a takedown but Grello is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Banner.
Banner fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banner is defended easily by Grello.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Grello.
Will Grello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grello throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
Grello lands with a nice combination. Banner backs away looking to recover.
Good work by Banner as he checks the leg kick.
Grello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grello thows a body shot but no joy.
Grello misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Grello as Banner shoots in.
Will Grello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Banner.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grello.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Grello dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Banner slips a straight right by Grello.
Grello scores with the left hand. Banner knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Grello coming out on top.
Grello takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banner.
Grello lands a nice shot to the body.
Banner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grello wants it to stay on the feet.
Banner avoids the body shot from Grello.
Grello with a hook.
Grello scores with a nice head shot.
Banner walks into a jab.
Banner is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grello tries to avoid it but Banner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grello to the ground. Grello escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grello dips to his left and cracks Banner with an uppercut!
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Grello finish him?
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Grello as he connects with a hook.
Banner avoids the body shot from Grello.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
Grello cracks Banner with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Grello misses the target.
Grello misses with a few strikes there.
Banner moves out of range as Grello strikes.
Banner throws a hook but Grello avoids it easily.
Grello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grello throws a right and a left that Banner avoids nicely.
Grello gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Banner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner trying to control but Grello is working from the bottom.
Grello has control of Banner's left arm, preventing Banner from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grello working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Grello clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Banner fails to land the takedown.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grello.
Grello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grello lands a right hook to the body.
Grello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Grello misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grello.
Banner dives in and grabs Grello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grello pushes down on Banner's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Grello.
Grello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Banner walks into a left hand.
Grello digs a good hook to Banner's body.
Banner tries to move into range but Grello moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner slips a straight right by Grello.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grello. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grello misses with a body shot.
Banner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banner ducks right into an uppercut from Grello.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banner connects with a nice short shot to Grello's temple.
Banner is thwarting Grello's attempts to control the position.
Grello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Grello defending well.
Grello controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Grello had his way with Wayne Banner in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Grello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Will Grello is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grello misses with a wild combination.
Grello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grello throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Grello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Banner blocks the leg kick.
Banner defending well as Grello loads up on a big left hand.
Grello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banner can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Grello does no damage.
Grello misses with a looping right.
Banner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Banner takes one to the side of the head.
Grello lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grello connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from Grello.
Grello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grello throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Grello misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner feints and as Grello raises his hands in defense, Banner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grello on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grello tries to get out of the position.
Banner won't allow Grello to sweep him here.
Grello keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grello is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
Grello is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grello's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wayne Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grello looking for a sweep. Not yet Grello, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Grello showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grello, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:44
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Grello!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moji Joaninho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alek Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moji Joaninho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alek Mikhailov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joaninho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mikhailov stuffs the takedown attempt from Joaninho. Joaninho gets slowly back to his feet.
Joaninho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Alek Mikhailov has been cut.
Joaninho doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikhailov circles away.
Joaninho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joaninho blocks the body kick.
Mikhailov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mikhailov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mikhailov avoids a kick to the body.
Mikhailov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joaninho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joaninho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhailov.
Joaninho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joaninho misses with a two punch combination.
Mikhailov throws out a powerful jab.
Joaninho throws a right and a left that Mikhailov avoids nicely.
Mikhailov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joaninho tries to avoid it but Mikhailov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joaninho to the ground. Joaninho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mikhailov gets caught flat footed, as Joaninho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joaninho decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mikhailov, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mikhailov misses.
Donk. Mikhailov catches Joaninho right on the button with a cross.
Mikhailov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mikhailov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joaninho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mikhailov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joaninho as he jumps to the side.
Mikhailov looks gassed!
Mikhailov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joaninho.
Joaninho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mikhailov is trying to break free.
Mikhailov is trying to break the clinch but Joaninho has him pressed against the ropes.
Joaninho has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mikhailov uses from the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Joaninho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joaninho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mikhailov is controlling him.
Joaninho managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaninho has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mikhailov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mikhailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mikhailov throws the left hand but Joaninho avoids the punch easily.
Mikhailov moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Joaninho.
Joaninho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joaninho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moji Joaninho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alek Mikhailov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joaninho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mikhailov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Joaninho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mikhailov won't be happy with that.
Joaninho decides to stand back up. Joaninho steps back and let's Mikhailov get back to his feet.
Joaninho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mikhailov is rocked!
Alek Mikhailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joaninho connects with a nice cross there... Mikhailov is looking wobbly and Joaninho recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Mikhailov to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Joaninho jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Moji Joaninho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renaldo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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198 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renaldo Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Dent!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dent.
Renaldo Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dent fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machida swinging wildly here.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Dent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machida swinging wildly here.
Dent drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dent looking to pass the guard.
Dent throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent slips nicely into half guard.
Dent looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machida with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dent is trying to control. Machida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dent controlling the pace.
Machida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dent tries to stand but can't do so whilst Machida controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Dent 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.
Dent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dent avoids the head kick by Machida.
Dent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dent looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Dent has a takedown stuffed.
Machida tries to bum rush Dent with a series of wild strikes but Dent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Dent. Dent gets slowly back to his feet.
Renaldo Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Dent.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Dent clinches up against the ropes.
Dent manages to break the clinch.
Dent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dent.
Dent is breathing heavily.
Machida throws a hook to the side of Dent's head but Dent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Machida swinging wildly here.
Dent tries to score with a low kick but Machida moves his leg out of the way.
Machida throws a series of punches but Dent moves out of range.
Dent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida leaves Dent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent rushes Machida and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Machida is pressed up against the ropes. Dent has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machida down to the mat. Machida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dent drives through and clinches with Machida against the ropes.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from Dent.
Dent successfully pulls guard.
Dent is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dent misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machida has Dent pressed against the ropes, preventing Dent from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Dent moves out of range easily.
Machida throws a hook but Dent avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renaldo Machida dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Dent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Dent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Dent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Dent ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dent moves into the clinch successfully.
Machida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida prevents the takedown attempt.
Dent drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dent wants to stand but Machida is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dent is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A right handed body shot lands from Machida.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Dent.
Machida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dent avoids the head kick by Machida.
Renaldo Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida throws a hook to the side of Dent's head but Dent sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida throws a series of punches but Dent moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Dent really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Dent scores with a takedown into Machida's guard.
Dent working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dent stands up from guard. Let's bang!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dent wants to clinch.
Dent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Renaldo Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida misses with a few strikes there.
Dent looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Dent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machida tries to bum rush Dent with a series of wild strikes but Dent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida throws the left hand but Dent avoids the punch easily.
Dent shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Renaldo Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Dent.
Dent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dent off to one side.
Dent shoots in for a double leg but Machida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A combination from Machida does no damage.
Dent darts in and clinches Machida up against the ropes.
Machida lands an uppercut.
Machida lands a shoulder strike.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dent's defenses.
Dent's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dent wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Machida misses with some punches.
Machida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dent keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Dent as the two fighters clinch.
Dent looking for a takedown.
Dent has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
Machida lands a shot to the body.
Dent tries to score a body lock takedown but Machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dent takes an elbow to the temple.
Machida blocks a body shot from Dent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Dent dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dent somewhat.
Arthur Dent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Dent.
Dent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dent is defended easily by Machida.
Renaldo Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Dent.
Machida looks to land a combination but Dent avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dent gets a takedown into half guard.
Dent postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Machida to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Machida does it's job there.
Machida looks to land a right hand but Dent moved out of range.
Dent dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Dent scores with a jab to the body.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent tries to clinch up but Machida circles away and keeps his distance.
Dent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dent trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Dent content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Dent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dent 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Dent!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meho Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bovo Taskerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica comes to the ring accompanied by last mohacian. Meho Sirovica has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meho Sirovica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bovo Taskerson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirovica misses with a takedown attempt - Taskerson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taskerson tries to clinch up.
Taskerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sirovica.
Taskerson wants to clinch up but Sirovica keeps it at a distance.
Taskerson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirovica circles away.
Taskerson tries to clinch but Sirovica is having none of it.
Taskerson tries to clinch up.
Taskerson tries to clinch but Sirovica is having none of it.
Taskerson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirovica swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taskerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sirovica swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sirovica keeps the fight on the outside.
Sirovica scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Taskerson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sirovica asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sirovica throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica throws a strike aimed at the side of Taskerson's head but Taskerson avoids it well.
Sirovica tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sirovica is trying to get an arm triangle but Taskerson is defending well.
Sirovica lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Taskerson down.
Sirovica throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Taskerson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Sirovica has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sirovica cracks Taskerson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Taskerson wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taskerson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taskerson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sirovica throws an elbow but Taskerson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sirovica throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Taskerson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sirovica.
Sirovica tries for a kimura but Taskerson is defending well.
Sirovica working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meho Sirovica dominated that round.
That's time! Sirovica's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taskerson tries to clinch up.
Taskerson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taskerson wants to clinch.
Taskerson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taskerson wants to clinch up but Sirovica keeps it at a distance.
Taskerson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirovica swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sirovica cracks Taskerson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica swats away the attempt to clinch by Taskerson.
Taskerson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sirovica swats away the attempt to clinch by Taskerson.
Taskerson is looking to clinch.
Taskerson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taskerson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taskerson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sirovica paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taskerson tries to clinch but Sirovica is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taskerson wants to clinch up but Sirovica keeps it at a distance.
Taskerson is looking to clinch but Sirovica is avoiding it.
Taskerson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirovica swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sirovica closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sirovica postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Taskerson is trying to buck Sirovica off.
Sirovica will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taskerson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sirovica.
Taskerson stops Sirovica from passing to mount.
Taskerson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sirovica lands an elbow.
Sirovica lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meho Sirovica dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Taskerson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taskerson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taskerson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taskerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sirovica swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taskerson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taskerson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Sirovica or perhaps it was just good defense by Taskerson which made him look bad.
Taskerson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taskerson moves in looking to clinch but Sirovica pushes him off.
Taskerson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taskerson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sirovica.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taskerson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taskerson tries to clinch up.
Sirovica keeps the fight on the outside.
Taskerson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirovica circles away.
Taskerson tries to clinch up but Sirovica circles away and keeps his distance.
Taskerson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sirovica to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sirovica is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sirovica postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica scoring with some ground and pound.
Taskerson wants to stand and escape but Sirovica is having none of it.
Sirovica thows a big elbow that misses.
Sirovica trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taskerson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sirovica. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sirovica pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taskerson is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sirovica avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taskerson is looking to clinch but Sirovica is avoiding it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taskerson is looking to clinch but Sirovica is avoiding it.
Bovo Taskerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taskerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sirovica swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taskerson moves in looking to clinch but Sirovica pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meho Sirovica clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taskerson tries to clinch there but Sirovica circles away.
Sirovica closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taskerson to the mat! Taskerson manages to get full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sirovica's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sirovica distracts Taskerson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sirovica stands up over Taskerson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sirovica stops Taskerson from standing up.
Sirovica tries to free his leg and advance position but Taskerson is retaining full guard.
Sirovica working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sirovica pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taskerson is keeping the position for now.
Taskerson wants to stand but Sirovica is controlling the position.
Sirovica has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica passes Taskerson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sirovica wants to pass to mount but Taskerson is defending the position.
Sirovica sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taskerson defending well though.
Sirovica is working for a kimura but Taskerson is defending it quite comfortably.
Sirovica throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sirovica throwing shots but Taskerson is blocking nicely.
Sirovica landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taskerson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sirovica.
Sirovica with the ground and pound but Taskerson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sirovica scoring with some ground and pound.
Sirovica postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sirovica throwing strikes from guard but Taskerson blocks nicely.
Taskerson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sirovica in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sirovica stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taskerson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sirovica closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sirovica is working for a kimura but Taskerson is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meho Sirovica had his way with Bovo Taskerson in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Taskerson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taskerson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taskerson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirovica swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taskerson is looking to clinch but Sirovica is avoiding it.
Taskerson is looking to clinch.
Sirovica will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taskerson wants to clinch up but Sirovica keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taskerson is looking to clinch.
Taskerson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sirovica. Sirovica gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meho Sirovica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taskerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sirovica swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taskerson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sirovica paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meho Sirovica is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taskerson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirovica circles away.
Taskerson wants to clinch.
Taskerson tries to clinch there but Sirovica circles away.
Taskerson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taskerson wants to clinch.
Taskerson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taskerson tries to clinch but Sirovica moves out of range.
Taskerson tries to clinch up but Sirovica circles away and keeps his distance.
Taskerson tries to clinch there but Sirovica circles away.
Taskerson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sirovica shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taskerson defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sirovica avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bovo Taskerson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sirovica 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meho Sirovica!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Kraft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhonny Ippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ippo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rocky Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Kraft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jhonny Ippo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ippo cracks Kraft with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Thomas Kraft has been cut.
Ippo tries to bum rush Kraft with a series of wild strikes but Kraft uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kraft misses with a wild combination.
Kraft throws a head kick that misses.
Kraft misses with a double jab.
Kraft moves in looking to clinch but Ippo pushes him off.
Kraft will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kraft throws a head kick but Ippo moves out of range.
Kraft misses with a double jab
and Ippo counters with a series of strikes that sends Kraft to the canvas! Ippo follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ippo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ippo postures up in Kraft's guard and throws a big left but Kraft blocks it.
Ippo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ippo throwing strikes from guard but Kraft blocks nicely.
Ippo prevents Kraft from getting back to his feet.
Ippo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kraft on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kraft tries to get out of the position.
Ippo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kraft's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraft is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ippo is controlling him.
Kraft working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kraft avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kraft has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from Kraft.
It looks like Jhonny Ippo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraft wants to clinch
and Ippo counters with a series of strikes. Kraft will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kraft is rocked!
Kraft misses with a combination
enabling Ippo to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Kraft is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ippo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kraft.
Kraft seems to have got his legs back now.
Ippo misses with a double jab.
Kraft dodges the punch combination from Ippo.
Kraft lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ippo looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ippo stalks Kraft and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kraft's face. Kraft staggers backwards, shaken.
Kraft misses with a head kick.
Ippo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kraft with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ippo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Kraft, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kraft throws a series of punches but Ippo moves out of range.
Ippo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kraft shoots in for a double leg but Ippo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Kraft. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraft takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ippo lands a lovely overhand right.
Ippo takes a swing at Kraft's ribcage but misses.
Kraft dives in and grabs Ippo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ippo pushes down on Kraft's head and hops out.
Ippo scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ippo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ippo scores with a three punch combo!
Kraft drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kraft's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhonny Ippo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kraft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ippo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thomas Kraft is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ippo swinging wildly here.
Kraft staying out of range there.
Ippo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kraft swings for the body but Ippo moves out of range.
Thomas Kraft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraft will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ippo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ippo slaps away a takedown attempt from Kraft, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kraft bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ippo tries to escape but Kraft is in control.
Kraft stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jhonny Ippo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Ippo misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ippo walks into a jab.
Kraft throws a series of strikes that have Ippo backpedaling.
Kraft tries for a takedown but Ippo circles away easily
and Ippo counters with a two punch combo.
Kraft fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kraft.
Ippo throws a series of punches but Kraft avoids them all with ease.
Kraft pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kraft lands a two punch combo.
Kraft shoots in for a takedown but Ippo shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Kraft. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraft throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ippo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kraft closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ippo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Kraft, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ippo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraft misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ippo counters with a three punch combo that has Kraft backing up. Kraft nods at Ippo to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kraft!
Kraft has closed the distance and engaged Ippo in a clinch.
Kraft looking to slow down the pace here.
Ippo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kraft lands a nice looking body shot.
Ippo dodges the punch combination from Kraft.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kraft.
Kraft wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left and a right from Kraft both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ippo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jhonny Ippo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kraft slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ippo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kraft connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Kraft dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Kraft has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ippo can't break the clinch.
Ippo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ippo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kraft misses with a hook to the body
and Ippo counters with a series of strikes. Kraft will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kraft misses with a series of wild punches.
Kraft tries to clinch
and Ippo counters with a series of strikes. Kraft will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kraft lands a really nice looking cross but Ippo seems unphased.
Kraft shoots in for a double leg but Ippo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kraft is looking to wear down Ippo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ippo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kraft fails to land the takedown.
Kraft shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Kraft. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ippo lunges at Kraft with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kraft's hand.
Ippo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kraft counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraft fails with the takedown
and Ippo counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ippo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ippo scores with a nice strike.
Kraft shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ippo defends it nicely.
Kraft takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ippo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kraft slips a jab and a cross from Ippo.
Ippo slaps away a takedown attempt from Kraft, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ippo throws a shot from downtown. Kraft moves away and avoids it.
Kraft is looking to clinch.
Kraft scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kraft moves into the clinch successfully.
Kraft tries to break the clinch but Ippo is controlling the position.
Ippo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kraft.
Kraft fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kraft is looking to clinch but Ippo is avoiding it.
Kraft misses with a head kick.
Kraft lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kraft throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kraft lands with a nice body punch.
Kraft steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ippo.
Kraft moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kraft misses with a leg kick.
Kraft doesn't manage to clinch there - Ippo circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kraft throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ippo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraft swinging wildly here.
Donk. Ippo catches Kraft right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jhonny Ippo just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kraft throws a combination that misses
and Ippo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kraft thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Kraft misses the target.
A left and a right from Ippo both land. Nice combination.
Ippo misses with a body shot.
Kraft fails to land the takedown.
Kraft rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ippo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kraft throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kraft is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraft moves away.
Kraft throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ippo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Kraft both land. Nice combination.
Kraft misses with a body shot
and Ippo counters with a nice uppercut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ippo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kraft circles away quickly and effectively.
Ippo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kraft circles away quickly and effectively.
Kraft avoids the body shot from Ippo.
Kraft looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kraft thuds a left hand into Ippo's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraft closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ippo circles away.
Kraft tries to close the distance and clinch but Ippo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kraft shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ippo as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Kraft. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraft ducks right into an uppercut from Ippo.
Ippo lands with a straight right. Kraft didn't see that one coming.
Kraft misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ippo counters with a series of strikes. Kraft will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ippo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kraft.
Kraft drives through and clinches with Ippo against the ropes.
Kraft taking a breather.
Kraft wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kraft breaks the clinch.
Kraft doesn't manage to clinch there - Ippo circles away.
Ippo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kraft lands a glancing blow to the side of Ippo's head.
Kraft throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ippo slips a jab and a cross from Kraft.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kraft!
Ippo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kraft circles away quickly and effectively.
Kraft shoots in but Ippo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kraft defending well as Ippo loads up on a big left hand.
Ippo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kraft counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraft stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kraft misses with a combination
and Ippo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ippo moves away from the strike by Kraft.
Ippo fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kraft misses with a head kick.
Kraft fails with the takedown.
Kraft tries to close the distance and clinch but Ippo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Kraft had his way with Jhonny Ippo in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kraft lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kraft gets a takedown into half guard.
Kraft trying to control the pace.
Kraft stops Ippo from getting back to his feet.
Kraft moves into full mount! Ippo won't be happy about that!
Kraft fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ippo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraft throws some wild stikes that Ippo manages to avoid easily.
Kraft throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kraft landing shots from mount.
Kraft looking to control but Ippo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kraft throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ippo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kraft has taken his back.
Kraft is working for a rear naked choke. Ippo is not defending it well and Kraft has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ippo refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ippo's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Kraft!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Bordado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Brighton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bordado comes to the ring accompanied by Number 1 spot. Brighton has chosen Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade as his entrance music. Nick Brighton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joaquin Bordado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Brighton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Brighton!
Brighton scores with a three punch combo!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brighton cracks Bordado with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bordado looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Brighton finish him?
Brighton closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Bordado out cold! Bordado corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Brighton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Maine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge VonQulik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Maine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge VonQulik!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VonQulik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maine sprawls well. Maine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. VonQulik gets slowly back to his feet.
Maine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
VonQulik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
VonQulik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maine avoids it really well and circles away.
Maine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Maine misses.
VonQulik shoots in but no luck this time.
Christopher Maine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge VonQulik.
VonQulik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maine. Maine obviously looking to wear him down.
Maine throws a sloppy head kick and VonQulik moves out of range easily.
Maine tries a low kick but VonQulik avoids it.
VonQulik misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Maine.
VonQulik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maine looks to land a body kick but VonQulik moved away.
VonQulik misses with a takedown attempt - Maine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maine tries a head kick but it misses.
Maine throws a head kick but VonQulik moves out of range.
Maine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
VonQulik throws out a loose jab but Maine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maine tries to clinch but VonQulik is having none of it.
VonQulik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maine swivels and escapes.
Maine swats away the attempt to clinch by VonQulik.
VonQulik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maine is trying to defend but VonQulik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maine wants to control but VonQulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Maine actively working from the bottom here.
VonQulik is working for a submission of some sort.
Maine pushes VonQulik off looking to stand but VonQulik dives back in and keeps control.
Maine actively working from the bottom here.
Maine is breathing heavily.
Maine is staying active underneath VonQulik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
VonQulik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Maine dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
VonQulik throws the left hand but Maine avoids the punch easily.
VonQulik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maine can't do much from the bottom here.
Maine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but VonQulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
VonQulik is working Maine over with some ground and pound from side control.
VonQulik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
VonQulik swings around for an armbar but Maine sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into VonQulik's guard.
VonQulik looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Maine has picked VonQulik up and slammed him! VonQulik can't keep hold of the triangle and Maine manages to pass to side control!
VonQulik tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
VonQulik wants to control but Maine is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maine looking for a guillotine from mount but VonQulik is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
VonQulik tries to hold on but Maine pushes him away.
Maine is working for a guillotine from mount but VonQulik frees his head quite easily.
VonQulik is trying to reverse the position but instead Maine has taken his back - oops!
VonQulik is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Maine looking for the choke but no joy.
Maine looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. VonQulik is controlling Maine 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
VonQulik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
VonQulik wants to control from the top but Maine keeps moving.
VonQulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maine is looking to escape.
VonQulik is looking for a kimura here.
VonQulik is trying for a kimura here. Maine looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! VonQulik wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorge VonQulik!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rhakesh Alhazred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rah Rah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
160 lbs
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24
163 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhakesh Alhazred!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rah Rah!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alhazred checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alhazred tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Alhazred.
Alhazred missing with a left hand there. Rah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alhazred misses with a two punch combination.
Rah misses with a body kick.
Rah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rah tries to land knees in the clinch but Alhazred avoids the damage to the body.
Alhazred managing to block the knees to the body from Rah.
Alhazred takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Rhakesh Alhazred has been cut.
Rah working Alhazred over with knees to the body.
Rah pushes off an throws an elbow but Alhazred leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Alhazred can't break the clinch.
Alhazred missing with knees to the body.
Alhazred wants to break free but Rah has control.
Alhazred looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alhazred escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Alhazred misses.
Alhazred misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rah.
Alhazred throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alhazred throws a sloppy head kick and Rah moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice combination there by Alhazred.
A head kick misses from Rah.
Alhazred tries a head kick but it misses.
Alhazred is breathing heavily.
Rah throws a head kick but Alhazred moves out of range.
Rah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alhazred.
Alhazred misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rah takes the fight into the clinch.
Rah lands an elbow inside.
Alhazred wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rah lands a nice elbow.
Alhazred is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Alhazred tries to break the clinch but Rah is controlling the position.
Rah prevents Alhazred from breaking the clinch.
Rah lands an elbow just above Alhazred 's eye.
A frustrated look appears on Alhazred's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rah looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rah is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alhazred avoids it.
Rah misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rah.
Rah scores a nice knee to the body.
Rah is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rah utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alhazred avoids it.
Rah lands an elbow inside.
Rhakesh Alhazred's cut is getting worse.
Rah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alhazred is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Rah landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rah lands an elbow that stopped Alhazred in his tracks for a moment.
Alhazred avoids a wild elbow strike from Rah.
Alhazred has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rah tries to land knees in the clinch but Alhazred avoids the damage to the body.
Alhazred avoiding damage as Rah throws knees to the body.
Rah trying to land knees to the body.
Alhazred throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rah blocks it with crossed arms.
Alhazred is trying to break the clinch but Rah is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Rah.
Rah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alhazred avoids a wild elbow strike from Rah.
Alhazred dodges an elbow strike from Rah.
Alhazred misses with a knee to the head.
Rah putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alhazred in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rah lands an elbow that stopped Alhazred in his tracks for a moment.
Rah blocks the elbow strike.
Rah lands a nice elbow.
Rhakesh Alhazred's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Rah throws an elbow but misses.
Alhazred stalling in the clinch but Rah improves position.
A knee to the head by Rah.
Alhazred takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Rah.
Jeez, Rhakesh Alhazred's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Alhazred blocks an elbow strike.
Rah throws an elbow but it misses.
Rah lands an elbow that stopped Alhazred in his tracks for a moment.
Rah creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alhazred's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rah obliges.
Rah using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rah prevents Alhazred from breaking the clinch.
Rah lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rhakesh Alhazred's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rah Rah! Rah Rah retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schlock Leznar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dayton Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leznar comes to the ring accompanied by The Champ by Ghostface Killah. Clarke comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bob Marley - Jammin' kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dayton Clarke enters the ring!
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272 lbs
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275 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Schlock Leznar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dayton Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leznar.
A slow jab from Clarke misses its intended target.
Clarke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leznar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarke.
Clarke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Clarke takes a swing at Leznar's ribcage but misses.
Leznar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clarke.
Leznar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clarke scores with a one two! Leznar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Clarke misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leznar.
Clarke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leznar throws out the jab.
Clarke checks a leg kick nicely.
Clarke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clarke misses with a hook. Leznar ducked under it nicely.
Leznar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Clarke!
Leznar looking to ground and pound but Clarke is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke wants to hold on but Leznar pushes him away.
Leznar controlling from mount.
Leznar landing shots from mount.
It looks like Dayton Clarke has been cut.
Leznar wants to control the pace but Clarke is squirming around nicely.
Leznar lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Leznar.
That has opened up Dayton Clarke's cut even more.
Leznar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Leznar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dayton Clarke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dayton Clarke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Schlock Leznar!
Schlock Leznar retains his heavyweight title!
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