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NWO 84 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sid James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Dawkins (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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Good wrestling
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathaniel Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James clinches with his opponent.
James jumps guard and drags Dawkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
James pulls Dawkins in close to prevent any damage.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dawkins wants to stand and escape but instead James has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
Dawkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James shoots in but Dawkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James drives through and clinches with Dawkins against the cage.
James gets control of Dawkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
James is trying to keep Dawkins in close.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Dawkins advances position into side control!
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
James is not content to let Dawkins control the position.
Dawkins lands a decent elbow from side control.
James is not content to let Dawkins control the position.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dawkins on the ground.
Dawkins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for James!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to escape the mount.
James takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dawkins looking for a guillotine from mount but James is having none of it.
James wants to hold on but Dawkins pushes him away.
James is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dawkins landing punches.
James throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dawkins. What's that going to do exactly?
Dawkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dawkins trying to control but James is having none of it.
Dawkins cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James tries to lock up and control but Dawkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nathaniel Dawkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
James feints and as Dawkins raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James wants to stand and escape but instead Dawkins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dawkins trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dawkins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
James tries to roll over but Dawkins keeps him under control.
Dawkins trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.
James looking to control.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James is wriggling around but Dawkins manages to pass to half guard.
Dawkins is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.
Dawkins wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dawkins to get the leverage.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Dawkins sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawkins pulls his head out easily.
James preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dawkins wants to stand but James has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nathaniel Dawkins has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Dawkins.
Dawkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dawkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James trying to control but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James is trying to control the position but Dawkins postures up.
James wants to sweep here but Dawkins controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sid James will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
James drives through with a takedown into Dawkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dawkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dawkins wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
Dawkins is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! James has his hands clasped together but Dawkins extends an breaks James's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dawkins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathaniel Dawkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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136 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Dirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a one-two to the body.
Griffin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dirt did well to prevent Griffin getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Griffin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Griffin controlling the action here.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Griffin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dirt.
Griffin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dirt misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Griffin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dirt misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dirt!
Griffin content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin landing strikes from the mount.
Griffin quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Griffin but it's paid off an Dirt is forced to tap! Nice work by Griffin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Smith.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Smith misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ground and pound from Johnson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith seems a little lost for a moment, as Johnson dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
The strikes coming from Johnson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to control but Johnson manages to take his back.
Johnson tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith avoids the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Smith tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson controlling Smith's posture.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson 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.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Smith.
Smith with a poor takedown
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson 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.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Smith wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Johnson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smith is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Johnson blocks Smith's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Johnson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson cracks Smith with a big elbow.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
John Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Johnson tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Johnson leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
John Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson is standing up over Smith. Smith looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.
Johnson advances to full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnson!
After the big win, John Johnson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sydney BEAST Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Totally Stink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branko Butic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Groove Addicts- Wages of Sin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Branko Butic told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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175 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Totally Stink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Branko Butic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butic looks to clinch
and Stink counters by clinching up.
Stink pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stink tries to strike from the bottom.
Butic wants to control from the top but Stink keeps moving.
Butic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stink working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stink working for a triangle but Butic defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stink looking for a guillotine here but Butic defends easily.
Butic wants to control from the top but Stink keeps moving.
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.
Stink is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stink is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butic is aware though and is defending well.
Stink looking for a guillotine here but Butic defends easily.
Stink throws his legs up looking for a submission but Butic uses it to pass to side control.
Stink tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Butic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butic working the body and head with strikes.
Butic trying to control the position but Stink is working away.
Stink wants to control but Butic postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stink is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Butic is controlling him well.
Butic trying to control the action but Stink is working from the bottom.
Stink is trying to control Butic's posture but Butic avoids it.
Butic trying to control the action but Stink is working from the bottom.
Stink tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Totally Stink will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Butic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stink looking to score a takedown here. Butic is defending well but Stink drives through and ends up in Butic's guard.
Stink postures up.
Butic keeping full guard, as Stink tries to pass.
Stink wants to stand and escape but instead Butic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Stink is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butic defends well.
Butic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butic wants to control from the top but Stink keeps moving.
Stink is looking for a triangle but Butic pushes his legs off easily.
Totally Stink overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stink is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stink is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Butic won't allow Stink to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stink looking for a guillotine here but Butic defends easily.
Butic passes into half guard.
Butic slips a nice elbow through Stink's hands, connecting with Stink's forehead.
Butic wants to get back to his feet.
Butic is looking to take a break and control but Stink is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stink tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stink looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stink is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Butic pulls his head out easily.
Stink actively working from the bottom here.
Stink is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Butic pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stink looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Butic pushes past his half guard into mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Butic looking to control but Stink is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stink tries to hold on but Butic pushes him away.
Butic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stink is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Totally Stink will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A left and a right from Stink both land. Nice combination.
Stink scores with a body shot.
Butic tries to clinch up
and Stink counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stink counters with a series of strikes. Butic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Butic tries to clinch up
and Stink counters by clinching up.
Stink tries to pull guard but Butic holds him up against the cage and eventually Stink drops back down to his feet.
Stink gets control of Butic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stink will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stink is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butic defends well.
Stink working for a triangle but Butic defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butic trying to control the position from guard on top but Stink is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butic prevents Stink from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stink has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Butic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stink is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stink had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Butic defends it easily.
Butic trying to control but Stink is working from the bottom.
Butic looking to sit in guard and control but Stink gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stink is now in half guard.
Butic tries to get to full guard but Stink has control of the leg.
Butic trying to hold on to Stink's head to control him but Stink postures up.
Butic wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stink looking to pass the guard.
Stink drops back, looking for a kneebar! Butic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Butic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Butic!
Butic is looking to take a break and control but Stink is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stink is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Butic is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Totally Stink showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stink has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Totally Stink!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Koscheck!
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, Markus Askren!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren gets a takedown into half guard.
Koscheck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koscheck tries to get out of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Koscheck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Koscheck wants to control but Askren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koscheck keeping hold of Askren's head, controlling as best he can.
Koscheck tries to kick Askren off but Askren keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askren is working away from the top position though.
Askren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Askren there.
Askren is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Koscheck is not content to let Askren control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Koscheck jabs Askren right on the nose. Askren blinks but takes it well.
Askren slaps away a takedown attempt from Koscheck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Askren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Koscheck will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Koscheck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Askren working the head with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Askren working away.
Askren tries to move to mount but Koscheck blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Koscheck is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Askren dives in and scores a takedown into Koscheck's guard.
Askren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Koscheck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askren content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Askren gets to his feet - Koscheck follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck swats away the attempt to clinch by Askren.
Askren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koscheck gets a double leg takedown into Askren's guard.
Koscheck is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koscheck being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Askren dominated that round.
That's time! Koscheck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Askren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koscheck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Askren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koscheck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koscheck circles away quickly and effectively.
Askren throws a push kick but Koscheck slaps the foot to one side.
Askren stuffs the takedown.
Askren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Koscheck shows good takedown defense.
Askren is looking to clinch but Koscheck is avoiding it.
Koscheck tries to clinch up but Askren circles away and keeps his distance.
Koscheck misses with a two punch combination.
Askren dodges the punch combination from Koscheck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren gets tackled into the cage by Koscheck. Koscheck maintains the clinch.
Koscheck has picked Askren up - he's going for a ride! Koscheck dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Askren keeping control of the position.
Askren wants to control but Koscheck is keeping busy.
Askren is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Koscheck is staying active.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Markus Askren hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A leg kick checked by Koscheck.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Askren.
Josh Koscheck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Askren.
Koscheck lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Askren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koscheck defends it nicely.
Askren rushes Koscheck and presses him up against the cage.
Askren can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koscheck manages to break the clinch.
Askren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koscheck swivels and escapes.
Koscheck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Askren.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Koscheck fails with the takedown.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koscheck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koscheck pushes Askren up against the cage in a clinch.
Koscheck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Askren pulls his leg out and moves away.
Askren misses with a double jab.
Askren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koscheck counters with a three punch combo that has Askren backing up. Askren nods at Koscheck to acknowledge the strikes.
Koscheck throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Askren tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koscheck is in Askren's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Askren holds on and takes a little breather.
Koscheck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Askren controls Koscheck momentarily but Koscheck frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Askren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Markus Askren was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch but Koscheck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koscheck shoots in and drives through. Askren sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Koscheck dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koscheck.
Koscheck looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Askren lands an upkick as Koscheck stands over him.
Askren has control of Koscheck's left arm, preventing Koscheck from doing any damage.
Askren lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Koscheck!
Markus Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koscheck wants to try and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koscheck is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck is working hard here to advance position.
Askren controlling his opponent.
Koscheck is in a horrible position here. Askren smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Askren has hold of Koscheck's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Koscheck manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Koscheck that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Askren get's back to his feet.
Koscheck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Askren defends it nicely.
Askren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Koscheck on his heels. He'll look to pass Koscheck's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koscheck wants to sweep here but Askren controlling him for the moment.
Koscheck has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koscheck's head.
Askren pushes down on Koscheck's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Askren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Askren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Askren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Askren!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brooks Buford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Wazowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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171 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooks Buford!
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, Mike Wazowski!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wazowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Buford lands a jab-cross combination.
Wazowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wazowski somewhat.
Buford throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Buford closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Buford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Buford scores with a three punch combo!
Buford misses with a two punch combination.
Buford lands a two punch combo.
Wazowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wazowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buford defends it nicely.
Brooks Buford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Wazowski.
Buford throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Buford counter with a right hand.
Buford lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Buford.
Buford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wazowski's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Buford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wazowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wazowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Buford cracks Wazowski with a solid left hand.
Buford wants to pass the guard but Wazowski is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wazowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buford throwing strikes but missing.
Wazowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buford is looking to work some ground and pound but Wazowski has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wazowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wazowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buford slips nicely into half guard.
Wazowski wants to get back to full guard.
Buford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wazowski defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buford wants to pass the guard but Wazowski is defending well.
Buford is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buford missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buford frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Buford is landing with some decent strikes but Wazowski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buford goes for an armbar but Wazowski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wazowski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buford is really struggling to control Wazowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wazowski chips away with some ground and pound.
Wazowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Buford 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.
Wazowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wazowski wants to control from the top but Buford keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brooks Buford dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Buford misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buford.
Wazowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Buford sprawls well initially but Wazowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Buford is refusing to be controlled, as Wazowski sits in half guard.
Buford moves into full guard.
Wazowski won't allow Buford to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wazowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wazowski's guard.
Buford throws a big right hand that misses.
Buford drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wazowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wazowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wazowski!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wazowski prevents Buford from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wazowski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Buford gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Buford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wazowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buford lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wazowski!
Buford looking to finish Wazowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wazowski!
Buford is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wazowski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Buford avoids the attempt from Wazowski to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buford is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wazowski is surviving well by controlling Buford's body position as best he can.
Buford scoring with strikes but Wazowski is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Buford cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Buford putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Buford working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Wazowski looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Buford! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brooks Buford!
Brooks Buford thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Utter Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santino Marella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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217 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Utter Bum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santino Marella!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marella misses with a double jab.
Bum dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marella. That did some damage!
Marella keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marella goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Marella or perhaps it was just good defense by Bum which made him look bad.
Marella misses with a body shot.
Marella misses with a wild combination.
Marella looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marella won't allow Bum to sweep him here.
Marella trying to control but Bum is working from the bottom.
Bum trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum wants to stand but Marella is controlling the position.
Bum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marella wants to pass the guard but Bum is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marella would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marella postures up and lands a big shot to Bum's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bum wants to stand and escape but Marella is having none of it.
Marella postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marella wants to control from the top but Bum keeps moving.
Bum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marella can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bum wants to sweep but no luck.
Marella not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marella is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marella postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bum wants to sweep but no luck.
Bum keeping full guard, as Marella tries to pass.
Marella lands a couple of elbows.
Bum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marella lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marella tries to free his leg and advance position but Bum is retaining full guard.
Marella with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marella with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marella.
Marella not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Santino Marella hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Marella closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marella lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marella stands and throws Bum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marella is looking to take a break and control but Bum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marella is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bum is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marella working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Marella 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.
Bum on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marella tries to avoid it but Bum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marella to the ground. Marella escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marella misses with a kick to the body.
Marella tries for a takedown but Bum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marella throws a series of strikes that have Bum backpedaling.
Marella shoots for a takedown but Bum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marella is defended easily by Bum.
Utter Bum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Marella.
Marella clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marella manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum throws a head kick but Marella moves out of range.
Marella closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bum did well to prevent Marella getting side control.
Marella wants to work for an arm triangle but Bum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bum tries to kick Marella off but Marella keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bum wants to improve his position but Marella is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marella is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bum wants to control but Marella is keeping busy.
Marella throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marella looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Marella.
Bum wants to control but Marella is keeping busy.
Marella is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marella works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marella unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marella lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marella lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marella lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Marella putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marella tries to control but Bum wriggling away.
Marella lands a heavy elbow.
Bum is rocked!
Marella lands a big shot to the head and Bum winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Santino Marella!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hara comes into the arena with The Who - Eminence front blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Hara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevens wants to clinch.
Hara gets a double leg takedown into Stevens's guard.
Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stevens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hara controls the pace.
Stevens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hara is one step ahead there.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hara stays in close to Stevens's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike Stevens has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevens but Stevens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hara shoots in and gets a takedown into Stevens's guard.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Hara from controlling successfully.
Hara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hara throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hara looking to pass the guard.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
Stevens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hara controls the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hara stands and throws Stevens's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stevens wants to control but Hara postures up.
Check out the look on Hara's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hara working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hara advances nicely into full mount.
Stevens blocking the ground and pound.
Stevens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hara working the ground and pound effectively.
Stevens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hara misses with a head shot.
Hara 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.
Hara wants to control the action but instead Stevens gets a body lock and reverses into Hara's guard! Nice work!
Hara keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Hara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stevens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens tries to free his leg and advance position but Hara is retaining full guard.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Hara keeps moving.
Hara is looking to sinch up a triangle. Stevens throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hara's body to avoid the submission. Hara has instead reached around Stevens's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hara arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josh Hara!
After the big win, Josh Hara made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhukov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Russian Army Choir - National Anthem of the Russian Federation. Hogan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hulkamania . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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265 lbs
18 - 7 - 1 |
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270 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Zhukov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhukov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hogan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhukov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zhukov scores with a head kick. Hogan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hogan shoots and misses
and Zhukov counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan has his takedown stuffed
and Zhukov counters with a low kick, right behind Hogan 's knee.
Hogan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zhukov. That one must have hurt.
Nice shot lands for Zhukov.
Hogan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhukov.
Hogan looks winded!
Hogan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhukov. Zhukov obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhukov lands a brutal head kick. Hogan looks out on his feet and Zhukov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ivan Zhukov!
Ivan Zhukov retains his super heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ivan Zhukov made sure he mentioned New World Order Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steffan Bonnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynrd - Sweet Home Alabama. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb Foster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steffan Bonnar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Foster cracks Bonnar with a big right hand but Bonnar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bonnar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Foster kicks off Bonnar and gets to his feet.
Foster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Foster misses its intended target.
Bonnar tries to clinch up.
Bonnar misses with a few strikes there.
Bonnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Foster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Foster breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Foster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonnar backwards.
Bonnar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bonnar jumps guard but Foster stands there with Bonnar around his waist. Bonnar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Foster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Foster lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster missing with knees to the body.
Foster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foster connects with the punch.
Bonnar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Foster instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster lands a takedown into guard.
Foster throws a big right hand that misses.
Foster throwing strikes from guard but Bonnar blocks nicely.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foster throws a big elbow that misses.
Foster preventing the sweep.
Foster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Foster stands up over Bonnar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Foster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Foster 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.
Foster works over Bonnar with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Foster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Foster chips away with some ground and pound.
Bonnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Foster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bonnar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Foster throwing strikes from guard but Bonnar blocks nicely.
Foster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Foster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bonnar's head.
Bonnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foster connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar tries to strike from the bottom.
Foster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Foster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonnar is keeping the position for now.
Foster stands up over Bonnar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Foster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Foster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Foster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Foster stands up over Bonnar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Foster lands a couple of digs.
Foster working some strikes from top position.
Foster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bonnar's head.
Foster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foster is working Bonnar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster postures up and lands a big shot to Bonnar's brow.
Foster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foster with a nice head shot there.
Foster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Foster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Foster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Foster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bonnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster.
Foster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bonnar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foster has Bonnar in his guard.
Foster is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Foster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Foster tries to clinch but Bonnar moves out of range.
Bonnar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foster's sensitive parts.
Bonnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foster instigates a clinch.
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster rushes Bonnar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Foster pushes off an throws an elbow but Bonnar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bonnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bonnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bonnar tries to break the clinch but Foster is controlling the position.
Bonnar tries to break free but Foster pushes him back against the cage.
Foster breaks the clinch.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Foster.
Foster tries to clinch but Bonnar is having none of it.
Bonnar misses with a wild combination.
Foster has managed to clinch.
Bonnar is trying to force a seperation but Foster has the dominant position.
Foster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonnar wants to clinch.
Foster tries to clinch up.
Foster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bonnar on his heels. He'll look to pass Bonnar's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster throws an elbow that misses. Bonnar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Foster's guard. Nice move by Bonnar!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonnar prevents Foster from getting back to his feet.
Foster scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Foster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonnar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bonnar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bonnar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar grinds an elbow into Foster's temple.
Foster wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar working the strikes but Foster uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bonnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bonnar prevents Foster from standing back up.
Foster pushes Bonnar off and gets back to his feet.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foster lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster clinches.
Foster lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foster clinches up against the cage.
Bonnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Foster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Foster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonnar on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Foster dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Foster darts in trying to clinch
and Bonnar counters with a head kick. That will keep Foster thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Foster takes the fight into the clinch.
Foster misses with an elbow strike.
Foster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caleb Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonnar is looking to clinch but Foster is avoiding it.
Foster jabs Bonnar right on the nose. Bonnar blinks but takes it well.
Foster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonnar can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster jabs Bonnar right on the nose. Bonnar blinks but takes it well.
Bonnar misses with a looping right.
Bonnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Bonnar pushes him off.
Foster moves into range and clinches up with Bonnar.
Foster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonnar backwards.
Bonnar misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Bonnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonnar wants to clinch up but Foster keeps it at a distance.
Foster moves into range and clinches up with Bonnar.
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foster doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonnar circles away.
Bonnar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Foster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Foster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonnar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Foster lands a shoulder strike.
Bonnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Foster as Bonnar shoots in.
Bonnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foster tries to clinch up.
Foster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bonnar sprawls well initially but Foster persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bonnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster is thwarting Bonnar's attempts to control the position.
Foster seems to be looking for submissions.
Bonnar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Foster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bonnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foster.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Foster lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Foster.
Foster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Foster works his foot free and advances to mount.
Foster looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Foster punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bonnar is in a horrible position here. Foster smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Foster landing shots from mount.
Foster dominating with strikes here.
Foster landing punches.
Bonnar is rocked!
Foster lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Bonnar! Foster sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Bonnar and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Caleb Foster!
Caleb Foster retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Caleb Foster thanked New World Order Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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