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QFC Vegas 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxiv Scherkow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Totalschaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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188 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxiv Scherkow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Totalschaden!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scherkow throws an overhand right that lands on Totalschaden's shoulder, as Totalschaden tries to avoid the shot.
Scherkow moves into the clinch.
Scherkow lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Tim Totalschaden has been cut.
Totalschaden misses with a punch on the inside.
Scherkow lands a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scherkow wants to control from the top but Totalschaden keeps moving.
Totalschaden is looking for a triangle but Scherkow pushes his legs off easily.
Scherkow trying to control the position from guard on top but Totalschaden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totalschaden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Scherkow wants to stand but Totalschaden is controlling his posture from full guard.
Scherkow won't allow Totalschaden to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totalschaden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Totalschaden has control of Scherkow's left arm, preventing Scherkow from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scherkow rushes Totalschaden and presses him up against the ropes.
Scherkow stops a takedown attempt from Totalschaden.
Totalschaden wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scherkow.
Totalschaden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scherkow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scherkow lands a damaging elbow.
Scherkow lands a nice elbow.
Scherkow pushes off an throws an elbow but Totalschaden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scherkow is looking to control Totalschaden's arms but Totalschaden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scherkow has his back to the ropes.
Scherkow throws an elbow that misses.
Scherkow misses with an elbow strike.
Totalschaden is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Scherkow can't fight it off and eventually Totalschaden manages to take the fight to the floor. Scherkow looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Totalschaden is looking to work some ground and pound but Scherkow has wrist control.
Totalschaden scoring with some ground and pound.
Totalschaden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scherkow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Totalschaden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Totalschaden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Totalschaden wants to control from the top but Scherkow keeps moving.
Totalschaden throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Totalschaden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Totalschaden won't allow Scherkow to sweep him here.
Totalschaden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Totalschaden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Totalschaden postures up and lands a big shot to Scherkow's brow.
Totalschaden trying to control but Scherkow is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Totalschaden is looking to work some ground and pound but Scherkow has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totalschaden postures up and lands a big shot to Scherkow's brow.
Scherkow working a defensive guard here.
Scherkow has momentary wrist control but Totalschaden slips an elbow through the middle.
Totalschaden tries to free his leg and advance position but Scherkow is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Totalschaden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Totalschaden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Totalschaden is stalling in the full guard.
Totalschaden wants to control from the top but Scherkow keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Totalschaden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Totalschaden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Totalschaden shoots in looking for a takedown. Scherkow tries to sprawl out of it but Totalschaden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Scherkow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scherkow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Totalschaden tries to score a body lock takedown but Scherkow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Totalschaden is trying to pull guard but Scherkow turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Maxiv Scherkow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Totalschaden.
Totalschaden blocks the elbow strike.
Totalschaden holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Scherkow throws an elbow that misses.
Totalschaden avoids a wild elbow strike from Scherkow.
Scherkow gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Totalschaden wants to get back to full guard.
Totalschaden gets back to full guard.
Scherkow won't allow Totalschaden to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totalschaden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scherkow manages to get himself to full guard.
Totalschaden landing with the ground and pound.
Totalschaden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scherkow is trying to control the position but Totalschaden postures up.
Totalschaden throwing strikes from guard but Scherkow blocks nicely.
Tim Totalschaden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scherkow has momentary wrist control but Totalschaden slips an elbow through the middle.
Scherkow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totalschaden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Totalschaden looking to pass the guard.
Totalschaden content to stall in guard here.
Totalschaden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Totalschaden slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totalschaden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Totalschaden is looking for a kimura here.
Scherkow actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Totalschaden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Totalschaden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Totalschaden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Totalschaden wants to work for an arm triangle but Scherkow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totalschaden prevents Scherkow from improving his position.
Totalschaden winds up and cracks Scherkow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Totalschaden seems to be working for a kimura but Scherkow defends the submission attempt.
Totalschaden seems to be looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Totalschaden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Totalschaden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scherkow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Totalschaden.
Totalschaden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scherkow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Totalschaden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Totalschaden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Totalschaden shoots in looking for a takedown. Scherkow tries to sprawl out of it but Totalschaden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Scherkow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Scherkow misses.
Scherkow missing with a left hand there. Totalschaden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Totalschaden shoots in for a double leg but Scherkow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Scherkow misses.
Maxiv Scherkow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scherkow misses with an uppercut. Totalschaden saw that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scherkow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Totalschaden avoids a wild elbow strike from Scherkow.
Totalschaden blocks the elbow strike.
Totalschaden looking for a takedown.
Maxiv Scherkow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Totalschaden.
Totalschaden avoids a wild elbow strike from Scherkow.
Scherkow lands a damaging elbow.
Totalschaden is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scherkow pushes off an throws an elbow but Totalschaden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totalschaden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Totalschaden wants the takedown. Scherkow is fighting it off but Totalschaden persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Scherkow's guard against the ropes.
Totalschaden chips away with some ground and pound.
Totalschaden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Totalschaden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Totalschaden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Totalschaden stands up over Scherkow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Totalschaden passes Scherkow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Totalschaden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Totalschaden wants to control but Scherkow is keeping him busy.
Scherkow wants to control but Totalschaden is keeping busy.
Totalschaden is trying to control the action in half guard but Scherkow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Totalschaden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scherkow is squirming around, avoiding Totalschaden's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totalschaden unloading with bombs!
Totalschaden with good strikes from the mount here!
Totalschaden working for a guillotine from mount but Scherkow is in no mood to give up.
Totalschaden avoids the attempt from Scherkow to control.
Totalschaden looking for a guillotine from mount but Scherkow is having none of it.
Scherkow wants to hold on but Totalschaden pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scherkow in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Scherkow defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Totalschaden.
Scherkow is squirming around, avoiding Totalschaden's attempts to control the action.
Totalschaden landing shots from mount.
Scherkow is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scherkow taking shots to the head.
Oh Scherkow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Totalschaden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Totalschaden looking for a guillotine from mount but Scherkow is having none of it.
Maxiv Scherkow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tim Totalschaden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Totalschaden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Totalschaden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Totalschaden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Tim Totalschaden!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tim Totalschaden!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Tim Totalschaden!
Tim Totalschaden wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiagov Paiskolenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Thiagov Paiskolenko has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Thiagov Paiskolenko seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Good elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiagov Paiskolenko!
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, Christian Leben!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paiskolenko misses with a looping right.
Paiskolenko cracks Leben with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leben is looking to clinch but Paiskolenko is avoiding it.
Leben tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leben is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leben doesn't manage to clinch there - Paiskolenko circles away.
Leben is looking to clinch.
Paiskolenko throws a hook but Leben blocks it.
Paiskolenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leben has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leben pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Paiskolenko blocks the elbow strike.
Paiskolenko lands an uppercut.
Paiskolenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leben misses with an elbow strike.
Paiskolenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leben has him pressed against the ropes.
Paiskolenko taking a breather.
Paiskolenko lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben trying to control the position but instead, Paiskolenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leben into the ropes.
Leben utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Leben creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paiskolenko's defenses.
It looks like Thiagov Paiskolenko has been cut.
Paiskolenko tries to work over Leben's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leben taking a breather.
Paiskolenko blocks an elbow strike.
Leben throws an elbow that misses.
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!
Paiskolenko working hard to break the clinch.
Leben blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leben throws an elbow but it misses.
Paiskolenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Leben.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiskolenko stalling against the ropes.
Leben is trying to maintain a safe position but Paiskolenko gets an underhook and turns Leben into the ropes.
Leben throws an elbow that misses.
Leben working Paiskolenko over with knees to the body.
Paiskolenko is breathing heavily.
Paiskolenko takes an elbow to the temple.
Stalling in the clinch from Leben.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leben.
Leben throws an elbow but it misses.
Paiskolenko blocks the elbow strike.
Leben effectively controlling the action here.
Paiskolenko blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paiskolenko trying to control the position but instead, Leben has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paiskolenko into the ropes.
Paiskolenko blocks an elbow strike.
Leben pushes off an throws an elbow but Paiskolenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Leben has Paiskolenko pressed against the ropes.
Paiskolenko slows down the pace here.
Paiskolenko misses with some punches.
Paiskolenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paiskolenko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Leben misses with an elbow over the top.
Paiskolenko blocks an elbow strike from Leben.
Leben creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Leben just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paiskolenko's brow.
Paiskolenko dodges an elbow strike from Leben.
Leben is struggling to control the position.
Leben tries to land knees in the clinch but Paiskolenko avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leben.
Paiskolenko avoids the elbow strike from Leben, against the ropes.
Paiskolenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paiskolenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paiskolenko taking a breather.
Paiskolenko dodges an elbow strike from Leben.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paiskolenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Leben.
Leben is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paiskolenko is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leben trying to control the position but instead, Paiskolenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leben into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Leben dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiagov Paiskolenko's cut.
That's time! Paiskolenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leben tries to clinch up.
Paiskolenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Leben takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Leben looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Paiskolenko throws a head punch that misses.
Leben dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben is trying to stall.
Leben is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Leben pushes off an throws an elbow but Paiskolenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Leben just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paiskolenko's brow.
Leben misses with an elbow over the top.
Leben misses with an elbow strike.
Leben misses with an elbow over the top.
Paiskolenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leben's elbow.
Leben throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leben pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Paiskolenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paiskolenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Leben controls his hands.
Paiskolenko blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Leben throws an elbow but misses.
Leben is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Christian Leben seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leben looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Paiskolenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paiskolenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paiskolenko avoiding damage as Leben throws knees to the body.
Leben throws an elbow that misses.
Paiskolenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paiskolenko is trying to break the clinch but Leben is controlling him.
Leben missing with knees to the body.
Leben is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paiskolenko is defending well for now.
Leben landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paiskolenko avoids the elbow strike from Leben, against the ropes.
Paiskolenko blocks an elbow strike.
Leben misses with an elbow over the top.
Paiskolenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Leben controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paiskolenko as Leben tries to tie him up.
Leben has Paiskolenko pushed against the ropes.
Leben trying to land knees to the body.
Paiskolenko blocks the elbow strike.
Leben pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Leben is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leben looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben pushes off an throws an elbow but Paiskolenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Leben throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leben throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paiskolenko is trying to force a seperation but Leben has the dominant position.
Paiskolenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Leben misses with an elbow strike.
Paiskolenko avoids the elbow strike from Leben, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Paiskolenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paiskolenko blocks an elbow strike from Leben.
Leben lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Leben showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiagov Paiskolenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leben tries to clinch but Paiskolenko moves out of range.
Leben wants to clinch.
Leben avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leben wants to clinch.
Paiskolenko scores with a nice head shot.
Paiskolenko throws a looping overhand right but Leben ducks down to avoid it.
Leben forces Paiskolenko back against the ropes and clinches.
Leben creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Leben is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paiskolenko is keeping busy.
Paiskolenko stalling in the clinch but Leben improves position.
Leben pushes off an throws an elbow but Paiskolenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Paiskolenko managing to block the knees to the body from Leben.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Leben throws an elbow but misses.
Leben pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Leben throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Leben just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paiskolenko's brow.
Leben throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paiskolenko blocks an elbow strike from Leben.
Leben pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Paiskolenko blocks an elbow strike.
Leben avoiding damage.
Leben is trying to maintain a safe position but Paiskolenko gets an underhook and turns Leben into the ropes.
Paiskolenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paiskolenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben tries to stall but Paiskolenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leben throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paiskolenko blocks an elbow strike from Leben.
Leben pushes off an throws an elbow but Paiskolenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Paiskolenko has a couple of punches blocked by Leben.
Paiskolenko blocks an elbow strike.
Leben pushes off an throws an elbow but Paiskolenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Paiskolenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leben's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paiskolenko stalling in the clinch but Leben improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leben.
Paiskolenko dodges an elbow strike from Leben.
Leben lands a nice elbow.
Thiagov Paiskolenko's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paiskolenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paiskolenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leben backwards.
Leben prevents a body shot from Paiskolenko.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leben lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leben taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Leben lands a nice elbow.
Paiskolenko tries to throw a body punch but Leben avoids it by throwing Paiskolenko back against the ropes.
Leben pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leben.
Paiskolenko blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paiskolenko as Leben tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben lands an elbow inside that Paiskolenko shrugs off.
Thiagov Paiskolenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paiskolenko blocks an elbow strike from Leben.
Leben misses with an elbow strike.
Leben is trying to stall.
Leben lands an elbow that stopped Paiskolenko in his tracks for a moment.
Jeez, Thiagov Paiskolenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Leben has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paiskolenko blocks an elbow strike from Leben.
Leben throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leben lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paiskolenko blocks an elbow strike.
Leben manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thiagov Paiskolenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leben misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Leben comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leben has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Christian Leben!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Christian Leben!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Christian Leben!
Christian Leben wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Joel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Thompson (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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250 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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25
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Joel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joel throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Joel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joel gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joel to the ground. Thompson is now in Joel's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Joel's brow.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Joel.
Joel working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Joel is keeping the position.
Joel wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Joel wants to stand and escape but Thompson is having none of it.
Joel trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Yuri Joel just wasn't active enough.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Joel's calf.
Joel really is a fat lump.
Joel tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson works on Joel's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joel.
Joel is breathing heavily.
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!
Thompson avoiding damage as Joel throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thompson.
Joel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson gets through Joel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joel circles away quickly and effectively.
Joel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Joel is just out of range.
Joel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Joel avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Joel tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Joel throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Joel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thompson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Joel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thompson postures up.
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
Joel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thompson controls the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.
Joel keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Joel is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Thompson rolls with it to try and escape but Joel cranks on the arm and Thompson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuri Joel!
After winning the bout, Yuri Joel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Plush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Tsosie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plush comes into the arena with Eruption blaring out of the sound system. Connor Tsosie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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163 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Plush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Tsosie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plush throws a head kick but Tsosie moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Plush.
A head kick by Plush misses
and Tsosie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Plush throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tsosie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plush tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tsosie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Plush really felt that one!
Tom Plush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plush darts in trying to clinch
enabling Tsosie to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsosie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Plush thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plush tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tsosie counters with a nice uppercut.
Plush throws an off balance right hand
and Tsosie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Plush instigates a clinch.
Plush has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tsosie after a bit of a struggle.
Tsosie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsosie breaks from the clinch.
Tsosie slips a jab and a cross from Plush.
Plush attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsosie catches Plush with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Plush closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tsosie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Plush tries to clinch up.
Tsosie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tsosie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Plush.
Plush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plush tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tsosie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsosie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tsosie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plush's sensitive parts.
Tsosie gets caught napping as Plush dives in and scores a takedown. Tsosie manages to retain guard.
Tsosie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsosie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Plush trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsosie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsosie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Plush manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsosie looking to pass the guard.
Plush is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Plush uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Plush throws a front kick that sends Tsosie stumbling back into the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plush tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tsosie counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Plush dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tsosie digs a good hook to Plush's body.
Tsosie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plush.
Plush wants to clinch up but Tsosie keeps it at a distance.
Plush misses with a low kick.
Tsosie gets tackled into the ropes by Plush. Plush maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tsosie as Plush tries to tie him up.
Tsosie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Plush unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tsosie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Plush has him pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plush is trying to pull guard but Tsosie turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Plush drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tsosie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Plush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tsosie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plush throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsosie counters with a nice leg kick.
Plush throws a combination that misses
and Tsosie counters with a low kick, right behind Plush 's knee.
Tsosie connects with a body shot.
Plush tries to clinch but Tsosie moves out of range.
Plush misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plush looks to throw the jab but Tsosie is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Tsosie.
Tsosie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsosie tries to land a leg kick but Plush saw it coming and moves away.
Tsosie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Plush misses with an uppercut
and Tsosie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Plush misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plush gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Plush shoots in but Tsosie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Plush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsosie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Plush takes one to the chin there.
Tsosie misses with a head kick.
Plush tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tsosie counters with a nice uppercut.
Connor Tsosie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plush tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tsosie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plush shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsosie but Tsosie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Plush tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tsosie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsosie keeps the fight on the outside.
Plush tries to clinch up
and Tsosie counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plush misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plush takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor Tsosie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Plush has managed to clinch.
Tsosie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Plush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tsosie taking a breather.
Tsosie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsosie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Plush closes the distance but Tsosie moves to the side
enabling Tsosie to counter with a crisp jab.
Plush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsosie.
Plush throws a lazy right hand but Tsosie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plush fails with the takedown.
Plush looks to clinch
and Tsosie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Plush wants to clinch but Tsosie slips to the side
and Tsosie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tsosie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plush misses with a hook
and Tsosie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tsosie scores with a sloppy right hand. Plush should have avoided that one.
Tsosie lands with a nice combination. Plush backs away looking to recover.
Plush swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tsosie counters with a three punch combo that has Plush backing up. Plush nods at Tsosie to acknowledge the strikes.
Tsosie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plush throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsosie lands a lovely overhand right.
Plush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Plush there as he acknowledges the shot.
Plush tries to clinch but Tsosie moves out of range.
Plush ducks right into an uppercut from Tsosie.
Tsosie scores with a nice strike.
Tsosie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsosie instigates a clinch.
Plush fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Plush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Plush looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tsosie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Tsosie.
Tsosie avoids the head kick by Plush.
Tsosie avoids the head kick by Plush.
Tsosie shoots for a takedown but Plush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Plush misses with a head kick.
Tsosie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Plush on the side of the head.
Tom Plush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsosie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Plush momentarily.
Tsosie throws a series of punches but Plush avoids them all with ease.
Tsosie throws a series of strikes that have Plush backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsosie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tsosie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Plush is out of range.
Tsosie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plush, pushing him back against the ropes.
Plush looking to slow down the pace here.
Tsosie breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Plush.
Plush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsosie shoots in looking for a takedown but Plush manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsosie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Tsosie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsosie 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 for Connor Tsosie!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Connor Tsosie!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Connor Tsosie!
Connor Tsosie wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Connor Tsosie gave a big smile as he said 'I cannot be stopped!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Paderes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Antoine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antoine has chosen Blackout as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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21
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 1 |
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25
275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikko Paderes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Antoine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antoine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paderes wants to clinch.
Paderes moves into the clinch.
Paderes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Antoine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paderes tries to work over Antoine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paderes struggles to land a body shot inside as Antoine controls his hands.
Paderes is pressed up against the ropes. Antoine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paderes down to the mat. Paderes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Antoine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Paderes!
Antoine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paderes keeps working.
Paderes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Antoine asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Antoine should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antoine scores with a couple of short elbows.
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.
Antoine looks up at the clock and then as Paderes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Antoine smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Antoine connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Paderes some visible discomfort.
Antoine working the ground and pound from side control.
Antoine scoring with punches from side control.
Antoine creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Antoine tries to move to mount but Paderes blocks the move with his legs.
Paderes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Antoine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paderes is not content to let Antoine control the position.
Check out the look on Antoine's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antoine lands an elbow.
Antoine advances nicely into full mount.
Antoine working for a guillotine from mount but Paderes is in no mood to give up.
Paderes is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Antoine with shots to the head and body - Paderes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Antoine connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paderes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paderes tries to get out of the position.
Antoine looking to control but Paderes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Antoine with the ground and pound from mount.
Antoine dominating with strikes here.
Paderes is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Antoine! Paderes is hurt baaadly! Antoine is firing away with more strikes - Paderes is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Antoine!
Carter Antoine thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sione Makatua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
290 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sione Makatua!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makatua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Does jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doe wants to clinch up but Makatua keeps it at a distance.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch but Makatua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makatua lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doe backs up against the ropes.
It looks like John Doe has been cut.
Doe wants to clinch up but Makatua keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makatua cracks Doe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Makatua has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Doe to stand back up!
Doe is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Doe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makatua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makatua sends Doe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Makatua is motioning to the referee to let Doe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Doe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makatua fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Doe out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sione Makatua!
After the fight, Sione Makatua was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suxin Fux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Green has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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26
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suxin Fux!
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, Jeff Green!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Green.
Green leaves Fux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Green throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Green can pounce on him.
Green looks to land a right hand but Fux moved out of range.
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fux.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fux is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Green thuds a left hand into Fux's body.
Fux shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Fux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suxin Fux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green scoring well with a low kick there.
Green works the jab nicely.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid body kick from Green.
Green throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fux on the side of the head.
Fux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fux is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fux's head.
Green is looking to slow Fux down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fux doesn't seem phased though.
Fux takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Green stuffs the takedown.
Fux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green lands a head kick. Fux smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Green lands a head kick!
Fux is rocked!
Green cracks Fux on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fux falls backwards against the ropes. Green follows up with more strikes that drop Fux to his knees. Green keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fux! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Green!
Jeff Green seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Grimshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Violent Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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258 lbs
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Grimshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Violent Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimshaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vegas's waist but Vegas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grimshaw off to one side.
Vegas leaves Grimshaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grimshaw clinches with his opponent.
Vegas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grimshaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vegas has Grimshaw pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Grimshaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grimshaw tries to break free but Vegas pushes him back against the ropes.
Vegas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grimshaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Darius Grimshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Violent Vegas.
Vegas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grimshaw is trying to break the clinch but Vegas has him pressed against the ropes.
Vegas tries to score a body lock takedown but Grimshaw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vegas goes for a takedown attempt but Grimshaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grimshaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vegas's waist but Vegas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grimshaw off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimshaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vegas.
Grimshaw has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grimshaw.
Vegas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grimshaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vegas fails with the takedown
and Grimshaw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vegas's guard now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Grimshaw trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom.
Grimshaw looking to sit in guard and control but Vegas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grimshaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grimshaw working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vegas throws a big right hand that misses.
Vegas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vegas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vegas throws a sloppy strike and Grimshaw has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Vegas is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Grimshaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius Grimshaw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reno Raines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Coolidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raines comes to the ring accompanied by The Gambler. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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300 lbs
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247 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reno Raines!
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, Butch Coolidge!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raines throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Coolidge counter with a right hand.
It looks like Reno Raines has been cut.
Raines throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raines throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coolidge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raines throws a hook but Coolidge avoids it easily.
A cross from Coolidge lands.
Coolidge takes the fight into the clinch.
Coolidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Coolidge.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coolidge.
A short uppercut from Coolidge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Raines backwards.
Coolidge lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coolidge as Raines tries to tie him up.
Raines tries to work over Coolidge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coolidge pushes Raines back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coolidge lands a shoulder strike.
Coolidge lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coolidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Raines backwards.
Coolidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raines just leaning against Coolidge, taking a breather.
Coolidge lands a nice elbow.
Raines managing to block the knees to the body from Coolidge.
Coolidge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raines manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Coolidge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coolidge wants to pass the guard but Raines is keeping the position.
Raines is looking for a triangle but Coolidge pushes his legs off easily.
Raines has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coolidge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coolidge wanted to stand there but Raines had control of the 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.
Raines is trying to control the position but Coolidge postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raines is on top in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Coolidge keeping moving, preventing Raines from controlling successfully.
Raines looking to pass the guard.
Raines is working hard here to advance position.
Coolidge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Raines trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raines drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Raines jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Raines won't allow Coolidge to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raines throwing strikes but missing.
Raines missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raines throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Raines missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raines will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Raines trying to control but Coolidge is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raines throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raines drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Raines seems to have locked his on tight now - Coolidge screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Raines, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Reno Raines!
After the fight, Reno Raines was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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