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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 43 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Hall!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall misses with a two punch combination.
Freeman checks a low kick from Hall.
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Hall works Freeman's body with a nice hook.
Freeman lands with a nice combination. Hall backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Jesse Hall has been cut.
Hall tries to bum rush Freeman with a series of wild strikes but Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Freeman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A right-left combo lands from Hall.
It looks like Gordon Freeman has been cut.
Jesse Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall cracks Freeman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Freeman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall drops Freeman with a right and a left! Hall comes rushing in but Freeman regains his composure and manages to keep Hall in guard.
Freeman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall won't allow Freeman to get back to his feet.
Oh Freeman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hall stands up from Freeman's guard - Hall perhaps looking for a knockout.
Freeman seems to have got his legs back now.
Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hall thows a body shot but no joy.
Freeman connects with the punch.
Freeman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall is rocked!
Freeman moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall stuns Freeman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Freeman rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Freeman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Hall drops Freeman with a nice combination! Hall dives into Freeman's guard, looking to finish!
Hall is looking to work some ground and pound but Freeman has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is looking to stand up but Freeman won't let him.
Hall passes Freeman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hall works his way into side control.
Hall stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Hall cracks Freeman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Freeman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Freeman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Freeman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice combo by Hall! Oh, that's hurt him - Freeman falls to the canvas and Hall follows him into side control.
That's four 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!
Hall stands up and beckons Freeman to his feet.
Freeman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
Hall scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Freeman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hall. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Hall dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Freeman moves out of range of the strikes.
Jesse Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Freeman moved out of range nicely.
Hall thows a body shot but no joy.
Freeman moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Hall tried to score with a low kick but Freeman checks it.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hall throws out a powerful jab.
Gordon Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Freeman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
Hall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Freeman's calf.
Hall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Hall.
Hall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Freeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall scores with a jab. Freeman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman avoids the body shot from Hall.
A combination from Freeman does no damage.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Freeman saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Freeman doesn't seem phased though.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freeman.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hall misses.
Freeman slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Hall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Freeman counters with a huge left! Hall is in big trouble! He's backing up but Freeman isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hall from any more damage. A dominating finish by Freeman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Freeman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John McGuirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armor King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Armor King as his entrance music. Armor King has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
250 lbs
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277 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McGuirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armor King!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
King lands with a shot to the body.
McGuirk is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
McGuirk gets a clinch.
King jumps guard but McGuirk stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGuirk wants a takedown but no success here.
McGuirk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
King manages to break the clinch.
McGuirk misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McGuirk enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGuirk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McGuirk wants to control but King passes easily into half guard.
McGuirk wants to control but King is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is pressing down on McGuirk's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGuirk is holding on for now.
King controlling the action here.
McGuirk tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
King takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
My spies in Australian Xtreme Elite Stand Up Training inform me that King has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King prevents McGuirk from improving his position.
King trying to mount his opponent but McGuirk defends it.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGuirk is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuirk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
King looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuirk is trying to stand back up but King is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Armor King wasn't active enough on the ground.
King shoots in for a double leg but McGuirk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John McGuirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armor King.
McGuirk slaps away a takedown attempt from King, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGuirk tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King has managed to clinch.
McGuirk tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
McGuirk wants to stall.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from King.
McGuirk stalls.
McGuirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McGuirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGuirk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King is trying to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King dives in and scores a takedown into McGuirk's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King trying to control but McGuirk is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armor King dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGuirk is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King has McGuirk up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
King tries to circle away but McGuirk has him pinned against the cage.
McGuirk breaks the clinch.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGuirk after a bit of a struggle.
McGuirk breaks the clinch.
King shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. King showed some decent athleticism there.
McGuirk is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is thwarting McGuirk's attempts to control the position.
McGuirk is looking to improve his position.
King throwing shots but McGuirk is blocking nicely.
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
King stops McGuirk from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuirk regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGuirk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
King gets to his feet. McGuirk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown by McGuirk or perhaps it was just good defense by King which made him look bad.
King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGuirk swivels and escapes.
A shot to the liver by McGuirk. Beautiful body shot.
King gets tackled into the cage by McGuirk. McGuirk maintains the clinch.
King is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Our sources have told us that McGuirk has been working on his elbows in the gym.
McGuirk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King tries to pull guard but McGuirk won't allow it.
John McGuirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armor King.
McGuirk gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuirk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
McGuirk has dropped down and is working for a takedown. King is trying to keep an underhook but McGuirk manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuirk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
King gets full guard.
McGuirk trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuirk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
King throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McGuirk wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
McGuirk looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 John McGuirk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but McGuirk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King clinches.
McGuirk wants a takedown but no success here.
McGuirk prevents a takedown attempt there.
King tries to pull guard but McGuirk won't allow it.
John McGuirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armor King.
King taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGuirk gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King fails to pull guard.
McGuirk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGuirk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics King uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuirk working a defensive guard here.
McGuirk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because King is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McGuirk can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
King stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows McGuirk to get to his feet.
King shoots in for a double leg but McGuirk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King forces McGuirk back against the cage and clinches.
McGuirk tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuirk is pushing King up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGuirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King gets a clinch.
McGuirk lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
McGuirk avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King has McGuirk pressed against the cage, preventing McGuirk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGuirk walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King ducks under a wild hook from McGuirk.
King gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuirk is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as King stalls from top position.
King is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGuirk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
King working away.
McGuirk is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuirk is not content to let King control the position.
McGuirk tries to improve position but can't.
King trying to control the action but McGuirk is working from the bottom.
King just content to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuirk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but King has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armor King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armor King!
Armor King decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jonathon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by Bronson Theme Song. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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240 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Bronson!
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, Ben Jonathon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonathon shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonathon misses with a takedown attempt - Bronson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bronson leaves Jonathon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jack Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Jonathon.
Bronson moves into range and clinches up with Jonathon.
Bronson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bronson has Jonathon pushed against the cage.
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson stalling in the clinch.
Jonathon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bronson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jonathon is trying to pull guard but Bronson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bronson.
Jonathon managing to block the knees to the body from Bronson.
Jonathon takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bronson.
Bronson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jonathon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bronson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jonathon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bronson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bronson just leaning against Jonathon, taking a breather.
Jonathon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bronson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Bronson taking a breather.
Jonathon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bronson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jonathon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bronson smiles and moves away.
Bronson stuffs the takedown.
Jonathon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jonathon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bronson connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonathon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bronson is fending him off so far but Jonathon persists. Nope, Bronson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jonathon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bronson's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bronson is trying to keep Jonathon in close.
Jonathon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bronson controls Jonathon momentarily but Jonathon frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jonathon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Bronson just wasn't active enough.
Bronson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bronson throws a body punch but Jonathon moves out of range.
Jonathon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jonathon showed some decent athleticism there.
Jonathon is trying to control the action in half guard but Bronson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bronson wants to control but Jonathon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bronson tries to get to full guard but Jonathon has control of the leg.
Bronson trying to control from the bottom.
Jonathon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jonathon prevents Bronson from improving his position.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jonathon wants to work for an arm triangle but Bronson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonathon trying to control the action but Bronson is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Bronson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is looking to improve his position.
Jonathon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jonathon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bronson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jonathon.
Jonathon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jonathon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jonathon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Jonathon eventually gives up the hold.
Bronson tries to kick Jonathon off but Jonathon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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 Jack Bronson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jonathon shoots in for a double leg but Bronson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bronson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bronson lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Ben Jonathon has been cut.
Bronson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bronson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jonathon up against the cage.
Jonathon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jonathon backwards.
Jonathon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bronson is controlling Jonathon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonathon is pressing down on Bronson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bronson is holding on for now.
Bronson is not content to let Jonathon control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson is trying to stand up here but Jonathon is controlling him well.
Jonathon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bronson sees it coming and defends easily.
Bronson is staying active underneath Jonathon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bronson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jonathon on the ground.
Jonathon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Jonathon eventually gives up the hold.
Bronson trying to control here.
Jonathon is looking for a kimura but Bronson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jonathon to get the leverage.
Jonathon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bronson defends it well.
Jonathon wants to pass to mount but Bronson is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson trying to control here.
Jonathon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bronson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bronson is working hard here to advance position.
Jonathon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson tries to hold on but Jonathon postures up.
Bronson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jonathon.
Bronson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bronson tries to get out of the position.
Bronson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jonathon looking to secure an arm triangle but Bronson defends it well.
Bronson tries to lock up and control but Jonathon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bronson is looking to get to half guard.
Bronson tries to hold on but Jonathon pushes him away.
Jonathon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bronson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bronson tries to lock up and control but Jonathon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jonathon trying to control but Bronson is having none of it.
Jonathon looking for a guillotine from mount but Bronson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon prevents Bronson from getting the reversal.
Jonathon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bronson is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jonathon working for a guillotine from mount but Bronson is in no mood to give up.
Jonathon quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Jonathon but it's paid off an Bronson is forced to tap! Nice work by Jonathon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Jonathon!
Ben Jonathon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barabas Aramis Barabas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Loow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Loow will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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225 lbs
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264 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barabas Aramis Barabas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Loow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aramis Barabas tries to land a body kick
and Loow counters with a shoot takedown. Aramis Barabas fights it but they end up in guard.
Loow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andy Loow wasn't active enough on the ground.
Aramis Barabas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Loow moves into the clinch.
Aramis Barabas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aramis Barabas goes for a takedown attempt but Loow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Loow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aramis Barabas quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loow lands a nice short elbow.
Aramis Barabas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Loow trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Loow has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andy Loow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aramis Barabas tries for a takedown but Loow circles away easily
and Loow moves into the clinch.
Aramis Barabas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barabas Aramis Barabas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loow jumps into guard, dragging Aramis Barabas to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loow is on top in guard.
Loow sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loow cracks Aramis Barabas with a solid left hand.
Loow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andy Loow.
A head kick misses from Aramis Barabas.
Aramis Barabas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Loow counters by clinching up.
Aramis Barabas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loow jumps guard.
Loow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Loow controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Loow might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andy Loow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aramis Barabas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Loow counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Loow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Loow gets a clinch.
Aramis Barabas has had enough of the clinch but Loow keeps him there for the moment.
Loow breaks the clinch.
Aramis Barabas moves to clinch but Loow breaks away
and Loow counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Loow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Andy Loow has got the better of the ground game so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andy Loow hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aramis Barabas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Loow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aramis Barabas's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Loow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andy Loow wasn't active enough on the ground.
Aramis Barabas shoots and misses
and Loow counters by moving into the clinch.
Loow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aramis Barabas throws a leg kick
and Loow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Loow is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andy Loow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Loow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aramis Barabas throws a lazy head kick
and Loow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Loow.
Loow sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andy Loow wasn't active enough on the ground.
Loow moves into the clinch.
Aramis Barabas can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barabas Aramis Barabas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aramis Barabas is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loow has Aramis Barabas pressed against the cage.
Aramis Barabas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Loow breaks from the clinch.
Barabas Aramis Barabas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aramis Barabas misses the body punch
and Loow counters by clinching up.
Loow pulls guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Aramis Barabas!
Loow controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Loow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Loow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Loow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aramis Barabas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Loow in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Aramis Barabas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Loow!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
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23
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alex James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Henderson.
Henderson looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Henderson tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. James connects with a nice short shot to Henderson's temple.
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Henderson keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Henderson is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
James working Henderson over with strikes.
Henderson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James misses with a head shot. Henderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Henderson's brow.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James 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.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Henderson!
James keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
James wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James wriggles free and stands up.
James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Henderson has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
James throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
James working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James seems to be working for a kimura but Henderson defends the submission attempt.
Henderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
James lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the cage. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
James has one foot on Henderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
Henderson tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Henderson trying to control but James postures up.
James working over Henderson with some ground and pound. Henderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James with the ground and pound but Henderson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
Henderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Henderson wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James distracts Henderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henderson wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James is looking to stand up but Henderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Henderson wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Henderson stops James from standing up.
James trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
Henderson won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Henderson prevents James from getting back to his feet.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Henderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Henderson won't allow James to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James has his feet on Henderson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex James dominated that second round.
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!
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Henderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now James has Henderson in his guard.
Henderson postures up.
Henderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Henderson throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henderson distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James kicks Henderson off and gets to his feet.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
James misses the shot to the body.
James shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Alex James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Henderson.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
James closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Henderson quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henderson defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
James with the ground and pound but Henderson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
James won't allow Henderson to sweep him here.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
James trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Henderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
James keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frank Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Henderson wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
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.
Henderson distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex James.
Well James 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex James!
A very excited looking Alex James made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kralaiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
175 lbs
24 - 27 - 2 |
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240 lbs
19 - 21 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kralaiev!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kralaiev wants to clinch up but Gomez keeps it at a distance.
A head kick from Kralaiev lands but Gomez takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jose Gomez has been cut.
Kralaiev tries to clinch up.
Gomez avoids the head kick by Kralaiev.
Kralaiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gomez counters with a left to the body.
Gomez avoids the head kick by Kralaiev.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Kralaiev.
Kralaiev tries to clinch but Gomez moves away
and Gomez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gomez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kralaiev keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Gomez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Kralaiev is keeping the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Jose Gomez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gomez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kralaiev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kralaiev closes the distance but Gomez moves to the side
and Gomez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kralaiev thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kralaiev tries to clinch up.
Kralaiev tries to clinch
and Gomez counters with a nice body shot.
Kralaiev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kralaiev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomez moves into the clinch successfully.
Kralaiev throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is working for takedown but Kralaiev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gomez can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Gomez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gomez can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kralaiev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gomez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kralaiev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kralaiev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gomez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kralaiev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kralaiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kralaiev throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kralaiev misses with a head kick.
Kralaiev closes the distance but Gomez moves to the side
and Gomez counters with a nice uppercut.
Kralaiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivan Kralaiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kralaiev throws a hook but Gomez blocks it.
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Kralaiev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jose Gomez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gomez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kralaiev.
Kralaiev throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Gomez shoots in and gets a takedown into Kralaiev's guard.
Gomez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gomez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kralaiev wants to stand and escape but Gomez is having none of it.
Gomez wants to get up but he can't break Kralaiev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kralaiev wants to get back to his feet but Gomez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Jose Gomez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kralaiev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kralaiev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gomez has hold of one of Kralaiev's legs. Kralaiev is fighting the takedown attempt but Gomez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kralaiev keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Kralaiev wants to get back to his feet but Gomez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kralaiev is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kralaiev pushes Gomez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kralaiev tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
Kralaiev tries to clinch there but Gomez circles away.
Kralaiev instigates a clinch.
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!
Gomez wants to get back to striking at distance but Kralaiev won't allow it.
Kralaiev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomez avoids it.
Gomez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kralaiev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gomez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kralaiev is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez avoiding damage as Kralaiev throws knees to the body.
Gomez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kralaiev prevents it.
Gomez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kralaiev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gomez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kralaiev has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez is trying to break free.
Kralaiev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomez.
Kralaiev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gomez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Gomez has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kralaiev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kralaiev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomez avoids it.
Gomez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gomez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kralaiev walks away with a smile on his face. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kralaiev wants to clinch
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kralaiev slips under a jab from Gomez.
Kralaiev tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jose Gomez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jose Gomez's cut.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kralaiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kralaiev misses the jab.
Gomez avoids the head kick by Kralaiev.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
Kralaiev moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kralaiev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kralaiev throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Kralaiev misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gomez counters with a right hand to the body.
Kralaiev tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Kralaiev moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gomez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kralaiev.
Kralaiev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kralaiev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gomez is able to avoid easily.
Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kralaiev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat.
Jose Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez blocks a jab.
Ivan Kralaiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez dives in and scores a takedown into Kralaiev's guard.
Gomez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kralaiev can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez stalling away here and it's allowed Kralaiev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gomez won't allow Kralaiev to get back to his feet.
Gomez tries to stand but Kralaiev is controlling from the bottom.
Gomez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
Gomez advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Kralaiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kralaiev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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.
Kralaiev prevents Gomez from improving position.
Gomez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gomez wants to control but Kralaiev is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jose Gomez!
A relieved looking Jose Gomez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flynn has chosen Kanye West- Amazing as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Frank Flynn was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flynn.
Barnett has closed the distance and engaged Flynn in a clinch.
Flynn avoiding damage as Barnett throws knees to the body.
Barnett keeps control of Flynn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barnett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barnett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flynn has him pressed against the cage.
Barnett gets control of Flynn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barnett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Flynn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Flynn preventing the sweep.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Flynn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barnett wants to land a leg kick but Flynn is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barnett.
Frank Flynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flynn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flynn misses with a few strikes there.
We've been hearing reports that Barnett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barnett.
Barnett tries to clinch but Flynn moves out of range.
Flynn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnett.
Flynn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barnett.
Flynn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Frank Flynn has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn moves out of range of the body kick from Barnett.
Flynn cracks Barnett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnett tries to land a leg kick but Flynn saw it coming and moves away.
Flynn lands a jab-cross combination.
Barnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flynn throws a one two combo.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Flynn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flynn throws a head kick that misses.
Flynn throws a nice looking combination but Barnett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnett wants to clinch.
Barnett tried to score with a low kick but Flynn checks it.
Barnett fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnett is defended easily by Flynn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett tries for a takedown but Flynn circles away easily
and Flynn counters with a nice body kick.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Flynn.
Flynn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barnett will feel that in the morning.
Flynn digs a good body shot into Barnett's ribs.
Flynn Rushes Barnett and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Barnett is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Flynn Piles on the pressure and Barnett crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Flynn!
Frank Flynn made sure to mention his sponsor, ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigant Silva (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigant Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mendes checks it well.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mendes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mendes misses with the body kick
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Mendes seems unphased.
Gigant Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Mendes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva tightens his grip and picks Mendes up, before dumping him to the ground. Mendes manages to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendes is trying to keep Silva in close.
Mendes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva cracks Mendes with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes trying to control the position.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendes working a defensive guard here.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva punching from the bottom.
Silva wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
Mendes trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Mendes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mendes prevents Silva from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gigant Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva wants to clinch
and Mendes counters with a leg kick.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Mendes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendes tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mendes.
Mendes circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Mendes. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
Silva checks a low kick from Mendes.
Mendes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jesus Mendes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mendes did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Mendes is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendes avoid being mounted?
Mendes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Silva thows a huge punch but Mendes dodges it nicely.
Mendes manages to get to full guard.
Mendes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
Mendes seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Mendes trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva moves into full guard.
Mendes pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mendes is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva gets full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Mendes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendes is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva tries to clinch there but Mendes circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gigant Silva 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!
Silva tries to clinch but Mendes is having none of it.
Silva goes for a double leg but Mendes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mendes continues to drive forward.
Mendes tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Mendes missing with knees to the body.
Mendes misses with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to pull guard but Mendes won't allow it.
Mendes misses with a knee strike.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mendes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Mendes.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mendes is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mendes has his back to the cage.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Jesus Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigant Silva.
Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Mendes's legs - danger averted.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to stand and escape but Mendes is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mendes is not content to let Silva control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gigant Silva was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mendes wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendes. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Mendes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva wants to clinch.
Mendes throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mendes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva rushes Mendes and presses him up against the cage.
Mendes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva is trying to drag Mendes to the mat but Mendes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mendes misses with a knee to the head.
Mendes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mendes tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Mendes.
Silva has Mendes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mendes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mendes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mendes trying to land knees to the body.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jesus Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Gigant Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is looking to advance position but Mendes won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gigant Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gigant Silva!
Gigant Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor A million ankle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). A million ankle comes to the cage accompanied by punchout. Kelly has chosen Black Belt Jones Theme Song, you Jive Turkey! as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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281 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor A million ankle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Kelly.
Kelly takes a swing at A million ankle's ribcage but misses.
Kelly falls off balance throwing a combination
and A million ankle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kelly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kelly.
Jim Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Kelly works A million ankle's body with a nice hook.
Kelly tries to bum rush A million ankle with a series of wild strikes but A million ankle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kelly lands a left and a right that send A million ankle crashing to the mat, dazed. Kelly thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A million ankle is rocked!
It looks like Fedor A million ankle has been cut.
A million ankle is breathing heavily.
Kelly drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of A million ankle's head, knocking him out cold! Kelly is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Kelly!
Jim Kelly spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blood Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantinides's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War by Judas Priest. Bane has chosen Bad Blood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ares Constantinides could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blood Bane's chin.
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215 lbs
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272 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ares Constantinides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blood Bane!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constantinides throws a chopping leg kick but Bane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Constantinides checks a low kick from Bane.
Nice defenses there by Constantinides.
Constantinides connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Constantinides cracks a nice hook into Bane's ribs.
Constantinides lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Blood Bane has been cut.
Constantinides gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Constantinides has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Constantinides wants to free his trapped foot but Bane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Constantinides with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Constantinides. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Constantinides thows a huge punch but Bane dodges it nicely.
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!
Bane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Constantinides is working away from the top position though.
Constantinides prevents Bane from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Constantinides is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bane still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bane has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Constantinides tries to bench press Bane off him but Bane keeps the position.
Bane wants to control but Constantinides is keeping him busy.
Constantinides is trying to work for a sweep but Bane has mounted him!
Bane looking to control but Constantinides is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides wants to hold on but Bane pushes him away.
Constantinides is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Constantinides tries to hold on but Bane pushes him away.
Constantinides might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bane prevents Constantinides from getting the reversal.
Constantinides is working hard here to advance position.
Bane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Constantinides wants to hold on but Bane pushes him away.
Bane tries to control but Constantinides wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Constantinides tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bane controlling the position easily from mount.
Constantinides tries to hold on but Bane pushes him away.
Constantinides really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Constantinides is looking to escape.
Constantinides working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bane controlling from mount.
Bane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Constantinides gets back to half guard.
Constantinides is looking for a sweep. Bane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Constantinides dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blood Bane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bane swats away the attempt to clinch by Constantinides.
Constantinides shoots in looking for a takedown. Bane tries to sprawl out of it but Constantinides keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bane blocks a leg kick.
Constantinides drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Constantinides is looking to take a break and control but Bane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bane prevents Constantinides from improving position.
Bane is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Bane felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Constantinides is trying to ground and pound but Bane uses the momentary lack of control by Constantinides to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Constantinides trying to control the action but Bane is working from the bottom.
Constantinides scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Constantinides is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bane wants to control but Constantinides is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Constantinides throwing shots but Bane is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides moves nicely into side control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Constantinides here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bane on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bane tries to bench press Constantinides off him but Constantinides keeps the position.
Bane can't do much from the bottom here.
Constantinides is looking to take a break and control but Bane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bane tries to bench press Constantinides off him but Constantinides keeps the position.
Constantinides tries to move to mount but Bane blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Constantinides wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Bane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bane taking punishment in the form of punches.
That has opened up Blood Bane's cut even more.
Constantinides throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Constantinides trying to control the action but Bane is working from the bottom.
Bane takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A lull in the action here as Constantinides stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane prevents Constantinides from improving position.
Constantinides is looking to take a break and control but Bane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Constantinides wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bane keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Constantinides fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Constantinides dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blood Bane's cut.
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!
Bane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Constantinides checks it well.
Constantinides moves into the clinch successfully.
Bane swings wildly with an uppercut but Constantinides uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinides misses with a punch on the inside.
Bane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bane throws an overhand right that lands on Constantinides's shoulder, as Constantinides tries to avoid the shot.
Constantinides tries to clinch but Bane is having none of it.
Bane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Constantinides moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bane tries to keep at a distance but Constantinides has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Constantinides shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bane is trying to defend but Constantinides finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bane is trying to maintain the position but Constantinides is very close to passing his half guard.
Constantinides wants to pass the guard but Bane is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Constantinides throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bane wants to get back to full guard.
Bane trying to control but Constantinides postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Constantinides is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bane has hold of Constantinides's hands but Constantinides slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides wants to take a breather but Bane is having none of it.
Bane is trying to maintain the position but Constantinides is very close to passing his half guard.
Bane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bane is trying to stand.
Constantinides seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bane desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Constantinides misses with a straight right.
Bane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Constantinides moves in looking to clinch but Bane pushes him off.
Constantinides tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blood Bane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane throws a front kick aimed at Constantinides's knee but Constantinides avoids it well.
Constantinides tries to clinch up but Bane circles away and keeps his distance.
Blood Bane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Constantinides lands a head kick. Bane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The cut above Blood Bane's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Constantinides checks it well.
Constantinides avoids a kick to the body.
Ares Constantinides is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bane misses with a hook.
Constantinides feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Constantinides in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bane pulls Constantinides in close to his closed guard and prevents Constantinides from doing any damage or advancing position.
Constantinides tries to free his leg and advance position but Bane is retaining full guard.
Constantinides sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bane's guard.
Constantinides passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ares Constantinides is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane wants to hold on but Constantinides pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bane flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bane wants to hold on but Constantinides pushes him away.
Constantinides takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ares Constantinides overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bane tries to lock up and control but Constantinides gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bane is looking to improve his position but Constantinides isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Constantinides wants to control the pace but Bane is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ares Constantinides showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Constantinides 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ares Constantinides!
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