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RISE 18: BOOT CAMP PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deion Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sahzino Sa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Sahzino Sa was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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250 lbs
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268 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deion Barnes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sahzino Sa!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sa looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes tries to clinch up.
Barnes digs a good hook to Sa's body.
Sa throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Sa is just out of range.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Sa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Sa in a clinch.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sa backwards.
Sa tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Deion Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sahzino Sa.
Good body shot from Barnes .
Sa misses with the head strike.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Sa looks winded!
A body shot lands from Barnes .
Barnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sa backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes .
Sa struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Barnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnes scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnes tries to work over Sa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnes walks away with a smile on his face. Sa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnes tests Sa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes cracks Sa with a good jab.
Sa is rocked!
Barnes thuds his right hand into Sa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnes cracks Sa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barnes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sa to stand back up!
Sa is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Sa flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sa is out cold! Barnes holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deion Barnes !
An out of breath Deion Barnes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Dietrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Daughtry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Dietrich is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Dietrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Daughtry!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dietrich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daughtry avoids it really well and circles away.
A slow jab from Daughtry misses its intended target.
Daughtry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dietrich instigates a clinch.
Dietrich can't break the clinch.
Dietrich is trying to pull guard but Daughtry has him pressed against the cage.
Daughtry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dietrich landing knees to the head.
Dietrich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dietrich wants to clinch but Daughtry slips to the side
and Daughtry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daughtry looks to land a body kick but Dietrich moved away.
Daughtry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dietrich moves away.
Daughtry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daughtry, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dietrich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daughtry pinned against the cage. Daughtry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Dietrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dietrich throws a front kick that sends Daughtry stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daughtry.
Daughtry lands a nice shot to the body.
Daughtry tries to clinch up.
Dietrich needs to keep his hands up - Daughtry had a free shot at his head there.
Daughtry misses with a kick to the body.
Dietrich drops his hands momentarily and Daughtry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Dietrich dives in and grabs Daughtry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daughtry pushes down on Dietrich's head and hops out.
Dietrich is breathing heavily.
Daughtry wants to land a leg kick but Dietrich is out of range.
Daughtry misses with a body kick.
Daughtry looks to land a body kick but Dietrich moved away.
Daughtry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daughtry wants it to stay on the feet.
Daughtry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daughtry checks a low kick from Dietrich.
Dietrich takes the fight into the clinch.
Dietrich managing to block the knees to the body from Daughtry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daughtry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daughtry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dietrich dodges an elbow strike from Daughtry.
Dietrich avoiding damage as Daughtry throws knees to the body.
Dietrich turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dietrich manages to end up in side control.
Dietrich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dietrich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Daughtry gets back to half guard.
Daughtry is controlling Dietrich's trapped leg to prevent Dietrich from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daughtry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dietrich.
Daughtry moves into full guard.
Dietrich trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Daughtry manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Daughtry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dietrich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daughtry has managed to get both his arms back between Dietrich's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daughtry trying to control but Dietrich is working from the bottom.
Dietrich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daughtry looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dietrich has his foot on Daughtry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daughtry works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Daughtry dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Daughtry throws a looping overhand right but Dietrich ducks down to avoid it.
Daughtry closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dietrich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daughtry won't be happy with that.
Daughtry gets back to half guard.
Dietrich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dietrich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dietrich is trying to control. Daughtry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daughtry wants to improve his position but Dietrich is controlling well.
Dietrich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daughtry has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daughtry trying to hold on to Dietrich's head to control him but Dietrich postures up.
Dietrich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daughtry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dietrich is working away from the top position though.
Dietrich trying to mount his opponent but Daughtry defends it.
Dietrich is controlling the pace.
Daughtry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dietrich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dietrich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daughtry defends it well.
Dietrich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich is working for a submission of some sort.
Dietrich wants to pass to mount but Daughtry is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dietrich prevents Daughtry from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dietrich trying to pass the guard but Daughtry defending well.
Dietrich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Daughtry sees it coming and defends easily.
Daughtry trying to control from the bottom.
Daughtry tries to get to full guard but Dietrich has control of the leg.
Dietrich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dietrich trying to pass the guard but Daughtry defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Dietrich 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dietrich drops his hands momentarily and Daughtry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ken Dietrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dietrich moves out of range as Daughtry strikes.
Dietrich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daughtry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ken Dietrich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daughtry throws a push kick but Dietrich slaps the foot to one side.
Daughtry throws a leg kick that misses.
Dietrich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dietrich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daughtry tries to avoid it but Dietrich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daughtry to the ground. Daughtry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daughtry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dietrich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daughtry thuds his right hand into Dietrich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dietrich misses with a takedown attempt
letting Daughtry counter with a right hand.
Daughtry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dietrich momentarily.
Daughtry connects with an inside leg kick.
Dietrich checks a leg kick.
Daughtry throws a leg kick which misses Dietrich's front leg but catches the back leg as Dietrich tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daughtry tries to sprawl but Dietrich drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daughtry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Daughtry is trying to keep Dietrich in close.
Dietrich throws an elbow that misses. Daughtry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dietrich's guard. Nice move by Daughtry!
Dietrich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daughtry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daughtry trying to control the position from guard on top but Dietrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Daughtry is now in half guard.
Daughtry moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dietrich.
Dietrich is not content to let Daughtry control the position.
Dietrich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich is trying to buck Daughtry off.
Dietrich is looking to regain half guard here but Daughtry keeps moving and retains side control.
Ken Dietrich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daughtry is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dietrich is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daughtry working away.
Daughtry trying to control the position but Dietrich is working away.
Dietrich gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dietrich trying to control but Daughtry postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dietrich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Daughtry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daughtry 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Daughtry!
Blake Daughtry seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dorm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Smith !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith .
Dorm misses with a wild body shot.
Smith takes one on the button.
Dorm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith .
Dorm misses the shot to the body.
Dorm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dorm ducks under a wild hook from Smith .
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dorm throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
John Dorm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith defending well as Dorm loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith . Dorm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dorm.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dorm scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Dorm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dorm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Dorm looking for submissions off his back.
Dorm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dorm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dorm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Dorm is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dorm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dorm!
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
Dorm tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith looking to control but Dorm is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Dorm has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dorm has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smith is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control.
Smith controlling well, preventing Dorm from escaping the position.
Smith lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Smith connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dorm to escape the position.
I really don't envy Dorm right now.
Smith avoiding Dorm 's attempts to control his hands.
Dorm turns into Smith and is now in his guard.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dorm trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorm drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorm controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith passes Dorm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dorm is staying active underneath Smith , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorm is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Dorm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dorm cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith 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.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dorm is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Dorm has hold of Smith 's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dorm actively working from the bottom here.
Dorm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Dorm is staying active underneath Smith , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dorm actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith wants to control but instead Dorm manages to regain half guard.
Dorm looking for submissions off his back.
Dorm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Stan Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dorm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith winds up and cracks Dorm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dorm is not content to let Smith control the position.
Dorm is looking to control Smith 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dorm avoid being mounted?
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Dorm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Smith .
Smith is thwarting Dorm's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Dorm defending well.
Dorm is looking to improve his position.
Smith wants to control but Dorm is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stan Smith .
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith .
Dorm is looking to reverse the position.
Dorm gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith working over Dorm with some ground and pound. Dorm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Dorm is defending the position.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
My spies in Ballas Only inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to finish Dorm with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dorm!
It looks like John Dorm has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dorm hang on?
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Dorm sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Dorm's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorm is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Dorm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dorm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith 's back!
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Dorm is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Dorm's cut.
That's time! Dorm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dorm misses the jab.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dorm misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Dorm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith . Dorm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith passes to side control.
Smith is working Dorm over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Dorm can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith tries to move to mount but Dorm blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith taking a breather here.
Dorm struggling a bit here.
Smith taking a breather here.
Smith trying to control the action but Dorm is working from the bottom.
Smith tries to stand but Dorm is controlling his head.
Dorm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stan Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dorm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dorm just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorm misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dorm wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith controlling the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John Dorm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Dorm is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stan Smith .
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dorm is trying to control Smith 's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith takes a little break here. Dorm wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dorm is trying to control Smith 's posture but Smith avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stan Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dorm throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dorm's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dorm is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dorm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Dorm's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Smith !
During a confident post fight interview, Stan Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Tome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
272 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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221 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident |
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Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcos Tome!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Chaos.
Tome swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chaos.
Chaos connects with a leg kick. Tome looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chaos is looking to slow Tome down with leg kicks.
Chaos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chaos scores with a jab. Tome acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tome misses with a lunging right hand
and Chaos counters with an inside leg kick.
Chaos lands a big head kick that sends Tome tumbling to the mat! Chaos takes a step backwards and waves Tome back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Marcos Tome has been cut.
Tome throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tome throws a lazy head kick
and Chaos counters with a thumping low kick.
Tome looks winded!
Tome tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chaos fakes the leg kick and cracks Tome in the body.
Tome's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chaos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Tome collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cameron Chaos!
During a confident post fight interview, Cameron Chaos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Rothstien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Hates pizza |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Rothstien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ty Webb!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rothstien letting Webb take a breather here.
Webb takes an elbow to the temple.
Webb's coach down at 11th Planet Fitness ($100/wk) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Webb's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Webb wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Webb.
Webb has had enough of the clinch but Rothstien keeps him there for the moment.
Webb drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rothstien tries to break the clinch but Webb is controlling the position.
Webb fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rothstien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Webb gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstien wants to improve his position but Webb is controlling well.
Rothstien is pressing down on Webb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Webb wants to stand but Rothstien is controlling his posture from full guard.
Webb trying to control but Rothstien is working from the bottom.
Webb being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb wants to control from the top but Rothstien keeps moving.
Sam Rothstien has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rothstien looking to score a takedown here. Webb is defending well but Rothstien drives through and ends up in Webb's guard.
Rothstien sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Webb working a defensive guard here.
Rothstien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Webb is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothstien is working hard here to advance position.
Rothstien trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sam Rothstien.
No luck for Webb with that takedown attempt.
Sam Rothstien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Webb.
Rothstien closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rothstien lands in his opponent's guard.
Rothstien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Webb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothstien decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Webb, up you get!
Nice takedown defense from Rothstien. No joy for Webb on that attempt.
Webb gets caught napping as Rothstien dives in and scores a takedown. Webb manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rothstien is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rothstien working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Webb's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Rothstien dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rothstien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Webb.
Webb manages to pull guard.
Rothstien works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Rothstien.
Rothstien is looking to take a break and control but Webb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rothstien seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Webb wants to control but Rothstien is keeping busy.
Rothstien trying to control from Webb's half guard. Webb has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Webb working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rothstien trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
Webb tries to strike from the bottom.
Webb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rothstien manages to get himself to full guard.
Rothstien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Webb defends it easily.
Webb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothstien pulls Webb in close to prevent any damage.
Rothstien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rothstien trying to control the position.
Rothstien looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Webb won't allow Rothstien to get back to his feet.
Webb preventing the sweep.
We're going to have a standup here because Sam Rothstien wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rothstien jabs Webb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rothstien has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothstien tries to keep at a distance but Webb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Webb turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rothstien avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Webb.
Webb scoring with punches from side control.
Sam Rothstien overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Webb trying to control the position but Rothstien is working away.
Rothstien manages to work his way to half guard, despite Webb's best efforts.
Webb trying to control from half guard but Rothstien is working away.
Rothstien trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rothstien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rothstien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Webb is working away from the top position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Webb tries to stand and escape but Rothstien actually recovers to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothstien working for submissions but it's allowed Webb to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webb is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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 Sam Rothstien will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Webb dives in for a single leg takedown but Rothstien sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rothstien is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rothstien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rothstien clinches with his opponent.
Webb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rothstien is keeping busy.
Webb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Webb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rothstien swivels and escapes.
Webb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Rothstien with that takedown attempt.
Sam Rothstien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstien has managed to clinch.
Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rothstien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webb pinned against the cage. Webb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rothstien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothstien looks for a takedown but Webb sprawls well.
Webb pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rothstien back to the cage. Webb follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rothstien gets caught flat footed, as Webb shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rothstien is trying to keep Webb in close.
Rothstien looking for a sweep. Not yet Rothstien, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rothstien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rothstien is trying to control the position but Webb postures up.
Rothstien keeping moving, preventing Webb from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Webb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Webb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rothstien defends it nicely.
Rothstien slaps away a takedown attempt from Webb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Webb misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb shoots in but no luck this time.
Rothstien lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Webb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Webb fails with the takedown.
Rothstien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Webb defends well and Rothstien ends up having to push Webb into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rothstien is pressed up against the cage. Webb has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rothstien down to the mat. Rothstien avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rothstien shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rothstien stops Webb from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothstien trying to control the pace.
Rothstien passes to full mount!
Rothstien controlling from the full mount.
Webb tries to reverse the position but Rothstien maintains control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rothstien with shots to the head and body - Webb looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ty Webb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Rothstien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rothstien wants to control the pace but Webb is squirming around nicely.
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 Sam Rothstien.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rothstien, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Rothstien!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikal Torgerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amin Rubinstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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21
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikal Torgerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amin Rubinstein!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubinstein lands a head kick. Torgerson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Torgerson throws a lazy uppercut
and Rubinstein moves into the clinch.
Rubinstein lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Mikal Torgerson has been cut.
Rubinstein lands a damaging elbow.
Rubinstein lands a damaging elbow.
Rubinstein lands a damaging elbow.
Rubinstein has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Torgerson goes down! Rubinstein dives on top of him - Torgerson manages to get guard.
Mikal Torgerson's cut is getting worse.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rubinstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rubinstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Torgerson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torgerson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rubinstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Torgerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torgerson keeping moving, preventing Rubinstein from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mikal Torgerson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Torgerson throws a poor cross that misses
and Rubinstein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rubinstein obliges.
Rubinstein lands an elbow just above Torgerson 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rubinstein landing knees to the head.
Rubinstein lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Torgerson is breathing heavily.
Rubinstein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mikal Torgerson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rubinstein lands a knee to the body.
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!
A knee to the head by Rubinstein.
Rubinstein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rubinstein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rubinstein lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Mikal Torgerson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mikal Torgerson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Amin Rubinstein!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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21
269 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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19
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bob Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanders misses with an uppercut. Baker saw that one coming.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanders rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sanders!
Baker tries for a kimura but Sanders is defending well.
Baker is working to tighten his grip on Sanders's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sanders has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Baker is really squeezing tight and eventually Sanders passes out! Baker breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Bob Baker!
An out of breath Billy Bob Baker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Helder Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levko Serdyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serdyuk has chosen Song 2 by Blur as his entrance music. Helder Dias has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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24
175 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Self confident |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helder Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levko Serdyuk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serdyuk darts in looking for a takedown but Dias gets double underhooks and turns Serdyuk into the cage.
Serdyuk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dias is defending well.
Dias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dias tries to score a body lock takedown but Serdyuk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dias has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Serdyuk is trying to keep an underhook but Dias manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Serdyuk is trying to stand up here but Dias is controlling him well.
Dias is keen to just control but Serdyuk is a slippery customer.
Dias is controlling the pace.
Dias is trying to work for a kimura but Serdyuk is defending well.
Dias wants to pass the guard but Serdyuk is defending well.
Dias is looking to take a break and control but Serdyuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serdyuk wants to improve his position but Dias is controlling well.
Dias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dias sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Serdyuk defending well though.
Serdyuk is trying to control but can't.
Dias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Serdyuk defends it well.
Dias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serdyuk keeps working.
Serdyuk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Serdyuk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serdyuk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Serdyuk looking for a sweep. Not yet Serdyuk, not yet.
Serdyuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Serdyuk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Serdyuk has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Lorente MMA Elite Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Serdyuk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Serdyuk seems keen to control Dias's posture.
Serdyuk trying to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Levko Serdyuk wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dias misses with some punches.
Dias is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Serdyuk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Dias.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serdyuk.
Serdyuk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Helder Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levko Serdyuk.
Dias misses with a shot to the body
and Serdyuk counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Dias fails to land.
Serdyuk wants to take the fight to the mat but Dias manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Serdyuk is trying to break free.
Dias lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dias is just content to waste time from the top position. Serdyuk takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serdyuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Serdyuk keeping full guard, as Dias tries to pass.
Dias wants to control from the top but Serdyuk keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias has gone for a leg lock! Serdyuk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dias's guard.
Serdyuk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serdyuk works over Dias with some ground and pound from guard.
Dias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Serdyuk postures up and lands a big shot to Dias's brow.
Serdyuk stands up over Dias, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Serdyuk from controlling successfully.
Dias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Serdyuk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Serdyuk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Serdyuk is pushing down on Dias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dias is fighting to maintain full guard but Serdyuk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dias is refusing to be controlled, as Serdyuk sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helder Dias dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Serdyuk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dias pinned against the cage. Dias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Serdyuk shoots for a double leg takedown but Dias sprawls well. He's pushed Serdyuk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dias scores with a crisp jab that stopped Serdyuk in his tracks.
Dias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Serdyuk.
Helder Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levko Serdyuk.
Dias misses with a jab to the body
and Serdyuk counters by moving into the clinch.
Serdyuk is trying to pull guard but Dias has him pressed against the cage.
Dias throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dias creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dias is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Serdyuk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dias lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dias fails to land.
Dias turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Serdyuk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Serdyuk tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias working the head with strikes.
Dias advances nicely into full mount.
Serdyuk is trying desperately to improve position.
Dias wants to control the pace but Serdyuk is squirming around nicely.
Dias is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Serdyuk is surviving well by controlling Dias's body position as best he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Serdyuk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dias prevents Serdyuk from getting the reversal.
Dias with good strikes from the mount here!
Serdyuk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dias connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serdyuk tries to lock up and control but Dias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Serdyuk is looking to improve his position but Dias isn't that keen on the idea.
Dias throwing strikes here but Serdyuk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Serdyuk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Serdyuk taking shots to the head.
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!
Dias looking to control and managing it successfully.
Serdyuk tries to hold on but Dias pushes him away.
Helder Dias overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dias wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dias controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias manages to capitalize on a mistake by Serdyuk to take his back!
Serdyuk tries to escape but Dias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dias looking to hold on to the position here but Serdyuk rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Dias postures up.
Dias's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serdyuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dias trying to control but Serdyuk is working from the bottom.
Serdyuk wants to sweep here but Dias controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Serdyuk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dias bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dias is trying to get an arm triangle but Serdyuk is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serdyuk is trying to improve his position.
Dias in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dias postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dias trying to control the action but Serdyuk is working from the bottom.
Dias tries for a kimura but Serdyuk is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helder Dias dominated that second round.
That's time! Dias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Serdyuk darts in looking for a takedown but Dias gets double underhooks and turns Serdyuk into the cage.
Dias is looking to take this one to the mat.
Serdyuk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serdyuk manages to avoid it.
Dias throws a right hand that misses
and Serdyuk counters with a single leg into guard. Dias didn't expect that.
Dias manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dias throws a sloppy strike and Serdyuk uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Serdyuk has ended up in Dias's guard.
Dias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Serdyuk defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias has his foot on Serdyuk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Serdyuk works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serdyuk passes Dias's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Serdyuk lands with a punch from half guard.
Serdyuk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dias!
Dias is looking to get to half guard.
Serdyuk wants to control the pace but Dias is squirming around nicely.
Dias is looking to improve his position but Serdyuk isn't that keen on the idea.
Dias tries to lock up and control but Serdyuk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Serdyuk is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dias can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Serdyuk wants to control the pace but Dias is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serdyuk postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dias looks a forlorn figure.
Dias is trying to escape the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dias content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Serdyuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dias thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dias with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dias is fighting to break Serdyuk's control of his arms but Serdyuk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Serdyuk wants to sweep here but Dias controlling him for the moment.
Serdyuk keeping full guard, as Dias tries to pass.
Serdyuk is pulling down on Dias's head. It's preventing any offense from Dias, at least for the moment.
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. Levko Serdyuk wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dias tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Serdyuk defends well and Dias ends up having to push Serdyuk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serdyuk's elbow.
Dias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serdyuk prevents a body shot from Dias.
Dias can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helder Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dias lands with a right to the head.
Dias throws a head punch that misses.
Dias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dias presses Serdyuk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dias misses with a body punch.
Serdyuk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Levko Serdyuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serdyuk misses with a punch to the body.
Serdyuk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serdyuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias presses Serdyuk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Helder Dias has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dias lands a right hand.
Helder Dias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Helder Dias.
Well Dias 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helder Dias!
Our winner, Helder Dias, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koby Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chilli Parlma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koby Hart could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chilli Parlma's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koby Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chilli Parlma!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parlma throws a big shot that misses.
Parlma misses with the combination.
Parlma throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Parlma misses.
Hart throws a series of punches but Parlma avoids them all with ease.
Hart defending well as Parlma loads up on a big left hand.
Hart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hart decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Parlma is trying to maintain the position but Hart is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parlma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Parlma is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Koby Hart wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Parlma stuns Hart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parlma misses with a hook. Hart ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parlma.
Hart uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parlma has time to react.
Hart on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parlma throws an off balance right hand
and Hart counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Parlma's guard now.
Hart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parlma is keeping the position for now.
Hart wants to get up but he can't break Parlma's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Parlma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart is looking to work some ground and pound but Parlma has wrist control.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but Parlma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hart is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Parlma is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Parlma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Parlma has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hart is looking to defend but Parlma has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hart! Parlma pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hart taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chilli Parlma!
A relieved looking Chilli Parlma 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between John Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Kendrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kendrick has chosen Dream Theater - As I Am as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Murray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bradley Kendrick!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray slaps away a takedown attempt from Kendrick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murray lands a body shot.
Murray scores with a hook to the body. Kendrick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murray throws a right and a left that Kendrick avoids nicely.
Murray feints a jab promting Kendrick to slip. Murray then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kendrick slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Murray pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kendrick back to the cage. Murray follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Kendrick.
Murray digs a good hook to Kendrick's body.
John Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray scores with a punch to the head.
Kendrick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kendrick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murray is out of range.
Murray lands a nice looking body shot.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Murray as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendrick tries to move into range but Murray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kendrick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kendrick is rocked!
Kendrick clinches up with Murray and pushes him back against the cage.
Kendrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Kendrick takes a shot to the head.
Murray crunches a lovely knee into Kendrick's ribcage.
Murray prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kendrick told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kendrick looks winded!
Murray lands a big knee to the head and Kendrick goes down! Murray pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Murray!
John Murray retains his lightweight title!
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