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Death Squad 58:Kimbo vs David PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Sajdak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sajdak kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thrift Shop. Joe Sajdak has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid 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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Sajdak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sajdak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hanson is out of range.
Sajdak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanson is looking to clinch.
Hanson moves in looking to clinch but Sajdak pushes him off.
Hanson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sajdak is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hanson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sajdak counters with a three punch combo that has Hanson backing up. Hanson nods at Sajdak to acknowledge the strikes.
Hanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sajdak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sajdak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sajdak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanson rushes Sajdak and presses him up against the cage.
Sajdak is trying to break the clinch but Hanson has him pressed against the cage.
Sajdak tries to pull guard but Hanson holds him up against the cage and eventually Sajdak drops back down to his feet.
Sajdak working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson lands a left hand.
Sajdak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sajdak throws a sloppy head kick and Hanson moves out of range easily.
Hanson tries to clinch but Sajdak moves away
and Sajdak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sajdak throws a right and a left that Hanson avoids nicely.
Sajdak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sajdak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sajdak looks to land a combination but Hanson avoids it well.
Hanson wants to clinch.
Hanson tries to clinch up but Sajdak circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sajdak misses with the combination.
Sajdak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sajdak clinches with his opponent.
Sajdak is trying to break the clinch but Hanson is controlling him.
Sajdak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sajdak wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanson won't allow it.
Hanson misses with the head strike.
Hanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Hanson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sajdak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sajdak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sajdak is trying to force a seperation but Hanson has the dominant position.
Hanson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sajdak's efforts to push away.
Sajdak is trying to break the clinch but Hanson is controlling him.
Sajdak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Hanson.
Hanson working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson lands with a right to the head.
Sajdak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanson has him pressed against the cage.
Hanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sajdak.
Sajdak tries to break free but Hanson pushes him back against the cage.
Hanson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sajdak's efforts to push away.
Hanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanson pushes Sajdak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sajdak is trying to break the clinch but Hanson has him pressed against the cage.
Sajdak wants a takedown.
Hanson working aggressively here.
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 Joe Sajdak will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sajdak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanson tries to clinch but Sajdak moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanson darts in trying to clinch
and Sajdak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hanson is looking to clinch but Sajdak is avoiding it.
Hanson wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sajdak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hanson is out of range.
Sajdak misses with a few strikes there.
Hanson closes the distance and pushes Sajdak back into the cage.
Sajdak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sajdak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sajdak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sajdak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sajdak throws a series of punches but Hanson moves out of range.
Sajdak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanson tries to clinch up
and Sajdak counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sajdak.
Hanson lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Hanson on the inside.
Sajdak tries to break the clinch but Hanson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sajdak wants to break free but Hanson has control.
Hanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sajdak is trying to break the clinch but Hanson has him pressed against the cage.
Hanson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sajdak backwards.
Sajdak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sajdak is trying to break free.
Hanson lands with a left to the head.
Sajdak has had enough of the clinch but Hanson keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sajdak is trying to break free.
Sajdak tries to pull guard but Hanson won't allow it.
Hanson has Sajdak pressed against the cage, preventing Sajdak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sajdak.
Sajdak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sajdak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sajdak.
Sajdak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joe Sajdak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sajdak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanson tries to clinch up.
Hanson moves in looking to clinch but Sajdak pushes him off.
Sajdak swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sajdak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hanson is defending well.
Hanson lands with a right to the head.
Sajdak tries to circle away but Hanson has him pinned against the cage.
Hanson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sajdak backwards.
Hanson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sajdak is rocked!
Sajdak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oh Sajdak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sajdak struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanson controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sajdak tries to break free but Hanson pushes him back against the cage.
Hanson working aggressively here.
Sajdak seems to have got his legs back now.
Sajdak is trying to force a seperation but Hanson has the dominant 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 Joe Sajdak will probably get the nod.
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!
Hanson checks a leg kick nicely.
Sajdak connects with a body shot that sends Hanson's belly button to the back.
Hanson closes the distance and clinches.
Sajdak blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sajdak.
Sajdak jumps guard but Hanson stands there with Sajdak around his waist. Sajdak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sajdak wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanson won't allow it.
Hanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sajdak backwards.
Hanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanson dips a shoulder and cracks Sajdak with a mighty uppercut! Sajdak falls back against the cage and Hanson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sajdak is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hanson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Hanson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Hanson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McCain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David McCain has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eddie Duncan's 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Duncan!
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, David McCain!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duncan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCain manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Duncan postures up and lands a big shot to McCain's brow.
Duncan preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain has his foot on Duncan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duncan works his way back into a safe position though.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
Duncan lands a couple of elbows.
Duncan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Duncan 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.
Duncan stands up and waves to McCain to follow him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCain shoots in looking for a takedown but Duncan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duncan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCain can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Duncan is chipping away with strikes.
McCain takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McCain is looking to reverse the position.
McCain is working to avoid the ground and pound but Duncan connects with a decent elbow.
Duncan scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCain takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McCain wants to control but Duncan postures up.
Duncan is trying to get an arm triangle but McCain is defending well.
Duncan wants to control but McCain is keeping him busy.
Duncan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McCain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duncan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCain is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Duncan is working to tighten his grip on McCain's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McCain has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Duncan is really squeezing tight and eventually McCain passes out! Duncan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eddie Duncan!
Our winner, Eddie Duncan, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tapda Mattus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Urg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mattus comes to the cage accompanied by My heart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapda Mattus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toni Urg!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urg rushes Mattus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Urg stalls.
Urg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Urg is looking to take this one to the mat.
I was talking to Mattus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Urg is trying to pull guard but Mattus has him pressed against the cage.
Mattus decides to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mattus is working an open guard so Urg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Urg throws a leg kick
so Mattus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mattus preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mattus with a nice head shot there.
Urg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mattus works over Urg with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mattus looking to sit in guard and control but Urg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mattus is breathing heavily.
Urg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mattus throwing short punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mattus working for a triangle but Urg defends it easily.
Urg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Urg is stalling in the full guard.
Mattus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mattus tries to get out of the position.
Urg wants to get up but he can't break Mattus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Urg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Urg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mattus working a defensive guard but Urg manages to pass into side control anyway.
Urg trying to control the action but Mattus is working from the bottom.
Mattus tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Urg is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mattus to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mattus shrugs it off.
Mattus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Urg has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mattus is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toni Urg!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Invictus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennox Stacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Invictus's entrance music is Can't Be Touched. A fine choice. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Invictus!
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, Lennox Stacks!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Stacks there.
Invictus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stacks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Invictus somewhat.
Invictus misses with a double jab.
Stacks jabs Invictus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stacks lands with a hook. Invictus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Invictus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stacks if he has to take too many more of those.
Invictus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stacks.
Stacks misses with a jab to the body
and Invictus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Invictus has had enough of the clinch but Stacks keeps him there for the moment.
Stacks has a couple of punches blocked by Invictus.
Stacks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Invictus working hard to break the clinch.
Stacks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Invictus is trying to force a seperation but Stacks has the dominant position.
Invictus tries to break the clinch but Stacks is controlling the position.
Stacks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Invictus's efforts to push away.
Stacks tries to break free but Invictus pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stacks.
Invictus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Invictus working hard to break the clinch.
Invictus has had enough of the clinch but Stacks keeps him there for the moment.
Stacks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stacks misses with the head strike.
Invictus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Invictus blocks an uppercut.
Invictus keeps control of Stacks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stacks misses with the head strike.
Stacks misses with some punches.
Invictus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stacks has him pressed against the cage.
Invictus is trying to force a seperation but Stacks has the dominant position.
Invictus is trying to force a seperation but Stacks has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Stacks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Invictus breaks the clinch.
Invictus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick there by Invictus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stacks scores with a decent looking hook.
Stacks tries to clinch but Invictus moves away
and Invictus counters with a three punch combo that has Stacks backing up. Stacks nods at Invictus to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Invictus moves out of range of the strikes.
Invictus throws a head kick that misses.
Stacks tries to clinch there but Invictus circles away.
Lennox Stacks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stacks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Invictus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stacks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Invictus at a distance.
Invictus avoids the body shot from Stacks.
A head kick misses from Invictus.
Invictus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stacks throws a hook but Invictus avoids it easily.
Stacks misses with a two punch combination.
Invictus moves out of range as Stacks strikes.
Stacks pushes Invictus away with a front kick.
Stacks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stacks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Invictus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invictus moves into range and clinches up with Stacks.
Invictus drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Invictus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stacks manages to get himself to full guard.
Invictus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Invictus gets to his feet. Stacks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Invictus scores with a jab to the head.
Invictus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stacks.
Invictus drives through and clinches with Stacks against the cage.
Invictus manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Stacks tenderised Invictus's leg. Invictus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Invictus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Invictus misses with a leg kick.
Stacks clobbers Invictus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stacks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Invictus.
Invictus keeps the fight on the outside.
Stacks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Invictus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stacks checks a leg kick nicely.
Invictus blocks a head kick by Stacks.
Stacks throws a body kick that misses
and Invictus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Invictus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Stacks fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Invictus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stacks misses with some punches.
Invictus keeps control of Stacks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stacks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 Lance Invictus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Invictus clinches.
Invictus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stacks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Invictus moves into range and clinches up with Stacks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Invictus breaks the clinch.
Stacks avoids a kick to the body.
Stacks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stacks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Invictus slips a jab and a cross from Stacks.
Invictus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stacks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Invictus in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stacks tries a head kick but it misses.
Lance Invictus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stacks tries to clinch up.
Lennox Stacks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stacks lands with a good body shot.
Stacks throws a push kick but Invictus slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Stacks finds it's way through Invictus's defenses.
Invictus misses with a series of wild punches.
Invictus misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invictus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Invictus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stacks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stacks throws a right hand that misses
and Invictus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Invictus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice combination there by Invictus.
Stacks is looking to clinch but Invictus is avoiding it.
Stacks misses with a wild body shot.
Stacks throws a lazy right hand but Invictus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Invictus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Invictus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stacks.
Stacks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stacks lands with a right hand.
Invictus lands with a hook. Stacks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stacks tries to clinch but Invictus moves out of range.
Invictus keeps the fight on the outside.
Invictus fails to land with a series of punches.
Invictus slips a jab from Stacks.
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!
Invictus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stacks.
Stacks moves away from the strike by Invictus.
Invictus throws a sloppy head kick and Stacks moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Stacks.
Stacks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Invictus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stacks moves away.
Invictus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Invictus gets a clinch.
Stacks is trying to break the clinch but Invictus is controlling him.
Stacks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Invictus working hard to break the clinch.
Stacks is trying to break the clinch but Invictus has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stacks looking to slow down the pace here.
Stacks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Invictus is rocked!
Stacks working aggressively here.
Oh Invictus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Invictus is trying to push Stacks away but Stacks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Invictus.
Stacks misses with some punches.
Stacks throws a head punch that misses.
Stacks working aggressively here.
Stacks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Invictus manages to break the clinch.
Invictus misses with a wild combination.
Invictus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Invictus.
Invictus gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lennox Stacks!
Lennox Stacks really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Penn - Battle Ready Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Longshank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Longmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longmire is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by More Human Than Human by White Zombie. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Longshank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Longmire!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longshank lands with a cross.
Longshank lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Harry Longmire has been cut.
Longshank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Longshank. Those never looked like landing.
Longshank misses with a few strikes there.
Longshank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Longshank moves away from the strike by Longmire.
Longmire walks into a straight right hand from Longshank.
Longshank moves out of range as Longmire strikes.
Longmire misses with a low kick as Longshank jumps back.
Longshank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longshank misses the shot to the body.
Longshank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longshank swinging wildly here.
Longshank bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Longmire's head.
Rick Longshank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longshank feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Longmires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Longmire is rocked!
Longshank connects with a right hand. Longmire shakes it off.
Longmire is still on wobbly legs! Can Longshank finish him?
Longmire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Longmire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longshank tries to bum rush Longmire with a series of wild strikes but Longmire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Longshank. Those never looked like landing.
Longshank throws a series of punches but Longmire avoids them all with ease.
Longshank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Longmire seems to have recovered his senses.
Longmire takes a swing at Longshank's ribcage but misses.
Longshank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longmire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Longshank is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Longshank ducks right into an uppercut from Longmire.
Longshank takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab from Longshank.
Longmire lands a really nice looking cross but Longshank seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Longmire misses.
Longshank slaps away a takedown attempt from Longmire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Longshank avoids the body shot from Longmire.
Longshank lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Longmire backs up against the cage.
Longshank connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Longmire's hands.
Longshank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Longshank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Longshank lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Longmire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longshank.
Longmire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Longshank throws a combination that misses
and Longmire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Longshank's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Longshank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longmire is looking to work some ground and pound but Longshank has wrist control.
Longmire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Longmire trying to control but Longshank is working from the bottom.
Longmire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Longshank's head.
Longmire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longshank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Longshank is looking to stand up but Longmire isn't so interested in that idea.
Longmire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Longmire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longmire throws a big right hand that misses.
Longmire works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Longshank trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longmire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Longshank's head.
Longshank is not content to let Longmire control the position.
Longshank keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Longmire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Longshank knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Longshank is trying to get back to full guard.
Longshank won't allow Longmire to pass to mount.
Longshank is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Longmire trying to control from half guard but Longshank is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longmire 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 round but I would say that Rick Longshank will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Longmire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Longshank slips under a jab.
Longshank throws a right hand that Longmire ducks under and follows up with a left that Longmire also avoids with ease.
Longmire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Longshank is able to avoid easily.
Longshank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Longshank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Longmire has time to react.
Longshank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Longmire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Longshank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Longmire.
Harry Longmire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Longshank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Longmire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Longshank looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longmire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longmire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Longmire wants to control from the top but Longshank keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longmire forces his way into half guard.
Longmire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Longshank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Longshank tries to get out of the position.
Longmire wants to take a breather but Longshank is having none of it.
Longshank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Longmire on the ground.
Longmire might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Longshank haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Longmire tries to pass to full mount but Longshank defends it.
Longmire drops an elbow to the side of Longshank's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longshank taking some punishment here, with Longmire in his half guard.
Longshank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longmire.
Longshank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Longshank keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Longmire uses his free foot to push down on Longshank's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Longshank.
Longshank is squirming around, avoiding Longmire's attempts to control the action.
Longshank is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longmire lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Longmire tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Longmire throws some wild stikes that Longshank manages to avoid easily.
Longshank is looking to improve his position but Longmire isn't that keen on the idea.
We've been informed that Longmire has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Longmire is landing with some decent strikes but Longshank is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Longshank is desperately trying to improve his position but Longmire has a good base and remains in mount.
Longshank is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Longmire cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Longmire controlling the pace for now.
Longmire has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Longshank's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longmire goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Longshank is on top in guard.
Longshank trying to stand up but can't free himself from Longmire's guard.
Longshank gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Longmire throws a body punch but Longshank moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Longshank slips a straight right by Longmire.
Longmire misses with a kick to the body.
Longshank misses with a jab to the body
and Longmire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Longshank!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Longmire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Longmire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Longshank misses with a combination
and Longmire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longmire thows a huge punch but Longshank dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Longmire lands a nice short elbow.
Longmire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Longmire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Longmire working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Longmire trying to mount his opponent but Longshank defends it.
Longshank is positioning himself well to prevent Longmire advancing to mount.
Longmire winds up and cracks Longshank with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longmire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Longmire controlling the action here.
Longmire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Longmire is working for a submission of some sort.
Longmire trying to pass the guard but Longshank defending well.
Longmire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Longshank defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longmire is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Longshank doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Longmire.
Longmire is trying to work for a kimura but Longshank is defending well.
Longmire works his way into side control.
Longmire working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longmire landing strikes.
Longmire misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Longshank is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Longmire's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Longshank taking some punishment here, with Longmire in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Longshank manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Longmire throwing strikes but missing.
Longmire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longshank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Longmire stopping the sweep attempt from Longshank.
Longshank has control of Longmire's left arm, preventing Longmire from doing any damage.
Longmire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longmire is pushing down on Longshank's leg trying to pass to half guard. Longshank is fighting to maintain full guard but Longmire has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longmire throwing shots but Longshank is blocking nicely.
Longshank pushes Longmire off looking to stand but Longmire dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longmire trying to control from half guard but Longshank is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Longmire really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Longmire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Longshank lands a nice looking body shot.
Longmire takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longmire. Longshank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longshank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Longshank connects with a body shot that sends Longmire's belly button to the back.
Longshank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Longshank throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Longshank misses with a double jab
so Longmire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longshank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Longmire trying to control the position from guard on top but Longshank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Longmire throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longmire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Longmire trying to control the position from guard on top but Longshank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longshank pulls Longmire in close to prevent any damage.
Longmire trying to control but Longshank is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Harry Longmire was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Longmire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longshank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longmire misses the jab.
Longshank's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Longshank duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longmire. Longshank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rick Longshank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Longmire takes a swing at Longshank's ribcage but misses.
Longshank misses with a wild combination.
Longshank looks to land a combination. Longmire sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good standup being displayed there by Longmire as he connects with a hook.
Longshank lands a jab-cross combination.
Longshank fails to land with a series of punches.
Longmire misses with a hook
and Longshank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longshank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Longshank misses.
Longshank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Longmire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Longmire trying to control but Longshank is working from the bottom.
Longshank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Longmire lands a couple of digs.
Harry Longmire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Longmire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Longmire wants to control from the top but Longshank keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Harry Longmire was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Longshank slips under a jab.
Longshank throws a right hand that Longmire ducks under and follows up with a left that Longmire also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longmire staying out of range there.
Longmire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Longmire throws a big shot that misses.
Rick Longshank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Longshank throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longshank throws a combination that misses
and Longmire counters with a shoot takedown. Longshank fights it but they end up in guard.
Longmire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longmire trying to control but Longshank is working from the bottom.
Longmire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longshank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Longmire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Longmire 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 37:39
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 37:39
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Longmire!
Harry Longmire 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juninho Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fyodor Pending (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juninho Macarenco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 51 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fyodor Pending!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macarenco throws a right and a left that Pending avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Macarenco.
A combination from Macarenco does no damage.
Macarenco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Macarenco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pending walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Macarenco throws a shot from downtown. Pending moves away and avoids it.
Macarenco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pending tries to move into range but Macarenco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Macarenco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pending.
Macarenco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macarenco tries to bum rush Pending with a series of wild strikes but Pending uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macarenco is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Macarenco misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Macarenco. Those never looked like landing.
Macarenco throws a series of punches but Pending moves out of range.
Macarenco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macarenco wants to land a leg kick but Pending is out of range.
Juninho Macarenco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macarenco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Macarenco does no damage.
Macarenco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pending.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macarenco. Pending does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pending avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macarenco misses with a head kick.
Macarenco swings for the body but Pending moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pending was well out of range. Poor timing from Macarenco.
A combination from Macarenco does no damage.
Macarenco looks to land a left hand but Pending moved out of range nicely.
Macarenco has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NEXUS GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Macarenco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pending uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macarenco.
Pending ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Macarenco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Macarenco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pending.
Pending moves out of range of the leg kick from Macarenco.
A big left from Macarenco misses.
Macarenco misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pending checks a leg kick nicely.
Macarenco misses with an uppercut. Pending saw that one coming.
Pending uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macarenco.
Pending walks into a left hand.
Juninho Macarenco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macarenco misses with a looping right.
Macarenco throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Macarenco does no damage.
Macarenco swings widly with a right hand
and Pending holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pending looking for a takedown.
Macarenco prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pending wants a takedown but no success here.
Juninho Macarenco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fyodor Pending.
Pending gets control of Macarenco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pending will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pending is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Macarenco frees his head nicely. Oh but Pending has switched to an armbar! Macarenco is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fyodor Pending!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Junior might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seek and Destroy. David James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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185 cm
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240 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Junior!
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, David James!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
James changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Junior looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Junior gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
James trying to control from half guard but Junior is working away.
My spies in VENDETTA Elite Gym inform me that James has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
James is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
James throwing shots but Junior is blocking nicely.
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
James wants to work for an arm triangle but Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James wants to take a breather but Junior is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is looking for a kimura here.
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Junior on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James trying to pass the guard but Junior defending well.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James.
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.
Junior gets full guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
James is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Junior is looking for a triangle here but James uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
James cracks Junior with a big right hand but Junior just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Junior is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Junior stops James from passing to mount.
Junior tries to improve position but can't.
James in side control, throwing shots but Junior defends.
James trying to control the position but Junior is working away.
Junior manages to work his way to half guard, despite James's best efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James wants to take a breather but Junior is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David James dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
Junior is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Junior's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Junior's legs - danger averted.
Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Junior looking for subs off his back but James has passed one foot through into half guard.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Junior defends it well.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
James is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.
James is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
James seems to be working for a kimura but Junior defends the submission attempt.
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! James is tapping! Great win for Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kimbo Junior!
After winning the bout, Kimbo Junior thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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