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WFC 1: Waters vs. Smith PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chong Starbowsky Ii might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "SCIENCE OF THE TRIFE". The crowd seem to be enjoying Nazarov's choice of entrance music: "Fade to Black" by Metallica. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vadim Nazarov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chong Starbowsky Ii shoots in for a double leg but Nazarov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've been informed that Nazarov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nazarov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nazarov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chong Starbowsky Ii some visible discomfort.
Nazarov scores with punches from side control.
Nazarov trying to control the position but Chong Starbowsky Ii is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chong Starbowsky Ii defending against the ground and pound.
Nazarov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chong Starbowsky Ii takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chong Starbowsky Ii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov cracks Chong Starbowsky Ii with a big elbow.
Nazarov scores with punches from side control.
Nazarov cracks Chong Starbowsky Ii with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Nazarov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Chong Starbowsky Ii is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Nazarov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
A very excited looking Vadim Nazarov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uruk Owraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karlsson (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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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uruk Owraa!
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, Alex Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Uruk Owraa has been cut.
Karlsson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Owraa wants to get back to his feet.
Owraa is trying to maintain the position but Karlsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Karlsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alex Karlsson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Karlsson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Karlsson trying to control the action but Owraa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owraa is being controlled here.
Karlsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Owraa to his feet.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karlsson is looking to clinch.
Karlsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Owraa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Owraa saw that one coming.
Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karlsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Owraa eats them both and turns towards Karlsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Karlsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karlsson stands up and beckons Owraa to join him on the feet.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
Karlsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karlsson fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Owraa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karlsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uruk Owraa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Owraa avoids nicely.
Karlsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karlsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Owraa's guard.
Karlsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Owraa, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson stalks Owraa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Owraa's face. Owraa staggers backwards, shaken.
Karlsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson thuds his right hand into Owraa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karlsson lands a slapping body shot.
Karlsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown but Owraa shows good takedown defense.
Karlsson misses with a body shot
and Owraa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karlsson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Karlsson tries to clinch there but Owraa circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uruk Owraa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Owraa slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karlsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karlsson clinches.
Owraa wants the takedown. Karlsson is fighting it off but Owraa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Karlsson's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owraa content to stall in guard here.
Karlsson has his hands on Owraa's head, controlling the position.
Karlsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Owraa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Owraa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Uruk Owraa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Karlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uruk Owraa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owraa scores with a head kick.
Karlsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karlsson!
Alex Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owraa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Owraa moves out of range.
Karlsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Karlsson is looking to clinch.
Karlsson moves in looking to clinch but Owraa pushes him off.
Owraa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Karlsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Owraa throws the left hand but Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
Karlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Owraa connects with a high kick.
Karlsson swings for the body but Owraa moves out of range.
Karlsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owraa circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlsson looks to land a combination but Owraa avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Owraa trying to hold on to Karlsson's head to control him but Karlsson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karlsson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Owraa to get to his feet.
Karlsson dives in and grabs Owraa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Owraa pushes down on Karlsson's head and hops out.
Karlsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owraa's waist but Owraa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlsson off to one side.
Karlsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owraa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson is breathing heavily.
Karlsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karlsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Owraa counters with a three punch combo that has Karlsson backing up. Karlsson nods at Owraa to acknowledge the strikes.
Owraa throws a head kick that misses.
Owraa dodges the punch combination from Karlsson.
Karlsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Owraa rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Owraa.
Karlsson tries to clinch there but Owraa circles away.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson cracks Owraa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Karlsson does no damage.
Owraa gets caught flat footed, as Karlsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Uruk Owraa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Owraa dodges the punch combination from Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to clinch up.
Karlsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Owraa is having none of it.
Karlsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Owraa.
Karlsson shoots in for a double leg but Owraa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Owraa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karlsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karlsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Owraa eats them both and turns towards Karlsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Owraa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alex Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karlsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owraa slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson lands a nice hook to Owraa's body. Owraa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karlsson works over Owraa's head and body with a nice combination.
Karlsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Owraa circles away.
Uruk Owraa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Karlsson.
Owraa swinging wildly here.
Owraa blocks a jab.
Owraa tries to keep at a distance but Karlsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Owraa has hold of one of Karlsson's legs. Karlsson is fighting the takedown attempt but Owraa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Owraa wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Owraa stays in close to Karlsson's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson trying to control the position.
Karlsson wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Uruk Owraa just wasn't active enough.
Karlsson lands a right hook to the body.
Karlsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Owraa eats them both and turns towards Karlsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karlsson throws a right hand that Owraa ducks under and follows up with a left that Owraa also avoids with ease.
Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a right hand that Owraa ducks under and follows up with a left that Owraa also avoids with ease.
Owraa dodges the punch combination from Karlsson.
Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Owraa backs up against the cage.
Karlsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Owraa working hard to break the clinch.
Karlsson prevents Owraa from breaking the clinch.
Owraa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karlsson tries to work over Owraa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Owraa breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karlsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Uruk Owraa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Owraa.
Karlsson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Karlsson misses with a double jab.
Karlsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Owraa counters with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Karlsson gets caught flat footed, as Owraa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Owraa won't allow Karlsson to sweep him here.
Owraa trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Alex Karlsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Owraa won't allow Karlsson to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Karlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karlsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Karlsson!
In defeat, Uruk Owraa stepped up to the mic, saying 'I did not get to drink the blood of my opponent but I promise Il be back to take his soul.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Howard Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bulb Saur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard Stern had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bulb Saur!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern shoots in looking for a takedown but Saur manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stern's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saur shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stern is trying to defend but Saur finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stern's head.
Stern definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stern manages to get to full guard.
Stern lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saur!
Stern looking to secure an arm triangle but Saur defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saur tries to improve his position but Stern has taken his back! Stern has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Saur tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Stern pushes Saur away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Howard Stern!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, David Bowie - Ashes to Ashes. David Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Lester!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lester is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lester can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lester throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones 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.
Jones controlling from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is fighting to break Lester's control of his arms but Lester is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lester is rocked!
Jones is in close to Lester's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lester is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones loads up on a big left hand. Lester felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jones looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lester can't hide his disappointment, as Jones celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Blanche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monroe Eddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe Eddy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nelson Blanche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monroe Eddy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanche dives in and scores a takedown into Eddy's guard.
Blanche is posturing up here but Eddy has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Blanche tries to roll out but it's too tight and Blanche has to tap! Slick submission there by Eddy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monroe Eddy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rickarderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ironfist Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ironfist Lee will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Rickarderson!
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, Ironfist Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Rickarderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rickarderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rickarderson wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Rickarderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Rickarderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rickarderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rickarderson advances to half guard.
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.
Rickarderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rickarderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rickarderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rickarderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rickarderson is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rickarderson to get the leverage.
Rickarderson is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rickarderson is trying for a kimura here. Lee looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rickarderson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Rickarderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Rickarderson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Monteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Holtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Monteban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Holtz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holtz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monteban manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monteban is on top in guard.
Holtz working a defensive guard here.
Holtz has control of Monteban's left arm, preventing Monteban from doing any damage.
Monteban slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Holtz keeping moving, preventing Monteban from controlling successfully.
Monteban seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Monteban wants to control from the top but Holtz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ricardo Monteban.
Holtz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monteban thows a body shot but no joy.
Holtz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monteban.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monteban.
Holtz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Holtz working Monteban over with strikes.
Monteban gets back to full guard.
Holtz postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteban wants to sweep here but Holtz controlling him for the moment.
Monteban looking to control.
Holtz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monteban is keeping the position for now.
Monteban avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holtz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monteban. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monteban looking for a sweep. Not yet Monteban, not yet.
Monteban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monteban has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holtz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holtz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monteban looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monteban keeping moving, preventing Holtz from controlling successfully.
Holtz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban is trying to keep Holtz in close.
Monteban is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holtz is staying active underneath Monteban, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Monteban trying to advance position but Holtz counters by regaining guard.
Holtz keeping full guard, as Monteban tries to pass.
Holtz keeping moving, preventing Monteban from controlling successfully.
Monteban pushes down on Holtz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Monteban trying to mount his opponent but Holtz defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteban frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Monteban trying to control but Holtz is having none of it.
Monteban thowing shots but they're missing.
Monteban working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holtz is squirming around, avoiding Monteban's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Monteban dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holtz misses with a two punch combination.
Monteban blocks the body kick.
Holtz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monteban.
Holtz throws a low kick but Monteban moves out of range easily.
Jeff Holtz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holtz connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Holtz misses.
Monteban slips a jab and a cross from Holtz.
Holtz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Holtz is looking to chop away at Monteban's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtz swings for the body but Monteban moves out of range.
Monteban closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holtz circles away.
Holtz throws a nice looking combination but Monteban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monteban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A clash of legs there as Holtz blocks the low kick.
Holtz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holtz gets a double leg takedown into Monteban's guard.
Monteban not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ricardo Monteban overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monteban bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holtz's guard.
Monteban passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Monteban is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holtz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monteban looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Monteban happy to just control the position for now.
Holtz is not content to let Monteban control the position.
Monteban has hold of Holtz's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Holtz seems comfortable defending it but Monteban has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Holtz is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Holtz is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Monteban couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Monteban!
Ricardo Monteban spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Keef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Steven Smith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chief Keef!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Keef has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Keef landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keef lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Steven Smith has been cut.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Keef improves position.
Keef taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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!
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keef.
Keef tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Keef is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith is trying to stall.
Keef lands a left hand.
Keef lands a left hand.
Keef putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Keef drops Smith with a big knee straight up the middle! Smith is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Smith is rocked!
Keef misses the shot to the body.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keef has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Keef has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keef with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Keef lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keef lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keef.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keef is keeping busy.
Keef landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keef utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keef landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keef lands a nice knee to the body.
Keef putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Keef pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keef drops Smith with a big knee straight up the middle! Smith is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Keef lands an uppercut, right on the button! Smith tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chief Keef!
An out of breath Chief Keef 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 Lance Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Waters throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Waters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Waters momentarily.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Waters pushes him off.
Smith has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Waters is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Waters swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Waters stalling in the clinch.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Waters's torso.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Waters misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waters.
Waters swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waters is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Waters just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Waters tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Waters stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Waters or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Waters effectively controlling the action here.
Waters misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Waters fails to land.
Waters breaks the clinch.
Smith cracks Waters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Waters swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith is looking to slow Waters down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waters blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushes Waters up against the cage in a clinch.
Waters pressing his opponent against the cage.
Waters misses with a punch on the inside.
Waters tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Waters has the dominant position.
Smith keeps control of Waters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith keeps control of Waters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Waters is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Waters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Waters tries to tie him up.
Waters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith checks a low kick from Waters.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waters avoids a kick to the body.
Waters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Waters lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith forces Waters back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waters.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith stalls.
Waters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith moves to clinch but Waters breaks away
and Waters counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Waters takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range as Waters strikes.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Waters counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Waters will feel that in the morning.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith tries to clinch up but Waters circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Waters stumbling back into the cage.
Waters blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a right and a left that Waters avoids nicely.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Waters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith thows a body kick. Waters tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Waters's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waters fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
An inside leg kick lands from Waters.
Waters gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Waters controlling the action here for a moment.
Waters throws a head punch that misses.
Waters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Bruce Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands a front kick.
Waters blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Waters throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waters on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Waters will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Waters misses with a body punch.
Waters tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Waters lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith is looking to clinch but Waters is avoiding it.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Waters.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Waters backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waters scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Waters momentarily.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Smith cracks Waters with an open hand slap.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Smith pushes Waters away with a front kick.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circling - Waters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Waters tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Waters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waters tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Waters stalling.
Waters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waters looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Waters dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Waters misses with a low kick.
Waters on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Waters looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Waters throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Waters fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Waters chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lance Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Waters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waters keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith avoids the head kick by Waters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Waters misses its intended target.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Waters backs away looking to recover.
Waters is rocked!
Smith feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Waters collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Smith!
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