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Death Squad 69:Oliver vs Rashad PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bdp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Kapow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ezekiel Kapow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Bdp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekiel Kapow!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bdp avoids the head kick by Kapow.
Bdp misses with a body shot.
Bdp tries to work over Kapow's front leg with a kick but Kapow checks it.
Kapow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kapow throws a body punch but Bdp moves out of range.
Bdp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bdp passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kapow wants to get back to his feet.
Bdp moves into full mount!
Kapow wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bdp stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bdp blocks a head kick by Kapow.
Kapow tries a head kick but it misses.
Kapow thumps Bdp with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bdp is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kapow's half guard.
Kapow is trying to stand up here but Bdp is controlling him well.
Bdp is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bdp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kapow sees it coming and defends easily.
Bdp is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapow wants to get back to his feet.
Bdp content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Adam Bdp wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bdp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kapow but Kapow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kapow gets caught napping as Bdp dives in and scores a takedown. Kapow manages to retain guard.
Bdp wants to pass the guard but Kapow is keeping the position.
Kapow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bdp is controlling him.
Bdp 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapow is looking to stand up but Bdp isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bdp dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bdp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bdp staying out of range there.
Kapow misses with a few strikes there.
Kapow blocks a head kick by Bdp.
A head kick misses from Kapow.
Kapow misses the shot to the body.
Bdp gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kapow.
Bdp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bdp drops back looking for a leg! Kapow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kapow manages to kick Bdp off! Bdp jumps back into Kapow's guard.
Kapow wants to stand up but Bdp is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bdp wants to pass the guard but Kapow is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bdp prevents Kapow from getting back to his feet.
Bdp looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bdp wants to pass the guard but Kapow is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Adam Bdp just wasn't active enough.
Kapow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kapow throws a jab but it's blocked by Bdp.
Kapow throws a nice looking combination but Bdp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bdp misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bdp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kapow tries to avoid it but Bdp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kapow to the ground. Kapow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kapow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kapow misses with a head kick.
Kapow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bdp shoots in for a double leg but Kapow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kapow has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bdp is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kapow.
Kapow misses with a head kick.
Bdp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bdp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bdp shoots in and bounces Kapow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bdp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kapow is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bdp pushes down on Kapow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kapow tries to kick Bdp off but Bdp keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bdp dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kapow throws a head kick that misses.
Bdp ducks under a wild hook from Kapow.
Bdp moves out of range as Kapow strikes.
Bdp misses with a two punch combination.
Kapow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bdp moves away.
Kapow tries to sprawl but Bdp drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kapow tries to kick Bdp off but Bdp keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kapow kicks off Bdp and gets to his feet.
Kapow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kapow misses with a head kick.
Kapow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bdp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bdp scores with a takedown into Kapow's guard.
Bdp pushing down on Kapow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kapow is looking to get back to is feet but Bdp passes into side control.
Kapow pushes Bdp away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bdp gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kapow is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bdp decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kapow to his feet.
Bdp shoots in and bounces Kapow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapow wants to stand up but Bdp is controlling him.
Bdp stays in close to Kapow's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Adam Bdp.
Bdp forces Kapow back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kapow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kapow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kapow tries to break the clinch but Bdp is controlling the position.
Bdp taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bdp lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Kapow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kapow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kapow prevents a body shot from Bdp.
Bdp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kapow.
A frustrated look appears on Kapow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bdp tries a knee to the head but Kapow blocks it.
Ezekiel Kapow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kapow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kapow avoiding damage as Bdp throws knees to the body.
Bdp throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bdp avoids a wild elbow strike from Kapow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bdp.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Bdp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bdp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Bdp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monte Melkonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melkonian comes to the cage accompanied by Artsakh Music. 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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200 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Monte Melkonian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Melkonian under the eye.
Melkonian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva throws a series of punches but Melkonian avoids them all with ease.
Silva throws a series of punches but Melkonian moves out of range.
Silva tries to bum rush Melkonian with a series of wild strikes but Melkonian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melkonian moves away.
Melkonian swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Melkonian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva has Melkonian pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Melkonian tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into Melkonian's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melkonian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkonian is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Melkonian wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Melkonian being controlled here, momentarily.
Melkonian working a defensive guard here.
Silva wants to control from the top but Melkonian keeps moving.
Melkonian keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melkonian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Melkonian keeps moving.
Melkonian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Melkonian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanderlei Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Melkonian fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melkonian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Wanderlei Silva has been cut.
Melkonian tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melkonian shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Melkonian tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva with a nice cross.
Melkonian misses with a head kick.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Melkonian.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Melkonian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Melkonian gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Melkonian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Melkonian misses with a two punch combination.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wanderlei Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Melkonian counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Melkonian stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melkonian is aware though and is defending well.
Melkonian wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Melkonian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva is trying to control the position but Melkonian postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Melkonian in the body.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Melkonian is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Melkonian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Melkonian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Melkonian shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Melkonian dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Melkonian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Melkonian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Melkonian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Melkonian persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Melkonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkonian is looking to clinch.
Melkonian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Melkonian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Melkonian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melkonian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Melkonian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick by Melkonian misses
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Melkonian counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melkonian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Melkonian ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Melkonian has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Melkonian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Melkonian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Melkonian clinches.
Melkonian prevents the takedown attempt.
Melkonian decides to pull guard.
Silva trying to control but Melkonian is working from the bottom.
Silva won't allow Melkonian to sweep him here.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Melkonian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva 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.
Wanderlei Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Melkonian throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Melkonian counters with a head kick.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Melkonian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Melkonian tries to advance to mount but can't.
Silva felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Melkonian working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melkonian is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva parries the strikes from Melkonian easily there. Melkonian is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Silva to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melkonian stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
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 Monte Melkonian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Melkonian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Melkonian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melkonian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Melkonian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva tries to clinch but Melkonian is having none of it.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Melkonian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva trying to hold on to Melkonian's head to control him but Melkonian postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Melkonian postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkonian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Melkonian stops Silva from standing up.
Silva has control of Melkonian's left arm, preventing Melkonian from doing any damage.
Melkonian wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom.
Monte Melkonian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Melkonian is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Melkonian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wanderlei Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Melkonian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Melkonian clinches.
Silva tries to circle away but Melkonian has him pinned against the cage.
Melkonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melkonian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Monte Melkonian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melkonian moves into the clinch.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Melkonian is defending well for now.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Melkonian's takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Melkonian tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to break free.
Melkonian jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Melkonian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Wanderlei Silva.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva tries to clinch but Melkonian moves out of range.
Silva throws a right hand that Melkonian ducks under and follows up with a left that Melkonian also avoids with ease.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Melkonian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Melkonian persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melkonian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Melkonian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Melkonian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderlei Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesigan Jacare Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Man might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Its Dark and Hell is Hot. Jacare Souza is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: cannot be stopped. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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199 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ice Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kesigan Jacare Souza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacare Souza shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacare Souza dives in and grabs Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Man pushes down on Jacare Souza's head and hops out.
Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man wants it to stay on the feet.
Ice Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kesigan Jacare Souza.
Jacare Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man to score with a decent uppercut.
Man works the jab nicely.
Jacare Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacare Souza somewhat.
Jacare Souza shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacare Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
Man drops Jacare Souza with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jacare Souza looks back up at him and smiles so Man waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jacare Souza is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Jacare Souza's jaw. Jacare Souza's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Man does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ice Man!
After the big win, Ice Man made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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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 New York, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pettis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pettis misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pettis tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Pettis backing up. Pettis nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pettis.
Pettis misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis misses with a takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Pettis fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pettis backs up against the cage.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettis.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pettis backs up against the cage.
Pettis takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries to circle away but Pettis has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pettis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Pettis is controlling him.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Pettis won't allow it.
Pettis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pettis looks to clinch
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettis doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pettis.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pettis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pettis somewhat.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Pettis avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Pettis.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pettis.
Pettis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pettis shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pettis fails with a takedown attempt.
Pettis shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pettis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Pettis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pettis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Pettis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pettis wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Pettis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pettis is rocked!
Pettis is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Johnson moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franco Colombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ashur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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201 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 34 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franco Colombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Ashur!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashur misses with a two punch combination.
Colombo closes the distance and clinches.
Colombo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ashur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Colombo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ashur prevents it.
Colombo jumps into guard, dragging Ashur to the mat.
Ashur stopping the sweep attempt from Colombo.
Ashur 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.
Ashur is looking to stand up but Colombo won't let him.
Ashur drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Colombo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ashur has Colombo in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colombo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ashur working for a triangle but Colombo defends it easily.
Colombo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo pushing down on Ashur's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Colombo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ashur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Colombo is working for a submission of some sort.
Ashur is looking for a sweep. Colombo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashur gets back to full guard.
Colombo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ashur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ashur manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ashur sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashur prevents Colombo from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashur sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ashur quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ashur but it's paid off an Colombo is forced to tap! Nice work by Ashur.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Ashur!
A less than humble Marcus Ashur misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brolte Basse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceasar Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fat Lip kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ceasar Morgan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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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 Las Vegas, Brolte Basse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceasar Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Basse to the ground. Morgan is now in Basse's guard.
Basse looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan advances position into side control!
Basse is trying to improve his position.
Morgan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Morgan has hold of Basse's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Basse tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Morgan cranks the arm and Basse screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Basse, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ceasar Morgan!
After winning the bout, Ceasar Morgan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All of the Lights - Kanye West. Dudley Smalls could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Milo Boyd 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Boyd !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd dives in and grabs Smalls's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smalls pushes down on Boyd 's head and hops out.
Smalls throws a big shot that misses.
Smalls will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smalls 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.
Boyd has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boyd misses with a double jab.
Smalls's corner calls for a 1-2. Smalls obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boyd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smalls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smalls throws a lazy uppercut
and Boyd counters by clinching up.
Boyd is pressed up against the cage. Smalls has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boyd down to the mat. Boyd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boyd tries to move into range but Smalls moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boyd slips under a jab from Smalls.
Smalls's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boyd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smalls scrambles back to his feet.
Smalls fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smalls throws a poor cross that misses
and Boyd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boyd prevents a body shot from Smalls.
Smalls can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudley Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smalls tries for a takedown but Boyd manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd blocks a body shot from Smalls.
Boyd keeps control of Smalls as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smalls shoots in but no luck this time.
Boyd closes the distance and clinches up with Smalls, looking for a takedown. Boyd pushes Smalls against the cage but Smalls circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dudley Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smalls misses with a right hand
and Boyd counters with a three punch combo that has Smalls backing up. Smalls nods at Boyd to acknowledge the strikes.
Smalls throws a shot from downtown. Boyd moves away and avoids it.
Smalls looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boyd moves into the clinch successfully.
Smalls wants a takedown but no success here.
Smalls misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smalls tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smalls wants to take the fight to the mat but Boyd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smalls prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boyd works on Smalls's body with a couple of short punches.
Boyd gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls tries to get to full guard but Boyd has control of the leg.
Boyd is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boyd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smalls is looking to improve his position.
Boyd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boyd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boyd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boyd escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boyd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smalls tries to avoid it but Boyd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smalls to the ground. Smalls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boyd defending well as Smalls loads up on a big left hand.
Boyd dives in and scores a takedown into Smalls's guard.
Smalls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smalls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls controls Boyd momentarily but Boyd frees himself.
Boyd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smalls is pulling down on Boyd 's head to control his posture.
Smalls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smalls working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boyd .
Boyd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boyd controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boyd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smalls is trying to control the position but Boyd postures up.
Dudley Smalls has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Boyd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smalls, pushing him back against the cage.
Smalls misses with a body punch.
Smalls prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boyd breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smalls.
Smalls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyd .
Boyd takes one to the chin there.
Smalls misses with an uppercut
and Boyd moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smalls prevents it.
Boyd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smalls pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smalls looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smalls lands with a straight right. Boyd didn't see that one coming.
Smalls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smalls closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boyd quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Boyd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smalls swings widly with a right hand
and Boyd counters by clinching up.
Smalls tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boyd 's elbow.
Boyd prevents the takedown attempt.
Smalls goes for a takedown attempt but Boyd pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smalls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudley Smalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smalls throws a lazy uppercut
and Boyd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boyd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smalls works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boyd works over Smalls with some ground and pound from guard.
Boyd won't allow Smalls to sweep him here.
Boyd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyd throws a big right hand that misses.
Milo Boyd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boyd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boyd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyd is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd wants to stand but Smalls is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smalls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyd wants to pass the guard but Smalls is keeping the position.
Boyd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smalls wants to hit a switch here but Boyd passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smalls there!
Boyd looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smalls regains half guard.
Smalls is in trouble now - Boyd has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls is looking to improve his position but Boyd isn't that keen on the idea.
Smalls on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smalls tries to get out of the position.
Smalls knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boyd on the ground.
Boyd unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyd breaks from Smalls's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smalls can't escape the position.
Boyd scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smalls wants to hold on but Boyd pushes him away.
Boyd scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Boyd connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Boyd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smalls looks a forlorn figure.
Smalls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boyd is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Smalls to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smalls shrugs it off.
Boyd lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd controlling the pace for now.
Boyd looking to control but Smalls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boyd looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smalls is trying desperately to improve position.
Boyd controlling the position easily from mount.
Smalls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boyd with shots to the head and body - Smalls looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boyd working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyd is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smalls can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Boyd landing shots from mount.
Boyd controlling his opponent.
Boyd lands a big shot to the head and Smalls winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Milo Boyd !
A very excited looking Milo Boyd rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariano Italiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bradley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Doesn't Remind Me -Audioslave. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mariano Italiano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Italiano connects with a body shot that sends Bradley's belly button to the back.
Italiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradley moves away.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bradley misses with a head kick.
Bradley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradley lands a big head kick that sends Italiano tumbling to the mat! Bradley takes a step backwards and waves Italiano back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Italiano is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Italiano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Italiano is still on wobbly legs! Can Bradley finish him?
Bradley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bradley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Italiano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Italiano seems to have recovered his senses.
Bradley misses with a head kick.
Italiano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bradley ducks under a wild hook from Italiano.
Italiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Italiano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradley.
Italiano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bradley is able to avoid easily.
Bradley is looking to land body kicks.
Italiano throws out a loose jab but Bradley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradley throws a sloppy head kick and Italiano moves out of range easily.
Bradley throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Italiano. Beautiful body shot.
Bradley tries a head kick but it misses.
Italiano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradley.
Italiano throws a hook but Bradley avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley lands a front kick.
Bradley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bradley throws a quick head kick that knocks Italiano silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Bradley is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Abe Bradley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riggs has chosen big gun - AC/DC as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Morgan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan cracks Riggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Morgan as Riggs shoots in.
Riggs slips under a jab from Morgan.
Riggs ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Riggs avoids it well.
Morgan connects with the punch.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Riggs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morgan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morgan tries to get out of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Riggs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morgan down.
Morgan dodges the ground and pound from Riggs.
Morgan defending against the ground and pound.
Riggs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morgan some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Morgan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riggs on the ground.
Morgan defending against the ground and pound.
Morgan dodges the ground and pound from Riggs.
Riggs passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Morgan!
Morgan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Riggs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Riggs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Morgan looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Andrew Morgan has been cut.
Riggs lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Morgan has worked his arm free - good work by Morgan!
Riggs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Riggs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Riggs goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Morgan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Riggs's guard! Nice work there by Morgan!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Riggs uses his free foot to push down on Morgan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morgan.
Riggs is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Morgan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Riggs landing strikes from the mount and Morgan is in trouble!
Andrew Morgan's cut is getting worse.
Riggs in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrew Morgan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Riggs! John Riggs retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, John Riggs, 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 Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Queen comes to the cage accompanied by Fat Joe - Money Over Bitches [Feat Too $hort & TA]. The crowd seem to be enjoying Evans's choice of entrance music: 50 Cent - Many Men. Evans has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses with a lunging right hand
and Queen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Queen.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Queen has him pressed against the cage.
Queen lands an elbow inside that Evans shrugs off.
Queen lands a nice elbow.
Queen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Queen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen pushes Evans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Queen.
Queen tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Queen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Queen lands an elbow inside that Evans shrugs off.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
Evans's coach down at 11th Planet Fitness ($300/wk) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Evans's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Queen.
Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Queen has double underhooks.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Queen is controlling the position.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Queen lands an elbow inside that Evans shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen trying to land knees to the body.
Queen lands a nice elbow.
Queen lands an elbow inside that Evans shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Queen.
Evans can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Queen.
Evans looks winded!
Queen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Queen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Evans blocks it with crossed arms.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Queen won't allow it.
Queen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Queen scores a nice knee to the body.
Evans takes an elbow to the temple.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Queen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Queen lands an elbow inside that Evans shrugs off.
Queen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Queen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
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!
Queen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen scores with a shoulder strike.
Queen lands an elbow just above Evans 's eye.
A body shot lands from Queen.
Queen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Queen has him pressed against the cage.
Queen lands an elbow just above Evans 's eye.
Queen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Queen is controlling him.
Evans avoids a wild elbow strike from Queen.
Queen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Evans's defenses.
Queen lands a shot to the body.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Queen is controlling him.
Queen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Queen landing knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Queen.
Queen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Queen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Queen lands an elbow that stopped Evans in his tracks for a moment.
Evans takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Queen lands a knee to the head.
Queen tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Evans's face.
Queen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Evans's defenses.
Queen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Evans's face.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Queen.
Queen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Queen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Queen tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Queen lands an elbow inside that Evans shrugs off.
Queen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Queen misses with a knee strike.
Queen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
Queen lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Queen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans takes an elbow to the temple.
Queen with a knee to the head.
Queen scores with a hook to the body.
Queen lands an elbow just above Evans 's eye.
Queen lands an elbow inside that Evans shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Queen.
Queen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Queen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Queen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Queen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head.
Queen lands a knee to the head.
Queen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Queen lands a left hand.
Queen scores with a shoulder strike.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Queen forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Queen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Queen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Evans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Queen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Queen on the inside.
Queen with a knee to the head.
Queen lands an elbow inside that Evans shrugs off.
Evans takes an elbow to the forehead.
Queen lands a body shot.
Queen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Evans's face.
Queen lands a damaging elbow.
Queen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Evans takes a knee to the side of the body.
Queen lands an elbow just above Evans 's eye.
Queen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen lands a shoulder strike.
Queen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Queen lands a knee to the body.
Queen lands an elbow inside.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Queen.
Queen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Queen.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Queen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Queen lands a knee to the head.
Evans is rocked!
Queen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Queen finish him?
A hook to the body from Queen.
Queen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Evans seems to have recovered his senses.
A knee to the head by Queen.
Evans takes a knee right on the jaw!
Queen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Queen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Queen.
A short right from Queen on the inside.
A short right from Queen on the inside.
Queen lands a nice elbow.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Queen pushes Evans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Queen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Queen.
Queen lands a right hand.
Queen lands an elbow inside.
Queen pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Evans! Queen unloads with more strikes and Evans sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Queen!
A very excited looking Oliver Queen 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.
Rashad Evans spoke after the fight, saying ' you lost oliver even though i had 4 days injuries.now that's real shame of you.haha '.
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