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BFC 1-Dei Porti vs Kraniotakes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Johnson!
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, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Velasquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Velasquez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Velasquez taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Velasquez down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson looks up at the clock and then as Velasquez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Velasquez is rocked!
A big shot lands for Johnson! That's hurt Velasquez! Will he recover? Johnson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Diaz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Stevens walks into a left hand.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Stevens counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Diaz's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stevens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stevens drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Stevens off! Stevens jumps back into Diaz's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Stevens passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well.
Stevens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stevens is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
Stevens is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Stevens.
Stevens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Stevens is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Stevens is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Stevens has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Extreme MMA (4 Elites $250/week). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Stevens wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stevens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stevens is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz is trying to keep Stevens in close.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Stevens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stevens slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens prevents Diaz from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Stevens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevens defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Stevens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stevens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stevens regains guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
Stevens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stevens manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Stevens isn't that keen on the idea.
Stevens jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diaz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diaz and Stevens has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stevens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Stevens keeps moving and retains side control.
Stevens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diaz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stevens but great work by Diaz.
Stevens sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stevens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here.
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stevens managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diaz.
Stevens tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stevens is not content to let Diaz control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Diaz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stevens sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stevens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stevens actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Travis Stevens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stevens dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Horrible takedown by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Stevens which made him look bad.
Stevens circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Stevens counters with a takedown into side control.
Stevens has hold of Diaz's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Diaz seems comfortable defending it but Stevens has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Diaz is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Diaz is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Stevens couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Travis Stevens!
Travis Stevens decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Palahniuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Pen (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Palahniuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Pen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Palahniuk misses
and Pen counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Palahniuk down! Pen is looking to finish but Palahniuk is intelligently defending himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Palahniuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palahniuk is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pen rolls with it to try and escape but Palahniuk cranks on the arm and Pen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Palahniuk!
Chuck Palahniuk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cable Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Palplatz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cable Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Palplatz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carson missing with a left hand there. Palplatz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Palplatz is out of range.
Palplatz darts in trying to clinch
and Carson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Palplatz's guard.
Carson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Palplatz blocking the ground and pound.
Carson with shots to the head and body - Palplatz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palplatz is squirming around, avoiding Carson's attempts to control the action.
Carson landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Carson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Carson 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.
Carson unloading with bombs!
Carson controlling the position easily from mount.
Palplatz tries to lock up and control but Carson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carson looking to finish with strikes here!
Palplatz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palplatz wants to hold on but Carson pushes him away.
Carson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Palplatz hang on?
Carson controlling from mount.
Carson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Palplatz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson working Palplatz over with strikes here.
Carson landing strikes from the mount.
Palplatz taking shots to the head.
Palplatz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carson working Palplatz over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carson trying to control but Palplatz is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Palplatz is still in real trouble! Can Carson finish him?
Carson lands with some strikes.
Palplatz seems to have recovered his senses.
Carson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Palplatz looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Carson controlling the pace for now.
Carson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Carson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carson lands a big elbow.
Carson content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cable Carson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carson.
Palplatz trying to remain calm as Carson controls from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Palplatz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Palplatz!
Palplatz is squirming around, avoiding Carson's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palplatz is in a horrible position here. Carson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Carson lands a couple of good shots and Palplatz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Palplatz is keeping busy.
Carson controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson has Palplatz flattened out and is raining down punches.
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!
Carson landing with strikes.
Carson tries to get the hooks in deep but Palplatz pushed the leg off.
Carson is punishing Palplatz with some ground and pound.
Carson is looking to control Palplatz but Palplatz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Carson scores with punches from the back.
Palplatz is taking damage to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palplatz trying to control the hands but Carson breaks the grip.
Carson has Palplatz flattened out and is raining down punches.
Carson has good solid back control here.
Carson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Palplatz for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palplatz is covering up but some of the strikes from Carson are getting through and doing damage.
Palplatz covering up well under a series of strikes from Carson.
Carson lands shots from the back.
Carson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palplatz can do to turn this around?
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!
Carson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Palplatz to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carson is hanging on to Palplatz's back as he tries to escape.
Carson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cable Carson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Palplatz tries to clinch but Carson moves out of range.
Carson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Carson trying to control the action but Palplatz is working from the bottom.
Carson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Palplatz is avoiding damage well.
Carson working the ground and pound from side control.
Carson landing a few strikes.
Carson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Carson working the ground and pound but Palplatz is defending the strikes.
Carson lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palplatz keeps working.
Carson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Carson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Palplatz down.
Palplatz parries the strikes from Carson easily there. Carson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Palplatz to escape.
Carson cracks Palplatz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Carson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Carson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Palplatz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Palplatz is avoiding damage well.
Cable Carson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Palplatz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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!
Carson works to advance to full mount. Palplatz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Carson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cable Carson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Carson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palplatz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palplatz.
Carson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Palplatz tries to work over Carson's front leg with a kick but Carson checks it.
Palplatz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palplatz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albert Palplatz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carson missing with a left hand there. Palplatz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cable Carson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carson, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cable Carson!
A relieved looking Cable Carson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Vitali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitali comes to the cage accompanied by Amaranthe - The Nexus. Matteo Vitali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Johns's chin.
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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 Montreal, Matteo Vitali!
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, Jason Johns!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vitali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vitali misses with a looping left.
Vitali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johns.
Vitali throws an overhand right that lands on Johns's shoulder, as Johns tries to avoid the shot.
Johns misses with an uppercut. Vitali saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johns.
Vitali shoots in looking for a takedown but Johns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vitali's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johns misses with a takedown attempt - Vitali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matteo Vitali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Johns.
Johns darts in and clinches Vitali up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Johns.
Vitali goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johns prevents it.
Vitali breaks from the clinch.
Vitali lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been told by Vitali's head coaches at EUOLUCAO MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johns.
A jab from Johns misses.
Vitali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vitali connects with a single shot there.
Johns is rocked!
Vitali shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Johns takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Vitali sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Johns bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matteo Vitali!
A very excited looking Matteo Vitali made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James The Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Best might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tina Turner - The Best. Reed has chosen Pain as his entrance music. Allen Reed looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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21
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James The Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allen Reed!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Best darts in and clinches Reed up against the cage.
Reed looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The Best lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Allen Reed has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Best.
The Best lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Allen Reed's cut even more.
Reed takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Allen Reed's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The Best comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Allen Reed's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The Best gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Allen Reed's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James The Best!
James The Best seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Allen Reed stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kanapka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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135 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Kanapka!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan gets tackled into the cage by Kanapka. Kanapka maintains the clinch.
Bryan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kanapka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kanapka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bryan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kanapka to keep the fight standing.
Kanapka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryan closes the distance but Kanapka moves to the side
and Kanapka counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Bryan misses
and Kanapka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kanapka.
Kanapka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kanapka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bryan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kanapka pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kanapka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanapka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kanapka clinches with his opponent.
Kanapka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kanapka dodges an elbow strike from Bryan.
Kanapka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kanapka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bryan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kanapka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kanapka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryan gets a clinch.
Bryan tries to pull guard but Kanapka won't allow it.
Bryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kanapka prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanapka lands a body punch.
Kanapka effectively controlling the action here.
Bryan jumps guard but Kanapka stands there with Bryan around his waist. Bryan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanapka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanapka closes the distance and clinches.
Bryan breaks from the clinch.
Kanapka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kanapka's waist but Kanapka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bryan off to one side.
Kanapka lands a jab-cross combination.
Bryan tries to clinch
and Kanapka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Kanapka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kanapka lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan tries to clinch up.
Kanapka moves into the clinch.
Bryan manages to break the clinch.
Bryan moves to clinch but Kanapka breaks away
and Kanapka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryan moves in looking to clinch but Kanapka pushes him off.
Bryan darts in trying to clinch
and Kanapka counters by moving into the clinch.
Kanapka lands a nice uppercut.
Bryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanapka stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryan. Bryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Kanapka fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan looks to clinch
and Kanapka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kanapka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bryan defends well and Kanapka ends up having to push Bryan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kanapka decides to pull guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bryan 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.
Bryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanapka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bryan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kanapka screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bryan! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Daniel Bryan!
Daniel Bryan took some time post fight to say the following; 'YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wladimir Zaitzev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Reigns (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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184 lbs
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177 lbs
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Brawler
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wladimir Zaitzev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns tries to clinch up
and Zaitzev counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaitzev forces Reigns back against the cage and clinches.
Reigns is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalling in the clinch from Zaitzev.
Reigns looking to throw knees to the head but Zaitzev is blocking nicely.
Reigns misses with a knee strike.
Zaitzev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reigns gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reigns is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaitzev has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns has picked Zaitzev up - he's going for a ride! Reigns dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reigns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaitzev keeps working.
Reigns tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Zaitzev looking for submissions off his back.
Zaitzev is looking to improve his position.
Zaitzev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zaitzev wants to get back to full guard.
Reigns is pressing down on Zaitzev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zaitzev is holding on for now.
Reigns blocks the strikes from Zaitzev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitzev wants to get back to his feet.
Reigns works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaitzev is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Zaitzev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zaitzev is squirming around, avoiding Reigns's attempts to control the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns lands a big elbow.
Zaitzev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Reigns wants to free his trapped foot but Zaitzev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zaitzev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reigns pulls his head out easily.
Zaitzev trying to control but Reigns postures up.
Reigns is keen to just control but Zaitzev is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaitzev is looking to improve his position.
Zaitzev is staying active underneath Reigns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reigns is pressing down on Zaitzev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zaitzev is holding on for now.
Zaitzev is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaitzev tries to kick Reigns off in order to stand up. Reigns Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Zaitzev tries to escape but Reigns is in control.
Reigns trying to control the action but Zaitzev is working from the bottom.
Zaitzev prevents Reigns from moving into mount.
Reigns tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reigns has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reigns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zaitzev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaitzev struggling a bit here.
Zaitzev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reigns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zaitzev wants to get back to his feet but Reigns drags him back down.
Reigns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zaitzev's legs.
Zaitzev looks to move to half guard but instead Reigns has passed into mount! Damn!
Reigns trying to control but Zaitzev is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaitzev tries to lock up and control but Reigns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reigns controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roman Reigns will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zaitzev lands a high kick!
Zaitzev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reigns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reigns drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zaitzev looking for a guillotine here but Reigns defends easily.
Reigns wants to stand but Zaitzev is controlling his posture from full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zaitzev is working an open guard so Reigns takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reigns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zaitzev to the mat! Zaitzev manages to get full guard.
Reigns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaitzev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reigns has managed to get both his arms back between Zaitzev's legs - danger averted.
Reigns stays in close to Zaitzev's body and controls the position.
Reigns is looking to stand up but Zaitzev won't let him.
Reigns pushing down on Zaitzev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Reigns content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zaitzev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zaitzev.
Zaitzev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roman Reigns has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaitzev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zaitzev is looking to stand up but Reigns isn't so interested in that idea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reigns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zaitzev keeping moving, preventing Reigns from controlling successfully.
Reigns preventing the sweep.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Zaitzev keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roman Reigns.
Zaitzev lands a glancing blow to the side of Reigns's head.
Zaitzev tries to clinch up.
Zaitzev avoids the body shot from Reigns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaitzev lunges at Reigns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reigns's hand.
A shot to the liver by Zaitzev. Beautiful body shot.
Reigns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zaitzev to the mat! Zaitzev manages to get full guard.
Reigns trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitzev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reigns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaitzev is keeping the position for now.
Reigns must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zaitzev is looking to cinch up a triangle. Reigns throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Zaitzev's body to avoid the submission. Zaitzev has instead reached around Reigns's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Zaitzev arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wladimir Zaitzev!
Wladimir Zaitzev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Dei Porti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Kraniotakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
189 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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27
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Dei Porti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andreas Kraniotakes!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dei Porti tries for a takedown but Kraniotakes circles away easily
and Kraniotakes counters with a stiff right hand.
Kraniotakes swings for the body but Dei Porti moves out of range.
Kraniotakes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kraniotakes with the ground and pound but Dei Porti uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kraniotakes stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Dei Porti has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kraniotakes manages to get his head free but now Dei Porti has transitioned to an armbar! Kraniotakes grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Dei Porti! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Dei Porti!
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