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Death Squad 95:Austin vs Singh PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Yi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Ulrich (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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176 lbs
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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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Yi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Ulrich!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Ulrich or perhaps it was just good defense by Yi which made him look bad.
Yi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ulrich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ulrich somewhat.
Yi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yi thuds his right hand into Ulrich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ulrich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ulrich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yi is doing well to control the position and prevent Ulrich from advancing to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulrich wants to work for an arm triangle but Yi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yi wants to control but Ulrich is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi wants to get back to full guard.
Yi trying to hold on to Ulrich's head to control him but Ulrich postures up.
Ulrich is working for a submission of some sort.
Ulrich is looking for a kimura here.
Ulrich 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich is looking for a kimura here.
Yi tries to roll over but Ulrich keeps him under control.
Ulrich is looking for a kimura but Yi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ulrich to get the leverage.
Ulrich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ulrich.
Ulrich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ulrich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yi is trying to control but can't.
Ulrich wants to work for an arm triangle but Yi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ulrich wants to control but Yi is keeping him busy.
Ulrich maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Yi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ulrich has cracked it and Yi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ulrich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Ulrich!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Power will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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273 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Power!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morgan moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morgan.
Morgan with a knee to the head.
It looks like Scott Power has been cut.
Power leaning against his opponent.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Morgan avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan forces Power back against the cage and clinches.
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morgan lands a left and a right that send Power crashing to the mat, dazed. Morgan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Morgan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Morgan throws an overhand right that has Power reeling! Morgan follows up with more punches and Power is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Morgan!
Post fight, Henry Morgan stared into the camera and said 'Always drink responsibly'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Starkard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantins Gluhovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vito Starkard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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242 lbs
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233 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vito Starkard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantins Gluhovs!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starkard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gluhovs, pushing him back against the cage.
Starkard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gluhovs smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown by Starkard or perhaps it was just good defense by Gluhovs which made him look bad.
Starkard shoots in looking for a takedown. Gluhovs tries to sprawl out of it but Starkard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gluhovs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Starkard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starkard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gluhovs, pushing him back against the cage.
Starkard trying to land knees to the body.
Starkard fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starkard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gluhovs uses from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Starkard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gluhovs defends well.
Starkard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Starkard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gluhovs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gluhovs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Starkard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gluhovs preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starkard pulls Gluhovs in close to his closed guard and prevents Gluhovs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Starkard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gluhovs is aware though and is defending well.
Gluhovs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starkard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gluhovs!
Starkard unloads with some shots from mount but Gluhovs bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gluhovs wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Starkard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Starkard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gluhovs defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Starkard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starkard working Gluhovs over with strikes here.
Gluhovs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gluhovs tries to hold on but Starkard postures up.
Starkard looking to finish with strikes here!
Gluhovs wants to control but Starkard is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starkard is landing with some decent strikes but Gluhovs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gluhovs can't escape the position.
Starkard breaks from Gluhovs's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Starkard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Starkard tries to control but Gluhovs wriggling away.
Starkard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Starkard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Starkard with good strikes from the mount here!
Gluhovs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Starkard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Starkard landing punches.
Gluhovs is rocked!
Starkard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gluhovs is still in real trouble! Can Starkard finish him?
Starkard loads up with a big shot that hurts Gluhovs! He's pulled Starkard in close but Starkard has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Gluhovs survive? More strikes from Starkard and Gluhovs is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vito Starkard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhammed Lawal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muhammed Lawal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaun Styles!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Styles duly obliges.
It looks like Muhammed Lawal has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lawal.
Styles misses with a few strikes there.
Lawal throws a lazy body kick
and Styles counters with a left to the body.
Lawal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Styles is fending him off so far but Lawal persists. Nope, Styles circles away and we're back to standing.
Styles clinches with his opponent.
Lawal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawal wants to break free but Styles has control.
Lawal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawal. Styles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Styles looks to land a combination but Lawal avoids it well.
Lawal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lawal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lawal wants the takedown. Styles is fighting it off but Lawal persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Styles's guard against the cage.
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!
Styles controls Lawal momentarily but Lawal frees himself.
Lawal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Styles on the ground.
Lawal wants to get up but he can't break Styles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawal decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Styles throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lawal throws a leg kick but Styles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Styles throws an off balance right hand
letting Lawal counter with a right hand.
Lawal misses with a head kick.
Styles avoids the head kick by Lawal.
Lawal has Styles up against the cage in a clinch.
Styles lands with a left to the head.
Styles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Styles misses with a takedown
and Lawal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawal has Styles up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawal manages to break the clinch.
Styles scores with a kick to the body.
Styles throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lawal.
Some bone on bone action there as Styles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawal moves away.
Lawal throws a head kick but Styles moves out of range.
Styles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lawal's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawal wants to stand but Styles is controlling the position.
Lawal has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Styles is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lawal is breathing heavily.
Lawal looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lawal has had enough of the clinch but Styles keeps him there for the moment.
Styles tries to pull guard but Lawal holds him up against the cage and eventually Styles drops back down to his feet.
Lawal breaks the clinch.
Styles shoots in for a takedown but Lawal shows good takedown defense.
Muhammed Lawal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Styles.
Styles lands a high kick!
Styles shoots in and drives through. Lawal sprawls well.
Styles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawal.
Lawal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Styles.
Styles throws a shot from downtown. Lawal moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Lawal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Styles shoots for a takedown but Lawal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Styles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawal but Lawal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lawal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawal decides to stand back up.
Lawal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Styles to the ground. Lawal is now in Styles's guard.
Lawal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Styles is proving hard to escape from.
Styles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lawal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawal tries to stand but Styles is controlling from the bottom.
Lawal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Styles, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Lawal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muhammed Lawal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lawal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lawal wants to stand but Styles has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Styles is working an open guard so Lawal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lawal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Styles swivels and escapes.
Muhammed Lawal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Styles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lawal moves into the clinch.
Lawal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Styles walks away with a smile on his face. Lawal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lawal rushes Styles and presses him up against the cage.
Styles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Styles gets control of Lawal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Styles will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawal postures up.
Lawal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles working a defensive guard here.
Lawal stands and steps away. Styles gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Styles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Styles is breathing heavily.
Lawal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawal shoots for a takedown but Styles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammed Lawal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Styles looks for a takedown but Lawal sprawls well.
Lawal throws a one two combo.
Lawal moves into the clinch.
Styles jumps guard but Lawal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Styles blocks a body shot from Lawal.
Lawal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Styles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawal has Styles pressed against the cage, preventing Styles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Styles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Styles breaks from the clinch.
Styles gets caught napping as Lawal dives in and scores a takedown. Styles manages to retain guard.
Muhammed Lawal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawal wants to stand and escape but instead Styles has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Styles prevents Lawal from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Styles stops Lawal from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Shaun Styles hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jab by Lawal.
Lawal lands with a nice combination. Styles backs away looking to recover.
Styles shoots in and drives through. Lawal sprawls well.
Lawal looks to score with a jab to the body but Styles is just out of range.
Styles scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawal shoots in and gets a takedown into Styles's guard.
Lawal wants to stand but Styles has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Styles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Styles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Styles, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Lawal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Muhammed Lawal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lawal shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawal.
Lawal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Styles tries to clinch but Lawal moves out of range.
A low kick from Lawal misses
and Styles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Styles.
Lawal has a couple of punches blocked by Styles.
Styles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawal to keep the fight standing.
Styles breaks the clinch.
Lawal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Styles counters with a good low kick that Lawal was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammed Lawal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawal throws a hook but Styles blocks it.
Lawal closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles manages to break the clinch.
Styles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lawal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Lawal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Styles is looking to clinch.
Lawal swats away the attempt to clinch by Styles.
Styles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lawal swivels and escapes.
Muhammed Lawal is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lawal misses with a punch to the body.
Styles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lawal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Styles tries to clinch but Lawal is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Styles did well to prevent Lawal getting side control.
It looks like Lawal is going to stand back up.
Lawal wants to stand up but Styles manages to regain full guard.
Lawal wants to stand but Styles has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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!
Styles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Styles is tightening it up a little... Lawal has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lawal reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lawal taps out! Nice BJJ there by Styles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shaun Styles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Casy Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Sajdak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carver comes to the cage accompanied by It's my life. Sajdak has chosen Thrift Shop as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joe Sajdak looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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159 lbs
3 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casy Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Sajdak!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sajdak throws a right and a left that Carver avoids nicely.
Joe Sajdak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sajdak misses with a few strikes there.
Carver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sajdak sprawls well. Sajdak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carver gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Sajdak. Those never looked like landing.
Carver shoots in for a double leg but Sajdak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sajdak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carver counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Carver moves into the clinch successfully.
Carver scores with a hook to the body.
Carver gets control of Sajdak's arms and successfully pulls guard. Carver will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Carver wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver looking for a sweep. Not yet Carver, not yet.
Carver is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Soul Supremacy Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Carver trying to control the position here.
We're going to have a standup here because Casy Carver wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Carver stuffs the takedown.
Carver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sajdak throws a right hand that Carver ducks under and follows up with a left that Carver also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casy Carver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carver moves into the clinch successfully.
Carver lands a good knee to the midsection. Sajdak won't want to take too many of those.
Carver misses with an elbow over the top.
Carver connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sajdak's face.
It looks like Joe Sajdak has been cut.
Carver crunches a lovely knee into Sajdak's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for Carver.
Carver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carver with a knee to the head.
Carver has Sajdak pressed against the cage, preventing Sajdak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Carver fails to land.
Carver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carver pulls guard successfully.
Sajdak wants to get up but he can't break Carver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carver wants to sweep but no luck.
Sajdak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sajdak passes into half guard.
Carver wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Sajdak is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sajdak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sajdak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carver trying to control here.
Carver regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Carver has an active guard here but Sajdak has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casy Carver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Sajdak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Sajdak scores with a four punch combination!
Carver is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sajdak.
Carver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sajdak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sajdak stuffs the takedown attempt from Carver. Carver gets slowly back to his feet.
Sajdak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carver counters with a head kick. That will keep Sajdak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Carver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carver wants to clinch up but Sajdak keeps it at a distance.
Carver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sajdak tries a head kick but it misses.
Carver avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sajdak.
Carver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sajdak looks to score with a jab to the body but Carver is just out of range.
Sajdak throws a combination that misses
and Carver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carver.
Carver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sajdak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sajdak is looking to break free of the clinch but Carver has double underhooks.
Carver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver lands a good knee to the midsection. Sajdak won't want to take too many of those.
Sajdak is breathing heavily.
Carver lands a nice elbow.
Carver stalling against the cage.
Carver ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Carver no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Carver is pulling down on Sajdak's head. It's preventing any offense from Sajdak, at least for the moment.
Sajdak wanted to stand there but Carver had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sajdak content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Casy Carver just wasn't active enough.
Sajdak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Carver. No joy for Sajdak on that attempt.
Carver moves into range and clinches up with Sajdak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver lands a nice knee to the body.
Carver landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carver misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Carver.
A short right from Carver on the inside.
Sajdak can't find room to land a body shot as Carver controls the action.
Sajdak cracks Carver with a nice body shot.
Carver is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sajdak can't fight it off and eventually Carver manages to take the fight to the floor. Sajdak looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Carver passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carver just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casy Carver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Sajdak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sajdak throws a hook but Carver blocks it.
Carver tries to clinch up but Sajdak circles away and keeps his distance.
Sajdak has a takedown stuffed.
Sajdak throws a right and a left that Carver avoids nicely.
Carver is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carver shoots in for a double leg but Sajdak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sajdak moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Carver.
Sajdak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sajdak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver lands a damaging elbow.
Carver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sajdak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carver.
Carver keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sajdak's efforts to push away.
Carver lands a knee to the body.
Carver avoiding damage.
Carver jumps guard.
Sajdak stopping the sweep attempt from Carver.
Sajdak trying to control the position from guard on top but Carver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Carver is looking to stand up but Sajdak isn't so interested in that idea.
Joe Sajdak has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Carver wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Carver misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver wants to clinch.
Sajdak fails with a takedown attempt.
Carver moves out of range as Sajdak throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sajdak misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carver lands an uppercut.
Carver lands an elbow inside.
Casy Carver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sajdak is trying to force a seperation but Carver has the dominant position.
Sajdak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carver has him pressed against the cage.
Carver prevents Sajdak from breaking the clinch.
Carver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sajdak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carver pressing his opponent against the cage.
Joe Sajdak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sajdak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carver's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casy Carver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carver has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casy Carver!
After winning the bout, Casy Carver 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Quartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Clover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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26
280 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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25
279 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Quartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Clover!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clover shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Clover stands up and beckons Quartz to join him on the feet.
Quartz throws a series of punches but Clover avoids them all with ease.
Clover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quartz is fending him off so far but Clover persists. Nope, Quartz circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clover.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Clover has eaten all the pies!
Quartz misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Quartz does no damage.
Clover connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Quartz's hands.
Clover gets tackled into the cage by Quartz. Quartz maintains the clinch.
Quartz breaks from the clinch.
Quartz digs a good body shot into Clover's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quartz has Clover up against the cage in a clinch.
Clover is working for takedown but Quartz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benny Quartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Clover.
Quartz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Quartz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clover.
Quartz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quartz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quartz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clover gets the takedown into side control.
Clover decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Clover misses.
Clover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A right-left combo lands from Clover.
Quartz misses with a few strikes there.
Clover throws a poor cross that misses
and Quartz counters with a series of strikes. Clover will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quartz tries to bum rush Clover with a series of wild strikes but Clover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benny Quartz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quartz avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been told by Quartz's head coaches at BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Quartz misses with a two punch combination.
Quartz leaves Clover with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clover looks to land a combination but Quartz avoids it well.
Clover is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quartz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clover is defended easily by Quartz.
Clover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quartz manages to avoid it.
Clover misses with a double jab
and Quartz counters with a nice leg kick.
Clover looks winded!
Quartz misses with a wild body shot.
Clover fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quartz avoids it really well and circles away.
Clover misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quartz misses with a double jab.
Quartz clinches up with Clover and pushes him back against the cage.
Quartz breaks the clinch.
Quartz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Quartz.
Quartz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clover closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Quartz's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clover prevents Quartz from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clover decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Quartz, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Benny Quartz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clover darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quartz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benny Quartz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clover moves out of range of the body kick.
Clover lands a nice hook to Quartz's body. Quartz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clover is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Quartz's half guard.
Clover stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Quartz to get to his feet.
Benny Quartz is winning the standup battle so far.
Clover goes for a double leg but Quartz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Quartz continues to drive forward.
A frustrated look appears on Clover's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quartz breaks the clinch.
Quartz punishes Clover's body with a nice straight punch.
Clover scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quartz gets a clinch.
Clover has had enough of the clinch but Quartz keeps him there for the moment.
Clover can't get the takedown.
Clover is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Quartz is defending well.
Benny Quartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Clover.
Clover is breathing heavily.
Clover tries to score a body lock takedown but Quartz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Quartz breaks the clinch.
Quartz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clover lands with a right hand.
Clover scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Quartz tries a head kick but it misses.
Quartz throws a nice looking combination but Clover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clover closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clover lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quartz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clover is controlling him.
Clover stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clover misses with a wild body shot.
Clover misses with a double jab.
Brock Clover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quartz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clover fails to land with a series of punches.
Clover fails to land with a series of punches.
Quartz moves in looking to clinch but Clover pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clover keeps the fight on the outside.
Clover shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clover stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Quartz to get to his feet.
A punch combination from Quartz misses.
Clover dives in and scores a takedown into Quartz's guard.
Clover decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Quartz, up you get!
Quartz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clover getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quartz is looking to clinch but Clover is avoiding it.
Clover misses with a body shot.
Clover avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quartz wants to clinch up but Clover keeps it at a distance.
Quartz stuffs the takedown attempt from Clover. Clover gets slowly back to his feet.
Clover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quartz sprawls well. Quartz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clover gets slowly back to his feet.
Quartz tries to sprawl but Clover drives through with a takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quartz wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clover stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Quartz to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Clover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Quartz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Quartz throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Quartz does no damage.
Quartz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clover.
Clover manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Quartz on his heels. He'll look to pass Quartz's guard now, I'm sure.
Clover stops Quartz from standing up.
Quartz is working an open guard so Clover takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Clover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clover is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quartz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clover shoots in and gets a takedown into Quartz's guard.
Clover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clover decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sloppy strikes from Quartz. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quartz gets caught napping as Clover dives in and scores a takedown. Quartz manages to retain guard.
Quartz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clover gets to his feet. Quartz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Clover throws a series of strikes that have Quartz backpedaling.
Quartz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clover cracks Quartz with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clover dives in for a single leg takedown but Quartz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Quartz prevents the takedown attempt.
Benny Quartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Clover.
Clover wants to take the fight to the mat but Quartz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clover can't get the takedown.
Quartz scores with a shot to the side of Clover's head.
Quartz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quartz throws a right and a left that Clover avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Quartz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quartz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quartz was well out of range. Poor timing from Clover.
Quartz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clover stuns Quartz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clover lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clover.
Quartz feints a jab promting Clover to slip. Quartz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clover slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Clover fails to land with a series of punches.
Quartz is looking to clinch but Clover is avoiding it.
Clover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Quartz counters by clinching up.
Clover is working for takedown but Quartz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clover drops down looking for an ankle pick but Quartz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Quartz doesn't manage to clinch there - Clover circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quartz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clover's head.
Clover misses with a wild body shot.
Quartz misses with a two punch combination.
Clover walks forward, straight into a front kick from Quartz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quartz. Clover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clover misses with a double jab
and Quartz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Clover is lucky that one didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body kick from Quartz.
Clover checks a low kick from Quartz.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brock Clover.
I think Clover 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 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Benny Quartz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birdman Lugz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birdman Lugz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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, Bubba Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Birdman Lugz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lugz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie trying to control the position but Lugz is working away.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Lugz frees his head quite easily.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lugz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lugz and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lugz, who protects the arm well.
Gracie has hold of Lugz's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lugz tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gracie cranks the arm and Lugz screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lugz, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bubba Gracie!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Majstor Zivota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Frewin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Frewin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
280 lbs
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290 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Majstor Zivota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Frewin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frewin misses with a head kick.
Zivota closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frewin circles away.
Frewin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zivota is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zivota fails with the takedown.
Benny Frewin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frewin tries to land a leg kick but Zivota saw it coming and moves away.
Frewin throws a head kick but Zivota moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frewin, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Zivota blocks the low kick.
Zivota closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frewin quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zivota is looking for a kimura here.
Zivota in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Frewin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zivota!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Majstor Zivota!
A pretty intense looking Majstor Zivota took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Bill Monroe & The Bluegrass Boys - Southern Flavor. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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KO power |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spartan swivels and escapes.
Spartan slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith tries for a takedown but Spartan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spartan is being controlled here.
Smith working the ground and pound but Spartan is defending the strikes.
Spartan is looking for a sweep.
Spartan is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith is trying to ground and pound but Spartan uses the momentary lack of control by Smith to regain half guard.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spartan for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith thows a huge punch but Spartan dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Smith just wasn't active enough.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spartan but Spartan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith throwing shots but Spartan is blocking nicely.
Smith trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John Smith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith tries for a takedown but Spartan circles away easily
and Spartan counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spartan did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartan trying to control from the bottom.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Spartan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spartan did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith is taking a breather. Spartan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Spartan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
John Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John Smith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Spartan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Spartan.
Spartan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Spartan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spartan pinned against the cage. Spartan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Spartan which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Spartan's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartan is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Spartan is keeping the position.
Smith stays in close to Spartan's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Smith just wasn't active enough.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Spartan, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Spartan against the cage but Spartan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spartan sprawls well. Spartan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spartan is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Spartan circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spartan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Spartan gets a clinch.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spartan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith wants a takedown.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Spartan.
Spartan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Spartan looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Spartan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spartan wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Spartan sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spartan wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith looks for a takedown but Spartan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spartan is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Spartan circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith avoids the head kick by Spartan.
Smith shoots in but Spartan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spartan as he jumps to the side.
Spartan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Spartan tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Spartan tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spartan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spartan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Spartan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spartan jabs at Smith's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spartan.
Spartan scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Spartan.
Spartan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spartan wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Spartan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spartan lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Spartan counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spartan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spartan, right into the meat.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spartan connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Smith! He's out on his feet! Spartan rushes in and drops Smith with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Spartan!
The Spartan 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arshnoor Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Arshnoor Singh has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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22
205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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21
148 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arshnoor Singh!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Singh.
Singh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Austin.
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Singh misses with a straight right.
Jack Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Austin as he checks the leg kick.
Austin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Singh catches Austin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Austin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Singh counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Austin as he connects with a hook.
Austin tries to clinch but Singh is having none of it.
Austin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Singh's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Singh.
Singh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Singh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Singh lands a lovely overhand right.
Danga de danga de dang - Singh scores with a four punch combination!
Austin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Arshnoor Singh has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Singh.
Austin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Austin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Austin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Austin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Singh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Austin tries to clinch but Singh is having none of it.
Singh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Singh scores with a four punch combination!
Austin misses with a wild combination.
Austin tries to clinch up but Singh circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Austin fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Austin misses
and Singh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Singh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Austin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singh lands a big head kick that sends Austin tumbling to the mat! Singh takes a step backwards and waves Austin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Austin is rocked!
It looks like Jack Austin has been cut.
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oh Austin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Austin misses with a body shot.
Singh scores with a hook to the body. Austin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Austin seems to have got his legs back now.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh cracks the inside of Austin's front leg.
Austin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Singh can pounce on him.
Singh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Austin missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Austin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice jab there from Singh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Singh.
Singh scores with a leg kick.
Singh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Austin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Austin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Singh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Austins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Singh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
Singh keeps the fight on the outside.
Singh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Austin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Singh lands with a nice body kick.
Singh throws a head kick but Austin moves out of range.
Austin doesn't manage to clinch there - Singh circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Singh.
A head kick misses from Singh.
Singh is looking to slow Austin down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Singh - that will leave a mark!
Singh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Singh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Singh, as that shot connected.
Austin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Singh.
Nice shot by Singh.
Singh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Austin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Singh counters with an outside leg kick.
Austin staying out of range there.
Austin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singh.
Singh is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Austin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Singh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Austin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Singh tries to bum rush Austin with a series of wild strikes but Austin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Singh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Singh sizes up Austin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Austin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Singh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Singh throws a leg kick which misses Austin's front leg but catches the back leg as Austin tries to avoid it.
Austin misses with a wild combination.
Austin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Singh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Singh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Austin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Singh. Singh obviously looking to wear him down.
Singh cracks the inside of Austin's front leg.
Singh jabs Austin right on the nose. Austin blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Singh. That's going to slow Austin down.
Austin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Singh. That's going to slow Austin down.
Austin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Austin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Austin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Singh throws a monster overhand right that drops Austin! Singh follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arshnoor Singh!
After winning the bout, Arshnoor Singh 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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