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MIFC Contenders 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wasil Wasilew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tin Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tin Lau will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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132 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wasil Wasilew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tin Lau!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasilew misses with a double jab.
Wasilew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lau.
Nice defenses there by Wasilew.
Lau catches Wasilew with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wasilew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wasilew stuffs the takedown attempt from Lau. Lau gets slowly back to his feet.
Lau swings for the body but Wasilew moves out of range.
Lau drives through and clinches with Wasilew against the cage.
Lau keeps control of Wasilew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lau successfully pulls guard.
Wasilew won't allow Lau to sweep him here.
Lau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wasilew defends it easily.
Lau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wasilew can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lau keeping moving, preventing Wasilew from controlling successfully.
Lau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wasilew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wasilew tries to stand but Lau is controlling from the bottom.
Lau pushes a forearm under Wasilew's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wasilew is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tin Lau!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Math Lafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Carwin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Math Lafer!
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, Randy Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lafer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafer. Carwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carwin is defended easily by Lafer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carwin is defended easily by Lafer.
Lafer throws a body punch but Carwin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carwin tries to clinch but Lafer is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carwin prevents Lafer from improving position.
Lafer cracks Carwin with a big elbow.
Lafer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Carwin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lafer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lafer 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.
Lafer moves into full mount!
Lafer controlling his opponent.
Lafer won't let Carwin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Carwin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lafer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lafer controlling his opponent.
Lafer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafer controlling the pace for now.
Carwin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lafer lands a big elbow.
Lafer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lafer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafer with good strikes from the mount here!
Lafer controlling the pace for now.
Lafer with good strikes from the mount here!
Lafer with good strikes from the mount here!
Lafer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lafer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carwin looks gassed!
Carwin tries to hold on but Lafer pushes him away.
Lafer controlling the position easily from mount.
Lafer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Math Lafer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Carwin moves away from the strike by Lafer.
Randy Carwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lafer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carwin in his tracks.
Lafer misses the shot to the body.
Lafer throws a hook but Carwin avoids it easily.
Lafer misses with a wild body shot.
Lafer throws a hook to the side of Carwin's head but Carwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafer misses with a body shot.
Lafer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lafer 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafer trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Lafer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lafer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carwin's head.
Lafer trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Math Lafer just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lafer throws a series of punches but Carwin moves out of range.
Randy Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lafer misses with a series of wild punches.
Lafer takes a swing at Carwin's ribcage but misses.
Lafer shoots in and bounces Carwin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lafer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lafer is looking to work some ground and pound but Carwin has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafer wants to control from the top but Carwin keeps moving.
Lafer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lafer passes Carwin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Math Lafer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lafer is taking a breather. Carwin 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.
Lafer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Carwin!
Lafer content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Lafer.
Lafer controlling his opponent.
Lafer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lafer controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carwin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lafer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Math Lafer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lafer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lafer lands in his opponent's guard.
Lafer postures up in Carwin's guard and throws a big left but Carwin blocks it.
Lafer passes Carwin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carwin is trying to control but can't.
Lafer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lafer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Carwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lafer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lafer working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Carwin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carwin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lafer controlling from mount.
Lafer raining down shots from the mount!
Lafer looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carwin is looking to escape.
Carwin is in a horrible position here. Lafer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carwin is bucking up trying to escape but Lafer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lafer controlling his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Math Lafer just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lafer gets a takedown into half guard.
Lafer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Randy Carwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carwin can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafer'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.
Carwin is trying to stand up here but Lafer is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Math Lafer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lafer 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Math Lafer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Aldo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Christian Rivera's chin.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very confident |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
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, Christian Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivera is defended easily by Aldo.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Rivera.
Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
Aldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aldo but Aldo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rivera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rivera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aldo's guard.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Aldo.
Aldo is pulling down on Rivera's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera wants to pass the guard but Aldo is keeping the position.
Aldo has control of Rivera's left arm, preventing Rivera from doing any damage.
Rivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldo is keeping the position for now.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Aldo.
Rivera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aldo's guard.
Aldo trying to hold on to Rivera's head to control him but Rivera postures up.
Rivera wants to work for an arm triangle but Aldo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivera prevents Aldo from improving his position.
Aldo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aldo tries to get out of the position.
Rivera is working for a submission of some sort.
Rivera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aldo defends it well.
Rivera looks gassed!
Rivera is thwarting Aldo's attempts to control the position.
Aldo has his hands clasped together around Rivera's back. He's all about the action.
Rivera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aldo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rivera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo gets back to full guard.
Rivera is fighting to break Aldo's control of his arms but Aldo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aldo'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.
Rivera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rivera forces his way into half guard.
Aldo gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rivera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aldo seems keen to control Rivera's posture.
Rivera wants to pass the guard but Aldo is keeping the position.
Rivera advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What's Aldo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
You can see the frustration on Aldo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 Jose Aldo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aldo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivera.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivera is defended easily by Aldo.
Rivera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Rivera.
Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Aldo prevents Rivera from taking his back.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Aldo wants to hold on but Rivera pushes him away.
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.
Aldo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rivera.
Aldo wants to hold on but Rivera pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aldo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jose Aldo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rivera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.
Aldo leaves Rivera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aldo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivera.
Rivera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aldo.
Christian Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Aldo lands.
Aldo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Aldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aldo drops Rivera with a beautiful combination! Rivera stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Aldo is looking for the KO!
Rivera is rocked!
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!
Aldo drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Rivera's head, knocking him out cold! Aldo is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Aldo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giurgous Tsotes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Figueroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giurgous Tsotes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa moves in looking to clinch but Tsotes pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsotes.
Tsotes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Figueroa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tsotes somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa wants to clinch.
Kim Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Figueroa wants to clinch up but Tsotes keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa tries to clinch but Tsotes is having none of it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tsotes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Figueroa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giurgous Tsotes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Figueroa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsotes.
Figueroa tries to clinch but Tsotes moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figueroa wants to clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Figueroa moves in looking to clinch but Tsotes pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa is looking to clinch but Tsotes is avoiding it.
Figueroa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsotes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsotes looks for a takedown but Figueroa sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Figueroa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsotes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsotes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsotes slips a nice elbow through Figueroa's hands, connecting with Figueroa's forehead.
Tsotes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Figueroa's head.
Tsotes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Figueroa taking some punishment here, with Tsotes in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsotes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Figueroa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsotes.
Tsotes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Figueroa's head.
Tsotes thows a huge punch but Figueroa dodges it nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Giurgous Tsotes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tsotes dives in and grabs Figueroa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Figueroa pushes down on Tsotes's head and hops out.
Tsotes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Figueroa defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa tries to clinch there but Tsotes circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsotes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Figueroa avoids it really well and circles away.
Kim Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giurgous Tsotes.
Figueroa is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa moves in looking to clinch but Tsotes pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Figueroa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figueroa tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Figueroa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Figueroa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Mustard Plug - Mr. Smiley as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Velasquez misses.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
Velasquez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Velasquez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Velasquez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Velasquez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Velasquez?
It looks like Mark Velasquez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
Velasquez is rocked!
Velasquez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Oh Velasquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Velasquez scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Smith land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Smith stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gao Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Acevedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acevedes has chosen Slayed as his entrance music. Marcus Acevedes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gao Silva!
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, Marcus Acevedes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Acevedes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Acevedes's waist but Acevedes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Acevedes tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Acevedes 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 Gao Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva wants to clinch.
Acevedes shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Acevedes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Acevedes's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acevedes wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Acevedes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Acevedes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acevedes controlling Silva's posture.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Acevedes dives on top into guard.
Acevedes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Acevedes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Acevedes trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva has a hand on Acevedes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Acevedes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Acevedes is having none of it.
Acevedes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Acevedes controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Acevedes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Acevedes's attempts to control the action.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Acevedes isn't that keen on the idea.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Acevedes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Acevedes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva shoots and misses
and Acevedes counters with a straight right hand.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Acevedes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
Acevedes passes into half guard.
Acevedes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Acevedes prevents Silva from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acevedes wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva won't allow Acevedes to pass to mount.
Acevedes trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Acevedes controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Acevedes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva wants to control but Acevedes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Acevedes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Acevedes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Acevedes from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Acevedes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Acevedes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Acevedes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Acevedes content to control rather than advance.
Acevedes is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Acevedes moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that!
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Acevedes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Acevedes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Acevedes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Acevedes's guard now.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acevedes is keeping the position for now.
Acevedes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Acevedes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Acevedes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva won't allow Acevedes to pass to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stand.
Well, if Acevedes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Acevedes is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Acevedes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Acevedes looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Acevedes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Acevedes wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Acevedes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva reaches up to try and control the position but Acevedes seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Silva rolls and tries to escape and now Acevedes has his back!
Acevedes keeps control of the position easily here as Silva tries to buck him off.
Silva is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva trying to control the hands but Acevedes breaks the grip.
Silva is really stuck here.
Acevedes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Silva doesn't escape.
Gao Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Despite being in the dominant position, Marcus Acevedes just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Acevedes scores a takedown into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Acevedes.
Well Acevedes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Acevedes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank The Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebbe verr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank The Blade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank The Blade!
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, Sebbe verr!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - verr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
verr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Blade is refusing to be controlled, as verr sits in half guard.
verr wants to free his trapped foot but The Blade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The Blade is not content to let verr control the position.
verr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
verr is thwarting The Blade's attempts to control the position.
verr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Blade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
verr throwing shots but The Blade is blocking nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Blade instigates a clinch.
The Blade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank The Blade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
verr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Blade avoids it really well and circles away.
The Blade lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Blade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with verr, pushing him back against the cage.
The Blade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
verr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Blade fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Blade bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
verr looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Blade lands a big head kick that sends verr tumbling to the mat! The Blade takes a step backwards and waves verr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
verr is rocked!
It looks like Sebbe verr has been cut.
verr looks up at the clock. Bad move! The Blade lands a right hand from hell, dropping verr. The Blade pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank The Blade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crayon Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crayon Mars has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crayon Mars!
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, Bruce Willis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mars.
Mars misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Willis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mars.
Mars wants to clinch.
Willis shoots for a takedown but Mars saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mars throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Willis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mars swats away the attempt to clinch by Willis.
Mars closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mars lands in his opponent's guard.
Mars scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Willis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Willis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Willis trying to control but Mars is having none of it.
Willis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mars kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mars gets back to half guard.
Willis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mars keeps working.
Mars might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mars moves into full guard.
Mars throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Willis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Mars is keeping the position.
Willis won't allow Mars to sweep him here.
Mars is working hard here to advance position.
Mars keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Mars wants to sweep but no luck.
Willis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mars misses with a wild combination.
Willis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mars thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Willis's head.
Willis is not content to let Mars control the position.
Mars lands with a punch from half guard.
Willis is trying to get back to full guard.
Mars lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Willis looks gassed!
Mars is keen to just control but Willis is a slippery customer.
Mars working the head and body with strikes.
Mars working the head and body with strikes.
Mars is working for a kimura but Willis is defending it quite comfortably.
Mars working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis gets full guard.
Mars distracts Willis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mars has gone for a leg lock! Willis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mars's guard.
Willis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mars wants to sweep here but Willis controlling him for the moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Crayon Mars dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Willis tries to close the distance and clinch but Mars swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Willis darts in trying to clinch
and Mars counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Willis's guard now.
Willis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Willis has momentary wrist control but Mars slips an elbow through the middle.
Mars postures up.
Mars slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis is breathing heavily.
Willis sneaks out the side door and pushes Mars away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mars counters with a nice double leg into side control. Willis won't be happy with that.
Mars is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Willis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mars cracks Willis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mars working the ground and pound.
Willis is not content to let Mars control the position.
Mars tries for a kimura but Willis is defending well.
Mars scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mars knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Willis on the ground.
Willis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Willis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mars looks up at the clock and then as Willis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mars smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Willis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Willis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mars connects with a decent elbow.
Mars trying to control the position but Willis is working away.
Mars tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Willis is looking to regain half guard here but Mars keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mars is chipping away with strikes.
Willis stops Mars from passing to mount.
Willis is trying to control Mars's posture but Mars avoids it.
Mars is working Willis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mars lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Willis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Willis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Willis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis is not content to let Mars control the position.
Willis is looking for a sweep.
Mars trying to control the action but Willis is working from the bottom.
Willis tries to improve position but can't.
Mars passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Willis!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mars lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mars scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Willis?
A nice elbow there by Mars.
Mars landing strikes from the mount and Willis is in trouble!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Crayon Mars dominated that second round.
That's time! Mars's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A combination from Mars does no damage.
Willis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mars counters with a nice double leg into side control. Willis won't be happy with that.
Mars scoring with punches and elbows.
Willis struggling a bit here.
Mars landing strikes.
Willis is rocked!
Willis is looking for a sweep.
Mars landing a few strikes.
Willis is still in real trouble! Can Mars finish him?
Mars wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willis keeps working.
Mars looks up at the clock and then as Willis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mars smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Willis is looking to regain half guard here but Mars keeps moving and retains side control.
Willis seems to have recovered his senses.
Mars moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis wants to hold on but Mars pushes him away.
Willis taking shots to the head.
Mars connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Willis is working to get back to half guard.
Mars raining down shots from the mount!
Mars connects with a bit shot that sees Willis covering up! More strikes from Mars and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mars is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crayon Mars!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sven Runestorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Dave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dave's choice of entrance music: I'm shipping up to boston. Big Dave looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Sven Runestorm!
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, Big Dave!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runestorm tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Runestorm wants to clinch.
Runestorm really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dave lands a head kick!
Runestorm pushes Dave up against the cage in a clinch.
Runestorm lands with a light punch inside.
Dave wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dave's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Runestorm can't break the clinch.
Runestorm pulls Dave into guard.
Dave wants to get up but he can't break Runestorm's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dave avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Runestorm scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dave throws a right and a left that Runestorm avoids nicely.
Runestorm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Runestorm displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dave up against the cage.
Runestorm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dave wants to get back to striking at distance but Runestorm won't allow it.
Dave is trying to break the clinch but Runestorm is controlling him.
Runestorm lands a takedown into guard.
Dave is looking to stand up but Runestorm isn't so interested in that idea.
Dave is working an open guard so Runestorm takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dave displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Runestorm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dave.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dave.
Runestorm tries to clinch there but Dave circles away.
Dave throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Runestorm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dave swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Runestorm instigates a clinch.
Runestorm working hard to break the clinch.
Runestorm has clasped his hands together around Dave's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Runestorm decides to stand back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runestorm, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Dave.
Dave throws a right hand that Runestorm ducks under and follows up with a left that Runestorm also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dave misses with a wild combination.
Dave looks gassed!
Dave throws a front kick that sends Runestorm stumbling back into the cage.
Runestorm blocks a head kick by Dave.
Dave throws a right and a left that both miss.
Runestorm tries to bum rush Dave with a series of wild strikes but Dave uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runestorm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Runestorm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dave can pounce on him.
Dave scores with a leg kick.
Dave throws a series of punches but Runestorm moves out of range.
Dave tries to clinch up.
Dave takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runestorm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Runestorm gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Runestorm stands up from Dave's guard - Runestorm perhaps looking for a knockout.
Runestorm moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runestorm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runestorm lands with a nice body punch.
Runestorm darts in and clinches Dave up against the cage.
Runestorm lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Runestorm postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dave to stand up.
Runestorm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Runestorm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dave throws a left and a right that both miss
and Runestorm holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Runestorm has hold of one of Dave's legs. Dave is fighting the takedown attempt but Runestorm gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Runestorm gets to his feet - Dave follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Runestorm.
A left and a right from Runestorm both land. Nice combination.
Dave is rocked!
Runestorm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dave circles away quickly and effectively.
Dave is still on wobbly legs! Can Runestorm finish him?
Big Dave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Runestorm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dave seems to have recovered his senses.
Dave plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dave throws a left and a right that both miss
and Runestorm counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runestorm manages to break the clinch.
Runestorm has Dave up against the cage in a clinch.
Dave is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Runestorm manages to pull guard.
Runestorm has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dave off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dave tries to clinch up
and Runestorm counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dave throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Runestorm misses.
The crowd cheers as Runestorm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dave doesn't seem phased though.
Runestorm stalks Dave and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dave's face. Dave staggers backwards, shaken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dave goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dave motions for Runestorm to come forward. Dave throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runestorm is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dave.
Runestorm scores with a shot to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Runestorm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Runestorm rushes Dave and presses him up against the cage.
Runestorm successfully pulls guard.
Dave wants to get up but he can't break Runestorm's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Runestorm kicks Dave off and gets to his feet.
Runestorm clinches.
Dave working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dave can't break the clinch.
Dave working hard to break the clinch.
Runestorm stalling in the clinch.
Runestorm manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Runestorm uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dave wants to clinch but Runestorm slips to the side
and Runestorm counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Runestorm.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Runestorm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Runestorm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Runestorm looks to land a combination but Dave avoids it well.
Runestorm throws a series of punches but Dave avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - Runestorm scores with a four punch combination!
Dave misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Runestorm takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Runestorm scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runestorm lands a left hand.
Dave has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Runestorm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dave misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dave misses with a double jab
and Runestorm counters by clinching up.
Runestorm jumps guard.
Runestorm wriggles free and stands up.
Runestorm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dave.
Runestorm has closed the distance and engaged Dave in a clinch.
Dave is trying to force a seperation but Runestorm has the dominant position.
Dave with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Runestorm pulls guard successfully.
Runestorm has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dave off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dave misses with a double jab
and Runestorm counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Runestorm has picked Dave up - he's going for a ride! Runestorm dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Runestorm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Runestorm seems content to control.
Runestorm passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dave!
Runestorm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dave can do to turn this around?
Runestorm connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Runestorm controlling the pace for now.
Dave is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runestorm working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Dave looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Runestorm! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sven Runestorm!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Larinov (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 light heavyweight 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, Nick Reyes!
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, Igor Larinov!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larinov throws a right and a left that Reyes avoids nicely.
Larinov drops Reyes with a beautiful combination! Reyes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Larinov is looking for the KO!
Reyes is rocked!
It looks like Nick Reyes has been cut.
Larinov throws a right and a left that Reyes avoids nicely.
Reyes fails to land the takedown.
Larinov misses with a wild combination.
Larinov lands with a hook. Reyes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Larinov misses.
Larinov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reyes.
Larinov misses with a wild combination.
Reyes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larinov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reyes somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larinov stuffs the takedown.
Reyes dives in and grabs Larinov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Larinov pushes down on Reyes's head and hops out.
Larinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reyes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larinov drops Reyes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Reyes looks back up at him and smiles so Larinov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Larinov misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Larinov - that will leave a mark!
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!
Larinov moves into range and clinches up with Reyes.
Reyes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Larinov has him pressed against the cage.
Larinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larinov stuns Reyes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Larinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Larinov swinging wildly here.
Larinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Reyes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Larinov knocks Reyes out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Igor Larinov!
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