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Death Squad 153:Rogers vs Bradley PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Hron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross Massey is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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214 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buakaw Hron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ross Massey!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Massey showed some decent athleticism there.
Hron looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Massey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hron is trying to stand up here but Massey is controlling him well.
Massey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Massey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hron with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Massey works his way into full mount!
Massey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Massey lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Massey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hron is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Hron! Massey sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Hron and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ross Massey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Laston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Colombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laston comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor-Eye of the Tiger. Franco Colombo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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203 lbs
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201 lbs
19 - 41 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Laston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 41 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franco Colombo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Colombo throws an overhand right that lands on Laston's shoulder, as Laston tries to avoid the shot.
Laston shoots in looking for a takedown. Colombo tries to sprawl out of it but Laston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Colombo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Colombo drops Laston with a big left hand and mounts him. Laston is in big trouble!
It looks like John Laston has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laston stops Colombo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Colombo has control of Laston's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Laston regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Laston sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Laston keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laston manages to get to full guard.
Laston is looking for a triangle but Colombo pushes his legs off easily.
Laston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colombo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Laston wants to sweep here but Colombo controlling him for the moment.
Laston looking for a guillotine here but Colombo defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo trying to control but Laston is working from the bottom.
Laston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Colombo is aware though and is defending well.
Laston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colombo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colombo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Colombo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Laston won't allow Colombo to pass to mount.
Laston gets full guard.
Laston is looking for a triangle but Colombo pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo tries to free his leg and advance position but Laston is retaining full guard.
Laston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Laston keeping moving, preventing Colombo from controlling successfully.
Laston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colombo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Colombo tries to free his leg and advance position but Laston is retaining full guard.
Colombo postures up.
Laston has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Colombo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Laston has tightened it up now! Colombo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Laston!
Our winner, John Laston, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Beto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 6 - 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao Beto!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie drives through and clinches with Beto against the cage.
Beto looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Beto tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie landing knees to the head.
Gracie lands an elbow that stopped Beto in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Gracie has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gracie with a knee to the head.
Gracie lands a knee to the body.
Gracie lands an elbow inside.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gracie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie presses Beto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie lands a good knee to the midsection. Beto won't want to take too many of those.
Beto should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gracie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gracie landing knees to the body.
Beto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie lands an uppercut.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beto is rocked!
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beto is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
Beto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie dips a shoulder and cracks Beto with a mighty uppercut! Beto falls back against the cage and Gracie unloads with a barrage of strikes! Beto is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gracie screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodriguez Verde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Flint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Flint has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodriguez Verde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Flint!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flint.
Flint tries for a takedown but Verde sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flint gets a takedown into half guard.
Verde is not content to let Flint control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verde wants to control but Flint is keeping busy.
Flint trying to pass the guard but Verde defending well.
Verde is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flint wants to work for an arm triangle but Verde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Verde trying to hold on to Flint's head to control him but Flint postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flint is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Verde has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flint maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Verde could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Flint has cracked it and Verde is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Flint!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Travis Flint!
A very excited looking Travis Flint made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer comes into the arena with Sans Pression - Numero 1 blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elias Washington!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Palmer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Washington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Palmer tries for a takedown but Washington manages to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Palmer to work.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palmer backwards.
Palmer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Palmer advances to half guard.
Washington is trying to stand.
Palmer is looking for a kimura here.
Palmer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Washington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Palmer.
Palmer is keen to just control but Washington is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer 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.
Palmer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Palmer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Washington to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Washington shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer looking to secure an arm triangle but Washington defends it well.
Palmer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Washington has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Washington is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Palmer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Washington tries to buck Palmer off but Palmer takes his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Palmer is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Washington taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Palmer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Palmer!
George Palmer took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Great to come back to the winning streak! Right now, I am calling Sam Rogers out. Sam, you are locked by George Palmer‘s eyes. I want you.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Sebastian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Gragula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Sebastian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Gragula!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gragula is looking to clinch.
Gragula is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sebastian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gragula drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sebastian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sebastian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gragula postures up.
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but Sebastian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebastian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gragula doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gragula manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sebastian looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gragula has picked Sebastian up and slammed him! Sebastian can't keep hold of the triangle and Gragula manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastian takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sebastian is looking for a sweep.
Gragula thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sebastian is looking to regain half guard here but Gragula keeps moving and retains side control.
Gragula trying to control the position but Sebastian is working away.
Gragula scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gragula looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sebastian struggling a bit here.
Gragula looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gragula connects with a decent elbow.
Sebastian tries to buck Gragula off but Gragula is having none of it.
Gragula stands up.
Sebastian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gragula pulls guard.
Gragula trying to control the position.
Gragula looking for a guillotine here but Sebastian defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sebastian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sebastian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gragula is looking for a triangle but Sebastian pushes his legs off easily.
Sebastian is looking to work some ground and pound but Gragula has wrist control.
Sebastian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gragula is keeping the position for now.
Gragula is pulling down on Sebastian's head. It's preventing any offense from Sebastian, at least for the moment.
Sebastian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sebastian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gragula has his hands on Sebastian's head, controlling the position.
Gragula working a defensive guard here.
Sebastian looking to pass the guard.
Sebastian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gragula has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sebastian has managed to get both his arms back between Gragula's legs - danger averted.
Gragula is looking for a triangle here but Sebastian uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sebastian tries for a kimura but Gragula is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gragula struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula dominated that round.
That's time! Sebastian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gragula fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sebastian sprawls well initially but Gragula persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gragula is looking for a kimura but Sebastian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gragula to get the leverage.
Sebastian has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sebastian has his hands clasped together around Gragula's back. He's all about the action.
Viktor Gragula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sebastian gets back to full guard.
Gragula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gragula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebastian keeping moving, preventing Gragula from controlling successfully.
Gragula works over Sebastian with some ground and pound from guard.
Sebastian keeping moving, preventing Gragula from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gragula advances to half guard.
Gragula stands up out of the half guard.
Gragula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sebastian but Sebastian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gragula tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sebastian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gragula somewhat.
Gragula gets a double leg takedown into Sebastian's guard.
Gragula looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian has his foot on Gragula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gragula works his way back into a safe position though.
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but Sebastian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sebastian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gragula drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sebastian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sebastian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sebastian!
Gragula tries to bench press Sebastian off him but Sebastian keeps the position.
Gragula is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian is looking for a kimura but Gragula is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sebastian to get the leverage.
Sebastian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gragula is refusing to be controlled, as Sebastian sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gragula looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sebastian is working for a kimura but Gragula is defending it quite comfortably.
Sebastian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gragula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sebastian thows a huge punch but Gragula dodges it nicely.
Gragula actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sebastian is thwarting Gragula's attempts to control the position.
Sebastian trying to control from half guard but Gragula is working away.
Gragula wants to control but Sebastian is keeping busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sebastian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gragula wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sebastian wants to work for an arm triangle but Gragula is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gragula is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sebastian pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Gragula 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!
Gragula keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sebastian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A clash of legs there as Sebastian blocks the low kick.
Gragula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sebastian pinned against the cage. Sebastian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebastian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastian shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gragula manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gragula is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sebastian wants to sweep but Gragula has passed to side control!
Gragula tries for a kimura but Sebastian is defending well.
Gragula working the head with strikes.
Gragula wants to control but Sebastian is keeping him busy.
Sebastian takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian is looking to reverse the position.
Gragula working the ground and pound from side control.
Sebastian is looking for a sweep.
Gragula goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sebastian has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gragula but great work by Sebastian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sebastian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gragula is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sebastian off and has taken his back!
Gragula has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sebastian is trying to stand back up.
Gragula looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gragula is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sebastian has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gragula doesn't have the hooks in and Sebastian manages to turn into his guard.
Sebastian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sebastian distracts Gragula with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gragula is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sebastian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gragula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacob Sebastian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sebastian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gragula has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sebastian has managed to get both his arms back between Gragula's legs - danger averted.
Sebastian is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gragula has his foot on Sebastian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sebastian works his way back into a safe position though.
Gragula controls Sebastian momentarily but Sebastian frees himself.
Sebastian is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gragula is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gragula has escaped and now he's on top!
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but Sebastian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Gragula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gragula winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Gragula!
During a confident post fight interview, Viktor Gragula thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jacob Sebastian spoke after the fight, saying 'The path to success lies ahead of me. Aramaitie!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Austin 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Austin moves in looking to clinch but Reaper pushes him off.
Reaper darts in looking for a takedown but Austin gets double underhooks and turns Reaper into the cage.
Austin gets underhooks to prevent Reaper's takedown attempt.
Jack Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Reaper.
Austin manages to break the clinch.
Reaper shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense.
Reaper closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Austin's guard.
Austin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Reaper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Austin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reaper has Austin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Austin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reaper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Austin breaks the clinch.
Austin feints a jab promting Reaper to slip. Austin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reaper slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Sid Reaper has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch but Reaper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Austin lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Austin's head coaches at Bi-polar Asylum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reaper dives in and grabs Austin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes down on Reaper's head and hops out.
Austin tries to clinch there but Reaper circles away.
Austin has closed the distance and engaged Reaper in a clinch.
Austin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reaper's defenses.
Reaper goes for a takedown attempt but Austin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Reaper hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Austin!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Austin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bradley's choice of entrance music: Doesn't Remind Me -Audioslave. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rogers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bradley avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rogers tests Bradley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rogers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bradley's waist but Bradley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogers off to one side.
Bradley fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick from Bradley.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown but Bradley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rogers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bradley misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers moves out of range as Bradley throws a body kick.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Bradley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bradley walks into a jab.
Bradley misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bradley's waist but Bradley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogers off to one side.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Bradley.
Bradley stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogers. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bradley!
Rogers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rogers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rogers has an Americana. Bradley didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rogers is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rogers hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sam Rogers!
Sam Rogers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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