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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlin Jrr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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, Tom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orlin Jrr!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jrr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jrr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones cracks Jrr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jrr to stand back up!
Jrr is rocked!
It looks like Orlin Jrr has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BAM! Jones delivers a spinning backfist that drops Jrr like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Tom Jones!
A very excited looking Tom Jones 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Eduardo Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Pacquiao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao scores with a spinning back kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pacquiao moves into the clinch.
Pacquiao lands with a left to the head.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch.
Pacquiao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacquiao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demaestri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacquiao tries to clinch up but Demaestri circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacquiao misses with a two punch combination.
Pacquiao clinches up with Demaestri and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Pacquiao.
Demaestri can't find room to land a body shot as Pacquiao controls the action.
Demaestri is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pacquiao is defending well.
Demaestri taking a breather.
Pacquiao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demaestris head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demaestri shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacquiao pushes Demaestri up against the cage in a clinch.
Demaestri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Eduardo Demaestri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demaestri working hard to break the clinch.
Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao moves into the clinch successfully.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demaestri blocks a head kick by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pacquiao tries to clinch there but Demaestri circles away.
Demaestri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pacquiao napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Demaestri misses with the ground and pound.
Demaestri is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pacquiao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao tries to escape but Demaestri is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Demaestri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pacquiao is not content to let Demaestri control the position.
Pacquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demaestri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Demaestri prevents Pacquiao from escaping the position.
Pacquiao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Demaestri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Demaestri working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Demaestri 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.
Demaestri tries for a kimura but Pacquiao is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Demaestri moves into full mount!
Demaestri won't let Pacquiao get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Demaestri lands a big shot there that rocks Pacquiao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pacquiao in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri looking for a guillotine from mount but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Demaestri lands a big elbow.
Demaestri postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pacquiao looks a forlorn figure.
Demaestri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Demaestri looking to ground and pound but Pacquiao is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demaestri swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pacquiao is now in Demaestri's guard. A big mistake from Demaestri there, giving up the dominant position!
Demaestri looking for a guillotine here but Pacquiao defends easily.
Demaestri could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Demaestri looking for a guillotine here but Pacquiao defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Eduardo Demaestri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pacquiao misses with a two punch combination.
Pacquiao clinches up with Demaestri and pushes him back against the cage.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pacquiao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pacquiao is trying to drag Demaestri to the mat but Demaestri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Demaestri trying to stall but Pacquiao improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demaestri can't break the clinch.
Demaestri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pacquiao to keep the fight standing.
Demaestri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri dodges an elbow strike from Pacquiao.
Demaestri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pacquiao is keeping busy.
Demaestri is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pacquiao is defending well.
Pacquiao stops a takedown attempt from Demaestri.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Eduardo Demaestri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demaestri missing with knees to the body.
Demaestri is trying to break the clinch but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage.
Demaestri throws an elbow that misses.
Demaestri misses with some punches.
Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Pacquiao does no damage.
Demaestri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Demaestri eats them both and turns towards Pacquiao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pacquiao is looking to clinch.
Pacquiao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Demaestri moves out of range.
Pacquiao wants to clinch.
Demaestri dives in for a single leg takedown but Pacquiao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pacquiao throws a series of strikes that have Demaestri backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demaestri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pacquiao defends well and Demaestri ends up having to push Pacquiao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Demaestri seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Demaestri fails with a takedown attempt.
Demaestri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacquiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Demaestri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Demaestri is looking to work some ground and pound but Pacquiao has wrist control.
Demaestri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Demaestri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pacquiao is looking to stand up but Demaestri isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Demaestri is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Demaestri wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
Demaestri throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Demaestri or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacquiao, which made it look bad.
Julian Eduardo Demaestri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao clinches.
Bobby Pacquiao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pacquiao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri has had enough of the clinch but Pacquiao keeps him there for the moment.
Pacquiao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demaestri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Demaestri fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pacquiao as Demaestri tries to tie him up.
Demaestri wants to take the fight to the mat but Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pacquiao.
Demaestri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pacquiao walks away with a smile on his face. Demaestri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pacquiao lands a jab-cross combination.
Demaestri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquiao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Demaestri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Demaestri shoots in for a double leg but Pacquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pacquiao moves into range and clinches up with Demaestri.
Pacquiao manages to break the clinch.
Pacquiao clinches up against the cage.
Pacquiao jumps guard but Demaestri stands there with Pacquiao around his waist. Pacquiao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pacquiao has Demaestri pressed against the cage, preventing Demaestri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Demaestri is looking to break free of the clinch but Pacquiao has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demaestri is trying to break free.
Demaestri is trying to push Pacquiao away but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pacquiao tries to pull guard but Demaestri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Demaestri is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pacquiao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Demaestri.
Pacquiao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Demaestri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Eduardo Demaestri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao forces Demaestri back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pacquiao.
Demaestri is trying to pull guard but Pacquiao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Demaestri jumps guard but Pacquiao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pacquiao pulls guard.
Demaestri is looking to work some ground and pound but Pacquiao has wrist control.
Demaestri throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pacquiao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Demaestri.
Demaestri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pacquiao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Demaestri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Demaestri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacquiao wants to stand and escape but Demaestri is having none of it.
Demaestri is in close to Pacquiao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Demaestri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pacquiao's head.
Demaestri won't allow Pacquiao to get back to his feet.
Demaestri is looking to work some ground and pound but Pacquiao has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Demaestri manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pacquiao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Demaestri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pacquiao tries to get to full guard but Demaestri has control of the leg.
Demaestri trying to control the action but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Demaestri slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Demaestri.
Pacquiao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pacquiao wants to get back to full guard.
Demaestri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Demaestri tries to pass to full mount but Pacquiao defends it.
Pacquiao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Demaestri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Demaestri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet.
Demaestri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demaestri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pacquiao sees it coming and defends easily.
Demaestri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Pacquiao.
I think Pacquiao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Pacquiao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Wexler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is millon dollar driver. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boyd Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jurgen Wexler!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wexler shoots in for a takedown but Lowe shows good takedown defense.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wexler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lowe darts in and clinches Wexler up against the cage.
Wexler fails to pull guard.
Wexler goes for a takedown attempt but Lowe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boyd Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Wexler.
Lowe wants to clinch but Wexler slips to the side
so Wexler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lowe controlling Wexler's posture.
Wexler stopping the sweep attempt from Lowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe keeping full guard, as Wexler tries to pass.
Wexler being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wexler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lowe, up you get!
Lowe throws a nice looking combination but Wexler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Lowe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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.
Wexler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lowe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wexler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lowe tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Wexler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wexler is looking to take a break and control but Lowe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lowe struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wexler's best efforts.
Lowe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wexler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lowe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wexler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wexler is stalling in the full guard.
Wexler stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four 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.
Wexler shoots in and gets a takedown into Lowe's guard.
Lowe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wexler stops Lowe from standing up.
Wexler trying to control but Lowe is working from the bottom.
Lowe pulls Wexler in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wexler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lowe, up you get!
Wexler misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Wexler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lowe stuffs the takedown attempt from Wexler. Wexler gets slowly back to his feet.
Wexler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lowe to the ground. Wexler is now in Lowe's guard.
Lowe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wexler cracks Lowe with a solid left hand.
Wexler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wexler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wexler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe pulls Wexler in close to his closed guard and prevents Wexler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lowe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lowe pulls Wexler in close to prevent any damage.
Lowe is working an open guard so Wexler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wexler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lowe keeping moving, preventing Wexler from controlling successfully.
Wexler is stalling in the full guard.
Wexler wants to control from the top but Lowe keeps moving.
Lowe trying to keep a closed guard but Wexler is proving a slippery customer.
Lowe wants to sweep here but Wexler controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe is working hard here to advance position.
Wexler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lowe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wexler is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lowe stuffs the takedown.
Lowe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wexler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lowe trying to keep a closed guard but Wexler is proving a slippery customer.
Wexler wants to pass the guard but Lowe is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wexler trying to control but Lowe is working from the bottom.
Lowe pulls Wexler in close to prevent any damage.
Lowe'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wexler stands and steps away. Lowe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Wexler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wexler connects with a high kick.
Wexler slips under a jab from Lowe.
Wexler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lowe tries to break free but Wexler pushes him back against the cage.
Lowe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wexler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wexler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lowe avoiding damage.
Wexler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lowe scores with a head kick. Wexler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Jurgen Wexler has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe lands a two punch combo.
Wexler clinches with his opponent.
Wexler has picked Lowe up - he's going for a ride! Wexler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lowe is not content to let Wexler control the position.
Wexler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lowe gets full guard.
Lowe keeping moving, preventing Wexler from controlling successfully.
Wexler gets to his feet - Lowe follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Lowe as Wexler shoots in.
Wexler is looking to clinch.
Boyd Lowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wexler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wexler throws a head kick that misses.
Lowe takes a swing at Wexler's ribcage but misses.
Wexler fails with the takedown.
Boyd Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Wexler.
Wexler misses with a takedown attempt - Lowe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wexler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lowe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wexler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lowe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lowe working the body and head with strikes.
Lowe is trying to get an arm triangle but Wexler is defending well.
Lowe is trying to get an arm triangle but Wexler is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wexler is looking for a sweep.
Lowe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wexler is looking to reverse the position.
Wexler is not content to let Lowe control the position.
Boyd Lowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jurgen Wexler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wexler is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Lowe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wexler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jurgen Wexler!
Jurgen Wexler 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.
Boyd Lowe spoke after the fight, saying 'i let u all down tonight'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scrappy Dew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alasdair Thacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alasdair Thacker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
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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, Scrappy Dew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alasdair Thacker!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dew takes the fight into the clinch.
Dew successfully pulls guard.
Thacker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dew has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thacker has managed to get both his arms back between Dew's legs - danger averted.
Dew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thacker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thacker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Thacker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dew has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Thacker doesn't defend quickly enough and Dew has managed to lock this one up! Can Thacker escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dew on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scrappy Dew!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Yon Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Yon Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Datsik. That snapped Yon Po's head back.
Datsik lands with a nice body kick.
Datsik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yon Po takes a kick to the side of the head.
Datsik connects with a looping right hand.
Datsik lands a front kick.
Datsik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yon Po.
Datsik throws a good cross that connects.
Yon Po lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik lands with a right hand.
Yon Po takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Datsik closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Datsik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yon Po.
Datsik feints and then cracks Yon Po's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yon Po down.
Datsik misses with a double jab.
Yon Po half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik misses with a straight right.
Yon Po moves in looking to clinch but Datsik pushes him off.
Yon Po throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yon Po throws out a loose jab but Datsik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yon Po fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yon Po doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Datsik both land. Nice combination.
Datsik lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yon Po will feel that in the morning.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David Datsik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yon Po dives in and grabs Datsik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Datsik pushes down on Yon Po's head and hops out.
Datsik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Datsik lands with a straight right. Yon Po didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Datsik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Datsik scores with a push kick.
Yon Po takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Datsik scores with a jab to the body.
Datsik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yon Po walks into a straight right hand from Datsik.
Yon Po gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Datsik.
Datsik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yon Po had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yon Po takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yon Po looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Datsik checks a low kick from Yon Po.
A low kick from Yon Po misses
and Datsik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yon Po takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yon Po under the eye.
Datsik throws a leg kick which misses Yon Po's front leg but catches the back leg as Yon Po tries to avoid it.
Yon Po sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yon Po throws a predictable looking body shot
and Datsik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yon Po is breathing heavily.
Oooooh!!! Datsik has knocked Yon Po down with a huge combo! Datsik steps away and waves a wobbly Yon Po back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Yon Po is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Datsik scores with a head kick.
Oh Yon Po is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Datsik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
David Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yon Po throws a poor cross that misses
and Datsik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Datsik lands a brutal head kick. Yon Po looks out on his feet and Datsik throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). David Datsik!
David Datsik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jone comes into the arena with If you smell! blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ White 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanders doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanders thinking.
Sanders takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Mike Sanders has been cut.
Jone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jone, right into the meat.
Sanders shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanders will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jack Jone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Sanders.
Sanders has his takedown stuffed
and Jone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanders bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sanders asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jone is looking to regain half guard here but Sanders keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders has an Americana. Jone didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sanders is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sanders hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Sanders!
Mike Sanders managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dissolution Fight Wear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeke McCabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeke McCabe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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223 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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206 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeke McCabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Rice!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Rice.
Rice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCabe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rice tries to avoid it but McCabe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rice to the ground. Rice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rice throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCabe throws a poor cross that misses
and Rice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rice closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCabe counters with a shoot takedown. Rice fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCabe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCabe drops back looking for a leg! Rice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rice manages to kick McCabe off! McCabe jumps back into Rice's guard.
McCabe stands and throws Rice's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McCabe is controlling him well.
McCabe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rice struggling a bit here.
McCabe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McCabe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rice has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've been hearing that McCabe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McCabe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rice, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rice is looking to regain half guard here but McCabe keeps moving and retains side control.
McCabe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rice down.
McCabe working away.
Rice prevents McCabe from improving position.
Rice is looking to reverse the position.
Rice wants to get back to his feet.
McCabe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rice, who protects the arm well.
McCabe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rice, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCabe scoring with punches and elbows.
McCabe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rice gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McCabe is trying to work for a kimura but Rice is defending well.
McCabe wants to pass the guard but Rice is defending well.
McCabe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCabe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCabe works his way into side control.
McCabe 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.
McCabe prevents Rice from escaping the position.
McCabe has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rice is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. McCabe yanks on the arm and Rice is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by McCabe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zeke McCabe!
An out of breath Zeke McCabe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Atoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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25
302 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Atoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Stepp!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atoya tries to keep at a distance but Stepp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Atoya manages to pull guard.
Stepp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atoya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atoya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stepp on the ground.
Stepp trying to control but Atoya is working from the bottom.
Stepp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stepp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atoya keeping moving, preventing Stepp from controlling successfully.
Stepp is looking to work some ground and pound but Atoya has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepp chips away with some ground and pound.
Stepp working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atoya's head.
Atoya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepp throws a big right hand that misses.
Stepp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Atoya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Atoya tries to get out of the position.
Stepp is working Atoya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atoya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stepp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Atoya's head.
Atoya is trying to control the position but Stepp postures up.
Stepp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stepp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stepp chips away with some ground and pound.
Stepp connects with a couple of short punches.
Stepp throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atoya keeping moving, preventing Stepp from controlling successfully.
Stepp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stepp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Atoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atoya wants to sweep here but Stepp controlling him for the moment.
Stepp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stepp throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atoya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stepp pushes Atoya up against the cage in a clinch.
Stepp breaks from the clinch.
Atoya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atoya wants to clinch up but Stepp keeps it at a distance.
Atoya is looking to clinch but Stepp is avoiding it.
Stepp sizes up Atoya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Atoya gets tackled into the cage by Stepp. Stepp maintains the clinch.
Stepp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Atoya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Stepp.
Stepp lands a right hand.
Stepp lands a right hand.
It looks like John Atoya has been cut.
Atoya gets underhooks to prevent Stepp's takedown attempt.
Stepp breaks from the clinch.
Stepp darts in and clinches Atoya up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepp lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Atoya.
It looks like Moses Stepp has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stepp gets through Atoya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atoya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stepp's face.
Atoya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stepp breaks from the clinch.
Stepp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stepp.
Stepp lands with an overhand left.
Stepp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stepp swats away the attempt to clinch by Atoya.
Stepp jabs Atoya right on the nose. Atoya blinks but takes it well.
Stepp connects with a single shot there.
Stepp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Stepp dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Atoya takes a jab right on the kisser.
John Atoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atoya swings for the body but Stepp moves out of range.
Stepp takes the fight into the clinch.
Stepp wants to break free but Atoya has control.
Atoya blocks an uppercut.
Stepp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atoya gets underhooks to prevent Stepp's takedown attempt.
Stepp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stepp breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Stepp as he connects with a hook.
Stepp with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepp rushes Atoya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stepp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moses Stepp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Atoya tries to land a knee to the head but Stepp blocks with his arms.
Atoya pulls guard successfully.
Stepp content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepp postures up in Atoya's guard and throws a big left but Atoya blocks it.
Stepp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stepp's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stepp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stepp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stepp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stepp lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stepp. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Stepp is looking to work some ground and pound but Atoya has wrist control.
Stepp throwing strikes from guard but Atoya blocks nicely.
Stepp throws a big elbow that misses.
Stepp is in close to Atoya's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepp postures up in Atoya's guard and throws a big left but Atoya blocks it.
Stepp works over Atoya with some ground and pound from guard.
Stepp is looking to work some ground and pound but Atoya has wrist control.
Stepp pushes down on Atoya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Atoya blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stepp.
Stepp landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stepp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stepp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stepp working Atoya over with strikes.
Atoya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stepp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepp drops an elbow to the side of Atoya's head.
Stepp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stepp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stepp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stepp looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Atoya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stepp passes to full mount!
Stepp looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stepp is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stepp lands a nice shot to the head.
Atoya is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atoya takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Stepp's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moses Stepp!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Ramires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Mazza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazza is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smooth Criminal. Lou Mazza has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fernando Ramires's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fernando Ramires!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Mazza!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazza dips to his left and cracks Ramires with an uppercut!
Mazza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mazza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramires goes for a double leg but Mazza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mazza continues to drive forward.
Ramires looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mazza connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Mazza. No joy for Ramires on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Ramires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramires takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramires takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mazza stalks Ramires and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ramires's face. Ramires staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramires walks into a straight right hand from Mazza.
Ramires misses with a takedown attempt
and Mazza counters with a takedown into side control.
Mazza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramires knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mazza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramires prevents Mazza from improving position.
Ramires wants to control but Mazza postures up.
Mazza swings around for an armbar but Ramires sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mazza's guard.
Mazza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramires avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramires tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazza is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramires gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mazza keeping moving, preventing Ramires from controlling successfully.
Ramires drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ramires as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Mazza screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ramires! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fernando Ramires!
Fernando Ramires is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raine Lovelair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raine Lovelair has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Donovan Robertson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Robertson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raine Lovelair!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovelair swings for the body but Robertson moves out of range.
Lovelair throws a front kick aimed at Robertson's knee but Robertson avoids it well.
Robertson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robertson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lovelair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robertson manages to avoid it.
Lovelair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lovelair misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson wants to land a leg kick but Lovelair is out of range.
Lovelair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lovelair.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses.
Lovelair throws out a counter right but Robertson avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Robertson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovelair lands with an overhand left.
Lovelair scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robertson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lovelair.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robertson.
Robertson darts in looking for a takedown but Lovelair gets double underhooks and turns Robertson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovelair misses with a body shot.
Lovelair dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Lovelair lands a nice hook to Robertson's body. Robertson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lovelair throws a big shot that misses.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Lovelair sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lovelair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lovelair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lovelair looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robertson looking to score a takedown here. Lovelair is defending well but Robertson drives through and ends up in Lovelair's guard.
Lovelair trying to control the position.
Robertson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Robertson slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is working for a kimura but Lovelair is defending it quite comfortably.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Lovelair is defending well.
Robertson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lovelair defends it well.
Robertson trying to control from half guard but Lovelair is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is looking for a kimura but Lovelair is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robertson to get the leverage.
Robertson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lovelair is trying to maintain the position but Robertson is very close to passing his half guard.
Lovelair has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $425 fee). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Robertson is looking for a kimura here.
Robertson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four 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.
Lovelair keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Robertson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robertson is trying to work for a kimura but Lovelair is defending well.
Robertson is working for a kimura here but Lovelair manages to reverse the position and he's now in Robertson's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robertson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lovelair has picked Robertson up and slammed him! Robertson can't keep hold of the triangle and Lovelair manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raine Lovelair will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Robertson fails with the takedown
and Lovelair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lovelair misses with a wild body shot.
Robertson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donovan Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson fails to land the takedown.
Robertson thuds his right hand into Lovelair's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lovelair jabs Robertson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lovelair looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
Robertson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lovelair circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson tries to clinch up.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovelair manages to avoid it.
Lovelair throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lovelair is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Robertson rather than just go for the knockout.
Lovelair takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovelair has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Robertson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Lovelair scores with a four punch combination!
Nice jab there from Lovelair.
Robertson throws a right and a left that Lovelair avoids nicely.
Lovelair drops his hands momentarily and Robertson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robertson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lovelair.
Some wild striking there from Robertson.
Lovelair let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Robertson scores with a three punch combo!
Lovelair throws a big shot that misses.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but Lovelair shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovelair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lovelair stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lovelair wants it to stay on the feet.
Lovelair lands the left hand.
Robertson moves out of range as Lovelair throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovelair misses with a few strikes there.
Lovelair throws out a loose jab but Robertson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lovelair scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robertson doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick from Robertson misses.
Lovelair clobbers Robertson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Robertson tries to clinch there but Lovelair circles away.
Donovan Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson swings for the body but Lovelair moves out of range.
Lovelair throws a shot from downtown. Robertson moves away and avoids it.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Lovelair moves out of range.
Lovelair scores with a nice right hand.
Robertson is rocked!
Raine Lovelair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robertson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lovelair counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Robertson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Lovelair lands a beautiful left hook that drops Robertson. Robertson tries to recover but Lovelair is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Robertson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raine Lovelair! Raine Lovelair retains his middleweight title!
Raine Lovelair seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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