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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cameron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's entrance music is Rest In Peace. A fine choice. Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lah Troth Tohlah is defended easily by James.
Lah Troth Tohlah drives through with a takedown into James's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
James being controlled here, momentarily.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lah Troth Tohlah is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to keep Lah Troth Tohlah in close.
Lah Troth Tohlah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $425 fee) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
James is trying to keep Lah Troth Tohlah in close.
James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lah Troth Tohlah has managed to clinch.
Lah Troth Tohlah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Lah Troth Tohlah with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.
Lah Troth Tohlah trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lah Troth Tohlah seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lah Troth Tohlah postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
Lah Troth Tohlah looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
Lah Troth Tohlah keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
James trying to control but Lah Troth Tohlah is working from the bottom.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Lah Troth Tohlah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James controls Lah Troth Tohlah momentarily but Lah Troth Tohlah frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James is really struggling to control Lah Troth Tohlah but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lah Troth Tohlah wants to stand and escape but instead James has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Lah Troth Tohlah on that attempt.
Lah Troth Tohlah throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
James looks for a takedown but Lah Troth Tohlah sprawls well.
Lah Troth Tohlah is looking for the big counter here.
James looks for a takedown but Lah Troth Tohlah sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lah Troth Tohlah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lah Troth Tohlah leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick lands from Lah Troth Tohlah.
Lah Troth Tohlah stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Lah Troth Tohlah circles away.
It seemed like Lah Troth Tohlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lah Troth Tohlah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lah Troth Tohlah decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get!
Nice straight punches there by Lah Troth Tohlah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lah Troth Tohlah.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lah Troth Tohlah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James darts in and clinches Lah Troth Tohlah up against the cage.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lah Troth Tohlah pulls his leg out and moves away.
James shoots in for a takedown but Lah Troth Tohlah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lah Troth Tohlah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Lah Troth Tohlah, which made it look bad.
Lah Troth Tohlah tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lah Troth Tohlah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in James's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James is trying to control the position but Lah Troth Tohlah postures up.
Lah Troth Tohlah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lah Troth Tohlah wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lah Troth Tohlah looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lah Troth Tohlah has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
Lah Troth Tohlah stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Lah Troth Tohlah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lah Troth Tohlah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lah Troth Tohlah stuffs the takedown.
Lah Troth Tohlah has James up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lah Troth Tohlah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lah Troth Tohlah looking to score a takedown here. James is defending well but Lah Troth Tohlah drives through and ends up in James's guard.
Lah Troth Tohlah wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
James looking to control but Lah Troth Tohlah passes into half guard.
Lah Troth Tohlah 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.
Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lah Troth Tohlah passes to full mount!
Lah Troth Tohlah controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is squirming around, avoiding Lah Troth Tohlah's attempts to control the action.
That's two 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.
Lah Troth Tohlah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lah Troth Tohlah sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lah Troth Tohlah wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
Lah Troth Tohlah throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lah Troth Tohlah moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, James has worked his arm free - good work by James!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lah Troth Tohlah is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down James's shoulder. That is not cool.
James can't do much from the bottom here.
Lah Troth Tohlah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James struggling a bit here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James shoots and misses
and Lah Troth Tohlah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James is looking to clinch but Lah Troth Tohlah is avoiding it.
Lah Troth Tohlah is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lah Troth Tohlah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Lah Troth Tohlah gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, James regains guard.
Lah Troth Tohlah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Lah Troth Tohlah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lah Troth Tohlah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lah Troth Tohlah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah!
Jiji Lah Troth Tohlah 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.
In defeat, Cameron James stepped up to the mic, saying 'Umm what can i say...my opponent just had a better gameplan, i need to get better.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jared Nicholson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corvo Attano (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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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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, Jared Nicholson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corvo Attano!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attano throws a right and a left that Nicholson avoids nicely.
Attano throws a right and a left that Nicholson avoids nicely.
Nicholson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Attano blocks the low kick.
And Attano tries to counter it with a takedown but Nicholson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nicholson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicholson.
Attano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Nicholson.
Nicholson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nicholson misses with a kick to the body.
Nicholson lands a leg kick that knocks Attano off balance momentarily.
Nicholson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Attano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Attano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Attano blocks the leg kick.
Nicholson looks to throw a body kick
and Attano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Attano throws a body shot but no joy.
Attano lands with a good body shot.
Attano moves out of range of the body kick from Nicholson.
Attano lands a nice looking body shot.
Nicholson tries to land a front kick but Attano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Attano does no damage.
Attano avoids a kick to the body.
Attano misses with the combination.
Nicholson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nicholson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Attano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Attano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nicholson tries a head kick but it misses.
Attano throws out a counter right but Nicholson avoids it with no problem.
Attano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nicholson's hands.
Attano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nicholson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nicholson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Attano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nicholson ducks under a wild hook from Attano.
Nicholson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nicholson scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Attano jabs at Nicholson's body.
Nicholson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nicholson.
Nicholson tries a low kick but Attano avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nicholson.
Nicholson throws a wild body kick that Attano sees coming a mile off.
Jared Nicholson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attano scores with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Nicholson
and Attano counters with a straight right hand.
Attano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Attano moves out of range as Nicholson throws a body kick.
Attano blocks a head kick by Nicholson.
Attano lands a left and a right that send Nicholson crashing to the mat, dazed. Attano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nicholson is rocked!
Nicholson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Attano doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Nicholson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Nicholson's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corvo Attano!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Catalan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Clean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Clean is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Catalan!
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, Roberto Clean!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clean cracks Catalan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clean gets tackled into the cage by Catalan. Catalan maintains the clinch.
Catalan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clean gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Catalan manages to break the clinch.
Clean lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Catalan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clean scores with a jab.
Catalan closes the distance and clinches.
Catalan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Catalan misses with a double jab
and Catalan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clean tries to keep at a distance but Catalan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catalan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clean is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clean works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clean throws a body punch but Catalan moves out of range.
As Clean looks to move away, Catalan throws a big counter combo bu Clean just gets out of the way.
Catalan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clean wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Catalan breaks the clinch.
Catalan gets a clinch.
Catalan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clean prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catalan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Catalan throws out the jab.
Catalan darts in looking for a takedown but Clean gets double underhooks and turns Catalan into the cage.
Catalan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Catalan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Clean.
Clean with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Clean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clean.
Clean swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catalan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Catalan closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catalan just leaning against Clean, taking a breather.
Catalan just leaning against Clean, taking a breather.
Catalan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Catalan taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Catalan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Catalan stalling.
Catalan blocks a body shot from Clean.
Catalan lands a good knee to the midsection. Clean won't want to take too many of those.
Catalan manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clean connects with a body shot that sends Catalan's belly button to the back.
Clean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Catalan.
Clean now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Catalan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clean lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Catalan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Catalan duly obliges.
It looks like Roberto Clean has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catalan closes the distance and pushes Clean back into the cage.
Catalan tries to score a body lock takedown but Clean shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Catalan stalling in the clinch.
Clean has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Catalan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Catalan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roberto Clean's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clean lands the left hand.
Clean scores with a punch to the head.
Roberto Clean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clean throws a nice looking combination but Catalan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Catalan shoots in looking for a takedown but Clean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Catalan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clean with a jab.
Clean throws a series of strikes that have Catalan backpedaling.
Catalan rushes Clean and presses him up against the cage.
Catalan pulls guard.
Catalan controls Clean momentarily but Clean frees himself.
Clean stands and steps away. Catalan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Catalan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clean swats away the attempt to clinch by Catalan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catalan clinches.
Catalan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Catalan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Catalan throws a right hand that Clean ducks under and follows up with a left that Clean also avoids with ease.
Clean now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Catalan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Catalan slips a jab and a cross from Clean.
Danga de danga de dang - Clean scores with a four punch combination!
Clean might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Catalan gets a clinch.
Catalan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clean cracks Catalan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catalan looks to land a combination. Clean sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Catalan tries to clinch there but Clean circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clean connects with a looping right hand.
Clean lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Clean bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Catalan's head.
Clean is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clean misses with a double jab.
Catalan fails with the takedown.
Mark Catalan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Catalan has Clean up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Clean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Catalan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Catalan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clean pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Catalan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Catalan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Clean. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clean lands a nice looking body shot.
Catalan closes the distance but Clean moves to the side
and Clean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clean throws a good cross that connects.
Clean misses with a double jab.
Catalan misses with a series of wild punches.
Clean misses with a few strikes there.
Clean connects with a single shot there.
Catalan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clean lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Catalan throws out a powerful jab.
Catalan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Catalan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clean connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Clean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Clean's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Clean avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clean throws a combination. Catalan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Catalan misses with a kick to the body.
Catalan slips a jab and a cross from Clean.
The fight stays on the outside here - Catalan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clean feints a jab promting Catalan to slip. Clean then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Catalan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Clean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catalan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Catalan moves in looking to clinch but Clean pushes him off.
Clean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clean goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catalan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catalan fails to land with a series of punches.
Catalan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Catalan wants to clinch up but Clean keeps it at a distance.
Clean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clean jabs Catalan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clean swinging wildly here.
Clean throws an overhand right that lands on Catalan's shoulder, as Catalan tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Catalan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clean feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Catalans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Catalan is looking to clinch.
Clean lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Catalan backs up against the cage.
Clean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Catalan circles away quickly and effectively.
Catalan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clean throws a series of punches but Catalan avoids them all with ease.
Catalan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clean counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Catalan tries to clinch there but Clean circles away.
Catalan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clean is looking for the big counter here.
Clean lands a jab-cross combination.
Clean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Clean misses
and Catalan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Catalan tries to clinch up.
Catalan tries to clinch up but Clean circles away and keeps his distance.
Catalan throws a series of strikes that have Clean backpedaling.
The fight stays on the outside here - Catalan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Catalan closes the distance and clinches.
Catalan breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Catalan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Clean does no damage.
As Clean looks to move away, Catalan throws a big counter combo bu Clean just gets out of the way.
Clean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Catalan rushes Clean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Catalan manages to break the clinch.
Clean swinging wildly here.
Catalan throws a quick counter head kick but Clean was just out of range.
Clean slips a jab and a cross from Catalan.
Catalan tries to clinch but Clean is having none of it.
Catalan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clean takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Catalan forces Clean back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catalan breaks the clinch.
Clean swinging wildly here.
Catalan darts in trying to clinch
and Clean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clean looks to score with a jab to the body but Catalan is just out of range.
Catalan tries to clinch up.
Catalan tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Clean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clean has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Clean!
Roberto Clean decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Manuel Ulrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Big Dipper has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
300 lbs
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22
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Dipper!
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, Juan Manuel Ulrich!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dipper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dipper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dipper lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Juan Manuel Ulrich has been cut.
Ulrich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dipper closes the distance and pushes Ulrich back into the cage.
Ulrich is trying to pull guard but Dipper has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulrich works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dipper is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dipper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dipper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulrich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ulrich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ulrich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dipper is aware though and is defending well.
Ulrich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ulrich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ulrich throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dipper escapes and throws Ulrich's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ulrich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dipper is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ulrich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ulrich is looking to get to half guard.
Dipper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ulrich is looking to escape.
Ulrich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ulrich gets back to half guard.
Ulrich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ulrich actively working from the bottom here.
Ulrich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dipper wants to stand up but Ulrich is controlling the position.
Ulrich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dipper.
Ulrich tries to roll over but Dipper keeps him under control.
Ulrich is not content to let Dipper control the position.
Ulrich looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Ulrich looking for submissions off his back.
Ulrich actively working from the bottom here.
Ulrich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ulrich actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ulrich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dipper pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Manuel Ulrich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Manuel Ulrich's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dipper throws a low kick, looking for Ulrich's leg but Ulrich calmly moves out of range.
Dipper backing away here, and Ulrich unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dipper slaps away a takedown attempt from Ulrich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dipper tries to clinch but Ulrich is having none of it.
Ulrich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dipper as he jumps to the side.
Dipper tries to clinch but Ulrich is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dipper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ulrich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ulrich stuffs the takedown attempt from Dipper. Dipper gets slowly back to his feet.
Ulrich was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Big Dipper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dipper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dipper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ulrich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dipper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ulrich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ulrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dipper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ulrich swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dipper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dipper dives in and grabs Ulrich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ulrich pushes down on Dipper's head and hops out.
Ulrich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ulrich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dipper.
It seemed like Ulrich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dipper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ulrich but Ulrich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dipper defends well and Ulrich ends up having to push Dipper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dipper throws a big counter combination but Ulrich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dipper tries to clinch up but Ulrich circles away and keeps his distance.
Dipper fails with a takedown attempt.
Dipper tries to close the distance and clinch but Ulrich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ulrich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ulrich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ulrich avoids the head kick by Dipper.
Dipper fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dipper is looking to clinch but Ulrich is avoiding it.
Ulrich stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Dipper.
Ulrich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dipper defends it nicely.
Dipper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ulrich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dipper leaves Ulrich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dipper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dipper lands a slapping body shot.
Dipper tries to clinch but Ulrich is having none of it.
Dipper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ulrich to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ulrich has gone for a leg lock! Dipper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ulrich's guard.
Dipper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ulrich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dipper passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ulrich gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Big Dipper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Manuel Ulrich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dipper leaves Ulrich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dipper tries to clinch but Ulrich is having none of it.
Ulrich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dipper is pressing down on Ulrich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ulrich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dipper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dipper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dipper!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulrich is looking to reverse the position.
Ulrich looking for a sweep but Dipper has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulrich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dipper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ulrich is working to get back to half guard.
Dipper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ulrich is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dipper throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ulrich is trying to reverse the position but instead Dipper has taken his back - oops!
Ulrich is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ulrich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ulrich looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dipper.
Ulrich manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dipper's guard. Nice work there by Ulrich.
My spies in The Iron Palace inform me that Ulrich has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ulrich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dipper manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ulrich has Dipper in his guard.
Dipper wants to stand but Ulrich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich has his foot on Dipper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dipper works his way back into a safe position though.
Ulrich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dipper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dipper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ulrich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dipper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ulrich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dipper has managed to get both his arms back between Ulrich's legs - danger averted.
Ulrich looking for a guillotine here but Dipper defends easily.
Ulrich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dipper is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ulrich has his foot on Dipper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dipper works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulrich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dipper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ulrich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dipper has managed to get both his arms back between Ulrich's legs - danger averted.
Ulrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dipper trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulrich looking for subs off his back but Dipper has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Manuel Ulrich.
I think Ulrich 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juan Manuel Ulrich!
Juan Manuel Ulrich managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eoghan Condon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray has chosen Dead man walking as his entrance music. Eoghan Condon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chad Murray 's chin.
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25
146 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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18
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eoghan Condon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Murray !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray throws a right and a left that Condon avoids nicely.
Condon has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Condon is defended easily by Murray .
Condon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murray scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murray dodges the punch combination from Condon.
Condon moves forwards but Murray connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Condon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murray defends well and Condon ends up having to push Murray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been told by Condon's head coaches at 11th Planet MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eoghan Condon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chad Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray throws a nice looking combination but Condon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murray scores with a jab to the body.
Murray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Condon closes the distance and clinches up with Murray , looking for a takedown. Condon pushes Murray against the cage but Murray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Condon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murray .
Condon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murray pinned against the cage. Murray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Condon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Condon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murray .
Murray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Condon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Condon is breathing heavily.
Condon closes the distance and clinches up with Murray , looking for a takedown. Condon pushes Murray against the cage but Murray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murray lands with a nice combination. Condon backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Eoghan Condon has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray with a nice cross.
Condon is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Murray . That snapped Condon's head back.
Oh Condon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray misses with the combination.
Murray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Condon seems to have got his legs back now.
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murray lands with a good body shot.
Murray connects with a nice looking jab.
Murray stuffs the takedown attempt from Condon. Condon gets slowly back to his feet.
Murray appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murray connects with a body shot.
Condon dodges the punch combination from Murray .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condon takes one to the chin there.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Condon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murray is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice combination there by Murray .
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murray scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murray connects with a single shot there.
Murray is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Condon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray lands a hook that stumbles Condon back into the cage. Murray follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Condon to the canvas! Murray pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Condon has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chad Murray !
A victorious Chad Murray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Eoghan Condon stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marat Sanayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunner Hilton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
291 lbs
8 - 7 - 1 |
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300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marat Sanayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunner Hilton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanayev shoots in but Hilton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanayev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hilton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Marat Sanayev has been cut.
Sanayev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanayev looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Sanayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanayev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hilton pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanayev misses with a combination
and Hilton counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanayev is breathing heavily.
Sanayev misses with a leg kick
and Hilton counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sanayev! Hilton lets Sanayev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sanayev is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanayev closes the distance but Hilton moves to the side
and Hilton counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunner Hilton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saem Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saem Black has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Denis Burns's chin.
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214 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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220 lbs
6 - 6 - 1 |
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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saem Black!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns misses with a body shot.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Denis Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns scores with a kick to the body.
Burns connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Saem Black has been cut.
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns gets underhooks to prevent Black's takedown attempt.
Burns is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to stall.
Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burns is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Burns lands a body shot.
Black is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burns to keep the fight standing.
Denis Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saem Black.
Black blocks a body shot from Burns.
A short right from Burns.
Burns lands a good knee to the midsection. Black won't want to take too many of those.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns taking a breather.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Black tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns digs a right hand underneath Black's ribcage. Black let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Black looks winded!
Nice elbow from Burns.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but Black blocks with his arms.
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Black's defenses.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black staying out of range there.
Black feints the counter takedown.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Black has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Black there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Black counters with a single leg into guard. Burns didn't expect that.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Black working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Black stands up over Burns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Black is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burns throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Burns striking off his back but it's not causing Black any problems.
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Burns thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Black engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a couple of digs.
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Black 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saem Black's cut.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
Black tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
And Black tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns, as that shot connected.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burns.
Black staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Black tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burns smiles and moves away.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Burns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
Black drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burns defends it well.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Black tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burns is in Black's guard.
Black is controlling Burns's posture.
Black looking to control.
Burns throws a big right hand that misses.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns throwing strikes but missing.
Burns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Black is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burns connects with a looping right hand.
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Black counters with a takedown into side control.
Burns is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Black is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Black cracks Burns with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Black is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Black lands a couple of good shots and Burns has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Burns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Burns hold on?
Saem Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black doesn't have the hooks in and Burns manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black pulls Burns in to control the position.
Burns is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Black keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Black is trying to keep Burns in close.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saem Black's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Burns tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burns.
Burns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye.
Burns throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Black counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burns tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black trying to control the pace.
Burns wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black drops an elbow to the side of Burns's head.
Black is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Burns tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Black there.
Burns trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Black manages to pass to mount!
Black content just to control the position here.
Black scoring with strikes but Burns is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Black breaks from Burns's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Black dominating with strikes here.
Burns is rocked!
Black loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Burns scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Black land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Black stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saem Black!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axl Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You Could Be Mine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Valentin Hadjiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Axl Rose!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose catches Hadjiev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Valentin Hadjiev has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rose lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hadjiev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hadjiev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hadjiev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.
Hadjiev fails with a takedown attempt.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hadjiev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Rose does no damage.
Hadjiev closes the distance and clinches up with Rose, looking for a takedown. Hadjiev pushes Rose against the cage but Rose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rose drops Hadjiev with a naaaaasty hook - Hadjiev is in real trouble here! Rose dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Rose!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Mazza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Ramires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazza's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smooth Criminal. The key to victory for Lou Mazza has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Mazza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fernando Ramires!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramires circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazza throws a combination that misses
and Ramires counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mazza won't be happy with that.
Mazza's coaches at Martial Arts Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ramires wants to control but Mazza is keeping him busy.
Mazza prevents Ramires from moving into mount.
Mazza is trying to control Ramires's posture but Ramires avoids it.
Mazza is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramires trying to control the action but Mazza is working from the bottom.
Mazza is letting Ramires control him for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramires working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Mazza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mazza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two 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.
Mazza trying to hold on to Ramires's head to control him but Ramires postures up.
Ramires wants to take a breather but Mazza is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Mazza. No joy for Ramires on that attempt.
It looked like Mazza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mazza misses with a looping left.
Ramires tries for a takedown but Mazza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramires slips a jab and a cross from Mazza.
Nice shot lands for Mazza.
Ramires dives in for a single leg takedown but Mazza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lou Mazza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Ramires.
A jab from Mazza finds it's way through Ramires's defenses.
Ramires drops his hands momentarily and Mazza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lou Mazza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mazza, as that shot connected.
Mazza swinging wildly here.
Mazza pounces like a tiger and cracks Ramires with a vicious hook! Ramires is down but not out! Mazza follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lou Mazza!
Lou Mazza is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Lou Mazza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers comes to the cage accompanied by LIKE A STORM - Love the way you hate me. . Nathan Chambers had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Chambers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lewis Scott!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Scott.
Scott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chambers on the side of the head.
Chambers is rocked!
Whack! Scott lands a heavy head kick that drops Chambers. The ref tackles Scott to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Chambers was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Lewis Scott! Lewis Scott retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Lewis Scott was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Nathan Chambers was interviewed post fight and said 'My hat's off to him, he's a great fighter but he was the better fighter tonight. I'll be back. '.
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