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L.V.P. - Brown vs. Harris PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mat Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mountain Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mat Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 63 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mountain Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Rivera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rivera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Rivera has control of the leg.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Rivera drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Rivera is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera postures up.
Rivera 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.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rivera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz is trying to keep Rivera in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Rivera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz has control of Rivera's left arm, preventing Rivera from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rivera throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Rivera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivera postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
Diaz pulls Rivera in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rivera dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz wants to stand but Rivera is controlling the position.
Rivera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivera lands a couple of digs.
Rivera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $500 fee) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rivera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Rivera controlling him for the moment.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
Rivera gets to his feet. Diaz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivera counters with a takedown into side control.
Diaz is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Rivera keeps moving and retains side control.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz prevents Rivera from improving position.
Rivera sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Diaz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz tries to bench press Rivera off him but Rivera keeps the position.
Diaz is trying to escape the position but Rivera is controlling the position.
Rivera tries to score with some ground and pound. Diaz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rivera moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rivera wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rivera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mountain Rivera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rivera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Rivera ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rivera has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rivera back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rivera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Rivera knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rivera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Rivera with that takedown attempt.
Mat Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Rivera.
Rivera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rivera is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Rivera stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Rivera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Rivera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz pushes Rivera off looking to stand but Rivera dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz is trying to escape back to his feet but Rivera uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Check out the look on Rivera's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rivera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Rivera sits in half guard.
Rivera prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Rivera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Rivera has control of the leg.
Rivera tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Rivera postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Rivera postures up.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rivera controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivera circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rivera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rivera wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Rivera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera wants to control for a moment but Diaz uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Diaz trying to control here.
Rivera seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mountain Rivera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rivera 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.
Rivera throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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 Mat Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Mat Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diaz looking for a sweep but Rivera has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Rivera. Oh but Diaz has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Rivera goes limp - he's gone! Diaz jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mat Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Shackleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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203 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biggie Shackleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackleton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White scores with a hook.
White thows a leg kick but Shackleton checks it
and Shackleton counters with a shoot takedown. White fights it but they end up in guard.
White has Shackleton pulled in close to control his posture.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shackleton is controlling him.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Shackleton is proving a slippery customer.
Shackleton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shackleton prevents White from getting back to his feet.
White 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleton won't allow White to sweep him here.
White working a defensive guard here.
Shackleton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shackleton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleton throws a big elbow that misses.
White told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Shackleton stops White from standing up.
White is trying to control the position but Shackleton postures up.
Shackleton is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shackleton is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
Shackleton wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Shackleton throws a big right hand that misses.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White keeping moving, preventing Shackleton from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shackleton fails with the takedown
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton dips to his left and cracks White with an uppercut!
Shackleton throws a one two combo.
Shackleton throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shackleton thinking.
Shackleton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shackleton throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Shackleton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
White tries to kick Shackleton off but Shackleton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
White gets full guard.
Shackleton trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shackleton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shackleton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White wants to stand and escape but Shackleton is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shackleton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shackleton trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shackleton looking to pass the guard.
White looking for a guillotine here but Shackleton defends easily.
White is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shackleton stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
White wants to stand up but Shackleton is controlling him.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shackleton trying to move into half guard but instead White has managed to sweep!
White stands and steps away. Shackleton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton misses the shot to the body.
Walter White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White scores with a nice right hand.
Shackleton walks into a stiff left hand from White.
Shackleton misses the shot to the body.
Shackleton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shackleton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. White quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shackleton has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
White is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Shackleton dominated that round.
That's time! Shackleton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
White swings for the body but Shackleton moves out of range.
Walter White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shackleton gets the takedown into side control.
Shackleton working away.
White is trying to get back to his feet.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Shackleton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shackleton lands a strong strike to the head of White. That's dazed him! Shackleton looking to finish here. White is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Shackleton lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biggie Shackleton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Joey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdet Berisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valdet Berisha is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fat Joey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valdet Berisha!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joey.
Berisha wants to counter the offense by Joey and move into the clinch position.
Joey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joey 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.
Berisha is trying to improve his position.
Joey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berisha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joey goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berisha rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Joey's guard! Nice work there by Berisha!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joey 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berisha trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey has his foot on Berisha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berisha works his way back into a safe position though.
Berisha trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey looking for subs off his back but Berisha has passed one foot through into half guard.
Berisha is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Berisha controlling from mount.
Berisha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey can't escape the position.
Berisha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joey wants to control but Berisha is having none of it.
Joey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berisha looking to control but Joey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey working to try and regain half guard.
Berisha throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey is desperately trying to improve his position but Berisha has a good base and remains in mount.
Joey is squirming around, avoiding Berisha's attempts to control the action.
Berisha prevents Joey from getting the reversal.
Berisha controlling the position easily from mount.
Joey is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berisha wants to control the pace but Joey is squirming around nicely.
Joey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berisha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joey working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berisha controlling from the full mount.
Joey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdet Berisha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Joey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joey is looking for a kimura but Berisha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joey to get the leverage.
Berisha trying to control from the bottom.
Berisha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berisha sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berisha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joey's back!
Joey tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berisha doesn't have the hooks in and Joey manages to turn into his guard.
Berisha looking for a sweep. Not yet Berisha, not yet.
Berisha pulls Joey in close to prevent any damage.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Berisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey is really struggling to control Berisha but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Berisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey stopping the sweep attempt from Berisha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berisha working a defensive guard here.
Berisha seems keen to control Joey's posture.
Valdet Berisha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Berisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berisha is keeping the position for now.
Berisha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berisha is looking to stand up but Joey isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey stopping the sweep attempt from Berisha.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Berisha stuffs the takedown attempt from Joey. Joey gets slowly back to his feet.
Berisha tries to counter with a clinch but Joey shakes him off and moves away.
Berisha stuffs the takedown attempt from Joey. Joey gets slowly back to his feet.
Berisha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fat Joey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berisha tries to clinch there but Joey circles away.
Joey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berisha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joey misses with a takedown attempt
and Berisha counters by clinching up.
Berisha has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Joey clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Berisha controlling well, preventing Joey from escaping the position.
Berisha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berisha struggling to keep hold of the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Berisha looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joey is in bad spot here.
Joey breaks Berisha's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Berisha working a defensive guard but Joey manages to pass into side control anyway.
Joey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berisha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berisha sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valdet Berisha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Joey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berisha tries to avoid it but Joey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berisha to the ground. Berisha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berisha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joey shoots in for a takedown but Berisha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fat Joey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berisha manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Joey on his heels. He'll look to pass Joey's guard now, I'm sure.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Berisha stays in close to Joey's body and controls the position.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berisha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berisha has managed to get both his arms back between Joey's legs - danger averted.
Berisha trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey is looking for a triangle but Berisha pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berisha pushes down on Joey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joey wants to control but Berisha is keeping busy.
Joey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berisha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berisha postures up.
Berisha controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berisha trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berisha defends it easily.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Joey working for a triangle but Berisha defends it easily.
Berisha content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berisha is aware though and is defending well.
Berisha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Joey's guard.
Joey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berisha trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berisha tries to avoid it but Joey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berisha to the ground. Berisha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berisha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joey.
Valdet Berisha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berisha or perhaps it was just good defense by Joey, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Joey shoots in for a takedown but Berisha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Berisha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berisha looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Berisha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berisha content to stall in guard here.
Fat Joey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valdet Berisha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey looking for a guillotine here but Berisha defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valdet Berisha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Berisha 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdet Berisha!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaqen Hghar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hghar comes to the cage accompanied by Funky Polak - Pamiętaj. Roger Little told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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186 lbs
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198 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaqen Hghar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Little!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little moves out of range of the strikes.
Hghar throws a body shot but no joy.
Hghar stuffs the takedown.
Little swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Little drops Hghar with a beautiful combination! Hghar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Little is looking for the KO!
It looks like Jaqen Hghar has been cut.
Good exchange - Little coming out on top.
Hghar is rocked!
Hghar closes the distance and clinches up with Little, looking for a takedown. Hghar pushes Little against the cage but Little circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oh Hghar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little misses with the combination.
Little throws a head kick that misses.
Jaqen Hghar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Little throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Little fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hghar to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hghar looks to clinch but Little throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hghar taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Roger Little!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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231 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Frost scores with a jab. Taylor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Jason Taylor has been cut.
We've been told by Frost's head coaches at V Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Frost connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taylor's hands.
Frost feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Taylor sprawling to the canvas! Taylor rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Frost finish him?!
Taylor is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor moves away from the strike by Frost.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Frost misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frost tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frost enables Taylor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frost manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Frost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taylor trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Frost managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is trying to keep Taylor in close.
Taylor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Frost is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Frost scores with a kick to the midsection.
Frost lands with a nice body kick.
Taylor looks winded!
Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Frost counters with a crisp right hand that drops Taylor! Frost lets Taylor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frost went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frost closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Taylor! Frost dives in looking to finish! Taylor is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Frost!
Jackson Frost 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daryl Smudge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smudge comes to the cage accompanied by Remember The Name. King comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Saliva-Badass kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daryl Smudge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony King!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smudge just misses with a punch to the body.
King thumps Smudge with a low kick.
King misses with the combination.
Smudge moves away from the strike by King.
Smudge dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Smudge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King throws a leg kick which misses Smudge's front leg but catches the back leg as Smudge tries to avoid it.
King misses with a double jab.
King rushes Smudge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King breaks from the clinch.
Smudge moves out of range as King strikes.
King missing with a left hand there. Smudge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smudge drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smudge trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smudge throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smudge stops King from standing up.
Smudge is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Smudge has managed to sneak the leg through.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smudge.
Smudge is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
King is looking for a sweep. Smudge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smudge trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smudge lands a nice short elbow.
Smudge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smudge tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smudge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Smudge seems content to control.
Smudge works his foot free and advances to mount.
King is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
BOOM! Smudge connects with a massive shot to the dome!
King is trying to stand up.
Smudge lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
King felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smudge lands with some vicious ground and pound - can King hang on?
King is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Smudge! King is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daryl Smudge!
A very excited looking Daryl Smudge rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonothan Kuhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Sandov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kuhula might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Native Drums from the South Pacific. The key to victory for Tonothan Kuhula has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tonothan Kuhula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugene Sandov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuhula throws a series of punches but Sandov avoids them all with ease.
Kuhula lands a glancing blow to the side of Sandov's head.
Kuhula lunges at Sandov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sandov's hand.
Kuhula gets in close and tags Sandov with a short punch that almost sends Sandov to the mat! Oh Sandov is in big trouble! He turns his back on Kuhula, trying to create some distance but Kuhula rushes him, striking wildly and Sandov goes down! The referee tackles Kuhula into the cage to end the fight! Kuhula is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonothan Kuhula!
Tonothan Kuhula took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 8$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Ruggiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Chan (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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36
248 lbs
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280 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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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
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Ruggiero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackie Chan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruggiero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chan pinned against the cage. Chan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chan throws a sloppy head kick and Ruggiero moves out of range easily.
Ruggiero throws a big counter combination but Chan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ruggiero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Chan tries to counter it with a takedown but Ruggiero pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chan connects with a body shot that sends Ruggiero's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruggiero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruggiero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruggiero misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan is trying to drag Ruggiero to the mat but Ruggiero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chan tries to pull guard but Ruggiero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruggiero.
Ruggiero misses with a knee to the head.
Chan is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruggiero has double underhooks.
Chan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vinny Ruggiero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Chan.
Chan pulls guard successfully.
Chan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ruggiero stopping the sweep attempt from Chan.
Chan has control of Ruggiero's left arm, preventing Ruggiero from doing any damage.
Chan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruggiero prevents Chan from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chan keeping full guard, as Ruggiero tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruggiero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruggiero avoids it really well and circles away.
Chan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruggiero.
Ruggiero gets caught napping as Chan dives in and scores a takedown. Ruggiero manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan prevents Ruggiero from getting back to his feet.
Chan is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruggiero has wrist control.
Chan content to stall in guard here.
Chan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chan wants to pass the guard but Ruggiero is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chan postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruggiero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chan lands a nice shot to the body.
Chan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chan tries for a takedown but Ruggiero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruggiero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruggiero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruggiero as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Chan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ruggiero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruggiero keeps working.
Ruggiero is pushing Chan's head away, looking to escape. Chan manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan is looking to take a break and control but Ruggiero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chan just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan decides to stand back up.
Ruggiero feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chan looking for a sweep. Not yet Chan, not yet.
Chan keeps trying to improve his position.
Chan controls Ruggiero momentarily but Ruggiero frees himself.
Ruggiero wants to stand and escape but instead Chan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Chan looking to pass the guard.
Chan slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan controlling the pace.
Chan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chan stalling away here and it's allowed Ruggiero to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chan tries to stand but Ruggiero is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruggiero is keeping the position for now.
Ruggiero is trying to keep Chan in close.
Chan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackie Chan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruggiero 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.
Ruggiero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chan is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruggiero tries to clinch up.
Chan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruggiero defends it well.
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.
Chan lands with a good body shot.
Ruggiero slaps away a takedown attempt from Chan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chan.
Ruggiero is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chan just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chan is looking to take a break and control but Ruggiero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruggiero struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jab by Chan.
Chan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chan wants to control but Ruggiero is keeping him busy.
Chan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ruggiero to his feet.
Vinny Ruggiero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruggiero is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chan content to control rather than advance.
Ruggiero looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chan escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ruggiero has Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruggiero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ruggiero working aggressively here.
Ruggiero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chan's face.
Ruggiero using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruggiero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chan's face.
Chan tries to pull guard but Ruggiero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ruggiero managing to block the knees to the body from Chan.
Ruggiero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chan's face.
It looks like Jackie Chan has been cut.
Ruggiero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruggiero connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Chan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruggiero tries a knee to the head but Chan blocks it.
Ruggiero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chan up against the cage.
Ruggiero is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruggiero with a knee to the head.
Ruggiero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chan.
Ruggiero using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruggiero is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruggiero.
Ruggiero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruggiero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chan wants a takedown.
Vinny Ruggiero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie Chan.
Chan jumps guard but Ruggiero stands there with Chan around his waist. Chan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chan trying to control the position but instead, Ruggiero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chan into the cage.
Ruggiero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chan blocks it with crossed arms.
Vinny Ruggiero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Chan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruggiero prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees to the body from Ruggiero.
Ruggiero misses with a knee to the head.
Ruggiero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruggiero scores a nice knee to the body.
Ruggiero lands a good knee to the midsection. Chan won't want to take too many of those.
Ruggiero landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruggiero using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruggiero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ruggiero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruggiero scores with a knee to the head.
Vinny Ruggiero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackie Chan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruggiero is leaning against Chan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Ruggiero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chan 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie Chan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shitty Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shitty Bill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Boone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boone lands in his opponent's guard.
Boone is in close to Bill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boone told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Boone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bill tries to get out of the position.
Boone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bill's guard.
Boone maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bill could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Boone has cracked it and Bill is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Boone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Boone!
Our winner, Robert Boone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bushido Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Lights Please - J Cole. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bushido Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven Harris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a body punch
and Harris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Harris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harris walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brown.
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Harris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harris prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Harris avoids the damage to the body.
Harris looking to slow down the pace here.
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harris avoiding damage.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harris is defending well for now.
Harris avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Harris avoids the elbow strike from Brown, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Brown.
Brown 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.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harris looks winded!
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harris.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Raven Harris has been cut.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Harris shrugs off.
We've been informed that Harris has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brown connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harris's face.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris is rocked!
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Harris! Brown unloads with more strikes and Harris sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bushido Brown!
Bushido Brown retains his super heavyweight title!
After the fight, Bushido Brown 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.
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