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Honour FC 4: Vegas Vendetta PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Leroy Brown has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Sawyer avoids the head kick by Brown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sawyer.
Sawyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sawyer.
Brown throws a hook but Sawyer blocks it.
Sawyer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Brown throws a head kick but Sawyer moves out of range.
Sawyer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sawyer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sawyer is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sawyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sawyer.
Brown is trying to stand up here but Sawyer is controlling him well.
Sawyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Sawyer there.
Sawyer works his way into full mount!
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sawyer on the ground.
BOOM! Sawyer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sawyer has hold of Brown's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brown manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brown is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sawyer landing strikes from the mount and Brown is in trouble!
Sawyer quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Sawyer but it's paid off an Brown is forced to tap! Nice work by Sawyer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rex Sawyer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick McGowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takehiko Takaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takehiko Takaki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick McGowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takehiko Takaki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGowen misses with the combination.
McGowen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGowen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takaki fakes the leg kick and cracks McGowen in the body.
Takaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGowen fails to land the takedown.
McGowen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takaki scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGowen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takaki stuffs the takedown.
Takaki feints and then cracks McGowen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGowen down.
Takaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGowen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick McGowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGowen is breathing heavily.
McGowen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takaki as he jumps to the side.
McGowen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takaki sprawls well. Takaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGowen gets slowly back to his feet.
Takaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takaki lands a big head kick that sends McGowen to the canvas! Takaki follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takehiko Takaki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julito Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Pinto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Pinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julito Vega!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Pinto or perhaps it was just good defense by Vega which made him look bad.
Pinto shoots for a takedown but Vega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pinto fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinto gets a takedown into half guard.
Vega looking for submissions off his back.
Pinto is trying to control the action in half guard but Vega is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto trying to mount his opponent but Vega defends it.
Vega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pinto thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vega to regain full guard.
Vega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pinto wants to pass the guard but Vega is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pinto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pinto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pinto wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
Pinto is breathing heavily.
Vega has his feet on Pinto's thighs here. He's pushed Pinto off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pinto screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julito Vega!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormier comes into the arena with Survivor -- Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Emelianenko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cormier throwing shots but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Cormier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cormier trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cormier trying to pass the guard but Emelianenko defending well.
Cormier is trying to control. Emelianenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Emelianenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cormier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head.
Cormier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cormier throwing shots but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Cormier works his foot free and advances to mount.
Emelianenko taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier misses with a head shot.
Cormier pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Emelianenko wants to control but Cormier is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cormier trying to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cormier punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cormier feints and as Emelianenko raises his hands in defense, Cormier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cormier stands and throws Emelianenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cormier in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Cormier sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Emelianenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cormier tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cormier trying to control the position but Emelianenko is working away.
Cormier tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cormier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Emelianenko to the mat! Emelianenko manages to get full guard.
Cormier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier stands and steps away. Emelianenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cormier feints and as Emelianenko raises his hands in defense, Cormier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Emelianenko is trying to keep Cormier in close.
Cormier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cormier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cormier is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cormier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cormier wants to stand but Emelianenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Emelianenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cormier is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cormier.
Cormier thows a big elbow that misses.
Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cormier.
Daniel Cormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cormier lands a couple of elbows.
Igor Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cormier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cormier trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Cormier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cormier trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cormier chips away with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cormier.
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.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cormier wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Cormier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cormier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Cormier!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Here comes the hotstepper. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera has Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivera has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivera drags the fight down to the ground.
Rivera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rivera trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Garcia!
Rivera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
Rivera controlling the position easily from mount.
Rivera wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
Rivera thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rivera looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rivera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rivera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia tries to hold on but Rivera postures up.
Rivera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Garcia is now in Rivera's guard. A big mistake from Rivera there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia won't allow Rivera to sweep him here.
Garcia trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garcia manages to get himself to full guard.
Rivera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rivera throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Rivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rivera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garcia throws a leg kick but Rivera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rivera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rivera dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Rivera's head and hops out.
Jose Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rivera throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Garcia is staying active underneath Rivera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Rivera is controlling well.
Rivera is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.
Rivera trying to control from Garcia's half guard. Garcia has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rivera has gone for a leg lock! Garcia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rivera's guard.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Garcia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Garcia uses his free foot to push down on Rivera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rivera.
Rivera is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garcia controlling his opponent.
Garcia trying to control but Rivera is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is trying desperately to improve position.
Rivera sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rivera is trying to get back to full guard.
Rivera gets full guard.
Rivera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Garcia passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy.
Garcia is really struggling to control Rivera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Garcia tries for a takedown but Rivera circles away easily
and Rivera counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Garcia's guard now.
Rivera is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Rivera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rivera wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.
Rivera stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Rivera tries to pass.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivera postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Rivera trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
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.
Garcia can't keep his opponent in guard - Rivera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rivera wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rivera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rivera wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Rivera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rivera thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivera is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rivera throws a combination that misses
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jason Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rivera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rivera 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Rivera!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicles Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicles Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jens Pulver!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pulver is keeping the position for now.
Pulver wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones trying to control but Pulver is working from the bottom.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Pulver.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Pulver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pulver wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pulver rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Pulver!
Pulver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pulver has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones looking to control.
Pulver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones is trying to keep Pulver in close.
Pulver throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pulver looks gassed!
Jones controlling his opponent.
Pulver has left one of his arms exposed and Jones doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Pulver screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicles Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enzo The Little Italian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Farley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Little Italian comes to the cage accompanied by la dibla. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enzo The Little Italian!
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, Chuck Farley!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Little Italian tries to clinch but Farley moves out of range.
The Little Italian misses with a hook. Farley ducked under it nicely.
Farley throws a lazy right hand but The Little Italian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from The Little Italian as Farley shoots in.
Farley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Little Italian circles away quickly and effectively.
Farley keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from The Little Italian.
The Little Italian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Little Italian is looking to clinch but Farley is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farley looks to land a combination but The Little Italian avoids it well.
The Little Italian moves into the clinch.
The Little Italian looking to throw knees to the head but Farley is blocking nicely.
The Little Italian looking to throw knees to the head but Farley is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farley is trying to break free.
The Little Italian tries a knee to the head but Farley blocks it.
Farley is trying to break the clinch but The Little Italian has him pressed against the cage.
Farley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Little Italian has him pressed against the cage.
Farley wants a takedown but no success here.
The Little Italian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Farley's face.
Farley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Little Italian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Little Italian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Little Italian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Farley's defenses.
The Little Italian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Little Italian lands a knee to the body.
The Little Italian lands a knee to the head.
The Little Italian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Little Italian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Little Italian trying to land knees to the body.
The Little Italian with a knee to the head.
Farley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Little Italian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Enzo The Little Italian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Farley.
The Little Italian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Little Italian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Little Italian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Farley is trying to break the clinch but The Little Italian is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Little Italian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Farley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Little Italian has Farley pressed against the cage, preventing Farley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on The Little Italian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Little Italian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Farley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Little Italian slowing the pace effectively.
The Little Italian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Farley's defenses.
Farley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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.
The Little Italian trying to land knees to the body.
Farley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Farley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Farley jumps into guard, dragging The Little Italian to the mat.
Farley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Little Italian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Farley on the ground.
The Little Italian trying to control but Farley is working from the bottom.
Farley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Little Italian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farley wants to sweep but no luck.
Farley keeping moving, preventing The Little Italian from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Farley holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo The Little Italian dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Farley misses with a two punch combination.
Chuck Farley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Little Italian tries to clinch but Farley moves out of range.
The Little Italian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Farley.
Farley shoots for a double leg takedown but The Little Italian sprawls well. He's pushed Farley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Little Italian is looking to clinch.
Farley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Enzo The Little Italian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farley dives in and grabs The Little Italian's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Little Italian pushes down on Farley's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farley misses with a few strikes there.
The Little Italian connects with a high kick.
The Little Italian is looking to clinch but Farley is avoiding it.
The Little Italian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Farley.
A head kick from The Little Italian lands but Farley takes it in his stride.
Farley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Little Italian tries to clinch up but Farley circles away and keeps his distance.
The Little Italian is looking to clinch.
The Little Italian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice sprawl there from The Little Italian as Farley shoots in.
Enzo The Little Italian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Farley.
The Little Italian tries to clinch but Farley moves out of range.
Farley misses with a double jab.
The Little Italian slips a straight right by Farley.
Farley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Little Italian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Little Italian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Little Italian slips a straight right by Farley.
Farley scores with a jab. The Little Italian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Farley works over The Little Italian's head and body with a nice combination.
The Little Italian tries to clinch up.
The Little Italian gets a clinch.
Farley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Little Italian lands a good knee to the midsection. Farley won't want to take too many of those.
Farley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Little Italian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farley's brow.
Farley tries to break free but The Little Italian pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Little Italian scores a nice knee to the body.
Farley manages to break the clinch.
The Little Italian tries to close the distance and clinch but Farley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farley tries to bum rush The Little Italian with a series of wild strikes but The Little Italian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. The Little Italian catches Farley right on the button with a cross.
Farley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Farley looks to land a combination but The Little Italian avoids it well.
Farley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farley swats away the attempt to clinch by The Little Italian.
Farley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Farley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Farley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Little Italian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Farley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Little Italian wants to get back to his feet but Farley drags him back down.
Farley is putting a hurting on The Little Italian here, landing some big shots from side control.
The Little Italian looks to move to half guard but instead Farley has passed into mount! Damn!
The Little Italian wants to control but Farley is having none of it.
Farley dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, The Little Italian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Farley prevents The Little Italian from getting the reversal.
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 Enzo The Little Italian will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Farley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Farley showed some decent athleticism there.
The Little Italian is looking to get back to full guard here but Farley has managed to pass to side control instead.
Farley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Little Italian is working to get back to half guard.
The Little Italian in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Farley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Farley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The Little Italian is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Farley controlling the pace for now.
Farley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, The Little Italian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The Little Italian wants to hold on but Farley pushes him away.
Farley is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. The Little Italian is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. The Little Italian flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Farley anticipates the leg and manages to get behind The Little Italian and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Farley slips an arm under The Little Italian chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Farley has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Farley is squeezing on The Little Italian like an anaconda would it's prey. The Little Italian fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chuck Farley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Cruz 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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189 lbs
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186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cruz wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cruz to get the leverage.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz with the ground and pound from mount.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cruz with the ground and pound from mount.
Cruz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cruz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cruz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Cruz.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silva taking shots to the head.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz wants to finish this one by submission but Silva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cruz.
Cruz avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Cruz working the ground and pound effectively.
Silva is rocked!
Cruz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a big elbow.
Cruz throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Silva has his hands clasped together but Cruz breaks the hold and Silva is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Cruz!
Pedro Cruz is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett Long has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Impaler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Long!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long throws a series of punches but Impaler moves out of range.
Impaler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Impaler tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Impaler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Impaler wants to control but Long is keeping him busy.
Impaler scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler looking to control but instead Long has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Long looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Impaler is looking for a kimura here.
Impaler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Impaler is looking for a kimura here.
Long looking for submissions off his back.
Long is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Impaler pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Impaler is looking to advance position but Long won't allow it.
Long keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Impaler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Impaler is looking to take a break and control but Long is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Impaler passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Long!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Impaler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Impaler controlling from the full mount.
Impaler goes for an armbar but Long turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Long.
Impaler keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Long pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Impaler is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Impaler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Long wants to clinch.
Impaler dives in and grabs Long's left leg, looking for a takedown. Long pushes down on Impaler's head and hops out.
Impaler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Long circles away.
Impaler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Long pinned against the cage. Long gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Impaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Long shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Long stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Impaler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Impaler keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
Long postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Impaler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Long, into his guard.
Impaler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Long manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Impaler has Long in his guard.
Long decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Long is looking to clinch.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Long as Impaler shoots in.
Long drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Impaler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Impaler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Long looking to sit in guard and control but Impaler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Long working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Impaler.
Impaler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Impaler trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
Long is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Impaler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Long is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Long has escaped and now he's on top!
Impaler striking off his back but it's not causing Long any problems.
Impaler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Long stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Impaler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Long but Long pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot by Long.
Impaler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brett Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Long. Impaler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Long feints and as Impaler raises his hands in defense, Long changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Impaler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brett Long has got the better of the ground game so far.
Long trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Impaler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Long is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Long would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Long 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Long showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Impaler shoots in for a takedown but Long shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Impaler tries to move into range but Long moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Long rushes Impaler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Impaler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Long gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Impaler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Impaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Long lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Long escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Long stuffs the takedown attempt from Impaler. Impaler gets slowly back to his feet.
Impaler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Impaler lands in his opponent's guard.
Long manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Impaler manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long stands and steps away. Impaler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice jab there from Long.
Impaler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Impaler seems to be looking for submissions.
Long wants to improve his position but Impaler is controlling well.
Long is defending against the submission attempts here by Impaler.
Impaler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Long is just riding it out for now. Impaler eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Impaler is trying to control. Long wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Impaler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Long does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like Impaler is going to stand back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Impaler shoots in for a double leg but Long sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Long throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Impaler.
Long tries to clinch but Impaler moves out of range.
Impaler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Long moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Long breaks from the clinch.
Long looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long prevents Impaler from improving his position.
Long is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Impaler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Long.
Long is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Impaler is just riding it out for now. Long eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Long really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Long drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Impaler working for a triangle but Long defends it easily.
Long stands up and waves to Impaler to follow him.
Long fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Impaler, pushing him back against the cage.
Long escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Impaler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Long sprawls well. Long wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Impaler gets slowly back to his feet.
Impaler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vlad Impaler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Long throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Impaler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Long pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Impaler is defended easily by Long.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Impaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Impaler slips under a jab.
Impaler fails with the takedown
and Long counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Long clinches up with Impaler and pushes him back against the cage.
Long breaks the clinch.
Long scores with a sloppy right hand. Impaler should have avoided that one.
Impaler keeps the fight on the outside.
Long connects with a crisp jab.
Impaler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Long pinned against the cage. Long gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Impaler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Impaler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Long breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Long as Impaler shoots in.
Long instigates a clinch.
Long pushes Impaler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Long breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long misses with a two punch combination.
Long lands a really nice looking cross but Impaler seems unphased.
Impaler shoots in looking for a takedown. Long tries to sprawl out of it but Impaler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Long manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Long throws a series of strikes that have Impaler backpedaling.
Impaler dodges the punch combination from Long.
Long connects with a good right hand that stumbles Impaler. Impaler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Long 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Impaler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Long but Long pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Long connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Long jabs at Impaler's body.
Long changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Impaler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Long wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Impaler, who protects the arm well.
Long decides to stand up, so the ref orders Impaler to his feet.
Impaler ducks right into an uppercut from Long.
Impaler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Long pinned against the cage. Long gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Long decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Impaler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Impaler is looking to improve his position.
Long is keen to just control but Impaler is a slippery customer.
Impaler wants to control but Long is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Impaler is looking to improve his position.
Impaler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Long dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Long. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Long.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Impaler.
Impaler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Long prevents Impaler from moving into mount.
Impaler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Long manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Impaler is looking to stall here but Long recovers full guard.
Impaler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Impaler wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Impaler wants to stand but Long is controlling his posture from full guard.
Long throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Impaler wants to pass the guard but Long is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Impaler looking to sit in guard and control but Long gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Impaler is on top in guard.
Impaler advances position into side control!
Impaler trying to control the action but Long is working from the bottom.
Vlad Impaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Impaler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Impaler is looking to take a break and control but Long is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Impaler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brett Long is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Impaler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Long's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vlad Impaler.
Well Long 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Long!
Brett Long is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladmir Pastroyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladmir Pastroyka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pastroyka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pastroyka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueira jumps guard but Pastroyka stands there with Nogueira around his waist. Nogueira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nogueira gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nogueira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pastroyka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nogueira.
Nogueira is working for a kimura but Pastroyka is defending it quite comfortably.
Nogueira trying to work for an americana but Pastroyka has managed to regain full guard.
Pastroyka keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pastroyka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nogueira has Pastroyka in his guard.
Pastroyka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pastroyka thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pastroyka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Pastroyka from controlling successfully.
Pastroyka 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pastroyka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Pastroyka tries to pass.
Pastroyka postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pastroyka trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pastroyka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pastroyka has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
Pastroyka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pastroyka has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
Nogueira looks gassed!
Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pastroyka is aware though and is defending well.
Pastroyka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pastroyka passes Nogueira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pastroyka seems to be looking for submissions.
Pastroyka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pastroyka raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Pastroyka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pastroyka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pastroyka working for a guillotine from mount but Nogueira is in no mood to give up.
Pastroyka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nogueira can't escape the position.
Pastroyka in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Nogueira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pastroyka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pastroyka loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Nogueira scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Pastroyka land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Pastroyka stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladmir Pastroyka!
Vladmir Pastroyka retains his heavyweight title!
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