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Rise Above Hate #1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janusz Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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175 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Janusz Nowak!
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, Bob Roberts!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts stalks Nowak and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nowak's face. Nowak staggers backwards, shaken.
Roberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roberts has managed to clinch.
Roberts jumps into guard, dragging Nowak to the mat.
Nowak sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nowak tries to stand but Roberts is controlling from the bottom.
Nowak stopping the sweep attempt from Roberts.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nowak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nowak has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roberts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nowak!
Roberts decides to stand back up. Roberts steps back and let's Nowak get back to his feet.
Nowak looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.
Roberts darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roberts decides to stand and escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roberts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roberts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nowak's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts stalling.
Nowak trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking for a kimura here.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts wants to stand up but Nowak is controlling the position.
Roberts controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roberts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Roberts stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nowak to get to his feet.
Roberts shoots in and bounces Nowak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nowak trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Roberts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nowak circles away quickly and effectively.
Nowak tries to counter with a takedown but Roberts is quick to defend against it.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts with the counter takedown but Nowak avoids it easily.
Nowak misses with a takedown
and Roberts counters by clinching up.
Roberts is pressed up against the cage. Nowak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roberts down to the mat. Roberts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janusz Nowak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nowak shoots and misses
and Roberts counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Roberts. Beautiful body shot.
Roberts tries to bum rush Nowak with a series of wild strikes but Nowak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nowak tries to counter with a takedown but Roberts is quick to defend against it.
Roberts looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roberts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roberts postures up.
Bob Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Roberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nowak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roberts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Roberts lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roberts scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nowak tries to improve position but can't.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roberts working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts misses with the ground and pound.
Roberts tries to score with some ground and pound. Nowak controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nowak takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Roberts is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nowak will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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!
Roberts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nowak's legs.
Roberts has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Janusz Nowak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nowak did well to prevent Roberts getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Roberts gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Roberts gets a double leg takedown into Nowak's guard.
Nowak has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Nowak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roberts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Nowak is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nowak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roberts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roberts lands a nice hook to Nowak's body. Nowak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Roberts 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. This is the final round!
Roberts has closed the distance and engaged Nowak in a clinch.
Nowak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roberts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roberts has picked Nowak up - he's going for a ride! Roberts dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Still in half guard, Roberts seems content to control.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but Nowak defending well.
Nowak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nowak defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts with the ground and pound but Nowak uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nowak wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roberts 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roberts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roberts showed some decent athleticism there.
Roberts working Nowak over with strikes.
Roberts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is working for a submission of some sort.
Roberts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roberts winds up and cracks Nowak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nowak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roberts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roberts seems to be working for a kimura but Nowak defends the submission attempt.
Roberts wants to pass to mount but Nowak is defending the position.
Roberts trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
More stalling from Roberts.
Roberts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nowak trying to control but Roberts postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roberts 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Roberts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Morris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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, Bill Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morris.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Morris is having none of it.
Morris darts in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets double underhooks and turns Morris into the cage.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morris tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rodriguez is in Morris's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Morris.
Morris seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Morris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris looking for a sweep. Not yet Morris, not yet.
Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morris looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriguez is defended easily by Morris.
It appears Morris was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morris tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morris to the ground. Morris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rodriguez rushes Morris and presses him up against the cage.
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morris.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Rodriguez persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
Morris ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Morris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but Morris persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morris.
Morris swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez has closed the distance and engaged Morris in a clinch.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez feints a jab promting Morris to slip. Rodriguez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morris slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rodriguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
and Rodriguez counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Morris! He's just covering up as Rodriguez starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Rodriguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Pugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Paul Pugh!
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, Johnny Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wilson enables Pugh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wilson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pugh throws a big elbow that misses.
Pugh stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Pugh from controlling successfully.
Wilson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pugh wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugh landing some decent shots from guard.
Pugh throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pugh is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pugh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson 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.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Pugh is proving a slippery customer.
Pugh wanted to stand there but Wilson had control of the position.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pugh wanted to stand there but Wilson had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pugh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pugh is looking for a counter combo.
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.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pugh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pugh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pugh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilson looks winded!
Pugh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pugh landing with the ground and pound.
Pugh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilson's head.
Pugh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilson's head.
Pugh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pugh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wilson gets caught napping as Pugh dives in and scores a takedown. Wilson manages to retain guard.
Pugh stands up over Wilson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pugh is in close to Wilson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pugh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pugh working some strikes from top position.
Wilson trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugh cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.
Pugh preventing the sweep.
Pugh landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugh lands a couple of digs.
Pugh with a nice head shot there.
Pugh stops Wilson from standing up.
Pugh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Pugh cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugh distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pugh stands and throws Wilson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pugh lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pugh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pugh lands a few punches from side control.
Pugh working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Pugh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pugh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pugh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilson sprawls and moves away.
Pugh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pugh showed some decent athleticism there.
Pugh working over Wilson with some ground and pound. Wilson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pugh controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is looking to control Pugh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Pugh.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pugh lands a nice short elbow.
Pugh stalling.
Pugh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pugh is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pugh content to control rather than advance.
Wilson wants to control but Pugh is keeping busy.
Pugh is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pugh wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson has hold of Pugh's hands but Pugh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pugh working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pugh working Wilson over with strikes.
Pugh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pugh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pugh is trying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pugh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pugh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to control but Pugh is keeping busy.
Pugh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pugh lands a nice short elbow.
Wilson is not content to let Pugh control the position.
Pugh prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Pugh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pugh is trying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pugh connects with a nice short shot to Wilson's temple.
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Pugh in his half guard.
Pugh is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pugh lands a nice short elbow.
Wilson wants to control but Pugh is keeping busy.
Pugh winds up and cracks Wilson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pugh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paul Pugh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pugh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Pugh dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pugh looking to score a takedown here. Wilson is defending well but Pugh drives through and ends up in Wilson's guard.
Pugh lands a couple of digs.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pugh distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilson is looking to sweep but instead, Pugh has passed into half guard.
Pugh working the head and body with strikes.
Pugh working Wilson over with strikes.
Pugh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Pugh in his half guard.
Wilson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pugh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pugh working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pugh drops an elbow to the side of Wilson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pugh is working away from the top position though.
Pugh wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Pugh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pugh connects with a nice short shot to Wilson's temple.
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Pugh in his half guard.
Pugh working Wilson over with strikes.
Wilson is rocked!
Wilson is staying active underneath Pugh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pugh is looking for a kimura here.
Pugh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pugh wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pugh lands a nice short elbow.
Pugh slips a nice elbow through Wilson's hands, connecting with Wilson's forehead.
Pugh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Pugh in his half guard.
Wilson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pugh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pugh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pugh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pugh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pugh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pugh drops an elbow to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson is still in real trouble! Can Pugh finish him?
Pugh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugh winds up and cracks Wilson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pugh working over Wilson with some ground and pound. Wilson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pugh lands with a punch from half guard.
Pugh lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Pugh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilson is defending against the submission attempts here by Pugh.
Pugh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pugh is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pugh is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Pugh in his half guard.
Pugh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pugh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pugh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pugh controlling the action here.
Pugh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pugh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnny Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Pugh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pugh is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Pugh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pugh 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Pugh!
After the big win, Paul Pugh made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KaotiK and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Outed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Outed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight 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, Viktor Outed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eksem Von Ketler!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ketler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Outed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Von Ketler pinned against the cage. Von Ketler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Outed is trying to escape back to his feet but Von Ketler uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Von Ketler working away.
Von Ketler is staying tight to Outed's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Outed is trying to escape and Von Ketler transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Outed is forced to tap! Nice work there by Von Ketler! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto comes to the cage accompanied by Pink Spider. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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, Ryu Matsumoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang moves into range and clinches up with Matsumoto.
Wang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsumoto.
Matsumoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wang shoots in looking for a takedown but Matsumoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matsumoto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wang!
Matsumoto happy to just control the position for now.
Matsumoto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wang for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Matsumoto working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wang is being controlled here.
Matsumoto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Matsumoto scoring with punches and elbows.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matsumoto is staying tight to Wang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wang is trying to get back to his feet.
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang being controlled for a moment.
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Matsumoto keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Matsumoto stalls from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wang tries to land a body kick
so Matsumoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Matsumoto stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
Matsumoto landing some decent shots from guard.
Matsumoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto is stalling in the full guard.
Matsumoto distracts Wang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matsumoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wang is trying to keep Matsumoto in close.
Matsumoto is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsumoto continues to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Matsumoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Matsumoto. No joy for Wang on that attempt.
Wang moves into the clinch.
Wang working Matsumoto over with knees to the body.
Matsumoto tries to pull guard but Wang holds him up against the cage and eventually Matsumoto drops back down to his feet.
Wang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wang tries to pull guard but Matsumoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Wang drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wang tries to circle away but Matsumoto has him pinned against the cage.
Wang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matsumoto to keep the fight standing.
Ryu Matsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Wang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Wang tries to get set, Matsumoto tries to push him back and clinch up but Wang manages to avoid the attempt.
Matsumoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matsumoto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wang sprawls well initially but Matsumoto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matsumoto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Matsumoto stops Wang from getting back to his feet.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Matsumoto seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Matsumoto seems content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wang is looking to clinch but Matsumoto is avoiding it.
Wang shoots and misses
and Matsumoto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wang is breathing heavily.
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!
Matsumoto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Matsumoto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Matsumoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto slows the pace down in half guard.
Ryu Matsumoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Matsumoto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matsumoto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matsumoto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matsumoto controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matsumoto lands with a punch from half guard.
Matsumoto controlling the action here.
Wang has hold of Matsumoto's hands but Matsumoto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Matsumoto controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsumoto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Matsumoto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wang throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsumoto counters with a left and a right that stings Wang.
Wang is looking to clinch.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Matsumoto shows good takedown defense.
Matsumoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wang scores with a head kick. Matsumoto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wang.
Wang tries to clinch there but Matsumoto circles away.
Wang darts in and clinches Matsumoto up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Wang fails to land.
Matsumoto gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wang regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Matsumoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matsumoto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matsumoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matsumoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsumoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Matsumoto has passed into half guard!
Matsumoto drops an elbow to the side of Wang's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matsumoto working Wang over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsumoto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wang unleashes a big counter combination but Matsumoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matsumoto counters with a shoot takedown. Wang fights it but they end up in guard.
Matsumoto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matsumoto won't allow Wang to get back to his feet.
Matsumoto slips nicely into half guard.
Matsumoto is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Matsumoto has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Matsumoto connects with a nice short shot to Wang's temple.
Matsumoto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Matsumoto clearly takes that round.
That's time! Matsumoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsumoto tries to avoid it but Wang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsumoto to the ground. Matsumoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsumoto attempts a counter takedown but Wang avoids it well and moves away.
Matsumoto dives in and grabs Wang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wang pushes down on Matsumoto's head and hops out.
Matsumoto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Matsumoto stops Wang from getting back to his feet.
Matsumoto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Matsumoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?
Matsumoto controlling the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matsumoto scores with a takedown into Wang's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang looking to control.
Matsumoto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matsumoto 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.
Further stalling from Matsumoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto advances to half guard.
Wang is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matsumoto is nestled in close to Wang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wang is looking to escape.
Matsumoto is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matsumoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wang swivels and escapes.
Wang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsumoto circles away.
Matsumoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matsumoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Matsumoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wang with the counter takedown but Matsumoto avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Matsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang throws a head kick that misses.
Matsumoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Wang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wang wants to counter the offense by Matsumoto and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Matsumoto had his way with Robert Wang in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wang tries to clinch up but Matsumoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Matsumoto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Robert Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsumoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wang is fending him off so far but Matsumoto persists. Nope, Wang circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsumoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Wang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wang sprawls well. Wang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matsumoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Wang throws a fast counter high kick but Matsumoto manages to duck under it in time.
Wang is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryu Matsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsumoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Wang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsumoto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wang as he jumps to the side.
Wang wants to clinch up but Matsumoto keeps it at a distance.
Wang closes the distance but Matsumoto moves to the side
and Matsumoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matsumoto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wang wants to stand but Matsumoto is controlling the position.
Matsumoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matsumoto stops Wang from standing up.
Matsumoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to sweep here but Matsumoto controlling him for the moment.
Matsumoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wang cracks the inside of Matsumoto's front leg.
Matsumoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wang looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matsumoto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsumoto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Robert Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryu Matsumoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsumoto trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Matsumoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsumoto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Matsumoto!
Ryu Matsumoto is the new middleweight champion!
Ryu Matsumoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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