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Stomp-a-thon 22b PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Gore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Jefe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Gore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Jefe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gore, as that shot connected.
Gore misses with a low kick.
Jefe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jefe forces Gore back against the cage and clinches.
Jefe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Jefe to work.
Gore misses with some punches.
Gore stalling in the clinch but Jefe improves position.
Gore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jefe has a couple of punches blocked by Gore.
Gore is trying to break the clinch but Jefe is controlling him.
Jefe misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gore tries a body shot but Jefe blocks it.
Jefe tries to pull guard but Gore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gore can't find room to land a body shot as Jefe controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gore after a bit of a struggle.
Jefe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
Jefe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gore throws a head punch that misses.
Gore throws a head punch that misses.
Jefe misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jefe.
Jefe throws a head punch that misses.
Jefe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
Jefe blocks an uppercut.
Jefe blocks an uppercut.
Jefe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefe tightens his grip and picks Gore up, before dumping him to the ground. Gore manages to land in guard.
Jefe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jefe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gore wants to sweep but no luck.
Jefe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jefe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jefe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gore is keeping the position for now.
Gore working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gore tries to keep at a distance but Jefe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gore misses with a punch to the body.
Jefe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gore to keep the fight standing.
Patrick Gore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Jefe.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jefe.
Gore misses with a punch on the inside.
Gore tries a body shot but Jefe blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Jefe.
Jefe tries to pull guard but Gore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gore blocking some punches.
Jefe tries to work over Gore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been informed that Jefe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Good body shot from Jefe.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gore has a couple of punches blocked by Jefe.
Good body shot from Jefe.
Jefe misses with a knee strike.
Jefe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Gore fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Gore as the two fighters clinch.
Jefe has Gore pressed against the cage.
Gore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jefe on the inside.
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!
Gore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jefe is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Jefe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jefe gets a clinch.
Gore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefe misses with a punch to the body.
Jefe jumps guard but Gore stands there with Jefe around his waist. Jefe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
El Jefe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jefe missing with knees to the body.
Jefe blocking some punches.
Gore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefe blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefe lands a hook that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
Gore throws a head punch that misses.
Jefe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jefe manages to end up in side control.
Jefe throws an elbow but Gore slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jefe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gore has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jefe but great work by Gore.
Jefe struggling a bit here.
Jefe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gore is staying active.
Jefe is trying to buck Gore off.
Jefe is looking for a sweep.
Jefe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jefe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Jefe is not content to let Gore control the position.
Jefe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gore wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gore lands a nice looking body shot.
Jefe closes the distance and pushes Gore back into the cage.
Jefe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gore after a bit of a struggle.
Jefe tries to pull guard but Gore won't allow it.
Patrick Gore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Jefe.
Gore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jefe is trying to pull guard but Gore has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefe prevents a body shot from Gore.
Gore blocks an uppercut.
Gore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gore blocks a body shot from Jefe.
Gore throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefe.
Jefe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jefe scores with a shot to the side of Gore's head.
Jefe lands a nice shot to the body.
Jefe misses with the head strike.
Jefe has hold of one of Gore's legs. Gore is fighting the takedown attempt but Jefe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jefe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gore looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefe trying to control but Gore is working from the bottom.
Jefe won't allow Gore to sweep him here.
Jefe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jefe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jefe lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefe trying to control but Gore is working from the bottom.
Gore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jefe.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Jefe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jefe closes the distance and pushes Gore back into the cage.
Jefe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jefe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jefe misses with a knee to the head.
Jefe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gore throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefe.
Jefe tries to pull guard but Gore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jefe tries a knee to the head but Gore blocks it.
Gore takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gore misses with a punch to the body.
Jefe blocking some punches.
Jefe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gores head.
Gore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jefe blocks a body shot from Gore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gore misses with a punch on the inside.
Gore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jefe lands an elbow that stopped Gore in his tracks for a moment.
Jefe controlling the action here for a moment.
Jefe misses with the head strike.
Jefe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
Jefe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gore.
Gore is trying to stall.
Jefe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patrick Gore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jefe.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jefe stalling.
Jefe misses with a punch to the body.
Jefe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jefe is trying to pull guard but Gore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Patrick Gore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Jefe.
Gore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefe misses with a knee strike.
Jefe working aggressively here.
Jefe blocks an uppercut.
Jefe cracks Gore with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Jefe.
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!
Jefe swings wildly with an uppercut but Gore uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Jefe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefe lands a hook that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
Gore looking to stall.
Jefe tries a body shot but Gore blocks it.
Jefe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefe can't get the takedown.
Jefe lands a left hand.
Gore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jefe prevents a body shot from Gore.
Gore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gore dodges an elbow strike from Jefe.
Gore struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefe controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gore wants to break free but Jefe has control.
Jefe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefe pulls Gore into guard.
Gore won't allow Jefe to sweep him here.
Jefe managing to control the position.
Gore controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
El Jefe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jefe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Jefe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jefe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Jefe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Bocceli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Oneil (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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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Bocceli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Oneil!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bocceli wants to clinch.
Oneil doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bocceli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oneil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bocceli misses with a leg kick
and Oneil counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Christian Bocceli has been cut.
Oneil scores with a nice strike.
Oneil lands a big right hand that sends Bocceli crashing to the mat! Oneil stays standing though and waves Bocceli back to his feet!
Bocceli is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oneil sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Bocceli's defenses. It connects perfectly with Bocceli's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Oneil!
Kevin Oneil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alen Zalac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zalac has chosen Survival - Eminem as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alen Zalac enters the cage!
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230 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Zalac!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalac shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zalac showed some decent athleticism there.
Shaw makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Shaw gets caught flat footed, as Zalac shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zalac throws a big elbow that misses.
Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Zalac defends easily.
Zalac stops Shaw from standing up.
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!
Shaw controls Zalac momentarily but Zalac frees himself.
Zalac prevents Shaw from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zalac 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.
Zalac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalac drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Zalac as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Shaw screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Zalac! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alen Zalac!
A relieved looking Alen Zalac thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Shogun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Shogun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson drives through and clinches with Shogun against the cage.
Shogun landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shogun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Shogun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shogun obliges.
Shogun working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Jackson looks winded!
Shogun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Shogun has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Shogun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shogun pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Shogun continues to stall.
Shogun wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson 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.
Shogun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shogun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shogun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shogun wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shogun drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shogun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shogun is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shogun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Shogun.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Shogun keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shogun forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Shogun tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Shogun drops back down to his feet.
Shogun working aggressively here.
Shogun lands an elbow inside.
Shogun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Shogun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shogun pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shogun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Shogun.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shogun.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shogun.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Shogun.
Shogun lands with a right to the head.
Shogun scores a nice knee to the body.
Shogun lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson tries a body shot but Shogun blocks it.
Shogun with a knee to the head.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shogun lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Shogun.
Shogun lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson tries to work over Shogun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shogun lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Shogun lands a nice knee to the body.
Shogun decides to pull guard.
Shogun has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Shogun.
Shogun'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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shogun is on top in guard.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shogun controls the pace.
Shogun 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Shogun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shogun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Shogun moves into the clinch successfully.
Shogun lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Shogun connects with a knee to the head.
Shogun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Shogun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shogun pulls guard.
Shogun looking for a sweep. Not yet Shogun, not yet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shogun here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shogun is adopting a defensive guard.
Shogun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shogun tries to get out of the position.
Shogun trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Shogun.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Shogun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shogun clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Shogun with a knee to the head.
Shogun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shogun.
Julio Shogun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shogun prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Shogun unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shogun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shogun pulls guard successfully.
Shogun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shogun is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Shogun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Julio Shogun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Shogun.
Shogun works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Shogun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shogun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson struggling a bit 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.
Shogun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shogun is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Shogun is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Shogun looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shogun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Shogun dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shogun clinches up against the cage.
Shogun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Shogun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shogun has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Shogun controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shogun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shogun looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Shogun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shogun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shogun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Shogun's legs - danger averted.
Jackson stands and steps away. Shogun gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson pushes Shogun up against the cage in a clinch.
Max Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shogun is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Shogun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shogun.
Shogun gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shogun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shogun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shogun is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson pushes Shogun off looking to stand but Shogun dives back in and keeps control.
Shogun is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shogun is working for a submission of some sort.
Shogun is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Shogun has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shogun sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shogun with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shogun is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shogun wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Shogun jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jackson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jackson wants to control but Shogun postures up.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.
Julio Shogun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Shogun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shogun, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Shogun!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gotwalt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gasan Umalatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umalatov has chosen Don Omar - Danza Kuduro ft. Lucenzo as his entrance music. Gasan Umalatov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Gotwalt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gasan Umalatov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotwalt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Umalatov avoids it really well and circles away.
Gotwalt dodges the punch combination from Umalatov.
Umalatov lunges at Gotwalt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gotwalt's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotwalt darts in looking for a takedown but Umalatov gets double underhooks and turns Gotwalt into the cage.
Umalatov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gotwalt defends it well.
Umalatov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gotwalt is trying to control Umalatov's posture but Umalatov avoids it.
Gotwalt is not content to let Umalatov control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotwalt tries to buck Umalatov off but Umalatov is having none of it.
Umalatov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Umalatov trying to control the position but Gotwalt is working away.
Umalatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gotwalt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Umalatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Umalatov in the domination position with Gotwalt hanging on.
Gotwalt struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotwalt is trying to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?
Umalatov trying to control the action but Gotwalt is working from the bottom.
Umalatov tries for a kimura but Gotwalt is defending well.
Gotwalt is trying to control Umalatov's posture but Umalatov avoids it.
Umalatov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Gotwalt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov is looking to take a break and control but Gotwalt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umalatov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gotwalt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Umalatov off and has taken his back!
Gotwalt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Umalatov is trying to break free.
Gotwalt controlling the position well here. Umalatov rolled but Gotwalt kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Umalatov trying to control the position but Gotwalt manages to sink in the hooks.
Gotwalt looking to break Umalatov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Umalatov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gotwalt will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Umalatov tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotwalt trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Umalatov doesn't escape.
Umalatov tries to break free.
Good control from Gotwalt.
Gotwalt looking for the RNC.
Gotwalt working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gotwalt is breathing heavily.
Umalatov is in bad spot here.
Umalatov keeps trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotwalt not allowing Umalatov to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotwalt is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Umalatov with him. Umalatov is trying to defend but Gotwalt has an arm under the chin now! Umalatov grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeff Gotwalt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sixth Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Kronwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niklas Kronwall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sixth Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niklas Kronwall!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronwall dives in for a single leg takedown but Fist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fist scores with a jab to the body.
Kronwall has closed the distance and engaged Fist in a clinch.
Fist wants to get back to striking at distance but Kronwall won't allow it.
Fist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fist being controlled against the cage.
Kronwall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niklas Kronwall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Fist misses.
Kronwall closes the distance and pushes Fist back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist prevents a body shot from Kronwall.
Kronwall misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kronwall scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kronwall fails to land.
Kronwall throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronwall dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kronwall just leaning against Fist, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Kronwall's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Fist breaks the clinch.
Fist throws a left and a right that both miss
so Kronwall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fist trying to keep a closed guard but Kronwall is proving a slippery customer.
Kronwall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fist is working an open guard so Kronwall takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kronwall doesn't manage to clinch there - Fist circles away.
Kronwall misses with a takedown attempt - Fist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fist half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Kronwall's belly button to the back.
Kronwall misses with a wild combination.
Kronwall rushes Fist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kronwall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Kronwall fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fist.
Kronwall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fist up against the cage.
Kronwall scores with a shot to the side of Fist's head.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kronwall lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kronwall tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
Kronwall tries to throw a body punch but Fist avoids it by throwing Kronwall back against the cage.
Kronwall lands a nice uppercut.
Kronwall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kronwall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fist throws a punch but it's blocked by Kronwall.
Fist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kronwall fails with a takedown attempt.
Sixth Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niklas Kronwall.
Fist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kronwall drives through and clinches with Fist against the cage.
Kronwall tries to work over Fist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kronwall fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronwall.
Kronwall stalls.
Fist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kronwall misses with some punches.
Fist is trying to break the clinch but Kronwall has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kronwall.
Kronwall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kronwall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kronwall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronwall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronwall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fist's elbow.
Kronwall struggles to land a body shot inside as Fist controls his hands.
Kronwall is leaning against Fist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Kronwall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kronwall tries to clinch there but Fist circles away.
No luck for Kronwall with that takedown attempt.
Fist feinted with a counter takedown.
Kronwall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fist throws a series of punches but Kronwall moves out of range.
Kronwall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kronwall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kronwall swings wildly with an uppercut but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronwall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Fist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fist dodges an elbow strike from Kronwall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kronwall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fist tries to work over Kronwall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kronwall working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronwall.
Kronwall swings wildly with an uppercut but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronwall stalling in the clinch.
Kronwall lands a nice uppercut.
Kronwall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fist cracks Kronwall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kronwall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sixth Fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kronwall clinches up against the cage.
Niklas Kronwall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kronwall has Fist pressed against the cage.
Fist prevents a body shot from Kronwall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronwall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fist - that landed with a thud.
Kronwall working aggressively here.
Kronwall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fist.
Kronwall lands with a right to the head.
Kronwall lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist tries to throw a body punch but Kronwall avoids it by throwing Fist back against the cage.
Fist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kronwall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kronwall misses with some punches.
Fist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kronwall's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronwall struggles to land a body shot inside as Fist controls his hands.
Kronwall has Fist pressed against the cage, preventing Fist from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fist.
A nice left hand lands by Fist.
Kronwall blocks an uppercut.
Kronwall misses with a punch on the inside.
Kronwall throws a punch but it's blocked by Fist.
Kronwall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Kronwall.
Kronwall gets through Fist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kronwall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kronwall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fist.
Fist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kronwall lands with a right hand.
Oooooh!!! Fist has knocked Kronwall down with a huge combo! Fist steps away and waves a wobbly Kronwall back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kronwall is rocked!
It looks like Niklas Kronwall has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronwall is still on wobbly legs! Can Fist finish him?
Kronwall is breathing heavily.
Fist moves in close and cracks Kronwall with a massive right hand! Kronwall, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Fist!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sixth Fist!
Sixth Fist very nearly forgot to thank Sun-Tzu amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Khabilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Payton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khabilov's entrance music is Rihanna Bitch Better Have My Money. A fine choice. Evan Payton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rustam Khabilov's chin.
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187 lbs
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192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rustam Khabilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Payton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton misses with a straight left.
Khabilov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khabilov slips under a jab from Payton.
Khabilov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Khabilov slips a nice elbow through Payton's hands, connecting with Payton's forehead.
Payton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khabilov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Khabilov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payton on the ground.
Payton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Payton wants to control but Khabilov is keeping busy.
Payton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Khabilov.
We've been hearing good reports from Khabilov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Khabilov throws an elbow that misses. Payton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khabilov's guard. Nice move by Payton!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton preventing the sweep.
Payton stops Khabilov from standing up.
Payton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Khabilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khabilov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Khabilov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payton doesn't seem phased though.
Payton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Khabilov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Payton sprawls and moves away.
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
Payton takes a swing at Khabilov's ribcage but misses.
Payton with a hook.
Payton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khabilov.
Khabilov attempts a counter takedown but Payton avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton drops Khabilov with a beautiful combination! Khabilov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Payton is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khabilov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Payton has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Payton loads up on a big right hand but Khabilov slips the punch.
Payton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Khabilov on his heels. He'll look to pass Khabilov's guard now, I'm sure.
Khabilov is rocked!
Payton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oh Khabilov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Payton tries to free his leg and advance position but Khabilov is retaining full guard.
Payton won't allow Khabilov to sweep him here.
Khabilov keeping full guard, as Payton tries to pass.
Khabilov seems to have got his legs back now.
Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Khabilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payton tries to free his leg and advance position but Khabilov is retaining full guard.
Payton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Payton preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khabilov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khabilov keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Khabilov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Payton is controlling him.
Payton trying to control the position from guard on top but Khabilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payton passes Khabilov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Payton is pressing down on Khabilov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khabilov is holding on for now.
Khabilov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Payton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khabilov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khabilov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Khabilov wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Payton seems to be working for a kimura but Khabilov defends the submission attempt.
Payton is looking to advance position but Khabilov won't allow it.
Khabilov tries to get to full guard but Payton has control of the leg.
Payton wants to pass the guard but Khabilov is defending well.
Payton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Khabilov trying to control from the bottom.
Payton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Payton is working for a submission of some sort.
Khabilov is trying to maintain the position but Payton is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Payton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Payton dives in for a single leg takedown but Khabilov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Payton misses with a wild body shot.
Khabilov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Khabilov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Payton throws a leg kick
so Khabilov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Payton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Khabilov stacks Payton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Khabilov!
Khabilov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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.
Khabilov cracks Payton with a big elbow.
Khabilov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Payton down.
Khabilov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Khabilov throwing strikes but Payton manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov is trying to improve his position.
Payton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Khabilov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Payton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Khabilov is not content to let Payton control the position.
Khabilov is looking to regain half guard here but Payton keeps moving and retains side control.
Khabilov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Khabilov wants to control but Payton is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Khabilov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Khabilov is squirming around, avoiding Payton's attempts to control the action.
Payton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payton avoids the attempt from Khabilov to control.
Khabilov is desperately trying to improve his position but Payton has a good base and remains in mount.
Payton moves to the back position.
Payton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Khabilov rolls, trying to escape but Payton keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Khabilov won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Payton off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Evan Payton!
An out of breath and clearly excited Evan Payton thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Morrisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafinha Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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202 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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212 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Morrisson!
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, Rafinha Silva!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrisson needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morrisson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morrisson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Morrisson's shoulder, as Morrisson tries to avoid the shot.
Morrisson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Morrisson counters with a takedown into side control.
Morrisson cracks Silva with a big right hand but Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morrisson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morrisson throws a strike aimed at the side of Silva's head but Silva avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrisson working the ground and pound but Silva is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is trying to control Morrisson's posture but Morrisson avoids it.
Silva pushes Morrisson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Morrisson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Morrisson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Morrisson grinds an elbow into Silva's temple.
Morrisson in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrisson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Morrisson misses with the ground and pound.
Silva told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Morrisson.
Morrisson tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Morrisson throws an elbow but Silva slips to the side and avoids it well.
Morrisson working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Morrisson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Morrisson wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Morrisson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Morrisson cracks Silva with a big right hand but Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Morrisson is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet.
Morrisson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson throws a strike aimed at the side of Silva's head but Silva avoids it well.
Morrisson scores with a couple of short elbows.
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!
Morrisson is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Morrisson is controlling him well.
Morrisson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Morrisson working the head with strikes.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Morrisson keeps moving and retains side control.
Morrisson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Morrisson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morrisson cracks Silva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Silva is trying to buck Morrisson off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is not content to let Morrisson control the position.
Morrisson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morrisson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Morrisson scores with punches from side control.
Morrisson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Silva down.
Silva defending against the ground and pound.
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Morrisson.
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Morrisson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Morrisson connects with a decent elbow.
Morrisson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Morrisson working the ground and pound but Silva is defending the strikes.
Silva defending against the ground and pound.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Morrisson throwing strikes but Silva manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Morrisson can't do much from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrisson keeps working.
Morrisson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morrisson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Morrisson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morrisson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Morrisson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Silva manages to circle out of the way.
Morrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Douglas Morrisson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrisson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morrisson lands in his opponent's guard.
Morrisson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Morrisson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrisson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morrisson is looking for a kimura here.
Morrisson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like Rafinha Silva has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrisson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morrisson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Morrisson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morrisson winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Morrisson connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Silva is looking to escape.
Morrisson is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morrisson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Silva still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Silva has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Morrisson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva prevents Morrisson from improving his position.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Morrisson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrisson 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.
Morrisson wants to get back to full guard.
Morrisson trying to control but Silva postures up.
Morrisson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morrisson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Morrisson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Morrisson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Morrisson stops Silva from standing up.
Morrisson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morrisson stops Silva from standing up.
Morrisson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva wants to stand but Morrisson is controlling the position.
Morrisson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morrisson connects with a couple of short punches.
Morrisson drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Morrisson off! Morrisson jumps back into Silva's guard.
Morrisson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva looking to control.
Morrisson lands a couple of elbows.
Morrisson with a nice head shot there.
Silva wants to stand but Morrisson is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrisson throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Morrisson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Morrisson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafinha Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Morrisson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Morrisson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That has opened up Rafinha Silva's cut even more.
Morrisson is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The cut above Rafinha Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Morrisson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morrisson slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Morrisson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morrisson stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Morrisson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrisson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Morrisson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to kick Morrisson off but Morrisson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Morrisson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morrisson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morrisson throws a strike but Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Morrisson lands a couple of digs.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Morrisson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morrisson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morrisson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morrisson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrisson lands a couple of digs.
Morrisson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rafinha Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morrisson stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrisson won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Morrisson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrisson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva is looking to stand up but Morrisson isn't so interested in that idea.
Morrisson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morrisson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morrisson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Douglas Morrisson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morrisson with a nice head shot there.
Rafinha Silva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rafinha Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Douglas Morrisson!
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