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EFC 33: TIME TO SLEEP PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hakim Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sydney Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakim Richards!
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, Sydney Fields!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Richards dives in and grabs Fields's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fields pushes down on Richards's head and hops out.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fields as he avoids it easily.
Richards closes the distance and clinches up with Fields, looking for a takedown. Richards pushes Fields against the ropes but Fields circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakim Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fields stuffs the takedown attempt from Richards. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.
Fields tries to bum rush Richards with a series of wild strikes but Richards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fields stuffs the takedown.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Richards tries to keep at a distance but Fields has taken the fight into the clinch.
Richards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fields wants the takedown. Richards is fighting it off but Fields persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Richards's guard against the ropes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fields decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fields throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Richards was covering up waiting for the punch and Fields finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fields scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fields stands up and waves to Richards to follow him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards shoots and misses
so Fields counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fields scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fields stands and steps away. Richards gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Richards fails with the takedown
and Fields counters with a shoot takedown. Richards fights it but they end up in guard.
Fields is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fields wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Fields stands and steps away. Richards gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Richards with a poor takedown
and Fields holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fields is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Richards can't fight it off and eventually Fields manages to take the fight to the floor. Richards looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fields gets to his feet - Richards follows without any prompting.
Fields scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fields tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fields has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Richards is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fields in particular looking to stall.
Fields is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Richards is looking for a sweep. Fields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards is trying to stand up here but Fields is controlling him well.
Richards tries to get to full guard but Fields has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Fields dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Richards gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fields thows a big elbow that misses.
Richards wants to improve his position but instead Fields has moved into half guard.
Fields decides to return to a standing position.
Richards misses with a takedown
and Fields counters with a leg kick.
Richards gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fields decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Richards, up you get!
Fields closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Fields.
Richards tries to work over Fields's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fields takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Richards is trying to stand back up but Fields is controlling him
Richards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fields stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Richards to get to his feet.
Fields lands a nice looking body shot.
Fields shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Richards manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fields with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fields landing some decent shots from guard.
Fields trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fields with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards controls Fields momentarily but Fields frees himself.
Fields scoring with punches to the head and body.
Richards trying to control the position.
Fields trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Richards misses with a takedown
and Fields counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fields.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fields escapes and throws Richards's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fields has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fields lands a decent elbow from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fields lands a nice forearm strike.
Richards takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fields decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Fields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Richards gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fields to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sydney Fields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richards wants to stand up but Fields is controlling him.
Richards is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fields chips away with some ground and pound.
Fields decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fields scores a takedown into full mount!
Richards takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Richards is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields lands with some strikes.
Fields lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Richards hang on?
Fields has hold of Richards's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Richards manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fields landing strikes from the mount and Richards is in trouble!
Richards is desperately trying to improve his position but Fields has a good base and remains in mount.
Fields looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards working to try and regain half guard.
Fields with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Richards is trying to escape the mount.
Fields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Richards looks a forlorn figure.
Fields trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Fields really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fields decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fields trying to mount his opponent but Richards defends it.
Fields is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Richards actively working from the bottom here.
Fields decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Richards has his takedown stuffed
and Fields counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fields wanted to stand there but Richards had control of the position.
Richards has his foot on Fields's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fields works his way back into a safe position though.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Richards working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fields has passed into half guard!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fields prevents Richards from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields is trying for a kimura here. Richards looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fields wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sydney Fields!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reed Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronald Vega is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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275 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reed Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Vega!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards defending well as Vega loads up on a big left hand.
Vega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vega throws a head kick but Richards moves out of range.
Richards misses the shot to the body.
Richards drops Vega with a beautiful combination! Vega stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Richards is looking for the KO!
It looks like Ronald Vega has been cut.
Richards moves out of range as Vega throws a body kick.
Vega checks a leg kick.
Vega checks a leg kick.
Vega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Richards grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Vega takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Richards cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reed Richards!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dayton Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Rosalando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clarke comes to the ring accompanied by Bob Marley - Jammin'. Dayton Clarke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dayton Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Rosalando!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke throws a hook to the side of Rosalando's head but Rosalando sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Rosalando finds it's target.
Clarke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clarke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rosalando momentarily.
Rosalando has managed to clinch.
Rosalando has Clarke pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Clarke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rosalando keeps control of Clarke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rosalando has Clarke pressed against the ropes, preventing Clarke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clarke can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rosalando as the two fighters clinch.
Clarke working hard to break the clinch.
Clarke breaks from the clinch.
Rosalando scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rosalando sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clarke defending well though.
Rosalando lands strikes from half guard.
It looks like Dayton Clarke has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosalando missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clarke is looking to escape.
Clarke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rosalando.
Clarke trying to control but Rosalando postures up.
Clarke manages to get to full guard.
Rosalando postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rosalando must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosalando thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rosalando has Clarke up against the ropes in a clinch.
Clarke is trying to break the clinch but Rosalando is controlling him.
Rosalando stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rosalando prevents Clarke from breaking the clinch.
Clarke wants to break free but Rosalando has control.
Clarke working hard to break the clinch.
Rosalando gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rosalando not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Rosalando.
Rosalando not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rosalando lands with a punch from half guard.
Rosalando not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rosalando looks gassed!
Rosalando thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clarke is trying to stand up here but Rosalando is controlling him well.
Clarke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rosalando's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rosalando's back!
Clarke lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Rosalando covers up after that shot from Clarke.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke missing with punches from the back.
Rosalando covers up after that shot from Clarke.
Rosalando tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarke looking to control but Rosalando is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clarke is really struggling to control Rosalando but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clarke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rosalando is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rosalando tries to hold on but Clarke pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Rosalando dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dayton Clarke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Clarke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rosalando.
Rosalando lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rosalando walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clarke looks to land a combination but Rosalando avoids it well.
Rosalando slips a jab from Clarke.
Clarke tries to bum rush Rosalando with a series of wild strikes but Rosalando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rosalando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clarke throws a nice looking combination but Rosalando bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clarke misses with a hook.
Clarke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rosalando.
Clarke connects with a body shot.
Clarke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clarke swats away the attempt to clinch by Rosalando.
Clarke scores with a hook to the body. Rosalando takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rosalando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clarke manages to avoid it.
Dayton Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Clarke.
Rosalando shoots in and drives through. Clarke sprawls well.
Rosalando is breathing heavily.
A big left from Clarke misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarke. Rosalando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clarke scores with a punch to the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clarke.
Good shot there by Clarke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosalando tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clarke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rosalando somewhat.
Clarke throws an overhand right that lands on Rosalando's shoulder, as Rosalando tries to avoid the shot.
Clarke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clarke scores with a hook.
Rosalando takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clarke sizes up Rosalando with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Rosalando 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rosalando closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rosalando lands in his opponent's guard.
Clarke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rosalando manages to get himself to full guard.
Clarke stands up from Rosalando's guard - Clarke perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rosalando wants to clinch.
Clarke misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosalando staying out of range there.
Clarke misses with a wild body shot.
Clarke lands a nice shot that snaps Rosalando's head back.
Clarke motions for Rosalando to come forward. Clarke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clarke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rosalando rushes Clarke and presses him up against the ropes.
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!
Rosalando keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clarke's efforts to push away.
Clarke can't break the clinch.
Clarke is trying to break the clinch but Rosalando has him pressed against the ropes.
Rosalando has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clarke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dayton Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Rosalando.
Clarke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rosalando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rosalando moves away from the strike by Clarke.
Rosalando has managed to clinch.
Clarke can't break the clinch.
Clarke is trying to break the clinch but Rosalando has him pressed against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clarke is trying to break free.
Rosalando wants a takedown but no success here.
Clarke tries to break free but Rosalando pushes him back against the ropes.
Clarke can't break the clinch.
Rosalando wants a takedown.
Clarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rosalando takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dayton Clarke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dayton Clarke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clarke thuds his right hand into Rosalando's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clarke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clarke wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Rosalando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A right-left combo lands from Clarke.
Clarke connects with a solid leg kick.
Clarke cracks Rosalando with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut lands for Clarke. That snapped Rosalando's head back.
Clarke lands a body shot.
Clarke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rosalando on the side of the head.
Donk. Clarke catches Rosalando right on the button with a cross.
Clarke lands a two punch combo.
Rosalando is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Clarke as he connects with a hook.
Rosalando is still on wobbly legs! Can Clarke finish him?
Clarke drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Rosalando right on the button. Rosalando goes down! Clarke follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Clarke gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dayton Clarke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Okabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the ring accompanied by Collie Buddz - Come Around. 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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181 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Okabe!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Okabe!
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okabe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Okabe stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Okabe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Okabe looking to pass the guard.
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Okabe has passed into half guard!
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okabe pulls his head out easily.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Okabe passes into side control.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Okabe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Okabe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Okabe blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones moves away from the strike by Okabe.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okabe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okabe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Okabe from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Okabe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Okabe. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Jones stuns Okabe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Okabe misses.
Jones throws a right hand that Okabe ducks under and follows up with a left that Okabe also avoids with ease.
Okabe blocks a low kick nicely.
Okabe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Okabe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Okabe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Okabe preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Okabe defends easily.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okabe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okabe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okabe slips nicely into half guard.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Okabe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Okabe.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Okabe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Okabe in his guard.
Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Okabe stacks Jones 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 Okabe!
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okabe off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Jones 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.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Okabe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okabe is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Okabe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Okabe regains half guard.
Okabe trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Okabe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones stops Okabe from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okabe.
Okabe connects with a jab.
Okabe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Okabe there.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Okabe counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Okabe uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okabe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jones to take his back!
Okabe wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Okabe is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
Jones trying to control the hands but Okabe breaks the grip.
Jones rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Okabe from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to control the position but Okabe postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Okabe really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Okabe is just out of range.
Okabe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okabe wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Okabe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Okabe eventually gives up the hold.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okabe passes to side control.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Okabe is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okabe pulls his head out easily.
Okabe trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okabe pulls his head out easily.
Kenji Okabe has got the better of the ground game so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Okabe is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okabe thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones walks into a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okabe misses with a hook.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okabe.
Okabe misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Okabe dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
Okabe with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Okabe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Okabe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
Okabe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okabe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones tries to bench press Okabe off him but Okabe keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jones looking for a kimura from the bottom but Okabe passes into side control!
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones is not content to let Okabe control the position.
Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Okabe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kenji Okabe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okabe looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marcus Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Okabe prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Okabe controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jones is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okabe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Okabe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ninho De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Zeigler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeigler has chosen This Could Be Anywhere In The World by Alexisonfire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
200 lbs
7 - 7 - 1 |
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189 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninho De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Zeigler!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeigler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zeigler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Souza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
De Souza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Souza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zeigler prevents it.
De Souza jumps guard and drags Zeigler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
De Souza trying to control the position.
Zeigler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zeigler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zeigler won't allow De Souza to sweep him here.
De Souza keeping full guard, as Zeigler tries to pass.
De Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zeigler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zeigler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zeigler tries to free his leg and advance position but De Souza is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zeigler throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Souza.
De Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zeigler.
Zeigler lands a nice shot that snaps De Souza's head back.
De Souza throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zeigler.
De Souza gets a clinch.
De Souza gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zeigler looking for subs off his back but De Souza has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zeigler is not content to let De Souza control the position.
De Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Zeigler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza is trying to control. Zeigler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zeigler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zeigler tries to get to full guard but De Souza has control of the leg.
De Souza is thwarting Zeigler's attempts to control the position.
Zeigler is looking to get back to is feet but De Souza passes into side control.
De Souza working the head with strikes.
De Souza trying to control the action but Zeigler is working from the bottom.
Zeigler tries to bench press De Souza off him but De Souza keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninho De Souza dominated that round.
That's time! De Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zeigler misses with the combination.
Zeigler tries to move into range but De Souza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zeigler throws a right hand that De Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that De Souza also avoids with ease.
Jake Zeigler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeigler misses with a two punch combination.
Zeigler throws a leg kick
and De Souza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
De Souza lands a nice elbow.
De Souza gets control of Zeigler's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Souza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zeigler gets to his feet. De Souza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A punch combination from Zeigler misses.
De Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Souza has Zeigler up against the ropes in a clinch.
De Souza ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Souza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
De Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Zeigler passes into half guard.
Zeigler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
De Souza working for a triangle but Zeigler defends it easily.
Zeigler wanted to stand there but De Souza had control of the position.
De Souza has his foot on Zeigler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zeigler works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zeigler trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
De Souza trying to control the position.
De Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zeigler is pressing down on De Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zeigler is keeping the position for now.
Zeigler has De Souza pulled in close to control his posture.
De Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Zeigler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zeigler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
De Souza is not content to let Zeigler control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninho De Souza dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Souza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Souza rushes Zeigler and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
De Souza is trying to trip Zeigler. He has hold of a leg but Zeigler is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. De Souza persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Zeigler pulls De Souza in close to his closed guard and prevents De Souza from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zeigler is trying to control the position but De Souza postures up.
De Souza connects with a couple of short punches.
Zeigler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zeigler looking for a sweep. Not yet Zeigler, not yet.
Zeigler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Souza passes into half guard.
De Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza is trying to control. Zeigler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. De Souza connects with a nice short shot to Zeigler's temple.
Zeigler trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zeigler gets back to full guard.
Zeigler keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Souza postures up.
Zeigler wants to get back to his feet but De Souza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Souza postures up.
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.
Zeigler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Souza gets a clinch.
Zeigler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zeigler tries to break the clinch but De Souza is controlling the position.
De Souza goes for a takedown attempt but Zeigler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zeigler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Zeigler is just out of range.
Zeigler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zeigler misses with a combination
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zeigler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninho De Souza clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zeigler throws a combination that misses
and De Souza counters by clinching up.
De Souza has Zeigler pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. De Souza pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Zeigler tumbling to the mat - De Souza dives into Zeigler's guard.
De Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeigler trying to keep a closed guard but De Souza is proving a slippery customer.
De Souza wants to pass the guard but Zeigler is keeping the position.
Zeigler trying to keep a closed guard but De Souza is proving a slippery customer.
Zeigler keeping full guard, as De Souza tries to pass.
De Souza passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zeigler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
De Souza being controlled here momentarily.
Zeigler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Souza is controlling him.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeigler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zeigler trying to control the position.
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.
De Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zeigler swats away the attempt to clinch by De Souza.
Zeigler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zeigler checks a leg kick.
De Souza tries to clinch there but Zeigler circles away.
Zeigler misses with a combination
and De Souza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Souza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zeigler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of De Souza, into his guard.
De Souza has a closed guard, preventing Zeigler from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninho De Souza had his way with Jake Zeigler in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
De Souza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zeigler misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Zeigler misses
and De Souza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De Souza pulls guard.
Zeigler wants to stand but De Souza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zeigler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Souza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zeigler, into his guard.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeigler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Zeigler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeigler is trying to control the position but De Souza postures up.
Zeigler has his foot on De Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
Ninho De Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zeigler is trying to keep De Souza in close.
Zeigler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Souza manages to get himself to full guard.
Zeigler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Souza is keeping the position for now.
Zeigler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zeigler trying to stand up but can't free himself from De Souza's guard.
Zeigler trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Souza has a closed guard, preventing Zeigler from standing up.
Zeigler wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ninho De Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Souza, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ninho De Souza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flex Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emils Hartmanis (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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212 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flex Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emils Hartmanis!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmanis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hartmanis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartmanis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele.
Hartmanis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Hartmanis.
Hartmanis slaps away a takedown attempt from Steele, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hartmanis throws a combination. Steele tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Steele misses with a leg kick.
Steele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Hartmanis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steele slips a straight right by Hartmanis.
Steele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hartmanis missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hartmanis throws out the jab.
Hartmanis blocks the body kick.
Hartmanis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steele.
Emils Hartmanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmanis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hartmanis looks gassed!
Steele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steele throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steele moves into the clinch successfully.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Steele misses with an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hartmanis blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hartmanis is keeping busy.
Hartmanis takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Hartmanis shrugs off.
It looks like Emils Hartmanis has been cut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Steele trying to stall but Hartmanis improves his position.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steele wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flex Steele.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steele.
Emils Hartmanis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartmanis tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hartmanis is defending well for now.
Steele misses with an elbow strike.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hartmanis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steele's defenses.
Steele lands an elbow just above Hartmanis 's eye.
Steele lands an elbow just above Hartmanis 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hartmanis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steele blocks it with crossed arms.
Hartmanis misses with a body punch.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
Steele lands an elbow just above Hartmanis 's eye.
Steele stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flex Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emils Hartmanis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steele drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steele is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steele trying to control but Hartmanis is working from the bottom.
Hartmanis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steele throws a strike but Hartmanis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Steele trying to keep a closed guard but Hartmanis is proving a slippery customer.
Hartmanis is breathing heavily.
Hartmanis drops back looking for a leg! Steele is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steele manages to kick Hartmanis off! Hartmanis jumps back into Steele's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hartmanis misses with a few strikes there.
Flex Steele is winning the standup battle so far.
Hartmanis throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Steele throws a leg kick that misses.
Steele throws a head kick but Hartmanis moves out of range.
Hartmanis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Hartmanis misses.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hartmanis throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hartmanis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steele.
Steele thumps Hartmanis with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele looks for the body kick but Hartmanis saw that one coming.
Steele looks for the body kick but Hartmanis saw that one coming.
Steele tries to clinch up but Hartmanis circles away and keeps his distance.
Hartmanis looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steele.
Steele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steele tries to clinch but Hartmanis moves out of range.
Steele moves into the clinch.
Steele throws an elbow that misses.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele controlling the action here for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hartmanis's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flex Steele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emils Hartmanis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hartmanis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Steele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Emils Hartmanis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartmanis tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steele throws a head kick but Hartmanis moves out of range.
A left lands for Hartmanis.
Hartmanis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hartmanis throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hartmanis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele tries to clinch but Hartmanis moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steele. That's going to slow Hartmanis down.
Hartmanis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartmanis blocks the body kick.
Steele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele feints and as Hartmanis raises his hands in defense, Steele changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hartmanis keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
Steele might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hartmanis trying to control the position.
Hartmanis keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
Steele is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hartmanis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steele.
Steele scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hartmanis uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Hartmanis misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmanis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele lands a big head kick that sends Hartmanis tumbling to the mat! Steele takes a step backwards and waves Hartmanis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hartmanis is rocked!
Steele rushes Hartmanis and presses him up against the ropes.
Hartmanis is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hartmanis's brow.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Hartmanis dodges an elbow strike from Steele.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steele misses with an elbow over the top.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hartmanis blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Hartmanis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steele throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Hartmanis blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Hartmanis has had enough of the clinch but Steele keeps him there for the moment.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Hartmanis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Steele throws an elbow that misses.
Hartmanis seems to have recovered his senses.
Hartmanis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flex Steele clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Emils Hartmanis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steele shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hartmanis but Hartmanis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steele misses with a body kick.
Hartmanis lands a nice looking body shot.
Hartmanis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hartmanis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hartmanis cracks Steele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hartmanis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hartmanis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steele on the side of the head.
Steele takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hartmanis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Steele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hartmanis avoids a kick to the body.
Steele throws a leg kick that misses.
Hartmanis digs a good body shot into Steele's ribs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hartmanis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmanis cracks Steele with a good jab.
Steele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartmanis.
Hartmanis misses the jab.
Hartmanis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartmanis moves out of range as Steele throws a body kick.
Hartmanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steele is trying to maintain a safe position but Hartmanis gets an underhook and turns Steele into the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Steele.
Steele lands an elbow just above Hartmanis 's eye.
Hartmanis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steele throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Hartmanis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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.
The referee calls for Steele to work.
A shot in the inside from Hartmanis.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hartmanis wants to get back to striking at distance but Steele won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hartmanis's brow.
Steele blocks a body shot from Hartmanis.
Hartmanis tries to pull guard but Steele holds him up against the ropes and eventually Hartmanis drops back down to his feet.
Hartmanis is leaning against Steele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hartmanis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hartmanis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Steele takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hartmanis trying to control the position but instead, Steele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hartmanis into the ropes.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emils Hartmanis dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Emils Hartmanis's cut.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hartmanis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flex Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hartmanis lands a slapping body shot.
Hartmanis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Hartmanis misses its intended target.
Steele shoots for a double leg takedown but Hartmanis sprawls well. He's pushed Steele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hartmanis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
An inside leg kick lands from Steele.
Steele throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steele.
Steele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steele shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hartmanis's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Steele trying to control but Hartmanis is working from the bottom.
Steele is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steele 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.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele forces his way into half guard.
Steele not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Emils Hartmanis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steele is keen to just control but Hartmanis is a slippery customer.
Steele is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hartmanis wants to control but Steele is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steele looking to control but Hartmanis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steele looking to finish Hartmanis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hartmanis!
Steele tries to control but Hartmanis wriggling away.
Steele punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Steele working Hartmanis over with strikes here.
Hartmanis is squirming around, avoiding Steele's attempts to control the action.
Steele lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele controlling from the full mount.
Hartmanis flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flex Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steele 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flex Steele!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazarus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the ring accompanied by Enter Sandman - Metallica. Lazarus Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Mann's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazarus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Mann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Mann crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Mann back to his feet!
Mann is rocked!
It looks like Johnny Mann has been cut.
Mann slips a jab from Jones.
Mann is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Mann looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Mann's shoulder, as Mann tries to avoid the shot.
Crack! Jones connects with the perfect overhand right and Mann falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazarus Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigi Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Rampage. A fine choice. Sirovica has chosen last mohacian as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigi Sirovica!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Sirovica moves away and avoids it.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sirovica circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Sirovica shakes it off.
It looks like Gigi Sirovica has been cut.
Sirovica checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica blocks a jab.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Sirovica, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sirovica shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica shoots in but no luck this time.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigi Sirovica.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson tries to bum rush Sirovica with a series of wild strikes but Sirovica uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gigi Sirovica's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson looks to land a combination but Sirovica avoids it well.
Sirovica drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Sirovica slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sirovica finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Sirovica avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Sirovica bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sirovica looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirovica.
Quinton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sirovica looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Sirovica persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson lands a big right hand that sends Sirovica crashing to the mat! Jackson stays standing though and waves Sirovica back to his feet!
Sirovica is rocked!
That has opened up Gigi Sirovica's cut even more.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Sirovica stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Quinton Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sirovica is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirovica misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gigi Sirovica's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Sirovica moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirovica.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Sirovica has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sirovica.
Sirovica drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica with a jab.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Sirovica avoids them all with ease.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Sirovica ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gigi Sirovica's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Sirovica seems unphased.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Sirovica bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sirovica throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson punishes Sirovica's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Sirovica will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sirovica counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sirovica decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Sirovica is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sirovica loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sirovica won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Sirovica wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson pushes Sirovica off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sirovica.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sirovica counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Sirovica has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirovica throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sirovica landing strikes from the mount.
Sirovica working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Sirovica misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gigi Sirovica will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gigi Sirovica's cut.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sirovica checks a leg kick.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Sirovica slips a straight right by Jackson.
Some bone on bone action there as Sirovica checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson misses with a double jab
enabling Sirovica to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sirovica circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook but Sirovica blocks it.
Sirovica keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Sirovica slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson drops Sirovica with a beautiful combination! Sirovica stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jackson is looking for the KO!
Sirovica is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
The cut above Gigi Sirovica's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sirovica bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Sirovica moved out of range nicely.
Sirovica seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sirovica counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sirovica counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirovica passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gigi Sirovica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sirovica not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sirovica missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gigi Sirovica.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jackson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Tractor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tractor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Everyday I'm Hustlin. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armand Agasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Tractor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tractor misses with a head kick.
Agasi misses with a wild body shot.
Tractor tries a head kick but it misses.
Agasi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good exchange - Agasi coming out on top.
Tractor tries to clinch but Agasi is having none of it.
Agasi misses with a takedown attempt - Tractor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Tractor.
Tractor throws a sloppy head kick and Agasi moves out of range easily.
Tractor lands a lovely overhand right.
Tractor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agasi throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown by Agasi or perhaps it was just good defense by Tractor which made him look bad.
Tractor throws a right and a left that Agasi avoids nicely.
Hector Tractor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tractor slips a straight right by Agasi.
Tractor misses with a straight right.
Tractor throws a hook but Agasi blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi slips a jab from Tractor.
Agasi is looking to score with low kicks.
Agasi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tractor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agasi swats away the attempt to clinch by Tractor.
Agasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tractor tries to clinch up but Agasi circles away and keeps his distance.
Agasi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tractor at a distance.
Agasi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tractor throws a hook but Agasi avoids it easily.
Tractor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Agasi slips under a jab from Tractor.
Tractor lands with a shot to the body.
Agasi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tractor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Agasi somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armand Agasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agasi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Agasi misses with a body punch
and Tractor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tractor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tractor.
Agasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tractor throws a head kick that misses.
Tractor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Armand Agasi has been cut.
Agasi misses with a body shot.
Tractor slaps away a takedown attempt from Agasi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tractor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tractor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agasi avoids the body shot from Tractor.
Agasi wants to clinch up but Tractor keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tractor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armand Agasi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tractor misses the body punch
and Agasi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tractor!
Agasi working for a guillotine from mount but Tractor is in no mood to give up.
Agasi tries to control but Tractor wriggling away.
Agasi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tractor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Agasi avoids the attempt from Tractor to control.
Agasi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
BOOM! Agasi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tractor is trying desperately to improve position.
Agasi 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.
Agasi with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Hector Tractor has been cut.
Agasi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Agasi with the ground and pound from mount.
Agasi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Agasi unloading with bombs!
Tractor is rocked!
That has opened up Hector Tractor's cut even more.
Agasi raining down shots from the mount!
Tractor is still in real trouble! Can Agasi finish him?
Agasi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tractor seems to have recovered his senses.
Tractor is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tractor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Agasi dominating with strikes here.
Tractor is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Agasi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agasi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The cut above Hector Tractor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tractor is looking to get to half guard.
Agasi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hector Tractor'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 Hector Tractor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Armand Agasi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karr Mike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Angelo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karr Mike!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mike swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karr Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Angelo circles away quickly and effectively.
Angelo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mike sprawls well. Mike wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Angelo gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Angelo with that takedown attempt.
Mike throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Angelo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mike.
Angelo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mike.
Mike stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Angelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mike misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mike but Mike pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mike swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mike throws a series of punches but Angelo avoids them all with ease.
Angelo shoots in for a takedown but Mike shows good takedown defense.
Angelo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mike.
Angelo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike misses with a double jab.
Mike misses with a wild combination.
Angelo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mike.
Angelo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mike misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mike misses with a double jab.
Mike throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Angelo.
Angelo shoots in for a takedown but Mike shows good takedown defense.
Mike lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mike.
Karr Mike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mike throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mike misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mike lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Angelo circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Mike.
Mike is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mike swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Mike. No joy for Angelo on that attempt.
Mike misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mike misses with a jab, cross combination.
Angelo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mike throws a right and a left that Angelo avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Angelo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Angelo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mike wants to stand up but Angelo is controlling him.
Angelo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mike is keeping the position for now.
Angelo 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.
Angelo is breathing heavily.
Angelo 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo looking to pass the guard.
Angelo drops back looking for a leg! Mike is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mike manages to kick Angelo off! Angelo jumps back into Mike's guard.
Angelo drops back looking for a leg! Mike is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mike manages to kick Angelo off! Angelo jumps back into Mike's guard.
Mike really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Angelo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Angelo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mike is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mike has escaped and now he's on top!
Angelo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mike wants to stand but Angelo is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karr Mike dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mike misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mike throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Mike does no damage.
Angelo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Angelo is looking for a kimura but Mike is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Angelo to get the leverage.
Angelo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Angelo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mike has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Angelo working for a guillotine from mount but Mike is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo mounts Mike! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mike is trying to stand up.
Angelo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Angelo working for a submission but Mike is keeping him at bay.
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.
Mike is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Angelo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Angelo is working for a guillotine from mount but Mike frees his head quite easily.
Mike wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mike is surviving well by controlling Angelo's body position as best he can.
Angelo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Angelo is working for a guillotine from mount but Mike frees his head quite easily.
Mike wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet 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.
Angelo looking for a guillotine from mount but Mike is having none of it.
Angelo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mike can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mike wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Angelo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mike throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Angelo scores a takedown into full mount!
Angelo is working for a guillotine from mount but Mike frees his head quite easily.
Angelo looking to secure an arm triangle but Mike defends it well.
Angelo has hold of Mike's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mike manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angelo goes for an armbar but Mike turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike wanted to stand there but Angelo had control of the position.
Angelo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Angelo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mike defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Angelo looking for a guillotine here but Mike defends easily.
Mike must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Angelo has a closed guard, preventing Mike from standing up.
Angelo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mike is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo has his foot on Mike's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mike works his way back into a safe position though.
Angelo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Angelo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mike gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Angelo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mike defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Angelo has a closed guard, preventing Mike from standing up.
Angelo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mike doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mike manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mike wants to stand but Angelo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Angelo clearly takes that round.
That's time! Angelo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Angelo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mike sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike throws a series of punches but Angelo avoids them all with ease.
Mike darts in and clinches Angelo up against the ropes.
Angelo jumps guard.
Angelo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Angelo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mike can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mike tries to stand but Angelo is controlling from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mike gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Angelo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Angelo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mike wanted to stand there but Angelo had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Angelo is looking for a triangle but Mike pushes his legs off easily.
Mike would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Angelo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo has a closed guard, preventing Mike from standing up.
Angelo working for a triangle but Mike defends it easily.
Angelo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Angelo wants to improve his position but instead Mike has moved into half guard.
Mike seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Angelo looking for submissions off his back.
Angelo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mike Angelo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Angelo looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Angelo had his way with Karr Mike 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!
Mike looks to land a combination but Angelo avoids it well.
Angelo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mike!
Mike wants to try and get back to his feet.
Angelo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mike to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mike shrugs it off.
Angelo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mike is on top in guard.
Angelo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mike defends it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo has his foot on Mike's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mike works his way back into a safe position though.
Angelo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mike passes into side control.
Mike tries to stand but Angelo is controlling his head.
Mike stands up.
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.
Mike lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Angelo circles away quickly and effectively.
Angelo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mike is fending him off so far but Angelo persists. Nope, Mike circles away and we're back to standing.
Karr Mike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mike throws a series of punches but Angelo moves out of range.
Mike lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Angelo circles away quickly and effectively.
Angelo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mike as he avoids it easily.
Mike misses with a two punch combination.
Angelo slips a jab and a cross from Mike.
Mike forces Angelo back against the ropes and clinches.
Mike lands with a right to the head.
Mike working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mike lands a nice shot to the body.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike digs a right hand underneath Angelo's ribcage. Angelo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karr Mike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike throws a one two combo.
Angelo dodges the punch combination from Mike.
Angelo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mike as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Angelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mike has taken the fight to the clinch.
Angelo wants a takedown.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mike gets underhooks to prevent Angelo's takedown attempt.
Mike lands a body punch.
Mike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Angelo backwards.
Mike lands with a short shot to the head.
Mike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Mike.
Mike throws a series of punches but Angelo avoids them all with ease.
Mike fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Angelo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Angelo tries to pull guard but Mike holds him up against the ropes and eventually Angelo drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Mike.
A short right from Mike.
Mike breaks the clinch.
Mike misses with a jab, cross combination.
Angelo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mike misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mike tries to avoid it but Angelo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mike to the ground. Mike escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mike throws a series of strikes that have Angelo backpedaling.
Mike throws a series of punches but Angelo moves out of range.
Mike misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mike throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Angelo scores with a takedown into Mike's guard.
Mike is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Angelo is controlling him.
Angelo has gone for a leg lock! Mike slips out almost immediately though and dives into Angelo's guard.
Angelo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karr Mike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Angelo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Angelo!
Mike Angelo is the new featherweight champion!
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