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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marty Friedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gao Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marty Friedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gao Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Friedman wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedman tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Friedman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Friedman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Friedman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Friedman is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Friedman trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Friedman defends it.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Friedman is defending well.
Friedman is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Friedman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Friedman is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.
Silva wants to control but Friedman is keeping him busy.
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.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Friedman defends it well.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Friedman is defending well.
Friedman is looking to escape.
Friedman is trying is best to control the position here.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Friedman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Friedman tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedman wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Friedman defending well.
Silva throwing shots but Friedman is blocking nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The crowd cheers as Friedman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Friedman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marty Friedman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gao Silva.
Friedman breaks the clinch.
Friedman missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Friedman circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Friedman counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Friedman tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Friedman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Friedman tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Friedman wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friedman struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gao Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Friedman throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Friedman swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Friedman sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Friedman wants to sweep but Silva has passed to side control!
Silva passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Friedman!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Friedman is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Friedman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Friedman tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Silva has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Friedman is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gao Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giurgous Tsotes (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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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giurgous Tsotes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rivera lands in his opponent's guard.
Rivera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tsotes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rivera has Tsotes in his guard.
Rivera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsotes is aware though and is defending well.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsotes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsotes has managed to get both his arms back between Rivera's legs - danger averted.
Rivera has his foot on Tsotes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsotes works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera is looking for a triangle but Tsotes pushes his legs off easily.
Tsotes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsotes has managed to get both his arms back between Rivera's legs - danger averted.
Tsotes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rivera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tsotes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsotes has control of Rivera's left arm, preventing Rivera from doing any damage.
Rivera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tsotes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tsotes has escaped and now he's on top!
Rivera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsotes defends well.
Rivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsotes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rivera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsotes is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rivera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tsotes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsotes is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rivera.
Rivera tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rivera tries for a kimura but Tsotes is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Rivera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tsotes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rivera tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tsotes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rivera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rivera regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera tries to roll over but Tsotes keeps him under control.
Rivera trying to get back to full guard but Tsotes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rivera is trying desperately to improve position.
Tsotes controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsotes controlling from the full mount.
Rivera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rivera is staying active underneath Tsotes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tsotes content to control rather than advance.
Rivera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tsotes prevents Rivera from improving his position.
Rivera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tsotes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsotes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rivera is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsotes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rivera is looking for a triangle but Tsotes pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Giurgous Tsotes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rivera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tsotes's guard.
Tsotes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tsotes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rivera pushes down on Tsotes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rivera is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tsotes still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tsotes has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rivera tries to buck Tsotes off but Tsotes is having none of it.
Rivera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tsotes off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsotes is in a bad position with Rivera working for a choke. Tsotes manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsotes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rivera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsotes defends well.
Tsotes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivera wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tsotes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tsotes wants to stand but Rivera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rivera working for a triangle but Tsotes defends it easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rivera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tsotes counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is trying to work for a sweep but Tsotes has mounted him!
Rivera working to try and regain half guard.
Tsotes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rivera is looking to get to half guard.
Tsotes controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tsotes tries to control but Rivera wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giurgous Tsotes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tsotes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Giurgous Tsotes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figueroa has chosen Ride the Lighting as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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150 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Figueroa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa tries to clinch up.
Aldo connects with the punch.
Figueroa avoids the body shot from Aldo.
A big left from Aldo misses.
Aldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Figueroa.
Figueroa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aldo finds it's way round the side to connect with Figueroa's head.
Aldo throws a shot from downtown. Figueroa moves away and avoids it.
Aldo misses with a hook. Figueroa ducked under it nicely.
Figueroa wants to clinch.
Aldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo tries to keep at a distance but Figueroa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Figueroa misses with a knee to the head.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Figueroa misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Figueroa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike.
Figueroa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Figueroa pushes off an throws an elbow but Aldo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Figueroa looking to throw knees to the head but Aldo is blocking nicely.
Aldo dodges an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Figueroa misses with a knee strike.
Figueroa pushes off an throws an elbow but Aldo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aldo wants to break free but Figueroa has control.
Figueroa misses with an elbow over the top.
Aldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Figueroa.
Aldo dodges an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Aldo tries to circle away but Figueroa has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figueroa throws an elbow but misses.
Figueroa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Aldo as the two fighters clinch.
Aldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Figueroa.
Figueroa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Figueroa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aldo can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figueroa throws an elbow but misses.
Aldo is trying to force a seperation but Figueroa has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Figueroa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it misses.
Aldo dodges an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Figueroa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Figueroa as Aldo tries to tie him up.
Aldo takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Figueroa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aldo's brow.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike.
Figueroa managing to block the knees to the body from Aldo.
Aldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Figueroa.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figueroa throws an elbow but misses.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Figueroa is controlling him.
Aldo avoids the elbow strike from Figueroa, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Figueroa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Figueroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Figueroa's elbow.
Figueroa misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Figueroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Figueroa has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figueroa throws an elbow but misses.
Figueroa misses with an elbow strike.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Aldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Figueroa gets an underhook and turns Aldo into the cage.
Figueroa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aldo stalling in the clinch but Figueroa improves position.
Figueroa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Figueroa misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Figueroa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aldo's brow.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Figueroa has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo avoids the elbow strike from Figueroa, against the cage.
Aldo dodges an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Aldo avoids the elbow strike from Figueroa, against the cage.
Figueroa misses with an elbow over the top.
Figueroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aldo avoids the elbow strike from Figueroa, against the cage.
Aldo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Figueroa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo lands with a good body shot.
Figueroa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo dips to his left and cracks Figueroa with an uppercut!
Aldo throws a series of punches but Figueroa avoids them all with ease.
Aldo lands a glancing blow to the side of Figueroa's head.
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Aldo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo misses with a straight right.
Aldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Figueroa moves away from the strike by Aldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Figueroa slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Figueroa slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Figueroa moves out of range as Aldo strikes.
Aldo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Figueroa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kim Figueroa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aldo takes a swing at Figueroa's ribcage but misses.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo misses with a body shot
and Figueroa counters by clinching up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figueroa throws an elbow but misses.
Aldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Figueroa.
Figueroa misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Figueroa as Aldo tries to tie him up.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it misses.
Aldo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aldo blocks the elbow strike.
Aldo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Aldo takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aldo blocks the elbow strike.
Aldo avoids the elbow strike from Figueroa, against the cage.
Aldo avoids the elbow strike from Figueroa, against the cage.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike.
Aldo blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figueroa throws an elbow but misses.
Figueroa has Aldo pressed against the cage, preventing Aldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Figueroa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aldo can't break the clinch.
Figueroa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Figueroa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Figueroa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Figueroa is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Aldo.
Figueroa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aldo's efforts to push away.
Figueroa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figueroa throws an elbow but misses.
Figueroa misses with an elbow strike.
Aldo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Figueroa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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.
Figueroa lands an elbow just above Aldo 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
Figueroa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Figueroa throws an elbow that misses.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but Aldo blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figueroa throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Figueroa.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it misses.
Figueroa has Aldo pressed against the cage, preventing Aldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aldo.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aldo can't break the clinch.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it misses.
Aldo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aldo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aldo taking a breather.
Aldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Figueroa.
Figueroa landing knees to the head.
Aldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Figueroa.
Aldo blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Figueroa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aldo blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
Aldo is trying to stall.
Figueroa misses with an elbow strike.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aldo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aldo dodges an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Figueroa avoids a wild elbow strike from Aldo.
Figueroa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Figueroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Figueroa keeps him there for the moment.
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.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but Aldo blocks with his arms.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike.
Figueroa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Figueroa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Figueroa keeps him there for the moment.
Figueroa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Figueroa as Aldo tries to tie him up.
Figueroa misses with an elbow over the top.
Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Figueroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Figueroa won't allow it.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Figueroa keeps him there for the moment.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but Aldo blocks with his arms.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Figueroa keeps him there for the moment.
Aldo is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figueroa throws an elbow that misses.
Aldo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
Figueroa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Figueroa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kim Figueroa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Figueroa is just out of range.
Aldo swings for the body but Figueroa moves out of range.
Figueroa is looking to clinch.
Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Figueroa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Figueroa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figueroa throws an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Figueroa as Aldo tries to tie him up.
Figueroa throws an elbow that misses.
Figueroa throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Figueroa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Figueroa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Figueroa.
Aldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Figueroa.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Figueroa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aldo's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike.
Figueroa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figueroa misses with an elbow strike.
Figueroa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Figueroa blocks an elbow strike from Aldo.
Figueroa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aldo avoids the elbow strike from Figueroa, against the cage.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike.
Aldo dodges an elbow strike from Figueroa.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Figueroa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aldo's brow.
Figueroa misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Figueroa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aldo's brow.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Figueroa throws an elbow that misses.
Figueroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aldo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aldo avoids the elbow strike from Figueroa, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Figueroa.
Aldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Figueroa won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figueroa throws an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Figueroa as Aldo tries to tie him up.
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.
Figueroa misses with an elbow over the top.
Figueroa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Aldo blocks the elbow strike.
Figueroa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aldo's defenses.
Figueroa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aldo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Figueroa.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
Figueroa tries a knee to the head but Aldo blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
Aldo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figueroa avoids it.
Figueroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aldo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa pushes off an throws an elbow but Aldo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aldo looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
Aldo wants to break free but Figueroa has control.
Figueroa avoids a wild elbow strike from Aldo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Figueroa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aldo's brow.
Aldo dodges an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Figueroa has double underhooks.
Figueroa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Aldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Figueroa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Figueroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aldo trying to land knees to the body.
Figueroa misses with an elbow strike.
Figueroa pushes off an throws an elbow but Aldo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Figueroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aldo avoids the elbow strike from Figueroa, against the cage.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike.
Aldo avoids the elbow strike from Figueroa, against the cage.
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.
Figueroa throws an elbow that misses.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Figueroa has him pressed against the cage.
Figueroa pushes off an throws an elbow but Aldo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aldo blocks the elbow strike.
Figueroa looking to throw knees to the head but Aldo is blocking nicely.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it misses.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Aldo blocks an elbow strike.
Figueroa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Figueroa throws an elbow that misses.
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldo lands a really nice looking cross but Figueroa seems unphased.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figueroa slips a straight right by Aldo.
Aldo scores with a jab. Figueroa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aldo throws a sloppy body shot
and Figueroa counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kim Figueroa.
I think Figueroa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kim Figueroa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kirk might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to STAR TREK: Online - Soundtrack OST # 01 - Main Theme . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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166 lbs
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22
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin koch!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kirk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kirk showed some decent athleticism there.
Kirk is taking a breather. koch says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
koch is looking to control Kirk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can koch avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirk is keen to just control but koch is a slippery customer.
koch is looking to control Kirk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can koch avoid being mounted?
koch is staying active underneath Kirk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
koch is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kirk jumps into side control!
koch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
koch managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kirk.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
koch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kirk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kirk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
koch is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk blocks koch's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kirk controlling his opponent.
Kirk is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, koch has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kirk landing strikes, looking to finish!
koch is squirming around, avoiding Kirk's attempts to control the action.
Kirk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
koch is wriggling around trying to escape.
koch holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kirk tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kirk working the ground and pound effectively.
Kirk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kirk has hold of koch's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and koch manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kirk throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kirk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kirk trying to control but koch is having none of it.
koch is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
koch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirk shoots and misses
and koch counters with a single leg into guard. Kirk didn't expect that.
koch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirk is trying to keep koch in close.
Kirk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
koch is pressed up against the cage. Kirk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag koch down to the mat. koch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kevin koch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
koch moves in looking to clinch but Kirk pushes him off.
koch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk tries to bench press koch off him but koch keeps the position.
Kirk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, koch asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kirk tries to bench press koch off him but koch keeps the position.
koch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirk keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
koch landing a few strikes.
Kirk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kirk struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kirk is looking to regain half guard here but koch keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
koch shoots and misses
and Kirk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
koch wants to improve his position but Kirk is controlling well.
Kirk is thwarting koch's attempts to control the position.
Kirk looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
koch trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk wants to work for an arm triangle but koch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kirk is stalling here. koch is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kirk seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and koch has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
koch throws an elbow but Kirk slips to the side and avoids it well.
koch taking a breather here.
Kirk tries to bench press koch off him but koch keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
koch stands up and beckons Kirk to his feet.
No luck for koch with that takedown attempt.
Kirk has his takedown stuffed
and koch counters with a single leg into guard. Kirk didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirk is looking for a triangle but koch pushes his legs off easily.
Kirk wants to sweep here but koch controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
koch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin koch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kirk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. koch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kirk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kirk is looking to take a break and control but koch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirk in the domination position with koch hanging on.
koch is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on koch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
koch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
koch won't allow Kirk to pass to mount.
Kirk is working for a kimura but koch is defending it quite comfortably.
Kirk trying to control from half guard but koch is working away.
Kevin koch has got the better of the ground game so far.
koch trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
koch pushes Kirk up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirk looking to slow down the pace here.
Kirk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
koch is pushing Kirk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
koch has clasped his hands together around Kirk's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Kirk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kirk holds on to koch's head and controls the position momentarily.
koch working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
koch decides to stand back up. koch steps back and let's Kirk get back to his feet.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kirk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kirk landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kirk controlling the pace for now.
Kirk moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, koch has worked his arm free - good work by koch!
Kirk prevents koch from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk controlling from side mount.
koch is trying to control Kirk's posture but Kirk avoids it.
Kirk tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kirk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear koch down.
Kirk decides to stand up, so the ref orders koch to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Kirk.
I think Kirk 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Kirk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kim Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Feeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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23
130 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doctor Feeler!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woo throws a right and a left that Feeler avoids nicely.
Feeler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Feeler lands in his opponent's guard.
Feeler working some strikes from top position.
Feeler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Feeler wants to pass the guard but Woo is keeping the position.
Feeler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Woo's guard.
Woo is breathing heavily.
Feeler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Woo is in trouble now - Feeler has advanced to mount!
Feeler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feeler working Woo over with strikes here.
Woo taking shots to the head.
Feeler should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Feeler landing strikes from the mount and Woo is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Feeler breaks from Woo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Feeler looking to finish Woo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Woo!
A nice elbow there by Feeler.
Feeler lands with some strikes.
Feeler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Woo taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feeler lands a nice shot to the head.
Feeler lands a big shot there that rocks Woo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Feeler.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Feeler lands a heavy elbow.
Feeler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feeler dominating with strikes here.
Feeler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Feeler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee warns Woo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Feeler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Woo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woo is in a horrible position here. Feeler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Feeler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Feeler lands a heavy elbow.
Feeler lands a nice shot to the head.
Woo taking shots to the head.
Feeler scoring with strikes but Woo is staying in there.
Feeler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Woo?
Woo is desperately trying to improve his position but Feeler has a good base and remains in mount.
Feeler looking to finish Woo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Woo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feeler lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Feeler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Feeler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Woo looks a forlorn figure.
Feeler lands a nice shot to the head.
Woo is trying to escape the mount.
Feeler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Feeler wants to control the pace but Woo is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Feeler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Feeler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Feeler distracts Woo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Feeler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Feeler landing with the ground and pound.
Feeler stands and throws Woo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Feeler lands a nice forearm strike.
Feeler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feeler controlling the position from side mount.
Feeler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Feeler lands a few punches from side control.
Feeler trying to control the position but Woo is working away.
Woo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Feeler wants to control but Woo is keeping him busy.
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.
Feeler working the ground and pound.
Feeler working the body and head with strikes.
Feeler is working Woo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Feeler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Feeler scoring with punches from side control.
Feeler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Feeler trying to control the position but Woo is working away.
Woo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feeler working the body and head with strikes.
Woo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Feeler working the head and body with strikes.
Woo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Feeler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Doctor Feeler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Feeler lands a decent elbow from side control.
Feeler looks up at the clock and then as Woo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Feeler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Feeler lands a nice forearm strike.
Feeler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feeler scoring with punches from side control.
Feeler cracks Woo with a big elbow.
Woo is looking for a sweep.
Woo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Feeler taking a breather here.
Feeler grinds an elbow into Woo's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Feeler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Woo misses with the combination.
A jab from Feeler misses.
Feeler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Feeler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Feeler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Feeler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Feeler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Feeler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Feeler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Feeler with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feeler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Feeler connects with a couple of short punches.
Feeler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Feeler lands a couple of digs.
Feeler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Feeler wants to control from the top but Woo keeps moving.
Feeler stays in close to Woo's body and controls 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.
Feeler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Feeler postures up and lands a big shot to Woo's brow.
Feeler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Feeler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Woo looking for a sweep. Not yet Woo, not yet.
Feeler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Woo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feeler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Feeler landing with the ground and pound.
Doctor Feeler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Woo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Feeler controls the pace.
Feeler postures up in Woo's guard and throws a big left but Woo blocks it.
Feeler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Feeler is pushing down on Woo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Woo is fighting to maintain full guard but Feeler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Feeler controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Feeler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doctor Feeler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Feeler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Feeler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ong Boc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and pol cuaresma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that pol cuaresma was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ong Boc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, pol cuaresma!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to de liver by Boc. Beautiful body shot.
cuaresma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
cuaresma throws a nice looking combination but Boc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
cuaresma is looking to score with low kicks.
Boc throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boc throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Boc.
Crunch! Boc slams his shin into cuaresma's torso.
An inside leg kick lands from Boc.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from cuaresma.
cuaresma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Boc. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
cuaresma looks gassed!
cuaresma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boc counters with a low kick, right behind cuaresma 's knee.
Boc tries to close the distance and clinch but cuaresma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boc lands a big head kick that sends cuaresma tumbling to the mat! Boc takes a step backwards and waves cuaresma back to his feet - he wants the finish!
cuaresma is rocked!
It looks like pol cuaresma has been cut.
A head kick by Boc - that's a beauty! cuaresma is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Boc can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ong Boc!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tin Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley comes to the cage accompanied by The Specials - A Message To You Rudy. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tin Lau!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lau has closed the distance and engaged Marley in a clinch.
Lau jumps guard but Marley stands there with Lau around his waist. Lau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marley working hard to break the clinch.
Marley wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Marley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marley smiles and moves away.
Marley thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley throws a series of punches but Lau moves out of range.
Marley throws a shot from downtown. Lau moves away and avoids it.
Marley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lau.
Lau just misses with a punch to the body.
Marley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marley misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau scores with a sloppy right hand. Marley should have avoided that one.
Marley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lau throws a jab when Marley was well out of range.
Lau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marley.
Lau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marley.
A punch combination from Lau misses.
Lau scores with a punch to the head.
Marley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lau connects with a single shot there.
Marley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lau counters with a nice body shot.
Lau looks to land a combination. Marley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Rudy Marley has been cut.
Marley misses the body punch
and Lau counters with a stiff right hand.
Lau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lau scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Marley tumbling to the canvas! Lau pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Marley was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tin Lau!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank The Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mica Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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157 lbs
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164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank The Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mica Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Blade bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Phillips blocks a head kick by The Blade.
The Blade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Phillips moves out of range as The Blade throws a body kick.
Phillips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Blade tries to avoid it but Phillips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Blade to the ground. The Blade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Blade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frank The Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Blade scores with a head kick.
It looks like Mica Phillips has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Blade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Phillips looks gassed!
Phillips on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Blade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Blade lands a nice looking body kick.
The Blade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Phillips's calf.
The Blade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phillips will feel that in the morning.
The Blade gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Blade working Phillips over with knees to the body.
Good body shot from The Blade.
The Blade gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Blade utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Phillips takes an elbow to the temple.
The Blade utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from The Blade.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Blade.
The Blade landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Blade lands a good knee to the midsection. Phillips won't want to take too many of those.
The Blade using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phillips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Blade unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phillips lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Blade connects with a nasty looking knee right to Phillips's face.
The Blade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Blade lands a damaging elbow.
The Blade with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Phillips takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Blade landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Blade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Blade breaks from the clinch.
The Blade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Blade misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by The Blade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Blade throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The Blade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The Blade tries to clinch up but Phillips circles away and keeps his distance.
Phillips walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Blade.
The Blade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phillips avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Blade misses with a head kick.
The Blade cracks a nice hook into Phillips's ribs.
The Blade scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Blade pushes Phillips away with a front kick.
The Blade is looking to slow Phillips down with leg kicks.
A head kick from The Blade lands but Phillips takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The Blade.
The Blade works over Phillips's head and body with a nice combination.
The Blade lands a front kick.
Nice body kick from The Blade.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Blade throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
The Blade has Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
The Blade trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank The Blade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mica Phillips's cut.
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.
Phillips avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phillips circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from The Blade.
The Blade throws a nice looking combination but Phillips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phillips fails with the takedown.
The Blade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for The Blade.
The Blade is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phillips tries to keep at a distance but The Blade has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Blade utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Blade putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Phillips in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Blade working Phillips over with knees to the body.
The Blade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phillips takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Blade manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for The Blade.
The Blade stuns Phillips with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Blade throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Blade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phillips's sensitive parts.
The Blade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frank The Blade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Blade tries to close the distance and clinch but Phillips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Blade connects with a body shot.
The Blade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phillips's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Blade tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Blade, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips keeps the fight on the outside.
The Blade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Phillips takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The Blade is looking to wear down Phillips with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Blade throws a one two combo.
Phillips has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from The Blade.
The Blade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blade wants to clinch up but Phillips keeps it at a distance.
The Blade clinches.
Phillips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frank The Blade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Blade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Blade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phillips.
The Blade landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Blade.
Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Blade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Blade missing with knees to the body.
The Blade prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank The Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Phillips.
The Blade trying to land knees to the body.
The Blade utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Phillips drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Blade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Blade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank The Blade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Blade's half guard.
Phillips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Blade pushes Phillips off looking to stand but Phillips dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips seems to be working for a kimura but The Blade defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Blade sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank The Blade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mica Phillips's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The Blade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Blade lands a nice looking body kick.
The Blade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phillips walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Blade.
The Blade misses with the combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Blade, right into the meat.
The Blade delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Blade moves in looking to clinch but Phillips pushes him off.
Phillips tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from The Blade does no damage.
Frank The Blade is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick there by The Blade.
The Blade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phillips chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Blade can pounce on him.
The Blade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phillips takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Blade throws a nice looking combination but Phillips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phillips takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Blade scores with a kick to the midsection.
Phillips on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Blade throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Blade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phillips avoiding damage as The Blade throws knees to the body.
The Blade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Blade working Phillips over with knees to the body.
The Blade working Phillips over with knees to the body.
The Blade using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Blade landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phillips avoiding damage as The Blade throws knees to the body.
Phillips blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Blade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Blade scores a nice knee to the body.
The Blade is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The Blade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phillips.
Phillips avoiding damage as The Blade throws knees to the body.
The Blade using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phillips can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from The Blade.
The Blade lands a good knee to the midsection. Phillips won't want to take too many of those.
Phillips is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frank The Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Phillips.
Phillips is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Blade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Blade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phillips goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Blade prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phillips takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Blade crunches a lovely knee into Phillips's ribcage.
Phillips avoiding damage as The Blade throws knees to the body.
The Blade scores a nice knee to the body.
The Blade unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Blade lands a good knee to the midsection. Phillips won't want to take too many of those.
The Blade breaks from the clinch.
The Blade is looking to clinch.
Phillips swats away the attempt to clinch by The Blade.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Blade connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank The Blade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Blade, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank The Blade!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Runestorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sven Runestorm has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Dunn's chin.
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135 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Runestorm!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runestorm misses with a wild body shot.
Runestorm lands with an uppercut that bounces Dunn off the cage and back into rage.
Dunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Runestorm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dunn shoots in for a double leg but Runestorm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Runestorm as Dunn shoots in.
Dunn fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn is looking to clinch.
Dunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn gets a clinch.
Runestorm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dunn moves in looking to clinch but Runestorm pushes him off.
Runestorm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunn.
Dunn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn is trying to control. Runestorm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Runestorm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dunn seems to be looking for submissions.
Dunn is thwarting Runestorm's attempts to control the position.
Runestorm is trying to stand up here but Dunn is controlling him well.
Runestorm works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runestorm keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Dunn advances to half guard.
Dunn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Runestorm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Runestorm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dunn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dunn working Runestorm over with strikes.
Runestorm is trying to stand up here but Dunn is controlling him well.
Dunn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Runestorm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn controlling the action here.
Runestorm trying to control here.
Dunn prevents Runestorm from standing back up.
Dunn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Runestorm is looking for a sweep. Dunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dunn trying to control the action but Runestorm is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dunn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Runestorm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dunn somewhat.
Dunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Runestorm circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Runestorm is fending him off so far but Dunn persists. Nope, Runestorm circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunn walks into a straight right hand from Runestorm.
Dunn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Runestorm is fending him off so far but Dunn persists. Nope, Runestorm circles away and we're back to standing.
Runestorm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Runestorm as he avoids it easily.
Dunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Runestorm tries to avoid it but Dunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Runestorm to the ground. Runestorm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mark Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Runestorm defends it nicely.
Runestorm clinches but Dunn breaks the clinch
and Dunn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Runestorm!
Dunn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Runestorm to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Runestorm shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runestorm stops Dunn from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dunn is breathing heavily.
Runestorm somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Runestorm looks to land a combination but Dunn avoids it well.
Dunn clinches up against the cage.
Runestorm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runestorm looks to land a combination but Dunn avoids it well.
Runestorm wants to clinch but Dunn slips to the side
and Dunn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dunn.
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!
Dunn pushing down on Runestorm's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Runestorm wants to get back to full guard.
Runestorm is trying to maintain the position but Dunn is very close to passing his half guard.
Dunn working Runestorm over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dunn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Runestorm tries to clinch up but Dunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Runestorm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunn dives in and grabs Runestorm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Runestorm pushes down on Dunn's head and hops out.
Dunn moves into range and clinches up with Runestorm.
Runestorm tries to circle away but Dunn has him pinned against the cage.
Dunn tightens his grip and picks Runestorm up, before dumping him to the ground. Runestorm manages to land in guard.
Dunn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Runestorm keeps working.
Dunn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The strikes coming from Dunn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dunn 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.
Runestorm is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Runestorm, who protects the arm well.
Dunn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Runestorm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dunn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Runestorm has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dunn throws a strike aimed at the side of Runestorm's head but Runestorm avoids it well.
Dunn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Runestorm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Runestorm is trying to control Dunn's posture but Dunn avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Runestorm is not content to let Dunn control the position.
Dunn has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dunn scoring with strikes but Runestorm is staying in there.
Runestorm is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn misses with a head shot.
Dunn looking to control but Runestorm is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Runestorm throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dunn. What's that going to do exactly?
Runestorm is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Runestorm is working to get back to half guard.
Dunn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Runestorm manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Runestorm manages to get back to half guard.
Dunn wants to work for an arm triangle but Runestorm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dunn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Runestorm tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dunn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Dunn!
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hype
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