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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Roberts!
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, William Wright!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright shoots in but no luck this time.
Wright drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roberts is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Wright looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Roberts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws his legs up looking for a submission but Roberts uses it to pass to side control.
Roberts remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
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.
Wright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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.
Wright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wright wants to stand up but Roberts has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roberts is looking to control Wright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roberts avoid being mounted?
Roberts is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wright's back!
Roberts is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberts keeps control of the position as Wright tries to break free.
What can Wright do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathan Roberts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wright shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Roberts against the ropes but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Wright tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Wright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roberts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright connects with a looping right hand.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Wright counters with a single leg into guard. Roberts didn't expect that.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright trying to move into half guard but instead Roberts has managed to sweep!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wright is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roberts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts pushing down on Wright's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wright is trying to stand back up but Roberts is controlling him
Roberts blocks the strikes from Wright.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roberts moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wright.
Wright tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
William Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathan Roberts'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wright is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
Wright has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch.
Roberts pulls Wright into guard.
Roberts pulls Wright in to control the position.
Wright trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright is looking to stand up but Roberts won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrightis looking to pass into half guard but Roberts pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Roberts is in guard.
Roberts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wright looking for subs off his back but Roberts has passed one foot through into half guard.
Roberts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Wright is trying to maintain the position but Roberts is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to control but Roberts passes into side.
Roberts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wright is looking to regain half guard here but Roberts keeps moving and retains side control.
Wright trying to remain calm as Roberts controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wright struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright is looking to regain half guard here but Roberts keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Roberts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wright 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for William Wright!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for William Wright!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for William Wright!
William Wright wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Capelli King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pit Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capelli King could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pit Jonson's chin.
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Capelli King!
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, Pit Jonson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jonson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
King is looking for a sweep. Jonson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jonson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jonson stays in close to King's body and controls the position.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jonson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
King keeping moving, preventing Jonson from controlling successfully.
King looking to control.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonson is trying to control but can't.
King is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jonson is just riding it out for now. King eventually gives up the hold.
Jonson trying to control but King postures up.
King moves into full mount! Jonson won't be happy about that!
Jonson working to try and regain half guard.
Jonson is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
Jonson reaches up to try and control the position but King seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jonson rolls and tries to escape and now King has his back!
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.
King patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
King missing with strikes.
Jonson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jonson showing good submission defense here.
King is breathing heavily.
Jonson trying to control the action but King just sinks the hooks in.
Despite being in the dominant position, Pit Jonson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jonson shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Jonson. Jonson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
King creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jonson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
King working away.
Jonson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but King presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
King tries to control but Jonson wriggling away.
Jonson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. King locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Jonson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Capelli King!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samy Diabate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samy Diabate has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samy Diabate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diabate is looking to land body kicks.
Diabate digs a good body shot into Marsh's ribs.
Marsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diabate moves in looking to clinch but Marsh pushes him off.
Diabate throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marsh.
Marsh feints and as Diabate raises his hands in defense, Marsh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diabate keeping moving, preventing Marsh from controlling successfully.
Marsh passes Diabate's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diabate trying to hold on to Marsh's head to control him but Marsh postures up.
Diabate looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marsh wants to control but Diabate is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Marsh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Marsh wants to control but Diabate is keeping him busy.
Marsh stops Diabate from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown but Diabate shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diabate tries to land a front kick but Marsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diabate tries to close the distance and clinch but Marsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marsh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diabate defends it nicely.
Diabate tries to clinch but Marsh is having none of it.
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.
Diabate tries to clinch but Marsh moves out of range.
Diabate doesn't manage to clinch there - Marsh circles away.
Diabate moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diabate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marsh fails with a takedown attempt.
Samy Diabate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Marsh.
Diabate tries to close the distance and clinch but Marsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diabate fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh keeps the fight on the outside.
Diabate is looking to clinch.
Marsh feints and as Diabate raises his hands in defense, Marsh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marsh wants to get up but he can't break Diabate's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marsh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marsh won't allow Diabate to get back to his feet.
Marsh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diabate thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
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.
Diabate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Diabate keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Diabate wants to clinch up but Marsh keeps it at a distance.
Marsh keeps the fight on the outside.
Marsh shoots in but no luck this time.
Diabate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marsh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diabate looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marsh prevents Diabate from escaping the position.
Marsh trying to control the position but Diabate is working away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Marsh will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diabate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marsh dives in and grabs Diabate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diabate pushes down on Marsh's head and hops out.
Diabate is looking to clinch.
Marsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marsh gets to his feet. Diabate looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Samy Diabate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marsh shoots in but Diabate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marsh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diabate is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diabate is trying to buck Marsh off.
Marsh decides to stand up, so the ref orders Diabate to his feet.
Marsh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Samy Diabate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Marsh.
Marsh is breathing heavily.
Diabate wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Diabate.
Horrible takedown by Marsh or perhaps it was just good defense by Diabate which made him look bad.
Diabate throws a head kick but Marsh moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diabate tries a head kick but it misses.
Diabate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marsh shoots in but no luck this time.
Diabate misses with a low kick.
Diabate tries to clinch but Marsh moves out of range.
Diabate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Marsh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diabate wants to clinch up but Marsh keeps it at a distance.
Diabate tries to clinch up.
Marsh tries for a takedown but Diabate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diabate fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diabate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diabate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marsh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diabate avoids it really well and circles away.
Marsh avoids the body shot from Diabate.
Diabate misses with a takedown attempt
and Marsh counters with a single leg into guard. Diabate didn't expect that.
Marsh trying to control but Diabate is working from the bottom.
Marsh won't allow Diabate to get back to his feet.
Marsh is standing up over Diabate. Diabate looks to escape but Marsh dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh swings around for an armbar but Diabate sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marsh's guard.
Marsh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diabate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsh is keeping the position for now.
Marsh is pulling down on Diabate's head. It's preventing any offense from Diabate, at least for the moment.
Diabate is looking to stand up but Marsh won't let him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Marsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Diabate tries to clinch but Marsh moves away
so Marsh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Diabate really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diabate is working an open guard so Marsh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Marsh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diabate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diabate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samy Diabate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marsh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diabate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diabate is looking to land body kicks.
Marsh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diabate was covering up waiting for the punch and Marsh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marsh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diabate is working an open guard so Marsh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Marsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diabate throws a wild body kick that Marsh sees coming a mile off.
Diabate tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marsh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marsh wants to stand up but Diabate manages to regain full guard.
Diabate wants to stand up but Marsh is controlling him.
Diabate is trying to control the position but Marsh postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diabate has a closed guard, preventing Marsh from standing up.
Diabate wants to get back to his feet but Marsh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marsh wants to stand but Diabate is controlling his posture from full guard.
Diabate wants to stand but Marsh is controlling the position.
Marsh wants to stand but Diabate has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick by Diabate misses
and Marsh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diabate won't be happy with that.
Diabate is trying to improve his position.
Marsh stands up.
Marsh tries for a takedown but Diabate circles away easily
and Diabate counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marsh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diabate counters with a three punch combo that has Marsh backing up. Marsh nods at Diabate to acknowledge the strikes.
Samy Diabate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Marsh.
Diabate misses with a double jab.
Marsh throws a sloppy head kick and Diabate moves out of range easily.
Diabate darts in trying to clinch
and Marsh counters with a single leg into guard. Diabate didn't expect that.
Samy Diabate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh prevents Diabate from getting back to his feet.
Marsh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsh tries for a takedown but Diabate circles away easily
and Diabate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marsh scores a takedown into full mount!
Marsh controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diabate throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Marsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marsh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Ray Marsh!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Ray Marsh!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ray Marsh!
Ray Marsh wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander magno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander magno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Stevenson's chin.
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172 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander magno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson has a takedown stuffed.
magno looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Stevenson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
magno thows a big elbow that misses.
magno showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
magno tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
magno won't allow Stevenson to get back to his feet.
Stevenson trying to keep a closed guard but magno is proving a slippery customer.
magno throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to stand up but magno isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stevenson trying to control the action but magno is working from the bottom.
magno tries to roll over but Stevenson keeps him under control.
Stevenson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevenson is keen to just control but magno is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to stand but can't do so whilst magno controls his leg.
magno is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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.
magno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stevenson tries to pass to full mount but magno defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
magno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stevenson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with magno, pushing him back against the ropes.
Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a takedown
and magno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stevenson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
magno missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stevenson is trying to get back to full guard.
magno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
magno is nestled in close to Stevenson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stevenson trying to control but magno postures up.
magno frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
magno lands a nice shot to the head.
magno 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
magno landing strikes, looking to finish!
magno with a couple of short strikes.
magno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stevenson is looking to escape.
magno has hold of Stevenson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stevenson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stevenson is looking to get to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander magno dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stevenson lands an overhand right.
Stevenson fails with the takedown
and magno counters with a shoot takedown. Stevenson fights it but they end up in guard.
magno is looking to stand up but Stevenson won't let him.
magno trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
magno is really struggling to control Stevenson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
magno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stevenson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
magno wants to pass the guard but Stevenson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stevenson avoids the attempt from magno to control.
magno keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stevenson trying to control but magno 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.
magno is desperately trying to improve his position but Stevenson has a good base and remains in mount.
magno is trying to stand.
Stevenson wants to control the pace but magno is squirming around nicely.
Stevenson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� magno is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by magno and Stevenson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stevenson working away.
Stevenson is looking to take a break and control but magno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
magno struggling a bit here.
Stevenson tries for a kimura but magno is defending well.
You can see the frustration on magno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four 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.
Stevenson tries to move into full mount but can't pass magno's legs.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Left hook, right uppercut from magno.
magno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and magno wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick from magno lands but Stevenson takes it in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
magno gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, magno seems content to control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander magno dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
magno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stevenson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
magno would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stevenson is trying to control the position but magno postures up.
magno won't allow Stevenson to sweep him here.
magno throwing strikes but missing.
magno throwing strikes but missing.
magno trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevenson looking to control but magno passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking for a sweep. magno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses
and magno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevenson's guard.
Stevenson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. magno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
magno won't allow Stevenson to sweep him here.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet but magno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but magno is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevenson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but magno controlling him for the moment.
magno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
magno keeps the fight on the outside.
magno shoots in and bounces Stevenson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Stevenson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
magno wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Stevenson working a defensive guard here.
Stevenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
magno trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
magno is stalling in the full guard.
magno is in close to Stevenson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
magno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
magno shoots in and bounces Stevenson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
magno lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stevenson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst magno is controlling him.
magno trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander magno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for magno, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Alexander magno!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Alexander magno!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Alexander magno!
Alexander magno wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Zaginho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tysen Fricke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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188 lbs
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190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Zaginho!
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, Tysen Fricke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fricke throws a series of punches but Zaginho moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fricke is defended easily by Zaginho.
Zaginho shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fricke's guard.
Zaginho forces his way into half guard.
Fricke wants to get back to his feet.
Zaginho is trying to work for a kimura but Fricke is defending well.
Zaginho wants to work for an arm triangle but Fricke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zaginho tries to pass to full mount but Fricke defends it.
Fricke is trying to stand up here but Zaginho is controlling him well.
Zaginho seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaginho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zaginho is trying to work for a kimura but Fricke is defending well.
Zaginho is breathing heavily.
Fricke keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fricke pushes Zaginho off looking to stand but Zaginho dives back in and keeps control.
Fricke is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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.
Zaginho is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fricke is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Zaginho!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colt Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colt Westbrook could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Jones's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colt Westbrook!
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, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Westbrook takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones trying to control but Westbrook is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to stand but Westbrook is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Westbrook keeps moving.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Westbrook is working from the bottom.
Westbrook is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A hook to the body from Westbrook.
Westbrook tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Westbrook landing knees to the head.
Westbrook putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Westbrook can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Westbrook.
Westbrook using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Westbrook misses with a knee strike.
Westbrook with a knee to the head.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Westbrook won't allow it.
Westbrook scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Jones has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jones looks gassed!
Westbrook misses with a knee strike.
Westbrook lands a nice knee to the body.
Westbrook manages to break the clinch.
Westbrook lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Westbrook takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jones is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westbrook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Westbrook finish him?
Westbrook lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Westbrook throws a knee to the head but misses.
Westbrook lands a knee to the body.
Westbrook gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Westbrook misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Westbrook.
Westbrook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Westbrook.
Westbrook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones tries to circle away but Westbrook has him pinned against the ropes.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Westbrook has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Westbrook lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Westbrook using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Westbrook lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Westbrook lands a left hand.
Westbrook lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Westbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Westbrook misses with a looping left.
Westbrook lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Colt Westbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westbrook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Westbrook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Westbrook defends it nicely.
Westbrook has Jones up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Westbrook using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Westbrook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Westbrook misses with a knee to the head.
Westbrook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Westbrook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Westbrook with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Westbrook crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Westbrook breaks from the clinch.
Westbrook misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Westbrook misses with a head kick.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Westbrook as he jumps to the side.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Westbrook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Westbrook.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Westbrook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Westbrook takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Westbrook throws a nice inside leg kick.
Westbrook misses with a head kick.
Westbrook throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Westbrook tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Westbrook!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Westbrook misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westbrook tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Westbrook keeps him there for the moment.
Westbrook is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Westbrook looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Westbrook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Westbrook gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Colt Westbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
Westbrook pushes Jones back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Westbrook misses with a knee to the head.
Westbrook misses with a knee strike.
Westbrook tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Westbrook misses with a hook.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Westbrook is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Westbrook circles away and we're back to standing.
Westbrook tries to clinch up.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Westbrook. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
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.
Westbrook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones slips a jab from Westbrook.
Jones staying out of range there.
Westbrook motions for Jones to come forward. Westbrook throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones blocks a head kick by Westbrook.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Westbrook shows good takedown defense.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Westbrook tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Westbrook lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Westbrook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Westbrook is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Westbrook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westbrook tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westbrook to the ground. Westbrook escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Westbrook.
Westbrook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Westbrook wants to clinch.
Jones moves out of range as Westbrook strikes.
Westbrook fails with the takedown.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Westbrook walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Westbrook is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook missing with knees to the body.
Westbrook lands a body punch.
Westbrook connects with a knee to the head.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Westbrook has the dominant position.
Westbrook using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Westbrook tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Westbrook landing knees to the head.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Westbrook tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Westbrook using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Westbrook using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Westbrook keeps him there for the moment.
Westbrook landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Westbrook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Westbrook dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Westbrook tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Westbrook lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Westbrook sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Westbrook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Westbrook will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jones wants to control but Westbrook has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Westbrook is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is keen to just control but Westbrook is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westbrook is trying to stand.
Westbrook is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Westbrook has one foot on Jones's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Westbrook throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Westbrook was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones trying to control but Westbrook is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to stand but Westbrook has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Westbrook has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Westbrook will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Westbrook controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Westbrook gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
Westbrook closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Westbrook fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Westbrook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Westbrook has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Westbrook controls the pace.
Jones is trying to control the position but Westbrook postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colt Westbrook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Westbrook, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Colt Westbrook!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Colt Westbrook!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Colt Westbrook!
Colt Westbrook wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Kinks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Bradley had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Kinks!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kinks but Kinks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kinks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bradley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kinks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bradley's guard.
Kinks preventing the sweep.
Kinks trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kinks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kinks wants to get up but he can't break Bradley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kinks trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.
Bradley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kinks's guard.
Bradley is breathing heavily.
Kinks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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.
Kinks is taking a breather. Bradley 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.
Kinks is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kinks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinks thows a huge punch but Bradley dodges it nicely.
Kinks trying to control from half guard but Bradley is working away.
Kinks moves nicely into side control.
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.
Bradley regains half guard, as Kinks was trying to land strikes.
Bradley is staying active underneath Kinks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kinks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Kinks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kinks feints and as Bradley raises his hands in defense, Kinks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kinks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bradley's guard.
Kinks wants to stand and escape but instead Bradley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kinks wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kinks is striking from the bottom but Bradley uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kinks is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Kinks really wants to buck Bradley off and get back to his feet.
Kinks wants to control but Bradley is having none of it.
Kinks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Kinks wants to hold on but Bradley pushes him away.
Kinks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kinks throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinks is trying desperately to improve position.
Kinks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kinks is looking to escape.
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.
Kinks wants to get back to full guard.
Kinks trying to control here.
Bradley wants to take a breather but Kinks is having none of it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Kinks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bradley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kinks wants to clinch.
Kinks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bradley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bradley.
Bradley content to stall in guard here.
Kinks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bradley wants to control from the top but Kinks keeps moving.
Bradley postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kinks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kinks trying to control the position.
Kinks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bradley escapes and throws Kinks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley advances to mount.
Bradley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kinks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Kinks is looking to improve his position but Bradley isn't that keen on the idea.
Kinks tries to hold on but Bradley pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Bradley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kinks 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 George Francis scores the fight for Jason Bradley!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jason Bradley!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight as a draw!
Jason Bradley wins by majority decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Bautista (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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255 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Brooks!
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, Dave Bautista!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bautista bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab-cross combination lands for Brooks and sends Bautista crashing to the mat! Brooks follows him down to the mat - Bautista regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Dave Bautista has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks is trying to control the action in half guard but Bautista is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brooks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That has opened up Dave Bautista's cut even more.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bautista is refusing to be controlled, as Brooks sits in half guard.
Brooks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brooks trying to control from Bautista's half guard. Bautista has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brooks thows a big elbow that misses.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Bautista keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brooks postures up in Bautista's guard and throws a big left but Bautista blocks it.
Bautista keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brooks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bautista is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brooks's half guard.
Bautista wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
Brooks is looking for a sweep. Bautista is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bautista missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control but Bautista postures up.
Bautista is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.
Bautista is trying to control. Brooks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brooks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bautista on the ground.
Brooks has hold of Bautista's hands but Bautista slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brooks is trying to maintain the position but Bautista is very close to passing his half guard.
Bautista seems to be working for a kimura but Brooks defends the submission attempt.
Bautista looks gassed!
Bautista prevents Brooks from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control but Bautista postures up.
Bautista thows a huge punch but Brooks dodges it nicely.
Bautista sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brooks defending well though.
Bautista drops an elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Bautista trying to control from half guard but Brooks is working away.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bautista fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Brooks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bautista closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Brooks wants to get back to striking at distance but Bautista won't allow it.
Bautista jumps guard.
Bautista is trying to control the position but Brooks postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bautista is looking to stand up but Brooks isn't so interested in that idea.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Brooks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Bautista'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.
Brooks throws out a powerful jab.
The cut above Dave Bautista's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brooks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brooks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bautista moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bautista shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense.
Brooks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bautista moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bautista shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Brooks does it's job there.
Dave Bautista's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brooks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bautista's half guard.
Bautista wants to control but Brooks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brooks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista is refusing to be controlled, as Brooks sits in half guard.
Brooks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brooks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bautista with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but Bautista defending well.
Brooks prevents Bautista from improving his position.
Brooks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bautista sees it coming and defends easily.
Brooks throws a strike but Bautista avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
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.
Brooks with a flurry of punches that miss.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brooks here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bautista is trying to keep Brooks in close.
Bautista is controlling Brooks's posture.
Bautista wants to sweep here but Brooks controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brooks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bautista at a distance.
Brooks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bautista is staying active underneath Brooks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bautista is looking to improve his position.
Brooks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brooks is working for a submission of some sort.
Brooks seems to be working for a kimura but Bautista defends the submission attempt.
Bautista gets full guard.
Bautista pulls Brooks in close to his closed guard and prevents Brooks from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Brooks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Bautista's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bautista swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brooks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bautista.
Brooks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brooks has his takedown stuffed
and Bautista counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brooks tries to circle away but Bautista has him pinned against the ropes.
Bautista jumps guard but Brooks stands there with Bautista around his waist. Bautista gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Bautista has double underhooks.
Bautista is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Brooks can't fight it off and eventually Bautista manages to take the fight to the floor. Brooks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Eli Brooks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bautista trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista drops back looking for a leg! Brooks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brooks manages to kick Bautista off! Bautista jumps back into Brooks's guard.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Bautista from controlling successfully.
Bautista throwing strikes from guard but Brooks blocks nicely.
Brooks controls Bautista momentarily but Bautista frees himself.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Bautista from controlling successfully.
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.
Brooks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bautista throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brooks stuffs the takedown attempt from Bautista. Bautista gets slowly back to his feet.
Bautista ducks right into an uppercut from Brooks.
Eli Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks fails with the takedown.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bautista napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brooks trying to control the action but Bautista is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bautista is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brooks connects with a decent elbow.
Bautista sneaks back into half guard.
Bautista holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bautista has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brooks is working away from the top position though.
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but Bautista is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bautista is trying to stand back up but Brooks is controlling him
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bautista keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brooks in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bautista keeping hold of Brooks's head, controlling as best he can.
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 Eli Brooks.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brooks, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Eli Brooks!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Eli Brooks!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Eli Brooks!
Eli Brooks wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Venture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Claude Van Damme!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Venture!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Van Damme misses the target.
Van Damme looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Damme scores with a nice head shot.
Venture throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Damme was covering up waiting for the punch and Venture finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Venture postures up in Van Damme's guard and throws a big left but Van Damme blocks it.
Venture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venture controlling from the top position.
Venture wants to control from the top but Van Damme keeps moving.
Van Damme is trying to control the position but Venture postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venture with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Van Damme is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Venture wants to control from the top but Van Damme keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Damme looks to land a combination but Venture avoids it well.
Van Damme throws a shot from downtown. Venture moves away and avoids it.
Venture misses with a wild body shot.
Venture closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Damme did well to prevent Venture getting side control.
Venture thows a huge punch but Van Damme dodges it nicely.
Van Damme blocking the ground and pound attempt from Venture.
Van Damme is looking to control Venture's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Damme avoid being mounted?
Van Damme wants to stand back up but Venture manages to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme bucks up and tries to throw Venture off but instead Venture has got his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Venture. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Van Damme covering up well under a series of strikes from Venture.
Venture throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Venture is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Venture gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Venture gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Venture apologises and we restart here on the feet.
No joy there for Van Damme, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Venture fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Damme sprawls well initially but Venture persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venture working the head and body with strikes.
Venture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Venture takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Van Damme is breathing heavily.
Venture not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Damme blocking the ground and pound attempt from Venture.
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. Venture connects with a nice short shot to Van Damme's temple.
Venture is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Van Damme is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Venture lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Van Damme is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venture scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Venture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venture lands a big elbow - Van Damme is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Venture!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Venture!
Dean Venture is the new featherweight champion!
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