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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Garbanat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Dos Anjos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Garbanat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Dos Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garbanat has Dos Anjos up against the cage in a clinch.
Garbanat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garbanat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dos Anjos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Garbanat is trying to keep an underhook but Dos Anjos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Garbanat tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dos Anjos manages to move to mount!
Garbanat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Anjos on the ground.
Garbanat is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dos Anjos has isolated one of Garbanat's arms. Garbanat looking to fight him off but Dos Anjos twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Dos Anjos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allan Brown!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a body shot.
Winston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Winston finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brown trying to strike off his back.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Winston is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown wants to sweep here but Winston controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Brown wants to stand up but Winston is controlling him.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Winston advances position into side control!
Winston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown stops Winston from passing to mount.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
Winston working away.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Winston tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winston has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown wants to control but Winston postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Winston is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winston tries to advance to mount but can't.
Winston is breathing heavily.
Brown is trying to control Winston's posture but Winston avoids it.
Winston is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Winston keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Winston drags him back down.
Winston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Winston's guard! Nice work there by Brown!
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown wants to get up but he can't break Winston's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Winston 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.
Winston misses with a left hand
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winston looking to pass the guard.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Winston pushes his legs off easily.
Brown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Winston is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston works to advance to full mount. Brown defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Winston is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brown has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brown wants to control but Winston is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to stand.
Brown has given up his back.
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
Brown prevents Winston from getting a body triangle.
Brown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Winston controls the action.
Brown is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to control the hands but Winston breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Winston!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Zakkara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Elf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Zakkara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buddy Elf!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zakkara has hold of Elf's hands but Elf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Elf performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zakkara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Elf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakkara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zakkara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakkara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elf controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakkara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elf wants to pass the guard but Zakkara is keeping the position.
Elf scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elf drops back looking for a leg! Zakkara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zakkara manages to kick Elf off! Elf jumps back into Zakkara's guard.
Elf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Elf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zakkara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Elf wants to pass the guard but Zakkara is keeping the position.
Elf working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zakkara's head.
Elf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Elf lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Elf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Elf controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zakkara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakkara landing some decent shots from guard.
Elf has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Elf is looking for a triangle but Zakkara pushes his legs off easily.
Zakkara preventing the sweep.
Zakkara pushes down on Elf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakkara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elf keeps working.
Elf is trying to stand up here but Zakkara is controlling him well.
Elf is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Zakkara is tapping! Great win for Elf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Buddy Elf!
After winning the bout, Buddy Elf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Dragov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragov clinches.
Dragov fails to pull guard.
Dragov tries to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Gonzalez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dragov is keeping busy.
Dragov has Gonzalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dragov is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling him.
Dragov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gonzalez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dragov has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dragov.
Dragov stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dragov throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease.
Dragov rushes Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dragov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragov has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Dragov gets control of Gonzalez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dragov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dragov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzalez manages to get himself to full guard.
Gonzalez being controlled here, momentarily.
Dragov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying to keep Dragov in close.
Dragov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Dragov is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzalez is on top in guard.
Dragov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gonzalez has picked Dragov up and slammed him! Dragov can't keep hold of the triangle and Gonzalez manages to pass to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez stands up.
Dragov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gonzalez wants to sweep here but Dragov controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragov won't allow Gonzalez to get back to his feet.
Dragov preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzalez is on top in guard.
Gonzalez stands and steps away. Dragov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gonzalez lands with a nice body kick.
Dragov is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Dragov.
Dragov is looking to chop away at Gonzalez's legs.
Dragov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dragov tries to break free but Gonzalez pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzalez stops a takedown attempt from Dragov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dragov looking to slow down the pace here.
Gonzalez stalling against the cage.
Dragov is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Dragov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Dragov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dragov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the cage.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzalez is trying to break free.
Gonzalez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dragov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gonzalez as Dragov tries to tie him up.
Dragov has Gonzalez pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dragov working hard to break the clinch.
Dragov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragov breaks the clinch.
Dragov moves into the clinch.
Dragov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dragov fails to pull guard.
Dragov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gonzalez walks away with a smile on his face. Dragov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ivan Dragov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dragov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dragov blocks a body shot from Gonzalez.
Dragov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gonzalez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonzalez taking a breather.
Dragov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dragov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gonzalez - the referee stops the clock and Dragov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gonzalez. Dragov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gonzalez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Ivan Dragov has been cut.
Gonzalez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Gonzalez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dragov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dragov blocking some punches.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragov controls his hands.
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragov's elbow.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Dragov to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov is trying to stall.
Gonzalez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Dragov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragov.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dragov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dragov is keeping busy.
Dragov wants to stall.
Gonzalez can't break the clinch.
Dragov stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Gonzalez is trying to maintain a safe position but Dragov gets an underhook and turns Gonzalez into the cage.
Dragov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dragov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gonzalez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dragov is trying to force a seperation but Gonzalez has the dominant position.
Dragov is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dragov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dragov'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. And we move into the final round!
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
Dragov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dragov has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Dragov blocking some punches.
Dragov tries to stall but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dragov has Gonzalez pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez blocks an elbow strike from Dragov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dragov throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Dragov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dragov is looking to control Gonzalez's arms but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dragov has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dragov controlling the action here for a moment.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Dragov.
Dragov is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Dragov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Dragov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragov blocks an elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Dragov.
Gonzalez tries to work over Dragov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzalez stalling in the clinch but Dragov improves position.
Dragov stalling in the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragov blocks a body shot from Gonzalez.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gonzalez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dragov's brow.
Dragov wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzalez won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonzalez.
Dragov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dragov is trying to push Gonzalez away but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzalez.
Johny Gonzalez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dragov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dragov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzalez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov throws an elbow that misses.
Gonzalez looking to stall.
Dragov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonzalez's efforts to push away.
Dragov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dragov stalling the fight.
Dragov is trying to maintain a safe position but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns Dragov into the cage.
Dragov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dragov manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez throws a push kick but Dragov slaps the foot to one side.
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Dragov pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gonzalez walks away with a smile on his face. Dragov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gonzalez clinches up with Dragov and pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragov controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Dragov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dragov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dragov tries to pull guard but Gonzalez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ivan Dragov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dragov is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dragov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Johny Gonzalez!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Johny Gonzalez!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Johny Gonzalez!
Johny Gonzalez wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Robredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibrahima Babangida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Robredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ibrahima Babangida!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babangida throws a head kick but Robredo moves out of range.
Robredo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Babangida, pushing him back against the cage.
Robredo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babangida backwards.
Robredo manages to break the clinch.
Robredo cracks Babangida with an open hand slap.
It looks like Ibrahima Babangida has been cut.
Robredo digs a good body shot into Babangida's ribs.
Babangida throws a head kick that misses.
Babangida fails to land the takedown.
Babangida 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robredo drops Babangida with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Babangida looks back up at him and smiles so Robredo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robredo goes for a small jab and connects. Now Robredo goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Babangida stumbles back but Robredo runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Babangida to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Babangida will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andy Robredo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoli Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anatoli Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Clay!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay clinches with his opponent.
Clay manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clay bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clay wants to stand but Kuznetsov has his arm trapped.
Kuznetsov can't do much from the bottom here.
Clay tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuznetsov's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay wants to stand but Kuznetsov is controlling his arm.
Kuznetsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov sneaks back into half guard.
Kuznetsov tries to kick Clay off but Clay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuznetsov wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clay lands a nice short elbow.
Clay is looking for a kimura but Kuznetsov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clay to get the leverage.
Clay performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuznetsov has hold of Clay's hands but Clay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clay is looking for a kimura here.
Clay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuznetsov is just riding it out for now. Clay eventually gives up the hold.
Clay working Kuznetsov over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Clay 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.
Clay passes to side control.
Clay looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Clay advances nicely into full mount.
Clay cracks Kuznetsov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Clay controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Clay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Clay moves out of range.
Clay with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Clay moves into the clinch.
Clay wants the takedown. Kuznetsov is fighting it off but Clay persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kuznetsov's guard against the cage.
Clay is stalling in the full guard.
Kuznetsov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay advances to half guard.
Clay works his foot free and advances to mount.
Clay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clay breaks from Kuznetsov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clay looking to finish Kuznetsov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kuznetsov!
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Clay postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kuznetsov in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kuznetsov to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Clay!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brody Blynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brody Blynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a head kick. Blynn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Blynn throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Blynn closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson wants to break free but Blynn has control.
Blynn goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blynn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blynn fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Johnson misses
letting Blynn counter with a right hand.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blynn is defended easily by Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Blynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blynn moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Blynn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blynn tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Blynn has the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blynn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blynn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blynn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blynn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnson has passed into half guard!
Blynn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blynn wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blynn trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Blynn from improving his position.
Blynn trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Blynn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blynn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Blynn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Johnson.
Johnson looks winded!
Blynn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Blynn counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Blynn saw that one coming.
Blynn dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Blynn's head and hops out.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Blynn. Blynn maintains the clinch.
Blynn jumps guard.
Blynn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Blynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blynn fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Blynn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Blynn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Blynn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blynn tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Blynn drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Blynn has double underhooks.
Blynn is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Blynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Blynn's takedown attempt.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blynn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blynn has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blynn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Blynn has double underhooks.
Blynn jumps guard.
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.
Blynn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Blynn.
Blynn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Blynn pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Blynn trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Blynn working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blynn wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Blynn looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Blynn clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blynn prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Blynn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blynn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Blynn pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Blynn shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blynn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blynn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Blynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blynn avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Blynn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blynn blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Blynn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Blynn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blynn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Blynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blynn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Blynn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Blynn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blynn looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Blynn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blynn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blynn misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blynn dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Blynn pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to break free but Blynn pushes him back against the cage.
Blynn tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Blynn gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Johnson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Blynn presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Blynn tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Blynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blynn forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Blynn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Blynn shoots in.
Blynn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Blynn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blynn moves into the clinch.
Blynn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blynn wants a takedown but no success here.
Blynn struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Blynn has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Blynn.
Brody Blynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blynn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Anthony Johnson!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Anthony Johnson!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
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