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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jair Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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277 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Johnny Welsh! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jair Lao! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Welsh misses with a two punch combination.
Lao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Welsh drops Lao with a beautiful combination! Lao stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Welsh is looking for the KO!
It looks like Jair Lao has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Lao prevents Welsh from standing back up.
Lao lands strikes from half guard. Welsh is trying to stand up here but Lao is controlling him well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Welsh trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Welsh looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Lao closes the distance and clinches up with Welsh, looking for a takedown. Lao pushes Welsh against the cage but Welsh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lao looks gassed! Welsh looks to land a combination but Lao avoids it well. Welsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Welsh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lao is defended easily by Welsh. Johnny Welsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jair Lao. Welsh looks to land a combination but Lao avoids it well. No luck for Lao with that takedown 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. Welsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Welsh as he avoids it easily. Lao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Lao slips under a jab from Welsh. Welsh throws a series of punches but Lao avoids them all with ease. Welsh throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Welsh stalks Lao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lao's face. Lao staggers backwards, shaken. Some wild striking there from Welsh.
Welsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Welsh throws a series of punches but Lao moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Welsh throws a right and a left that Lao avoids nicely. A nice combination there by Welsh.
A jab lands there for Welsh. Welsh throws a looping overhand right but Lao ducks down to avoid it. Welsh punishes Lao's body with a nice straight punch. Lao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. 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! Welsh catches Lao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Lao slips under a jab. Welsh throws a right and a left that Lao avoids nicely. Welsh misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Welsh both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Welsh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Welsh throws out the jab. No joy there for Welsh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnny Welsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lao defending well as Welsh loads up on a big left hand. Welsh misses with a few strikes there.
Welsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Welsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lao.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Welsh misses with a double jab.
Welsh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lao. Welsh throws a right and a left that Lao avoids nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Welsh dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jair Lao's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Welsh misses with a body shot.
Welsh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lao moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Welsh misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Lao with that takedown attempt. A punch combination from Welsh misses. Lao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Welsh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lao somewhat. Welsh throws a leg kick but Lao checks it. Lao is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Welsh, as that shot connected.
Welsh throws a right and a left that both miss. Welsh throws a nice looking combination but Lao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Welsh scores with a nice strike. Welsh is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Welsh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Welsh lands with a nice combination. Lao backs away looking to recover. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! No joy there for Welsh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lao needs to keep his hands up - Welsh had a free shot at his head there. Welsh throws a right hand that Lao ducks under and follows up with a left that Lao also avoids with ease. Lao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Welsh. Welsh misses with a straight left. A punch combination from Welsh misses. Welsh throws a series of punches but Lao avoids them all with ease. Welsh throws a right and a left that both miss. Welsh fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Welsh misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Welsh connects with a body shot. Welsh's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Welsh duly obliges. Welsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Welsh catches Lao right on the button with a cross. Welsh stuffs the takedown attempt from Lao. Lao gets slowly back to his feet. Johnny Welsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jair Lao. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lao is defended easily by Welsh. Welsh lands a jab-cross combination. Welsh misses with a series of wild punches.
Welsh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Welsh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lao's calf. Welsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Welsh swinging wildly here.
Welsh is working the combinations to good effect here. Welsh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Welsh throws a combination. Lao tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Lao moves forwards but Welsh connects with a nice, crisp jab. 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! Welsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Welsh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lao backs up against the cage.
No joy there for Welsh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Welsh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Some wild striking there from Welsh.
Welsh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Welsh throws a leg kick but Lao moved away. Lao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Welsh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Welsh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lao dives in and grabs Welsh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Welsh pushes down on Lao's head and hops out. Lao needs to keep his hands up - Welsh had a free shot at his head there. Lao slips under a jab from Welsh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Welsh dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jair Lao's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Welsh throws a series of punches but Lao moves out of range. Welsh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Welsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lao can do to turn this around? Welsh misses with a straight left. A punch combination from Welsh misses. Welsh misses with an uppercut. Lao shoots in for a double leg but Welsh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Welsh throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Welsh throws a big shot that misses. Left hook, right uppercut from Welsh. 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! Welsh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Welsh misses with a series of wild punches.
Welsh throws a combination. Lao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round. Welsh lands the left hand. An inside leg kick from Welsh misses. Welsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lao was well out of range. Poor timing from Welsh. Welsh throws a looping overhand right but Lao ducks down to avoid it. Welsh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A punch lands to the side of Lao 's head but he takes it in his stride. Lao on the wrong end of a nice hook. Lao shoots in but no luck this time. Welsh throws the left hand but Lao avoids the punch easily. Welsh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lao moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Johnny Welsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab from Welsh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A jab from Welsh does it's job there. Welsh throws a right and a left that both miss. Welsh throws a lazy right hand but Lao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Welsh lands a nice looking body shot.
Welsh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action! Welsh throws a series of punches but Lao moves out of range. Welsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lao. Welsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lao. A left and a right from Welsh both land. Nice combination. Welsh misses with a wild body shot. Welsh misses with a straight left. Welsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Welsh throws a right hand that Lao ducks under and follows up with a left that Lao also avoids with ease. Welsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lao sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lao shoots for a takedown but Welsh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Johnny Welsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jair Lao. Welsh fails to land with a series of punches.
Lao checks the leg kick. Lao shoots for a double leg takedown but Welsh sprawls well. He's pushed Lao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Welsh closes the distance and lands a one-two. Welsh throws out a leg kick but Lao moves out of range and Welsh only half commits. Welsh tries a low kick but Lao avoids it. Lao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nice defenses there by Lao.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Welsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lao. Lao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Welsh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lao somewhat. A cross from Welsh lands. Welsh scores with a one two! Lao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Welsh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lao moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Welsh fails to land with a series of punches.
Welsh throws a nice looking combination but Lao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lao tries for a takedown but Welsh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Welsh lands with an overhand left. Welsh throws a series of punches but Lao avoids them all with ease. Jair Lao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Welsh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lao circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight! Johnny Welsh showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Welsh, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Welsh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Morton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branden McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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192 cm
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255 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
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198 cm
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275 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Morton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Branden McCormick! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCormick swats away the attempt to clinch by Morton. Morton doesn't manage to clinch there - McCormick circles away.
McCormick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Branden McCormick has been cut. Morton clinches. Morton scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Morton.
McCormick looks gassed! Morton lands an elbow just above McCormick 's eye. Morton gets underhooks to prevent McCormick's takedown attempt.
Morton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Branden McCormick's cut even more. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Morton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Branden McCormick's eye is starting to cause him problems now. McCormick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morton walks away with a smile on his face. McCormick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Morton drives through and clinches with McCormick against the cage.
Morton lands an elbow inside that McCormick shrugs off.
Branden McCormick's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Branden McCormick's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carl Morton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shao Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juliano Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Soulfly - Brasil. 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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194 cm
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250 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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216 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shao Khan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juliano Junior! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Junior looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Junior drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Khan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Khan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard. Khan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Khan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Khan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Junior works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Junior keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully. Khan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Junior keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully. Khan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Junior is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Khan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Junior's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Junior defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand. Khan throws a looping overhand right but Junior ducks down to avoid 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. Khan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Junior circles away quickly and effectively. Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Khan throws a shot from downtown. Junior moves away and avoids it. A combination from Khan does no damage. Khan shoots in for a double leg but Junior sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Junior with a lazy takedown attempt and Khan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khan. Khan is trying to force a seperation but Junior has the dominant position. Khan is trying to force a seperation but Junior has the dominant position. Khan has had enough of the clinch but Junior keeps him there for the moment. Khan is trying to break the clinch but Junior is controlling him. Junior prevents a takedown attempt there.
Junior can't get the takedown.
Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khan's efforts to push away. Khan is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Junior has Khan pressed against the cage, preventing Khan from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Khan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Junior walks away with a smile on his face. Khan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shao Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab. Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Khan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Khan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Khan has control of Junior's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Junior regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Khan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Junior manages to avoid the submission attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Khan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Junior, who protects the arm well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Khan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shao Khan dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Khan takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses. Khan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khan wants it to stay on the feet. A jab from Khan misses. Shao Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Junior wants it to stay on the feet. Junior fails with a takedown attempt. Nice defenses there by Junior. Junior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khan tries to clinch up. Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan. Junior doesn't succeed with the takedown and Khan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Juliano Junior has been cut. Shao Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juliano Junior. The fight stays on the outside here - Khan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Shao Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Junior is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Khan misses the shot to the body. Junior ducks under a wild hook from Khan. Khan misses with a looping left. Khan tries to clinch but Junior moves out of range. Khan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Junior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khan pinned against the cage. Khan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
Khan misses with a hook. Junior ducked under it nicely. Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Junior moves away from the strike by Khan. Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan shoots in and drives through. Junior sprawls well. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Junior is defended easily by Khan. Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Khan wants to clinch up but Junior keeps it at a distance. Khan misses with a looping right. A big right from Khan misses. Khan throws a series of punches but Junior moves out of range. A big left from Khan misses. Khan missing with a left hand there. Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Junior dodges the punch combination from Khan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Junior shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Khan to counter with a crisp jab. Khan misses with the combination.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khan looks to land a combination but Junior avoids it well. Junior gets a takedown into half guard. Khan is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khan avoid being mounted? Khan won't allow Junior to pass to mount. Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Junior tries to pass to full mount but Khan defends it. Junior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Khan desperately trying to maintain half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shao Khan dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Juliano Junior'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. This is the final round!
Khan throws a hook but Junior blocks it. Khan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan. Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range. Khan loads up on a big right hand but Junior slips the punch. Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Junior ducks under a wild hook from Khan. Khan throws out a loose jab but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it. Junior shoots in and bounces Khan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Khan is looking to stand up but Junior isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khan is keeping the position for now. Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Khan throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range. Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan throws a right and a left that both miss. Junior keeps the fight on the outside. Khan swinging wildly here.
Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one. Khan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Khan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Junior swivels and escapes. Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Junior has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Khan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juliano Junior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rivero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that John Rivero has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Rivero seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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229 lbs
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265 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rivero! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Lao! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lao scores a takedown into full mount! Rivero is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Lao stands up from mount. Strange move. Some wild striking there from Rivero.
Rivero takes a swing at Lao's ribcage but misses. Rivero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivero wants it to stay on the feet. Lao staying out of range there. Rivero misses the jab. Lao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivero.
Rivero throws a right and a left that Lao avoids nicely. Lao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivero swivels and escapes. Rivero stuffs the takedown. John Rivero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chico Lao. Rivero misses with a wild body shot. Lao shoots in but no luck this time. Rivero misses with a few strikes there.
Rivero throws a right and a left that both miss. Lao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lao feints and as Rivero raises his hands in defense, Lao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Lao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rivero is proving hard to escape from. Lao looks gassed! Rivero is looking to stand up but Lao isn't so interested in that idea. Rivero scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rivero just misses with a punch to the body.
Lao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Chico Lao has been cut. Rivero slaps away a takedown attempt from Lao, before circling back to the center of the mat. A combination from Rivero does no damage. Rivero catches Lao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Lao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Rivero.
Rivero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lao moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Lao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivero.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Decent striking displayed by Rivero there. Rivero lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivero's waist but Rivero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lao off to one side. Rivero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivero lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivero works over Lao's head and body with a nice combination. Lao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivero.
John Rivero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rivero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lao. Lao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That has opened up Chico Lao's cut even more. Lao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivero lands a body shot.
Rivero misses with the combination.
Rivero scores with a one two! Lao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Rivero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivero throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rivero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lao moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rivero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lao at a distance.
Rivero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lao circles away quickly and effectively. Rivero misses with a two punch combination.
Rivero misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lao circles away quickly and effectively. A punch combination from Lao misses. Rivero throws a series of punches but Lao moves out of range. Lao closes the distance and clinches up with Rivero, looking for a takedown. Lao pushes Rivero against the cage but Rivero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Rivero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Lao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Rivero pushes Lao off and gets back to his feet.
Rivero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The cut above Chico Lao's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Rivero connects with a crisp jab. Lao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rivero. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rivero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Rivero fails to land with a series of punches.
Rivero lands with a nice body punch. Rivero throws a series of punches but Lao moves out of range. Rivero misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Rivero scores with a four punch combination!
Chico Lao's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Lao slips a jab and a cross from Rivero.
Rivero misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rivero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lao circles away quickly and effectively. Rivero looks to land a combination. Lao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Lao avoids the body shot from Rivero.
Rivero lunges at Lao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lao's hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chico Lao's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Rivero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toothless Yarborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and benji ahr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yarborough kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is :(. Toothless Yarborough could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to benji ahr's chin.
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284 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toothless Yarborough! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, benji ahr! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yarborough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. ahr looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! A jab from Yarborough misses. Yarborough throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. ahr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
ahr moves out of range as Yarborough throws a body kick.
Yarborough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yarborough connects with a solid leg kick. ahr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. 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! Yarborough tries a head kick but it misses.
Yarborough throws a body kick that misses. An inside leg kick lands from Yarborough. Yarborough misses with a kick to the body.
ahr checks a low kick from Yarborough. ahr blocks a head kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a low kick as ahr jumps back. Yarborough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. ahr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yarborough. ahr slips under a jab. Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ahr manages to avoid it. ahr avoids the head kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ahr.
ahr takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yarborough scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Yarborough catches ahr right on the button with a cross. Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ahr moves away. Yarborough misses with a low kick. Yarborough lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. ahr avoids the head kick by Yarborough.
ahr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yarborough. Yarborough throws a series of punches but ahr avoids them all with ease. Yarborough scores with a jab. ahr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Yarborough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yarborough fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt ahr. ahr moves out of range as Yarborough throws a body kick.
Yarborough bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps ahr's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! ahr avoids the head kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough scores with a push kick. Toothless Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. ahr moves away from the strike by Yarborough. Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ahr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yarborough. Yarborough cracks the inside of ahr's front leg. ahr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yarborough lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yarborough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A good leg kick by Yarborough. ahr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yarborough. ahr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yarborough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yarborough misses with the combination.
Yarborough tried to score with a low kick but ahr checks it. Yarborough connects with a high kick. Yarborough feints and then cracks ahr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow ahr down. ahr checks a low kick from Yarborough. An inside leg kick lands from Yarborough. Yarborough fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but ahr is out of range. Yarborough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yarborough lands a jab to the head.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Yarborough loads up on a big right hand but ahr slips the punch. Yarborough connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yarborough feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to ahr's calf. Yarborough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yarborough fails to land with a series of punches.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yarborough lands a right hook to the body.
Yarborough throws a right hand that ahr ducks under and follows up with a left that ahr also avoids with ease. Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ahr manages to avoid it. Yarborough lands a right hook to the body.
Yarborough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ahr moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Yarborough scores with a nice head shot. Yarborough connects with a jab. Yarborough misses with a low kick. ahr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yarborough can pounce on him.
Yarborough lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. This has been an exciting period of action! ahr slips a jab and a cross from Yarborough.
ahr checks a leg kick. Yarborough connects with a solid leg kick. Yarborough changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yarborough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Yarborough throws a head kick that half lands.
Yarborough fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. ahr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Yarborough scores with a sloppy right hand. ahr should have avoided that one. Yarborough is looking to chop away at ahr's legs. Yarborough misses with a series of wild punches.
Yarborough lands with an overhand left. Yarborough swings for the body but ahr moves out of range.
Yarborough throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ahr manages to avoid it. A good leg kick by Yarborough. Yarborough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. ahr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yarborough. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! ahr slips under a jab. A good leg kick by Yarborough. Yarborough dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yarborough misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toothless Yarborough dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yarborough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. benji ahr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Some wild striking there from Yarborough.
Yarborough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yarborough misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yarborough misses with a body kick. ahr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yarborough throws the kick towards the body but ahr avoids it. Yarborough throws a leg kick that misses. Yarborough chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yarborough scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. ahr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. ahr walks into a stiff left hand from Yarborough. Yarborough scores with a punch to the head. A swing and a miss from Yarborough. ahr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yarborough. Toothless Yarborough is winning the standup battle so far. Yarborough misses with a wild body shot. ahr is breathing heavily. Yarborough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ahr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yarborough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ahr can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round. Yarborough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yarborough misses with a double jab.
Yarborough throws a nice outside leg kick. Yarborough scores with a leg kick.
ahr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yarborough. Yarborough getting the better of the striking in that exchange. ahr avoids a kick to the body.
Yarborough works over ahr's head and body with a nice combination. Yarborough is looking to land body kicks. Yarborough misses with an attempted mid kick.
ahr throws a low kick, looking for Yarborough's leg but Yarborough calmly moves out of range. ahr avoids the head kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough feints and then cracks ahr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow ahr down. Yarborough scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Yarborough takes a swing at ahr's ribcage but misses. ahr avoids the head kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough swinging wildly here.
Yarborough just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yarborough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yarborough misses with a body kick. Yarborough misses with a head kick.
Yarborough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ahr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yarborough as he jumps to the side. Yarborough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yarborough throws a right and a left that ahr avoids nicely. ahr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yarborough. That one must have hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yarborough wants to land a leg kick but ahr is out of range. ahr checks a leg kick nicely. Yarborough scores with a push kick. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. ahr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yarborough. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but ahr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yarborough has got the better of the exchanges. Yarborough misses the shot to the body. Yarborough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Yarborough. Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ahr manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yarborough cracks ahr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Yarborough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Yarborough throws a head kick but ahr moves out of range.
Toothless Yarborough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Yarborough lands a slapping body shot.
Yarborough throws a good cross that connects.
ahr avoids the head kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yarborough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ahr.
Yarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ahr was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarborough. ahr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Yarborough misses with a body shot.
Yarborough misses with a head kick.
ahr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. ahr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yarborough. Yarborough obviously looking to wear him down.
ahr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Yarborough throws a head kick that misses. ahr blocks the body kick.
Yarborough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ahr.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yarborough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ahr ducks under a wild hook from Yarborough. Yarborough is looking to slow ahr down with leg kicks. Yarborough scores with the left hand. ahr knows he should have avoided that one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yarborough takes a swing at ahr's ribcage but misses. Yarborough tries a head kick but it misses.
ahr blocks a jab. Yarborough throws a chopping leg kick but ahr manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A nice inside leg kick there by Yarborough. That's going to slow ahr down. Yarborough throws a push kick but ahr slaps the foot to one side. Yarborough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yarborough pushes ahr away with a front kick. Yarborough throws a half hearted mid kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. ahr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yarborough. Yarborough throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yarborough throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Yarborough misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toothless Yarborough dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Yarborough throws a chopping leg kick but ahr manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A good leg kick by Yarborough. Yarborough misses with a hook. ahr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yarborough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yarborough throws a looping overhand right but ahr ducks down to avoid it. ahr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yarborough bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of ahr's head. Yarborough misses the jab. Yarborough scores with a hook to the body. ahr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. ahr blocks a jab. ahr blocks a head kick by Yarborough.
ahr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yarborough to score with a decent uppercut. Yarborough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ahr. Yarborough misses with a body kick. ahr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Yarborough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Good leg kick by Yarborough there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
ahr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A jab from Yarborough finds it's way through ahr's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round. ahr blocks a head kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yarborough lands a jab to the nose. ahr blocks a low kick nicely. ahr checks the leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yarborough. ahr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yarborough.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yarborough. That's going to slow ahr down. A nice leg kick lands there from Yarborough. Yarborough fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt ahr. ahr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yarborough lands a nice shot to the body.
Yarborough clobbers ahr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A jab from Yarborough finds it's way through ahr's defenses. Yarborough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. ahr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yarborough. Yarborough paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yarborough tries a head kick but it misses.
Yarborough cracks the inside of ahr's front leg. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yarborough lands with a nice combination. ahr backs away looking to recover. Yarborough swings for the body but ahr moves out of range.
Yarborough's corner calls for a 1-2. Yarborough obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. ahr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yarborough. Yarborough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ahr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yarborough. Yarborough throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Yarborough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ahr avoids the head kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Yarborough lands a two punch combo.
ahr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. ahr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Yarborough throws a nice inside leg kick. ahr dodges the punch combination from Yarborough.
Yarborough goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yarborough looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut. ahr saw that one coming. Yarborough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ahr.
Yarborough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Yarborough there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yarborough moves into range and connects with a jab. Yarborough stuns ahr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. ahr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yarborough takes a swing at ahr's ribcage but misses. Yarborough throws a hook but ahr avoids it easily. ahr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Yarborough lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yarborough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yarborough throws the kick towards the body but ahr avoids it. Yarborough looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yarborough explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yarborough throws a body punch but ahr moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yarborough lands a head kick!
Yarborough swings away with a leg kick that misses. Yarborough throws a body punch but ahr moves out of range. Yarborough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ahr blocks a head kick by Yarborough.
An inside leg kick from Yarborough misses. Yarborough misses with a double jab.
A combination from Yarborough does no damage. Yarborough lands with a good body shot. Yarborough throws a nice inside leg kick. Yarborough explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Yarborough looks for the body kick but ahr saw that one coming. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! ahr blocks a leg kick. Yarborough throws a lazy right hand but ahr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A slow jab from Yarborough misses its intended target. benji ahr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yarborough misses with a two punch combination.
Yarborough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight! Toothless Yarborough showed his dominance in that final round. Well Yarborough has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toothless Yarborough!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper comes to the cage accompanied by momma said knock you out. Kong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Faint. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Cooper! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Kong! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cooper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kong defends it nicely. No joy there for Cooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong closes the distance and pushes Cooper back into the cage. Kong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kong landing knees to the head.
It looks like Bubba Cooper has been cut. Kong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Cooper is breathing heavily. 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! Kong landing knees to the body.
Cooper takes a knee to the side of the body. Kong lands a knee to the body.
Kong lands an elbow inside that Cooper shrugs off. Knees to the body from Kong.
Kong landing knees to the body.
Kong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cooper's face.
Kong misses with a knee to the head. Kong lands a good knee to the midsection. Cooper won't want to take too many of those. Kong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bubba Cooper's cut is getting worse. Kong working Cooper over with knees to the body. Kong lands a knee to the body.
Kong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Kong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cooper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kong working Cooper over with knees to the body. Kong working Cooper over with knees to the body. Kong connects with a knee to the head.
Kong scores a nice knee to the body.
Kong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kong crunches a lovely knee into Cooper's ribcage. Kong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kong misses with a knee to the head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kong obliges. Cooper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cooper is trying to break free. A body shot lands from Kong.
Kong lands a knee to the body.
Kong crunches a lovely knee into Cooper's ribcage. Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Cooper could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cooper takes an elbow to the temple. Kong lands a knee to the body.
Kong tries to land knees in the clinch but Cooper avoids the damage to the body. Kong is pushing Cooper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knees to the body from Kong.
Kong lands a good knee to the midsection. Cooper won't want to take too many of those. Cooper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kong walks away with a smile on his face. Cooper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cooper throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily. Kong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cooper sprawls well initially but Kong persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Kong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Cooper trying to control but Kong postures up.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Cooper is defending well. Cooper is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kong is controlling the pace.
Kong prevents Cooper from improving his position. Cooper looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kong controlling the pace.
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. Let's hope that Kong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Kong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cooper has managed to free his arm - good work. Kong missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cooper is trying to stand up here but Kong is controlling him well. Kong working Cooper over with strikes.
Bubba Cooper's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cooper has managed to free his arm - good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Kong dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bubba Cooper's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cooper tries to clinch but Kong moves away and Kong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Kong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cooper avoids it. Kong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cooper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cooper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cooper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cooper tries to pull guard but Kong won't allow it.
Kong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kong tries a knee to the head but Cooper blocks it.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kong keeps control of Cooper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kong lands an elbow just above Cooper 's eye. Cooper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kong pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fight moves into the clinch position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kong connects with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Bubba Cooper's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Kong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kong scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kong stalling the fight.
Kong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cooper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bubba Cooper's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). King Kong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garruk Wildspeaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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235 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dewey Cox! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garruk Wildspeaker! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Dewey Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cox scores with a jab.
It looks like Garruk Wildspeaker has been cut. Wildspeaker fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Wildspeaker misses with a few strikes there.
Cox misses with a takedown and Wildspeaker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wildspeaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cox keeps working. Cox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wildspeaker. Wildspeaker wants to pass to mount but Cox is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cox kicks off Wildspeaker and gets to his feet. Wildspeaker scores with a takedown into Cox's guard. Wildspeaker is looking to advance position but Cox has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cox thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cox looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cox throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Cox looking to ground and pound but Wildspeaker is blocking nicely. Cox punching from mount but Wildspeaker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cox throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wildspeaker because Cox loaded up on that one. Cox throws a wild left hand from mount and Wildspeaker manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. Cox trying to control the action but Wildspeaker is working from the bottom. Cox wants to stand but Wildspeaker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Cox decides to stand up. Wildspeaker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Cox to counter with a crisp jab. Dewey Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garruk Wildspeaker. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown so Wildspeaker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wildspeaker wants to stand and escape but instead Cox has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Wildspeaker pushes Cox off and gets back to his feet.
Wildspeaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Cox. Wildspeaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox clinches up with Wildspeaker and pushes him back against the cage. Wildspeaker decides to pull guard. Cox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cox wants to control from the top but Wildspeaker keeps moving. Cox postures up in Wildspeaker's guard and throws a big left but Wildspeaker blocks it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Cox trying to control but Wildspeaker is working from the bottom. Cox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wildspeaker swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wildspeaker trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Cox gets a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Cox dominated that round. The cut man is working on Garruk Wildspeaker's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cox dips to his left and cracks Wildspeaker with an uppercut! Wildspeaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cox throws out the jab. Cox tries for a takedown but Wildspeaker circles away easily and Wildspeaker counters with a shoot takedown. Cox fights it but they end up in guard. Wildspeaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cox swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wildspeaker stays in close to Cox's body and controls the position. Wildspeaker gets to his feet. Cox looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Cox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wildspeaker shoots in looking for a takedown. Cox tries to sprawl out of it but Wildspeaker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dewey Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A punch combination from Cox misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. A punch combination from Cox misses. Cox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wildspeaker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wildspeaker dodges the punch combination from Cox.
Wildspeaker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Wildspeaker works his way into side control. Wildspeaker advances to mount. Cox is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Wildspeaker 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wildspeaker wants to control the pace but Cox is squirming around nicely. Wildspeaker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cox to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cox shrugs it off. Wildspeaker is breathing heavily. Cox wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wildspeaker stands up from mount. Strange move. Wildspeaker shoots in but no luck this time. Cox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wildspeaker counters with a good low kick that Cox was not able to check. Wildspeaker defending well as Cox loads up on a big left hand. Wildspeaker misses with a takedown and Cox moves into the clinch. Dewey Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garruk Wildspeaker. Cox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cox shoots and misses and Wildspeaker counters with a leg kick. Cox throws a right and a left that both miss. Cox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Wildspeaker darts in trying to clinch and Cox moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cox working hard to break the clinch. Wildspeaker tries to pull guard but Cox won't allow it.
Cox is trying to break the clinch but Wildspeaker has him pressed against the cage. Wildspeaker has Cox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Wildspeaker tries to pull guard but Cox won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wildspeaker. Cox breaks the clinch.
Wildspeaker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wildspeaker somewhat. Cox throws out a powerful jab. Wildspeaker fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Wildspeaker tries to keep at a distance but Cox has taken the fight into the clinch. Wildspeaker keeps control of Cox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Garruk Wildspeaker will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Garruk Wildspeaker's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cox. Cox missing with a left hand there. Wildspeaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wildspeaker slips a jab and a cross from Cox.
Wildspeaker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cox. Cox clinches but Wildspeaker breaks the clinch and Wildspeaker counters with a single leg into guard. Cox didn't expect that. Wildspeaker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cox manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wildspeaker has Cox in his guard. Cox decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wildspeaker, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round. Wildspeaker fails with the takedown enabling Cox to counter with a crisp jab. Wildspeaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A combination from Cox does no damage. A big left from Cox misses. Cox misses with a double jab
and Wildspeaker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cox! Wildspeaker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cox has worked his arm free - good work by Cox!
Wildspeaker tries to advance to mount but Cox instead regains half guard. Cox wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wildspeaker wants to take a breather but Cox is having none of it. Wildspeaker trying to mount his opponent but Cox defends it. Cox tries to kick Wildspeaker off but Wildspeaker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Cox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wildspeaker on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Wildspeaker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cox sprawls well. Cox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wildspeaker gets slowly back to his feet. Dewey Cox is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wildspeaker gets caught flat footed, as Cox shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Wildspeaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cox. Cox with a flurry of punches that miss. Wildspeaker wants to stand but Cox is controlling the position. Wildspeaker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Wildspeaker is trying to break free. Cox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cox throws a jab but it's blocked by Wildspeaker.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A low kick from Cox misses and Wildspeaker counters with a shoot takedown. Cox fights it but they end up in guard. Wildspeaker has gone for a leg lock! Cox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wildspeaker's guard. Cox stands up and waves to Wildspeaker to follow him. Wildspeaker fails with a takedown attempt. Dewey Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garruk Wildspeaker. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cox closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. 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! Cox decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wildspeaker to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dewey Cox. I think Cox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dewey Cox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hatt Mughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Lagove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lagove's choice of entrance music: little less conversation -Elvis JXL. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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27
280 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hatt Mughes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Lagove! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lagove is looking to clinch but Mughes is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Mughes. Mughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lagove. Mughes stuffs the takedown. Mughes throws a head kick but Lagove moves out of range.
Lagove checks a leg kick nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lagove feints and as Mughes raises his hands in defense, Lagove changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Mughes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mughes tries to get out of the position. Lagove drops back looking for a leg! Mughes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mughes manages to kick Lagove off! Lagove jumps back into Mughes's guard. Lagove tries to free his leg and advance position but Mughes is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mughes keeping moving, preventing Lagove from controlling successfully. Lagove missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lagove is in close to Mughes's body, working some short punches and elbows. Lagove prevents Mughes from getting back to his feet. Lagove wants to pass the guard but Mughes is keeping the position. Lagove throws a big right hand that misses. Lagove working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mughes wants to stand up but Lagove is controlling him. Lagove lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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. Mughes is trying to control the position but Lagove postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mughes scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Mughes throws a shot from downtown. Lagove moves away and avoids it. Lagove slips a jab and a cross from Mughes.
Mughes misses with a low kick as Lagove jumps back. Mughes misses with a head kick.
Lagove misses with a head kick.
Mughes wants to land a leg kick but Lagove is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mughes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Sid Lagove has been cut. Lagove is looking to clinch. Nice sprawl there from Mughes as Lagove shoots in. Hatt Mughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Lagove. Lagove fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mughes stuffs the takedown. Mughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lagove.
Lagove blocks a leg kick. Hatt Mughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lagove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mughes defends it nicely. Some wild striking there from Mughes.
Mughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lagove throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mughes's waist but Mughes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lagove off to one side. Lagove dodges the punch combination from Mughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatt Mughes dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sid Lagove's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Lagove slips a jab and a cross from Mughes.
Lagove closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mughes circles away. Mughes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lagove to score an easy takedown into full guard. Mughes trying to control the position.
Lagove throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lagove trying to control but Mughes is working from the bottom. Lagove has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lagove throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lagove accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lagove on the ground. Lagove postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lagove drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mughes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mughes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mughes! Lagove is looking for a sweep. Mughes wants to stand but Lagove is controlling his arm. Lagove sneaks back into half guard. Mughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lagove keeps working. Mughes wants to get back to his feet.
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. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lagove wants to control but Mughes is keeping busy.
Lagove looking for submissions off his back. Lagove wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Mughes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lagove shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mughes pinned against the cage. Mughes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lagove shoots in but no luck this time. Hatt Mughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Lagove. Lagove is breathing heavily. Lagove dodges the punch combination from Mughes.
Mughes misses with a leg kick. Mughes works the jab nicely. A good leg kick by Mughes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mughes stuffs the takedown attempt from Lagove. Lagove gets slowly back to his feet. A clash of legs there as Lagove blocks the low kick. Mughes is looking to slow Lagove down with leg kicks. Some wild striking there from Mughes.
Mughes throws out a leg kick but Lagove moves out of range and Mughes only half commits. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatt Mughes dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sid Lagove's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mughes throws a lazy head kick and Lagove counters with a nice double leg into guard. Lagove with a nice head shot there. Lagove loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Lagove with a flurry of punches that miss. Lagove with a flurry of punches that miss. Lagove won't allow Mughes to get back to his feet. Lagove postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mughes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lagove, into his guard. Mughes wants to get up but he can't break Lagove's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Lagove escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Lagove takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lagove is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mughes defends well. Mughes tries to stand but Lagove is controlling from the bottom. Lagove had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mughes defends it easily. Lagove has his foot on Mughes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mughes works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mughes stands up from Lagove's guard - Mughes perhaps looking for a knockout. Mughes throws a sloppy head kick and Lagove moves out of range easily. Mughes throws a head kick that misses. Lagove drives through with a takedown into guard. Sid Lagove has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lagove throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Lagove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mughes is keeping the position for now. Lagove is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Mughes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mughes slaps away a takedown attempt from Lagove, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mughes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mughes duly obliges. Hatt Mughes is winning the standup battle so far. Mughes misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lagove shoots for a double leg takedown but Mughes sprawls well. He's pushed Lagove's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mughes misses with a leg kick. Lagove keeps the fight on the outside. Mughes closes the distance looking to clinch and Lagove counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mughes's guard now. Sid Lagove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hatt Mughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mughes looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Sid Lagove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Mughes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hatt Mughes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colossus Duffee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duffee has chosen blow me away - breaking benjamin as his entrance music. 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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24
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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26
284 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bob! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colossus Duffee! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duffee.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duffee wants to clinch up but Bob keeps it at a distance. Bob moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Bob shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duffee defends it nicely. Colossus Duffee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Duffee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bob swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bob feints and as Duffee raises his hands in defense, Bob changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duffee is keeping the position for now. Bob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bob cracks Duffee with a solid left hand. Bob in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bob accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bob thows a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bob throwing strikes from guard but Duffee blocks nicely. Bob slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bob misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Bob will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bob throwing shots but missing, from side control. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Duffee gets back to half guard. Bob thows a huge punch but Duffee dodges it nicely.
Bob thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duffee's head. Bob not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bob missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ground and pound from Bob. Duffee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bob. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bob landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Duffee tries to kick Bob off but Bob keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Bob thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Duffee slips under a jab from Bob. Bob throws a jab when Duffee was well out of range. Duffee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bob looks to land a right hand but Duffee moved out of range. Duffee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Duffee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duffee is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Duffee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob. Duffee misses the jab. Duffee is looking to clinch but Bob is avoiding it.
Duffee misses with a few strikes there.
Duffee blocks a jab. Bob misses with a takedown attempt - Duffee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bob fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bob shoots and misses and Duffee counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bob! Bob wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Duffee.
Bob really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Duffee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Duffee goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bob turns into him and now he's in Duffee's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duffee can do anything to dispel that myth. Bob trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Duffee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bob is controlling him. Bob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bob postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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. Bob throwing strikes but missing. Bob with a nice head shot there. Bob advances position into side control! Bob works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Bob lands some shots froms side control. Duffee is looking to regain half guard here but Bob keeps moving and retains side control. Bob lands a few punches from side control. Bob landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Bob scores with a couple of short elbows. Bob landing a few strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bob grinds an elbow into Duffee's temple. Duffee is trying to get back to half guard. Duffee dodges the ground and pound from Bob. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duffee manages to avoid it. Bob shoots and misses and Duffee counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Bob working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Duffee.
It looks like Billy Bob has been cut. Duffee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bob up against the cage. Duffee misses with an elbow over the top. Bob dodges an elbow strike from Duffee.
Bob tries to circle away but Duffee has him pinned against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duffee tries for a takedown but Bob manages to get underhooks.
Duffee gets underhooks to prevent Bob's takedown attempt.
Duffee lands a damaging elbow. Duffee lands an elbow just above Bob 's eye.
Billy Bob's cut is getting worse. Duffee lands an elbow just above Bob 's eye.
Billy Bob's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Duffee lands an elbow inside that Bob shrugs off.
Jeez, Billy Bob's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billy Bob's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Colossus Duffee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Dale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dale's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Try A Little Tenderness. Doe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. whatsername, and does she remember my name? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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245 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Good kicks
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philip Dale! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Doe! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dale swings away with a leg kick that misses. Doe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dale misses with a series of wild punches.
Dale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Dale missing with a left hand there. Doe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dale moves into range and connects with a jab. Doe cracks the inside of Dale's front leg. Doe throws a body kick that misses. Dale throws a leg kick and Doe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Doe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dale misses the jab. Dale thows a left - swing and a miss! Dale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dale counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Doe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dale throws out the jab. Doe moves out of range of the leg kick from Dale. Dale throws a front kick that sends Doe stumbling back into the cage. Doe blocks a jab. Philip Dale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Doe connects with the punch. Doe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doe looks to land a combination. Dale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Doe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dale avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Doe moves away from the strike by Dale.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dale throws a shot from downtown. Doe moves away and avoids it. Dale with a hook. Dale misses the jab. Dale misses with an uppercut. Doe saw that one coming. Dale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Doe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dale napping and manages to drive through into side control! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dale struggling a bit here. Doe advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doe tries to control but Dale wriggling away. Dale is wriggling around trying to escape.
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. Doe controlling from the full mount. Dale tries to hold on but Doe postures up. Doe looking to control and managing it successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Dale dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dale. Dale fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dale.
Dale tries to clinch but Doe moves away and Dale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dale throws a hook but Doe avoids it easily. Philip Dale is winning the standup battle so far. Dale misses with a few strikes there.
Dale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Dale lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dale lands with a nice body kick. Jon Doe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dale with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doe. Dale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Dale misses with a looping left. Dale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Dale misses and Doe counters with a slapping leg kick. Dale tries to clinch up and Doe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A big right from Dale misses. Dale throws the kick towards the body but Doe avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dale swinging wildly here.
Dale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Dale tries to land a front kick but Doe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Dale thows a body shot but no joy. Dale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Doe thumps Dale with a low kick. Dale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Doe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The fight stays on the outside here - Dale looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Dale misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Philip Dale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dale lands a right hook to the body.
Dale misses with a jab to the body
and Doe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dale's guard. Dale is pulling down on Doe's head. It's preventing any offense from Doe, at least for the moment. Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Dale.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Doe is fighting to break Dale's control of his arms but Dale is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Dale dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Doe.
A low kick from Dale misses and Doe counters with a left and a right that stings Dale. Doe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Dale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dale. Dale misses with a double jab
and Doe counters with a series of strikes. Dale will be more careful next time no doubt. Doe blocks a leg kick. Doe checks a leg kick nicely. Doe moves out of range of the strikes. A jab from Dale misses. Dale looks to land a combination but Doe avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dale. Doe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Doe trying to control but Dale is working from the bottom. Dale wants to sweep but no luck. Doe tries to free his leg and advance position but Dale is retaining full guard.
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. Dale controls Doe momentarily but Doe frees himself. Doe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Dale wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doe trying to control but Dale is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Doe moves out of range of the strikes. Doe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Dale scores with a nice strike. Doe slips a jab from Dale. Dale cracks the inside of Doe's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dale throws a leg kick that is checked and Doe counters with an inside leg kick. Dale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dale. Dale misses with a kick to the body and Doe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dale's guard now. Dale wants to sweep but no luck. Dale is working hard here to advance position. Dale is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jon Doe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dale has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Dale!
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