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INFAMOUS - 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinsui Kiriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corky McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGraw has chosen Freebird - Lynard Skynard as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinsui Kiriyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corky McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraw misses with an uppercut.
Kiriyama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kiriyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiriyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiriyama cracks the inside of McGraw's front leg.
Kiriyama throws a leg kick that misses.
Kiriyama blocks a low kick nicely.
McGraw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiriyama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGraw.
Kiriyama misses with a head kick.
McGraw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kiriyama's calf.
McGraw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGraw throws a lazy right hand but Kiriyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiriyama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kiriyama just misses with a punch to the body.
McGraw sizes up Kiriyama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGraw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kiriyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Kiriyama is predictable there
and McGraw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick from Kiriyama lands but McGraw takes it in his stride.
Shinsui Kiriyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiriyama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGraw throws a leg kick but Kiriyama checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Kiriyama. Beautiful body shot.
McGraw throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiriyama.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kiriyama.
Kiriyama throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A low kick from Kiriyama misses
and McGraw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiriyama staying out of range there.
McGraw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiriyama.
Good exchange - McGraw coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Kiriyama.
Kiriyama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGraw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiriyama. Kiriyama obviously looking to wear him down.
McGraw connects with a jab.
Kiriyama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGraw moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from McGraw.
Kiriyama is breathing heavily.
McGraw lands an uppercut.
McGraw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kiriyama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGraw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kiriyama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw lands with a light punch inside.
McGraw scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGraw gets through Kiriyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGraw misses with the head strike.
McGraw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGraw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiriyama backwards.
McGraw scores with a shoulder strike.
McGraw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee calls for McGraw to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiriyama.
McGraw gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiriyama has hold of McGraw's hands but McGraw slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGraw trying to pass the guard but Kiriyama defending well.
Kiriyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiriyama is looking to improve his position.
McGraw slips a nice elbow through Kiriyama's hands, connecting with Kiriyama's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kiriyama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGraw is looking to take a break and control but Kiriyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kiriyama looking for submissions off his back.
McGraw working over Kiriyama with some ground and pound. Kiriyama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGraw is taking a breather. Kiriyama says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McGraw tries to pass to full mount but Kiriyama defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGraw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGraw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kiriyama on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGraw wants to clinch.
McGraw thows a body shot but no joy.
McGraw avoids the head kick by Kiriyama.
Kiriyama moves out of range of the strikes.
McGraw shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McGraw with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiriyama is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiriyama is pressing down on McGraw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kiriyama looking for a guillotine here but McGraw defends easily.
Kiriyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGraw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corky McGraw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGraw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGraw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee warns Kiriyama that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McGraw cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McGraw landing shots from mount.
McGraw landing punches.
Kiriyama is rocked!
McGraw looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Kiriyama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGraw loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kiriyama scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from McGraw land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. McGraw stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corky McGraw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sang Suk Yong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Qualls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sang Suk Yong!
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, Noah Qualls!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suk Yong jabs Qualls right on the nose. Qualls blinks but takes it well.
Qualls blocks a head kick by Suk Yong.
Qualls throws a series of punches but Suk Yong moves out of range.
Suk Yong's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Suk Yong duly obliges.
Sang Suk Yong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Suk Yong blocks the leg kick.
Suk Yong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Qualls on the side of the head.
Suk Yong lands a big head kick that sends Qualls tumbling to the mat! Suk Yong takes a step backwards and waves Qualls back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Qualls is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qualls shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suk Yong pinned against the cage. Suk Yong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Qualls is still on wobbly legs! Can Suk Yong finish him?
Suk Yong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suk Yong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qualls seems to have recovered his senses.
Suk Yong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Qualls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Qualls with that takedown attempt.
Suk Yong throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Suk Yong finds it's target.
Suk Yong misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Suk Yong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Qualls avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suk Yong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Qualls uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suk Yong has time to react.
Qualls tries to clinch there but Suk Yong circles away.
Qualls dives in and grabs Suk Yong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Suk Yong pushes down on Qualls's head and hops out.
Sang Suk Yong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Qualls.
Suk Yong lands a head kick. Qualls smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Qualls misses with an uppercut.
Suk Yong throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Suk Yong.
Qualls closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Suk Yong did well to prevent Qualls getting side control.
Qualls is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Qualls looks gassed!
Qualls is trying to control. Suk Yong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suk Yong wants to control but Qualls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qualls is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suk Yong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Suk Yong trying to control but Qualls postures up.
Qualls is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suk Yong is just riding it out for now. Qualls eventually gives up the hold.
Suk Yong keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qualls is thwarting Suk Yong's attempts to control the position.
Suk Yong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Qualls's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Qualls's back!
Suk Yong keeps control of the position as Qualls tries to break free.
Qualls wants to control his opponent's hands but Suk Yong gets his hands free.
Suk Yong has the hooks in. Qualls is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Qualls turns into Suk Yong and is now in his guard.
Qualls looking to pass the guard.
Suk Yong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Qualls with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Qualls wants to pass the guard but Suk Yong is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Suk Yong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qualls.
Suk Yong connects with a looping right hand.
Suk Yong misses with a series of wild punches.
Suk Yong leaves Qualls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Suk Yong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qualls.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suk Yong misses with a head kick.
Suk Yong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suk Yong throws a sloppy head kick and Qualls moves out of range easily.
Suk Yong throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sang Suk Yong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Suk Yong.
Suk Yong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qualls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick by Suk Yong misses
and Qualls moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Qualls has had enough of the clinch but Suk Yong keeps him there for the moment.
Suk Yong tries to land knees in the clinch but Qualls avoids the damage to the body.
Qualls tries to break free but Suk Yong pushes him back against the cage.
Qualls tries to score a body lock takedown but Suk Yong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Qualls prevents Suk Yong from breaking the clinch.
Suk Yong lands a knee to the body.
Suk Yong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Qualls's efforts to push away.
Qualls is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Suk Yong.
Qualls has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qualls managing to block the knees to the body from Suk Yong.
Suk Yong lands a body punch.
Qualls manages to break the clinch.
Suk Yong checks a low kick from Qualls.
Suk Yong throws a sloppy head kick and Qualls moves out of range easily.
Suk Yong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Qualls blocks a head kick by Suk Yong.
Suk Yong lands an overhand right.
Suk Yong tests Qualls's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Qualls blocks a head kick by Suk Yong.
Suk Yong lands with a good body shot.
Qualls takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Suk Yong.
Suk Yong connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Suk Yong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Suk Yong. No joy for Qualls on that attempt.
Suk Yong tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Suk Yong misses
and Qualls makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Suk Yong lands a head shot.
Suk Yong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qualls. Suk Yong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Qualls misses.
Suk Yong throws a leg kick which misses Qualls's front leg but catches the back leg as Qualls tries to avoid it.
Suk Yong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suk Yong misses with the combination.
Qualls shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Qualls was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Qualls is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Suk Yong to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Suk Yong shrugs it off.
Qualls goes for an armbar but Suk Yong turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Suk Yong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qualls keeping moving, preventing Suk Yong from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qualls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suk Yong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suk Yong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Qualls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Suk Yong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Qualls keeping moving, preventing Suk Yong from controlling successfully.
Qualls escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suk Yong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suk Yong trying to control the position from guard on top but Qualls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qualls is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sang Suk Yong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Suk Yong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Qualls walks into a stiff left hand from Suk Yong.
Qualls blocks a low kick nicely.
Suk Yong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Suk Yong.
Qualls throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suk Yong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Suk Yong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Qualls 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Suk Yong misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Suk Yong!
Sang Suk Yong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Qualls shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qualls is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qualls prevents Suk Yong from improving his position.
Qualls looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Qualls is looking to pass Suk Yong's guard but actually Suk Yong recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suk Yong pulls Qualls in close to his closed guard and prevents Qualls from doing any damage or advancing position.
Suk Yong wants to get back to his feet but Qualls is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Qualls postures up.
Suk Yong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Qualls.
Suk Yong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suk Yong looking for a sweep. Not yet Suk Yong, not yet.
Qualls is working Suk Yong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Qualls drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Suk Yong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Qualls has Suk Yong in his guard.
Sang Suk Yong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Qualls has his foot on Suk Yong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suk Yong works his way back into a safe position though.
Suk Yong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Qualls keeping moving, preventing Suk Yong from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suk Yong won't allow Qualls to sweep him here.
Suk Yong trying to control but Qualls is working from the bottom.
Qualls is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suk Yong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Qualls is looking for a triangle but Suk Yong pushes his legs off easily.
Suk Yong stays in close to Qualls's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sang Suk Yong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Suk Yong, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sang Suk Yong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Butch Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butch Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Sunshine of Your Love. Jason Williams comes into a darkened arena with his song building. remember the name kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jason Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jason Williams thowing shots but they're missing.
Jason Williams punching from mount but Butch Williams doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jason Williams misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jason Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Butch Williams is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jason Williams lands a heavy elbow.
Jason Williams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Butch Williams because Jason Williams loaded up on that one.
Jason Williams throwing strikes here but Butch Williams is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jason Williams thowing shots but they're missing.
Jason Williams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Butch Williams because Jason Williams loaded up on that one.
Butch Williams gets back to half guard.
Jason Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Butch Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Butch Williams is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jason Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butch Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jason Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butch Williams manages to get to full guard.
Jason Williams stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Butch Williams throws up his legs and catches Jason Williams in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Jason Williams tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Butch Williams! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Butch Williams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyquan Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Chiddy Bang - Truth as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyquan Durden!
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, Pat White!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Tyquan Durden has been cut.
Durden is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Durden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. White did well to prevent Durden getting side control.
Durden wants to get back to his feet.
Durden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
Durden decides to stand and escape the position.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
Durden shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - White coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden misses with a hook.
Durden is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Durden slips under a jab from White.
Durden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyquan Durden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden has a takedown stuffed.
Durden is breathing heavily.
Durden fails to land the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - White scores with a four punch combination!
White connects with the punch.
Tyquan Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durden is rocked!
Tyquan Durden's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! White has cracked Durden with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! White lands another huge swinging hook and Durden tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Durden, before White can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pat White!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devlin Juko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juko has chosen I'm Back - T.I as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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184 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devlin Juko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy misses the shot to the body.
Juko cracks Guy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Guy throws a series of punches but Juko moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juko.
Juko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Guy is looking to chop away at Juko's legs.
Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juko looks to land a left hand but Guy moved out of range nicely.
Juko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guy. Juko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Guy misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guy manages to avoid it.
Juko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Juko fakes the leg kick and cracks Guy in the body.
Juko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juko scores with a hook.
Guy misses with an uppercut. Juko saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy tries to land a body kick
letting Juko counter with a right hand.
Juko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guy doesn't seem bothered though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Juko.
Juko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guy counters with a straight right hand.
Juko catches Guy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Juko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Juko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juko with a nice cross.
Juko is looking to land body kicks.
Juko misses with a combination
and Guy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Juko!
Guy is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juko blocking the ground and pound.
Juko is working to get back to half guard.
Guy looking to control but Juko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Juko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juko is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Juko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Guy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Guy has escaped and now he's on top!
Guy stands and throws Juko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to score with some ground and pound. Juko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Guy tries to advance to mount but Juko denies him.
Guy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Juko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Juko struggling a bit here.
Guy working the ground and pound from side control.
Guy tries for a kimura but Juko is defending well.
Guy wants to control but Juko is keeping him busy.
Juko is looking to regain half guard here but Guy keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guy trying to control the action but Juko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devlin Juko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
An inside leg kick lands from Juko.
Juko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guy.
Juko lands with a nice body kick.
Juko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Juko.
Guy dodges the punch combination from Juko.
Juko ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
Juko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Juko.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Guy misses.
Juko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
Guy darts in and clinches Juko up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juko throws a low kick, looking for Guy's leg but Guy calmly moves out of range.
Juko thumps Guy with a low kick.
Guy lands a head shot.
Guy looks to land a left hand but Juko moved out of range nicely.
Juko throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily.
Juko cracks Guy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Juko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Devlin Juko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guy connects with a body shot.
Guy works Juko's body with a nice hook.
Juko is breathing heavily.
Juko is looking to slow Guy down with leg kicks.
Guy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juko.
Juko tries to land a front kick but Guy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Guy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy looks to score with a jab to the body but Juko is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juko.
Guy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guy misses with a few strikes there.
Guy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Juko. Guy shrugs it off though.
Juko lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guy counters with a right hand to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Juko, right into the meat.
Juko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Juko shoots for a takedown but Guy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Juko.
Juko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Juko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses with a two punch combination.
Juko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Juko misses with a hook. Guy ducked under it nicely.
Juko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Devlin Juko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juko.
Juko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Juko tries to work over Guy's front leg with a kick but Guy checks it.
Juko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Juko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Juko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Juko throws a nice looking combination but Guy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Juko throws a nice looking combination but Guy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Juko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juko staying out of range there.
No joy there for Juko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Juko counters with a thumping low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Juko.
Juko misses with a two punch combination.
Juko fails to land with a series of punches.
Juko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Juko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Juko misses with a kick to the body.
Juko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Juko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guy looks to clinch
and Juko counters with a three punch combo that has Guy backing up. Guy nods at Juko to acknowledge the strikes.
Juko throws a series of punches but Guy avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Juko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devlin Juko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Guy throws a jab when Juko was well out of range.
Juko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guy throws a big shot that misses.
Guy staying out of range there.
Guy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guy takes the fight into the clinch.
Juko being controlled against the cage.
A hook to the body from Guy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Juko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Juko breaks the clinch.
Juko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Juko throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Guy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Juko has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Juko!
Guy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Juko.
Guy working a defensive guard here.
Juko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juko won't allow Guy to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy pulls Juko in close to his closed guard and prevents Juko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Juko falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Guy counter with a right hand.
Guy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Juko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Juko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Guy takes one on the button.
Juko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Guy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Juko.
Juko's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Juko duly obliges.
Guy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Juko looks to land a combination but Guy avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Juko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Juko lands a two punch combo.
Guy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Juko. Juko obviously looking to wear him down.
Guy darts in trying to clinch
and Juko counters with a straight right hand.
Juko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Juko slips under a jab.
Guy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Juko.
Guy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Juko.
Juko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guy's calf.
Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Juko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guy's sensitive parts.
Juko lands a lovely overhand right.
Devlin Juko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guy backs up against the cage.
Juko misses with a looping right.
Guy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Juko throws a leg kick which misses Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Guy tries to avoid it.
Juko throws a push kick but Guy slaps the foot to one side.
Guy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juko swivels and escapes.
Mr Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Juko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Juko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devlin Juko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Juko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devlin Juko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between billy jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elroy Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think jacobs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Funeral bell. Bishop has chosen The Regulator as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, billy jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elroy Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jacobs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bishop in his tracks.
jacobs looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
jacobs's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and jacobs duly obliges.
Bishop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
jacobs throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
jacobs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bishop has time to react.
jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop moves forwards but jacobs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
jacobs lands a really nice looking cross but Bishop seems unphased.
jacobs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
jacobs throws a right and a left that both miss.
jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop avoids the body shot from jacobs.
jacobs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bishop at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jacobs misses with a body shot.
Bishop tries to score a power double leg takedown but jacobs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bishop somewhat.
jacobs works over Bishop's head and body with a nice combination.
jacobs misses with a few strikes there.
jacobs misses with a double jab.
jacobs misses with a two punch combination.
jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop tries for a takedown but jacobs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
jacobs misses with a straight right.
Bishop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
jacobs throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
jacobs wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Bishop.
Bishop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite jacobs's efforts to push away.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by jacobs.
Bishop wants a takedown but no success here.
billy jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elroy Bishop.
jacobs tries to break free but Bishop pushes him back against the cage.
jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Bishop is controlling him.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
jacobs tries to break the clinch but Bishop is controlling the position.
jacobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
jacobs taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bishop takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop goes for a takedown in the clinch but jacobs prevents it.
Bishop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on jacobs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bishop prevents jacobs from breaking the clinch.
jacobs wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Bishop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bishop is trying to drag jacobs to the mat but jacobs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bishop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bishop tries for a takedown. No joy.
jacobs is pressed up against the cage. Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking to drag jacobs down to the mat. jacobs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
jacobs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts jacobs as he jumps to the side.
jacobs lands with a right hand.
jacobs misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.
Bishop drops back looking for a leg! jacobs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and jacobs manages to kick Bishop off! Bishop jumps back into jacobs's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
billy jacobs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
jacobs throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
billy jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from jacobs.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
jacobs misses with a double jab.
Bishop shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bishop showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop controlling the action here.
jacobs is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bishop missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
jacobs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
jacobs trying to control here.
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.
jacobs is refusing to be controlled, as Bishop sits in half guard.
jacobs wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
Bishop is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. jacobs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bishop.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
jacobs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jacobs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
jacobs swinging wildly here.
jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from jacobs.
jacobs misses with a two punch combination.
jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
jacobs tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from jacobs.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts jacobs as he jumps to the side.
jacobs misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
jacobs misses with a double jab.
Bishop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from jacobs.
jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Bishop.
jacobs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bishop backs up against the cage.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as jacobs throws out the jab.
jacobs misses with a body shot
and Bishop counters with a takedown into side control.
jacobs dodges the ground and pound from Bishop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
jacobs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bishop decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in jacobs's guard.
Bishop content to stall in guard here.
Bishop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
jacobs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
jacobs looking to control.
Bishop connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet jacobs, not yet.
Bishop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
jacobs throws a series of strikes that have Bishop backpedaling.
jacobs scores with a nice strike.
Bishop staying out of range there.
billy jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jacobs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from jacobs.
jacobs throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A left and a right from jacobs both land. Nice combination.
jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
billy jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from jacobs as Bishop shoots in.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bishop was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
jacobs wants to hold on but Bishop pushes him away.
Bishop throwing strikes here but jacobs is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bishop throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bishop thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the head.
jacobs is in a horrible position here. Bishop smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bishop with good strikes from the mount here!
Bishop is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but jacobs is surviving well by controlling Bishop's body position as best he can.
jacobs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bishop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands with some vicious ground and pound - can jacobs hang on?
Bishop scoring with strikes but jacobs is staying in there.
jacobs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
jacobs tries to lock up and control but Bishop gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bishop working for a submission but jacobs is keeping him at bay.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bishop sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
jacobs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bishop on the ground.
Bishop prevents jacobs from getting the reversal.
Bishop tries to control but jacobs wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elroy Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bishop has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elroy Bishop!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brooks Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGirk comes to the cage accompanied by one. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirt McGirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooks Staal!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGirk throws a big shot that misses.
McGirk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Staal in his tracks.
McGirk misses with a series of wild punches.
Staal misses with a wild combination.
McGirk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Staal.
A slow jab from McGirk misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from McGirk misses the target.
McGirk misses the jab.
Nice cross by Staal.
Staal drops his hands momentarily and McGirk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGirk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Staal looks to land a combination. McGirk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Staal lands a jab.
A big right from McGirk misses.
McGirk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Staal to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staal misses with a wild combination.
Staal lands a nice shot to the body.
McGirk is breathing heavily.
Staal tests McGirk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGirk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Staal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGirk's hands.
Staal lands with a big left! McGirk is wobbled badly! Staal comes in with a flurry of punches and drops McGirk to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brooks Staal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiberias Rockefellor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefellor comes to the cage accompanied by Stand Alone. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiberias Rockefellor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Shepherd!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefellor misses with an uppercut. Shepherd saw that one coming.
Rockefellor throws an overhand right that lands on Shepherd's shoulder, as Shepherd tries to avoid the shot.
Shepherd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rockefellor as he jumps to the side.
Rockefellor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rockefellor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockefellor throws a right and a left that Shepherd avoids nicely.
Rockefellor throws the left hand but Shepherd avoids the punch easily.
Rockefellor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rockefellor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockefellor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shepherd circles away quickly and effectively.
Shepherd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockefellor.
A swing and a miss from Rockefellor.
A big right from Rockefellor misses.
Shepherd moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockefellor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rockefellor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shepherd moves out of range as Rockefellor strikes.
Shepherd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockefellor.
A big right from Rockefellor misses.
Rockefellor looks to land a left hand but Shepherd moved out of range nicely.
Rockefellor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shepherd.
Tiberias Rockefellor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockefellor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shepherd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rockefellor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shepherd.
Shepherd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shepherd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockefellor.
Shepherd misses with a body shot.
Rockefellor misses with a double jab.
Rockefellor throws a looping overhand right but Shepherd ducks down to avoid it.
Shepherd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockefellor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefellor misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Shepherd with that takedown attempt.
Shepherd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockefellor.
A swing and a miss from Rockefellor.
Rockefellor throws a jab but it's blocked by Shepherd.
A combination from Rockefellor does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefellor misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefellor misses the target.
Shepherd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shepherd staying out of range there.
Shepherd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rockefellor to the mat! Rockefellor manages to get full guard.
Rockefellor wants to get back to his feet but Shepherd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rockefellor is breathing heavily.
Shepherd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shepherd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shepherd tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockefellor is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rockefellor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shepherd off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fighters circling - Rockefellor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shepherd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockefellor.
Shepherd has a takedown stuffed.
Tiberias Rockefellor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Shepherd.
Rockefellor misses with a two punch combination.
Shepherd dodges the punch combination from Rockefellor.
Nice defenses there by Shepherd.
Tiberias Rockefellor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shepherd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rockefellor pinned against the cage. Rockefellor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shepherd walks into a stiff left hand from Rockefellor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd slips a jab from Rockefellor.
Rockefellor thuds his right hand into Shepherd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shepherd slips under a jab from Rockefellor.
Shepherd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rockefellor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shepherd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shepherd drops back looking for a leg! Rockefellor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rockefellor manages to kick Shepherd off! Shepherd jumps back into Rockefellor's guard.
Rockefellor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockefellor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shepherd is one step ahead there.
Shepherd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiberias Rockefellor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No joy there for Rockefellor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shepherd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rockefellor.
Rockefellor misses with a two punch combination.
Shepherd moves out of range as Rockefellor strikes.
Shepherd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shepherd ducks under a wild hook from Rockefellor.
Rockefellor looks to land a combination but Shepherd avoids it well.
Rockefellor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shepherd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefellor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rockefellor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rockefellor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shepherd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockefellor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shepherd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shepherd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shepherd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shepherd is breathing heavily.
Rockefellor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shepherd's best efforts.
Rockefellor tries to roll over but Shepherd keeps him under control.
Shepherd tries to pass to full mount but Rockefellor defends it.
Rockefellor tries to roll over but Shepherd keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefellor wants to get back to his feet.
Rockefellor gets back to full guard.
Shepherd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shepherd prevents Rockefellor from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rockefellor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shepherd.
No joy there for Rockefellor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rockefellor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shepherd circles away quickly and effectively.
Rockefellor misses with a series of wild punches.
Shepherd moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd shoots in looking for a takedown. Rockefellor tries to sprawl out of it but Shepherd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rockefellor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shepherd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockefellor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockefellor misses with a two punch combination.
Shepherd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rockefellor scores with a nice right hand.
Rockefellor throws a lazy right hand but Shepherd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shepherd shoots in for a double leg but Rockefellor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tiberias Rockefellor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepherd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rockefellor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rockefellor throws a shot from downtown. Shepherd moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockefellor.
Shepherd moves out of range of the strikes.
Shepherd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockefellor is fending him off so far but Shepherd persists. Nope, Rockefellor circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiberias Rockefellor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Shepherd.
Rockefellor throws a series of punches but Shepherd moves out of range.
Shepherd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockefellor.
Rockefellor misses with a few strikes there.
Rockefellor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shepherd slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Rockefellor misses its intended target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shepherd gets the takedown into side control.
Shepherd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shepherd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rockefellor, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Shepherd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shepherd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockefellor.
Rockefellor lands a left and a right that send Shepherd crashing to the mat, dazed. Rockefellor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shepherd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockefellor.
Shepherd moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockefellor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shepherd circles away quickly and effectively.
Shepherd scores a takedown into full mount!
Rockefellor squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shepherd looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rockefellor tries to reverse the position but Shepherd maintains control.
Rockefellor is working hard here to advance position.
Shepherd is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rockefellor can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefellor regains half guard.
Rockefellor wants to get back to his feet.
Shepherd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rockefellor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rockefellor.
Rockefellor kicks Shepherd off and gets to his feet.
Shepherd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockefellor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefellor misses with a double jab.
Rockefellor throws a shot from downtown. Shepherd moves away and avoids it.
Rockefellor misses with a straight left.
No luck for Shepherd with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Rockefellor.
Rockefellor misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Rockefellor does no damage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shepherd.
Rockefellor regains half guard.
Shepherd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd stops Rockefellor from getting back to his feet.
Rockefellor 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.
Shepherd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rockefellor is just riding it out for now. Shepherd eventually gives up the hold.
Shepherd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rockefellor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shepherd.
Shepherd prevents Rockefellor from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rockefellor kicks Shepherd off and gets back to his feet.
Rockefellor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shepherd.
Rockefellor looks to throw the jab but Shepherd is out of range.
Rockefellor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rockefellor misses with a looping right.
Rockefellor tries to bum rush Shepherd with a series of wild strikes but Shepherd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shepherd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockefellor.
Shepherd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shepherd is working to tighten is grip on Rockefellor's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rockefellor has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Shepherd is really squeezing tight and eventually Rockefellor passes out! Shepherd breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Shepherd!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laggum Vane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy van Persi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vane comes to the cage accompanied by No Rest for the Wicked. van Persi has chosen Wolfsheim as his entrance music. Laggum Vane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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171 lbs
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183 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laggum Vane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy van Persi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vane swinging wildly here.
Vane blocks a jab.
Vane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
van Persi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Laggum Vane has been cut.
van Persi throws a hook but Vane avoids it easily.
Vane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between van Persi's hands.
van Persi lands the left hand.
Vane swinging wildly here.
van Persi misses with a body shot.
Vane looks to land a combination but van Persi avoids it well.
Vane throws a big shot that misses.
van Persi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vane looks to score with a jab to the body but van Persi is just out of range.
Vane tries to bum rush van Persi with a series of wild strikes but van Persi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
van Persi looks to land a right hand but Vane moved out of range.
Vane connects with a good right hand that stumbles van Persi. van Persi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vane misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from van Persi.
Vane is breathing heavily.
Vane misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Persi throws a jab but it's blocked by Vane.
van Persi defending well as Vane loads up on a big left hand.
van Persi cracks Vane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
van Persi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
van Persi closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Vane! van Persi dives in looking to finish! Vane is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy van Persi!
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