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DFC Sin City 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caio Bottura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Tay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bottura comes to the cage accompanied by Face The Pain. Tay has chosen PONPONPON as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caio Bottura!
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, Benjamin Tay!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tay on the side of the head.
Bottura throws a combination that misses
and Tay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bottura!
Tay goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bottura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tay but great work by Bottura.
Tay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bottura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tay has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bottura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tay is trying to improve his position.
Tay manages to get back to half guard.
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!
Bottura is looking for a kimura but Tay is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bottura to get the leverage.
Bottura seems to be working for a kimura but Tay defends the submission attempt.
Tay actively working from the bottom here.
Bottura works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tay looking for submissions off his back.
Tay looking for submissions off his back.
Tay looks winded!
Bottura is working for a kimura but Tay is defending it quite comfortably.
Bottura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tay has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bottura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bottura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bottura pulls his head out easily.
Tay is looking to improve his position.
Tay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tay is defending against the submission attempts here by Bottura.
Tay tries to get to full guard but Bottura has control of the leg.
Tay won't allow Bottura to pass to mount.
Tay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bottura passes to full mount!
Bottura has hold of Tay's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tay manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bottura looking for a guillotine from mount but Tay is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tay is squirming around, avoiding Bottura's attempts to control the action.
Bottura forces the positional change into back control.
Bottura is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tay is defending well though. Bottura let's go of the attempt for now.
Bottura keeps control of the position as Tay tries to break free.
Bottura is trying to stick to Tay's back but Tay is turning into Bottura. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bottura's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tay.
Bottura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bottura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottura pushes a forearm under Tay's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tay is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Bottura!
A victorious Caio Bottura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Benjamin Tay had this to say: 'I think I'm going to try Featherweight next time, I might be too small for this division.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Dippe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Paul Valens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Dippe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Dippe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Paul Valens!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dippe darts in trying to clinch
and Valens counters with a shoot takedown. Dippe fights it but they end up in guard.
Dippe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Valens dives into side control.
Valens is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dippe looks calm but he's in trouble here. Valens gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dippe is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Valens lets go of the hold and Dippe can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jan Paul Valens!
A relieved looking Jan Paul Valens thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsoko Chikatchawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chikatchawan's entrance music is Animal. A fine choice. Wesson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In Your Honor - Foo Fighters kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsoko Chikatchawan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Wesson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan connects with an inside leg kick.
Chikatchawan throws a lazy head kick
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chikatchawan blocks a jab.
Wesson misses the jab.
Chikatchawan is looking to counter punch.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
Wesson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chikatchawan throws a head kick that half lands.
Wesson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chikatchawan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Chikatchawan throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson.
Wesson lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
It looked like Chikatchawan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wesson.
Chikatchawan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wesson.
Tsoko Chikatchawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wesson moves forwards but Chikatchawan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chikatchawan lands a right hook to the body.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut.
Wesson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chikatchawan blocks it well.
Chikatchawan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chikatchawan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wesson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chikatchawan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wesson fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chikatchawan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wesson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chikatchawan counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Chikatchawan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chikatchawan throws out the jab.
Wesson lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan throws a wild body kick that Wesson sees coming a mile off.
Chikatchawan lands a jab to the nose.
Wesson looks to land a left hand but Chikatchawan moved out of range nicely.
Wesson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chikatchawan lands a right hook to the body.
Wesson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chikatchawan's head backwards.
Chikatchawan throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chikatchawan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wesson jabs Chikatchawan right on the nose. Chikatchawan blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Chikatchawan. That snapped Wesson's head back.
Wesson moves away from the strike by Chikatchawan.
Wesson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wesson tries to bum rush Chikatchawan with a series of wild strikes but Chikatchawan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Chikatchawan misses.
Chikatchawan looks to throw a body kick
and Wesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan misses with a straight right.
Chikatchawan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chikatchawan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wesson avoids the body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
Chikatchawan throws a shot to the body.
Chikatchawan cracks Wesson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wesson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chikatchawan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chikatchawan misses with a right hand
letting Wesson counter with a right hand.
Wesson throws a hook but Chikatchawan avoids it easily.
Crunch! Chikatchawan slams his shin into Wesson's torso.
Chikatchawan fakes the leg kick and cracks Wesson in the body.
Wesson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chikatchawan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan throws a front kick that sends Wesson stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Chikatchawan.
A little jabbing left from Wesson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wesson throws a lazy right hand but Chikatchawan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chikatchawan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wesson's sensitive parts.
Wesson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chikatchawan throws a wild body kick that Wesson sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Wesson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chikatchawan throws out a powerful jab.
Chikatchawan with a hook.
Wesson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chikatchawan.
Wesson cracks Chikatchawan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chikatchawan throws a sloppy body shot
and Wesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chikatchawan. Wesson shrugs it off though.
Wesson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chikatchawan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wesson avoids a kick to the body.
Wesson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wesson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chikatchawan.
Wesson blocks a low kick nicely.
Chikatchawan cracks Wesson with an open hand slap.
Chikatchawan scores with a punch to the head.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wesson misses with a looping left.
Chikatchawan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Chikatchawan feints and then cracks Wesson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wesson down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wesson throws a right hand that misses
and Chikatchawan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chikatchawan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Chikatchawan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatchawan moves out of range as Wesson strikes.
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick which misses Wesson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wesson tries to avoid it.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Chikatchawan.
Wesson lands a slapping body shot.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is winning the standup battle so far.
Wesson scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Chikatchawan misses its intended target.
Chikatchawan lands with a straight right. Wesson didn't see that one coming.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chikatchawan.
Wesson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wesson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wesson misses with a hook
and Chikatchawan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chikatchawan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Wesson misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chikatchawan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chikatchawan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chikatchawan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Chikatchawan throws a good cross that connects.
Chikatchawan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chikatchawan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wesson scores with a spinning back kick!
Wesson lands a nice shot that snaps Chikatchawan's head back.
Chikatchawan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chikatchawan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wesson can do to turn this around?
A jab from Wesson misses.
Chikatchawan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan misses the shot to the body.
Chikatchawan slips a straight right by Wesson.
Chikatchawan catches Wesson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chikatchawan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wesson.
Chikatchawan connects with a body shot.
Chikatchawan throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
A left lands for Chikatchawan.
Wesson is rocked!
Chikatchawan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chikatchawan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wesson is still on wobbly legs! Can Chikatchawan finish him?
Chikatchawan throws a looping overhand right but Wesson ducks down to avoid it.
Wesson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Chikatchawan.
Wesson jabs Chikatchawan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wesson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wesson scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chikatchawan misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan misses the shot to the body.
Chikatchawan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wesson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chikatchawan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wesson.
Wesson scores with a jab to the body.
Wesson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wesson throws a shot from downtown. Chikatchawan moves away and avoids it.
Chikatchawan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wesson defending well as Chikatchawan loads up on a big left hand.
Wesson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wesson misses the target.
Wesson lands a two punch combo.
Chikatchawan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chikatchawan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wesson throws a nice looking combination but Chikatchawan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chikatchawan lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chikatchawan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wesson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chikatchawan.
Wesson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wesson jabs Chikatchawan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chikatchawan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chikatchawan lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws the kick towards the body but Wesson avoids it.
Chikatchawan lands with an overhand left.
Wesson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chikatchawan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wesson will feel that in the morning.
Chikatchawan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wesson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wesson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chikatchawan.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatchawan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wesson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chikatchawan swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Chikatchawan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chikatchawan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chikatchawan thumps Wesson with a low kick.
Chikatchawan drops his hands momentarily and Wesson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chikatchawan connects with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot.
Wesson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chikatchawan defending well as Wesson loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Chikatchawan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chikatchawan throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
Chikatchawan ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Chikatchawan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chikatchawan manages to avoid it.
Dean Wesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan scores with a shot to the body.
Chikatchawan throws a jab when Wesson was well out of range.
Wesson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chikatchawan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wesson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chikatchawan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chikatchawan thows a leg kick but Wesson checks it
and Wesson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wesson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chikatchawan has got the better of the exchanges.
Chikatchawan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wesson on the side of the head.
Wesson misses with a looping left.
Chikatchawan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chikatchawan thumps Wesson with a low kick.
Wesson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chikatchawan throws a jab when Wesson was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Wesson misses.
Wesson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wesson throws a right hand that Chikatchawan ducks under and follows up with a left that Chikatchawan also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wesson misses with a two punch combination.
Chikatchawan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wesson in his tracks.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Chikatchawan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chikatchawan thuds his shin into the meat of Wesson's side.
Chikatchawan throws a combination. Wesson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice uppercut there from Chikatchawan.
Wesson dodges the punch combination from Chikatchawan.
Wesson is looking for the big counter here.
Chikatchawan looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Chikatchawan backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Wesson's temple! It sends Wesson violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Chikatchawan celebrates and the doctors try to help Wesson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Tsoko Chikatchawan!
A very excited looking Tsoko Chikatchawan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Dean Wesson had this to say: 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mi Han Lo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raylan Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Han Lo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Turning Japanese - the vapors. Steele has chosen "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mi Han Lo!
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, Raylan Steele!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Han Lo has time to react.
Han Lo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vegas Campania in the buildup to the fight.
Raylan Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Han Lo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steele lands with a nice body punch.
Han Lo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Han Lo throws a lazy head kick
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steele tries to bum rush Han Lo with a series of wild strikes but Han Lo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steele cracks Han Lo with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steele lands a slapping body shot.
Han Lo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steele lands a really nice looking cross but Han Lo seems unphased.
Steele with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Han Lo looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Steele tests Han Lo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Han Lo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han Lo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been informed that Steele has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steele throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Steele.
Han Lo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good standup being displayed there by Steele as he connects with a hook.
Steele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Han Lo throws a body kick that misses.
Han Lo misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Han Lo misses the target.
Han Lo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Han Lo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steele cracks Han Lo with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele lunges at Han Lo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Han Lo's hand.
Steele catches Han Lo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circle momentarily. Steele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han Lo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Han Lo is rocked!
Han Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Oh Han Lo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steele lands with a big left! Han Lo is wobbled badly! Steele comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Han Lo to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raylan Steele!
Raylan Steele seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Mi Han Lo spoke after the fight, saying 'I will need to consume some more Kume of Sumyung Gi before I am able to dominate my next opponent. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Rock. Teller has chosen Still Here by Drake as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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18
168 lbs
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160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Teller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Teller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Teller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Teller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rock with a body shot.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock dips to his left and cracks Teller with an uppercut!
Rock throws out a loose jab but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rock cracks a nice hook into Teller's ribs.
Good shot there by Rock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Teller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Teller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Teller's hands.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Teller walks into a straight right hand from Rock.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Teller's head but Teller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock lands a slapping body shot.
Rock misses with a head kick.
Rock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rock.
It looks like Rock has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock misses with an uppercut
and Teller counters with a nice body shot.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rock thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Rock.
Teller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Teller off the cage and back into range.
Rock lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teller.
It looked like Rock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rock throws a good cross that connects.
Nice jab there from Teller.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Teller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
Teller drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Teller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teller. That did some damage!
Rock looks to land a left hand but Teller moved out of range nicely.
Rock throws a right and a left that Teller avoids nicely.
Teller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Teller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rock takes one to the side of the head.
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock looks for the body kick but Teller saw that one coming.
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teller moves in looking to clinch but Rock pushes him off.
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Rock throws a shot from downtown. Teller moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock lands a nice looking body shot.
Rock throws a head kick but Teller moves out of range.
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock dominated that round.
That's time! Rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Teller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Rock motions for Teller to come forward. Rock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teller blocks a leg kick.
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rock connects with a looping right hand.
Teller cracks Rock with a good jab.
Rock misses the jab.
Teller tries to close the distance and clinch but Rock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Teller scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teller misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Rock throws out a loose jab but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Teller on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock scores with a sloppy right hand. Teller should have avoided that one.
Teller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rock throws a jab when Teller was well out of range.
Rock lands a really nice looking cross but Teller seems unphased.
Rock is looking to land body kicks.
Teller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Rock misses
and Teller counters with a stiff right hand.
Teller blocks the body kick.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Teller off the cage and back into range.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Teller throws out a counter right but Rock avoids it with no problem.
Rock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Teller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Teller moves out of range of the body kick.
Teller is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rock has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
Teller walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teller.
Rock connects with a crisp jab.
Rock avoids the body shot from Teller.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away.
Rock fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Teller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teller moves in looking to clinch but Rock pushes him off.
Teller slips a jab from Rock.
Rock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Teller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws a hook but Teller blocks it.
Teller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Teller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Teller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Teller throws out a counter right but Rock avoids it with no problem.
Teller misses with a looping right.
Rock works over Teller's head and body with a nice combination.
Teller tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teller catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Teller slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Rock.
Rock misses with a body shot.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock slips a straight right by Teller.
Teller lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock fakes the leg kick and cracks Teller in the body.
Teller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Teller scrambles back to his feet.
Rock tests Teller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Rock finds it's way through Teller's defenses.
Teller slips a jab from Rock.
Rock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Teller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Teller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teller! But no joy.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Teller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Teller.
Teller throws out a counter right but Rock avoids it with no problem.
Rock lands with a right hand.
Rock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rock scores with a decent looking hook.
Teller slips a jab from Rock.
Teller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teller moves away from the strike by Rock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock catches Teller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Teller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rock throws a lazy right hand but Teller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice straight punches there by Teller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock misses with a combination
and Teller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock cracks Teller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rock throws a hook but Teller avoids it easily.
Teller throws out a counter right but Rock avoids it with no problem.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rock.
Teller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Teller.
Rock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teller can do to turn this around?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rock.
A left and a right from Rock both land. Nice combination.
Teller slips a straight right by Rock.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock throws a body shot but no joy.
Rock cracks Teller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Teller throws out a counter right but Rock avoids it with no problem.
Rock tries to keep at a distance but Teller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Teller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Teller lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock.
The referee calls for Rock to work.
Teller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Teller breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
A big left from Rock misses.
Teller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rock throws out a loose jab but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Teller misses.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Teller avoids a kick to the body.
Teller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Teller takes a step back to recover.
Teller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Rock.
Rock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Teller.
Rock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Rock tenderised Teller's leg. Teller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Teller is rocked!
Rock drops Teller with a huge uppercut! Teller drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rock is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Rock!
After winning the bout, Will Rock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Henry Teller stepped up to the mic, saying 'He's a tough dude. I'm obviously disappointed but I'll definitely come back stronger than ever. Can't wait to get back in the gym Monday morning.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ottis Toole I V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Fumire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ottis Toole I V could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jackson Fumire's chin.
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174 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ottis Toole I V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Fumire!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toole I V fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Toole I V misses with a straight right.
Fumire doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toole I V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fumire misses with a takedown
and Toole I V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toole I V works Fumire's body with a nice hook.
Toole I V circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fumire to the canvas! Fumire doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Toole I V keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottis Toole I V!
After winning the bout, Ottis Toole I V thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Struwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark has chosen Alone by Falling in Reverse as his entrance music. Anthony Clark is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Struwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Clark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struwe leaves Clark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clark dives in and grabs Struwe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Struwe pushes down on Clark's head and hops out.
It looked like Struwe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clark.
Struwe throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clark distracts Struwe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Struwe has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Struwe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Struwe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clark on the ground.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Clark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark scoring with some ground and pound.
Clark wants to control from the top but Struwe keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struwe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Struwe looking to control.
Clark trying to control but Struwe is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.
Struwe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Clark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clark passes Struwe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Clark.
Struwe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Struwe is rocked!
Clark lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Struwe quite badly. Struwe pulls Clark in close trying to recover. Clark postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Struwe on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Struwe doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Clark!
After the fight, Anthony Clark was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jaskok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Tinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shell Shocked kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugh Jaskok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Tinto!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Jaskok misses.
Jaskok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tinto ducks under a wild hook from Jaskok.
Tinto misses with a looping left.
Jaskok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tinto.
A swing and a miss from Jaskok.
Jaskok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jaskok throws a good cross that connects.
Jaskok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tinto moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tinto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaskok connects with a right hand. Tinto shakes it off.
A punch combination from Jaskok misses.
Jaskok cracks a nice hook into Tinto's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaskok misses with a wild body shot.
Jaskok throws a hook but Tinto blocks it.
Jaskok lands a jab.
Jaskok fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tinto sprawls well initially but Jaskok persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tinto wants to control but Jaskok is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jaskok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tinto is pressing down on Jaskok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tinto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaskok defends it easily.
Tinto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tinto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaskok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaskok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinto working a defensive guard here.
Jaskok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tinto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jaskok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jaskok pushing down on Tinto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tinto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jaskok trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tinto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
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!
Tinto tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaskok is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jaskok tries to bench press Tinto off him but Tinto keeps the position.
Tinto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tinto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaskok keeps working.
Tinto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tinto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaskok keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaskok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tinto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tinto wants to control but Jaskok is keeping him busy.
Jaskok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jaskok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tinto trying to mount his opponent but Jaskok defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaskok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tinto is trying to control. Jaskok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Jaskok dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaskok misses with a hook.
Jaskok slips under a jab from Tinto.
Jaskok throws a big shot that misses.
Tinto misses with a straight right.
Jaskok throws a hook but Tinto avoids it easily.
Jaskok shoots in and bounces Tinto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tinto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaskok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaskok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jaskok trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaskok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tinto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tinto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jaskok stands and throws Tinto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tinto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jaskok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tinto is just riding it out for now. Jaskok eventually gives up the hold.
Jaskok is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hugh Jaskok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tinto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaskok pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinto looking for submissions off his back.
Tinto is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jaskok in particular looking to stall.
Tinto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tinto gets full guard.
Jaskok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tinto keeping moving, preventing Jaskok from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaskok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tinto can do to turn this around?
Tinto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jaskok is aware though and is defending well.
Jaskok wants to pass the guard but Tinto is keeping the position.
Tinto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaskok defends well.
Jaskok trying to control but Tinto is working from the bottom.
Tinto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaskok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaskok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jaskok stopping the sweep attempt from Tinto.
Jaskok stands and throws Tinto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tinto is looking for a sweep.
Jaskok is looking to take a break and control but Tinto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tinto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaskok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tinto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Jaskok dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jaskok misses the jab.
And Tinto tries to counter it with a takedown but Jaskok pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jaskok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tinto manages to avoid it.
Tinto with the counter takedown but Jaskok avoids it easily.
Jaskok throws a right and a left that Tinto avoids nicely.
Tinto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jaskok.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaskok. Tinto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tinto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jaskok misses the shot to the body.
Jaskok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaskok catches Tinto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jaskok looks to land a left hand but Tinto moved out of range nicely.
Tinto feints the counter takedown.
Jaskok moves forwards but Tinto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaskok looks to throw the jab but Tinto is out of range.
Jaskok is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tinto drops his hands momentarily and Jaskok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tinto avoids the body shot from Jaskok.
Tinto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaskok.
Jaskok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tinto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaskok.
Tinto shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaskok sprawls well. He's pushed Tinto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaskok feinted with a counter takedown.
Hugh Jaskok is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaskok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tinto feints the counter takedown.
Tinto slips under a jab.
Jaskok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tinto with the counter takedown but Jaskok avoids it easily.
Daniel Tinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaskok scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tinto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tinto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaskok is working for a kimura but Tinto is defending it quite comfortably.
Jaskok is keen to just control but Tinto is a slippery customer.
Jaskok seems to be working for a kimura but Tinto defends the submission attempt.
Tinto looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jaskok pushes past his half guard into mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaskok is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tinto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jaskok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tinto is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jaskok has taken his back.
Tinto tries to roll but Jaskok sticks to his back.
Tinto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jaskok has the hooks in. Tinto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jaskok.
Tinto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jaskok gets his way!
Tinto breaks Jaskok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jaskok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaskok has his foot on Tinto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tinto works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaskok looking to control but Tinto passes into half guard.
Tinto thows a huge punch but Jaskok dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Jaskok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaskok 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Jaskok!
Hugh Jaskok looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Yo Las Vegas we did it baby! Snap Tap Repeat! Thank all of you for the support, my coaches, and PVZ! Daddy's got another bonus to add to the paycheck!'.
The defeated Daniel Tinto had this to say: 'Somebody get me a shot and some coke, I've got a splitting headache.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Granat Xhaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas has chosen Drake - Trophies as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Granat Xhaka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Xhaka was covering up waiting for the punch and Vargas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vargas preventing the sweep.
Vargas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vargas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vargas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vargas chips away with some ground and pound.
Vargas distracts Xhaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xhaka has his hands on Vargas's head, controlling the position.
Vargas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xhaka's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throwing strikes but missing.
Vargas scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas cracks Xhaka with a solid left hand.
Xhaka has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Xhaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xhaka tries to get out of the position.
Vargas distracts Xhaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vargas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vargas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xhaka's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vargas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vargas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Xhaka is breathing heavily.
Vargas throwing strikes from guard but Xhaka blocks nicely.
Vargas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vargas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vargas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vargas landing some decent shots from guard.
Vargas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xhaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas distracts Xhaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xhaka is rocked!
Vargas chips away with some ground and pound.
Vargas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Xhaka keeps moving.
Vargas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vargas lands a couple of digs.
Vargas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xhaka's head.
Oh Xhaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vargas throwing strikes but missing.
Xhaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Vargas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vargas working some strikes from top position.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Xhaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas postures up and lands a big shot to Xhaka's brow.
Xhaka trying to keep a closed guard but Vargas is proving a slippery customer.
Vargas cracks Xhaka with a solid left hand.
Vargas is looking to work some ground and pound but Xhaka has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vargas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vargas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vargas with a nice head shot there.
Vargas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vargas gets to his feet and stands over Xhaka, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Xhaka felt that one! Vargas unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Xhaka from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Vargas!
Johny Vargas is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Johny Vargas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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