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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brisco County Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by Electric Six - Danger! High Voltage. County Jr has chosen My Theme Song as his entrance music. Brisco County Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Watson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brisco County Jr ! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A lazy left from County Jr finds it's target. County Jr lands a jab.
It looks like Sean Watson has been cut. County Jr circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Watson to the canvas! Watson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - County Jr keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brisco County Jr ! Brisco County Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chocolate Columbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarvo Jaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chocolate Columbo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 cm
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265 lbs
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205 cm
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chocolate Columbo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tarvo Jaak! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jaak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Columbo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Jaak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Columbo tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Columbo shoots in for a takedown but Jaak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Columbo tries for a takedown but Jaak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Columbo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Jaak misses the shot to the body. Jaak misses with a body punch
and Columbo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Columbo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jaak swivels and escapes. Jaak now looks to counter with a shot at the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chocolate Columbo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice defenses there by Columbo. Jaak throws a body punch but Columbo moves out of range. Jaak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice defenses there by Columbo. Jaak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbo moves away. We've been informed that Jaak 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. Columbo closes the distance and clinches up with Jaak, looking for a takedown. Columbo pushes Jaak against the cage but Jaak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Columbo slips under a jab from Jaak. Columbo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Jaak lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Columbo shoots in for a double leg but Jaak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jaak now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Jaak cracks Columbo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jaak has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Columbo to stand back up!
Columbo is rocked! Columbo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jaak pinned against the cage. Jaak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Columbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jaak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Columbo. Columbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jaak misses with a two punch combination.
Tarvo Jaak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Columbo moves in looking to clinch but Jaak pushes him off. Jaak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jaak misses with an uppercut. Columbo moves in looking to clinch but Jaak pushes him off. A slow jab from Jaak misses its intended target. Jaak throws a front kick aimed at Columbo's knee but Columbo avoids it well. Jaak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jaak misses with a hook
and Columbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jaak misses the shot to the body. Columbo clinches with his opponent.
Jaak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jaak pushes off an throws an elbow but Columbo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Jaak trying to land knees to the body.
Columbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A nice left hand lands by Jaak.
Columbo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Columbo blocks an elbow strike. Jaak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Columbo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaak as he jumps to the side. Columbo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Columbo walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Jaak swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tarvo Jaak! A less than humble Tarvo Jaak misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Rotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips's entrance music is Volbeat - A Warrior's Call. A fine choice. Rotten comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lynard Skynard- Simple Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Phillips! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddy Rotten! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rotten closes the distance and clinches. Rotten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phillips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rotten throws an elbow but misses. Rotten tries to land a knee to the head but Phillips blocks with his arms.
Phillips lands a nice uppercut. Nice elbow from Rotten.
It looks like Matthew Phillips has been cut. Rotten throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rotten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phillips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phillips lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Phillips creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Rotten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phillips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phillips just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rotten's brow. Rotten misses with a knee to the head. Phillips looking to throw knees to the head but Rotten is blocking nicely.
Rotten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phillips backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rotten just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phillips's brow. Phillips using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rotten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phillips pushes off an throws an elbow but Rotten leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Rotten blocks a body shot from Phillips. Phillips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rotten is defending well for now. Rotten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rotten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Rotten with a knee to the head.
Phillips throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Rotten. Rotten misses with an elbow over the top. Phillips takes an elbow to the forehead. Rotten scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Rotten.
Rotten lands a nice elbow.
Phillips is rocked! Rotten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Oh Phillips is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Phillips is pressed against the cage. Rotten pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Phillips! Two more big strikes from Rotten and Phillips crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eddy Rotten! In his post fight interview, Eddy Rotten started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Catos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niki Toivonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scotty Catos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Niki Toivonen's chin.
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150 lbs
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140 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty Catos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niki Toivonen! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Catos throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Toivonen tumbling to the canvas!
Toivonen is rocked!
It looks like Niki Toivonen has been cut. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Catos drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Catos as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Toivonen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Catos! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Scotty Catos! An out of breath Scotty Catos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phelps comes to the cage accompanied by Let's Get it On. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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178 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Phelps! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandr Volkov! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Volkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phelps counters with a straight right hand. Phelps looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range. Volkov staying out of range there. Phelps has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vegas Campania in the buildup to the fight. Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Volkov drives through with a takedown into Phelps's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Phelps looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Volkov scoring with punches to the head and body. Volkov stands up over Phelps, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phelps works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Volkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phelps's head.
Phelps is rocked! Phelps looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Volkov working some strikes from top position. Oh Phelps is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round. Volkov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Phelps covers up, he's hurt! Volkov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Volkov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Volkov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Volkov! Leon Phelps was interviewed post fight and said 'I need my Civadier.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tadafumi Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhys Coulthard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rhys Coulthard was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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167 lbs
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167 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tadafumi Suzuki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhys Coulthard! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Suzuki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Suzuki wants to control from the top but Coulthard keeps moving. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coulthard can do anything to dispel that myth. Suzuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suzuki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Coulthard keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully. Suzuki drops back looking for a leg! Coulthard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Coulthard manages to kick Suzuki off! Suzuki jumps back into Coulthard's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coulthard is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Suzuki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Suzuki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coulthard keeps working. Suzuki throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Suzuki stands up and beckons Coulthard to his feet. Coulthard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suzuki throws a big counter combination but Coulthard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Coulthard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Suzuki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Suzuki cracks a nice hook into Coulthard's ribs. Suzuki throws a combination that misses and Coulthard counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Tadafumi Suzuki has been cut. Suzuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Coulthard tries to sprawl out of it but Suzuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coulthard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Suzuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coulthard swats him away and circles back towards the center. Suzuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coulthard is fending him off so far but Suzuki persists. Nope, Coulthard circles away and we're back to standing. Suzuki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Coulthard on his heels. He'll look to pass Coulthard's guard now, I'm sure. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Coulthard keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Suzuki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Suzuki passes easily into side control. Nice work. An elbow from Suzuki crashes against the mat.
Coulthard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suzuki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Suzuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Coulthard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Suzuki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Suzuki trying to control the action but Coulthard is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Suzuki throws an elbow but Coulthard slips to the side and avoids it well. Suzuki has an Americana. Coulthard didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Suzuki is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Suzuki hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tadafumi Suzuki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matty The Viper Pritchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dis Respect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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175 cm
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matty The Viper Pritchard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dis Respect! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Respect lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Respect scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Respect misses the shot to the body. Pritchard staying out of range there. Pritchard appears to be looking for a counter takedown. A telegraphed right hand from Respect misses the target. A looping hook to the body misses from Respect. Pritchard does a little dance to reset his feet. Pritchard feinted with a counter takedown. Respect throws a right hand that misses
and Pritchard counters with a single leg into guard. Respect didn't expect that. Pritchard is standing up over Respect. Respect looks to escape but Pritchard dives into side control.
Pritchard landing strikes. Respect told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. 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! Pritchard controls the position. Respect tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pritchard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Pritchard content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Respect is in all sorts of trouble here.
Respect keeps trying to improve his position. Respect defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pritchard. Pritchard with the ground and pound from mount. Respect defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pritchard. Pritchard looking to secure an arm triangle but Respect defends it well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pritchard looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pritchard blocks Respect's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Pritchard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. This has been an exciting period of action! Respect is looking to get to half guard. Pritchard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Pritchard controlling the position easily from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Respect is desperately trying to improve his position but Pritchard has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Pritchard is working for a guillotine from mount but Respect frees his head quite easily.
Pritchard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pritchard working Respect over with strikes here. Respect is desperately trying to improve his position but Pritchard has a good base and remains in mount. Pritchard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Respect really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pritchard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Pritchard lands a big elbow. Respect tries to reverse the position but Pritchard maintains control. Pritchard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pritchard lands with some strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pritchard wants to control the pace but Respect is squirming around nicely. Respect is trying desperately to improve position. Respect takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Pritchard controlling from mount. Pritchard with shots to the head and body - Respect looks very uncomfortable down there. Pritchard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Respect tries to reverse the position but Pritchard maintains control. Pritchard working Respect over with strikes here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matty The Viper Pritchard 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.
Respect throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pritchard. Respect looks to land a left hand but Pritchard moved out of range nicely. Respect rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pritchard moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Pritchard gets the takedown into side control. Respect on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Respect tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pritchard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Respect is working to get back to half guard.
Respect is in a horrible position here. Pritchard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Respect regains half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pritchard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pritchard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Respect tries to kick Pritchard off in order to stand up. Pritchard Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Respect can't do much from the bottom here. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Respect can do anything to dispel that myth. Pritchard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Respect down.
Pritchard cracks Respect with an elbow. That is naaassty. Pritchard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Respect, who protects the arm well. Respect takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Pritchard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Respect is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pritchard cracks Respect with a big elbow. Respect is trying to escape the position but Pritchard is controlling the position. Respect is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pritchard asserts his dominance and retains side control. Pritchard just content to control the position. Pritchard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Respect is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Respect on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Respect is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Pritchard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Pritchard working the head and body with strikes. Respect wants to get back to his feet but Pritchard drags him back down. Pritchard working the ground and pound. Pritchard scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pritchard advances nicely into full mount. Pritchard dominating with strikes here. Pritchard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Respect can do to turn this around? Pritchard looking to control but Respect is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Respect is in a horrible position here. Pritchard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Respect is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pritchard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Pritchard wants to control the pace but Respect is squirming around nicely. Pritchard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Pritchard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matty The Viper Pritchard dominated that second round. 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Respect lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Pritchard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Respect. Respect misses with a straight right. Pritchard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Respect misses with a shot to the body and Pritchard counters with a series of strikes. Respect will be more careful next time no doubt. Pritchard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Respect defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Respect throws the left hand but Pritchard avoids the punch easily. Respect throws out a loose jab but Pritchard uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pritchard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Respect as he avoids it easily. Pritchard with a poor takedown and Respect counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pritchard thinking. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matty The Viper Pritchard. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pritchard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Respect sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pritchard somewhat. Pritchard walks into a jab. Matty The Viper Pritchard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pritchard defending well as Respect loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Respect connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Dis Respect seems to be getting the better of the standup. Respect lands a nice hook to Pritchard's body. Pritchard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Respect is looking to clinch. Pritchard ducks under a wild hook from Respect. Respect swinging wildly here.
Respect lands with a hook. Pritchard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Respect pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Respect stuffs the takedown. Pritchard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Pritchard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Respect ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Matty The Viper Pritchard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Respect rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pritchard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Respect looking for a sweep. Not yet Respect, not yet. Pritchard works a leg free and moves into half guard. Pritchard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Respect tries to kick Pritchard off but Pritchard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pritchard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Pritchard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Respect defends it well. Pritchard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Dis Respect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Dis Respect comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Pritchard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matty The Viper Pritchard! The defeated Dis Respect had this to say: 'FUCK'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Salman Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva's entrance music is Numb-Rihanna ft Eminem. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ryback's choice of entrance music: Superstition - Stevie Wonder. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salman Da Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Ryback! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryback blocks a jab. Ryback with a nice cross. Ryback jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryback throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Da Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ryback fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ryback lands a nice hook to Da Silva's body. Da Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A shot to the body from Ryback misses and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ryback darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Da Silva is trying to break the clinch but Ryback is controlling him. Da Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ryback blocks an elbow strike from Da Silva.
Ryback leaning against his opponent.
Ryback lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ryback looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Da Silva actively working from the bottom here. Ryback is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryback is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Da Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Ryback really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Da Silva looking for submissions off his back. Ryback is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ryback is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryback working Da Silva over with strikes. Da Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ryback slips a nice elbow through Da Silva's hands, connecting with Da Silva's forehead. Ryback is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Da Silva wants to control but Ryback is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryback trying to control from half guard but Da Silva is working away. Da Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Da Silva looking for submissions off his back. Ryback trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it. Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ryback has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Da Silva defend it? Ryback steps over the head and cranks it - Da Silva is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ryback!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Casey Ryback! As Casey Ryback got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Time Goes by, seems to fly, and before you know it things happen. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pate Huntter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Zinith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pate Huntter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Zinith! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Huntter lands a jab to Zinith's midsection. Huntter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huntter wants it to stay on the feet. Zinith shoots in looking for a takedown but Huntter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zinith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Zinith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huntter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Pate Huntter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Zinith. Huntter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Axel Zinith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Huntter gets caught napping as Zinith dives in and scores a takedown. Huntter manages to retain guard. Zinith wants to pass the guard but Huntter is keeping the position. Huntter controls Zinith momentarily but Zinith frees himself. Zinith trying to control but Huntter is working from the bottom. Huntter keeping full guard, as Zinith tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zinith controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Huntter is trying to keep Zinith in close.
Zinith trying to control the position from guard on top but Huntter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Zinith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zinith keeps trying to improve his position. Zinith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Zinith tries for a takedown but Huntter circles away easily and Huntter counters with a straight right hand. The crowd cheers as Huntter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zinith doesn't seem phased though. Zinith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huntter defends well and Zinith ends up having to push Huntter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Huntter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Huntter connects with a looping right hand.
Huntter works Zinith's body with a nice hook. Huntter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huntter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Zinith looks for a takedown but Huntter sprawls well. Zinith dives in and grabs Huntter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huntter pushes down on Zinith's head and hops out. Huntter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action! Zinith with a lazy takedown attempt and Huntter counters with a stiff right hand. Nice body punch from Huntter. Huntter lands a jab. Huntter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zinith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Zinith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Huntter scores with a jab. Huntter lands a jab to Zinith's midsection. No luck for Zinith with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Huntter lunges at Zinith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zinith's hand. Huntter throws out a powerful jab. Zinith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huntter as he avoids it easily. Huntter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Huntter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zinith was well out of range. Poor timing from Huntter. Zinith fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Zinith shoots in and drives through. Huntter sprawls well. Zinith darts in looking for a takedown but Huntter gets double underhooks and turns Zinith into the cage. Zinith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Huntter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Zinith trying to control the position but Huntter is working away. Huntter is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rain's that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Zinith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huntter has escaped the position, nice work there. Huntter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Huntter wants to control but Zinith postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zinith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Zinith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huntter has escaped the position, nice work there. Huntter struggling a bit here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zinith trying to control the action but Huntter is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Huntter dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zinith shoots for a double leg takedown but Huntter sprawls well. He's pushed Zinith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Huntter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zinith to score an easy takedown into full guard. Zinith prevents Huntter from getting back to his feet. Huntter trying to control the position.
Huntter can't keep his opponent in guard - Zinith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Huntter is trying to stand back up but Zinith is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huntter wants to get back to full guard. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Huntter here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Huntter is looking to escape. Huntter is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zinith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huntter sees it coming and defends easily. Zinith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huntter sees it coming and defends easily. Zinith moves into full mount! Huntter won't be happy about that! Huntter working to try and regain half guard.
Huntter tries to hold on but Zinith pushes him away. Huntter is desperately trying to improve his position but Zinith has a good base and remains in mount. Zinith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zinith is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zinith working for a guillotine from mount but Huntter is in no mood to give up. Huntter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Huntter tries to get out of the position. Zinith fails to take his opponent's back. Huntter has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Zinith is persistently looking for the submission but Huntter is defending it well.
Huntter wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zinith doesn't have the hooks in and Huntter manages to turn into his guard.
Zinith 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. Huntter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Huntter tries to stand but Zinith is controlling from the bottom. Huntter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zinith swivels though and keeps the full guard. Zinith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huntter's guard. Zinith is looking to advance position but Huntter has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Zinith tries to reverse the position but Huntter maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zinith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Zinith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huntter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huntter's back! Zinith working for a choke but Huntter reverses nicely into Zinith 's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Huntter preventing the sweep. Zinith has a closed guard, preventing Huntter from standing up. Axel Zinith has got the better of the ground game so far. Huntter slips nicely into half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Huntter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zinith's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Zinith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Zinith looks for a takedown but Huntter sprawls well. Huntter is looking to counter punch. Zinith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Huntter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Zinith shoots in looking for a takedown. Huntter tries to sprawl out of it but Zinith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huntter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Pate Huntter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Zinith. Zinith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Huntter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Zinith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Huntter counters with a lovely straight right hand! Huntter lands with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Huntter getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Huntter slaps away a takedown attempt from Zinith, before circling back to the center of the mat. Zinith fails with the takedown and Huntter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Huntter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zinith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Huntter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pate Huntter is winning the standup battle so far. Zinith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Huntter misses with a wild body shot. Axel Zinith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Huntter thuds a left hand into Zinith's body. Zinith shoots in for a takedown but Huntter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Zinith looking to score a takedown here. Huntter is defending well but Zinith drives through and ends up in Huntter's guard. Huntter 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. Huntter trying to keep a closed guard but Zinith is proving a slippery customer.
Zinith advances position into side control! Huntter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zinith's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Huntter trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Huntter is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zinith looking to control but Huntter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Huntter working to try and regain half guard.
Huntter tries to hold on but Zinith pushes him away. Zinith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Huntter has worked his arm free - good work by Huntter!
Zinith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zinith trying to control the position but Huntter is working away. Zinith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Zinith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Huntter is looking to reverse the position. Huntter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Zinith trying to mount his opponent but Huntter defends it. Huntter trying to control but Zinith postures up.
Zinith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huntter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zinith. Zinith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huntter is just riding it out for now. Zinith eventually gives up the hold. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Huntter is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Pate Huntter showed his dominance in that final round. I think Huntter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Huntter!
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