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MIFC Contenders 10 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Nabokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dee tee ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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199 cm
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Nabokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, dee tee ryan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nabokov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in ryan's half guard.
Nabokov drops an elbow to the side of ryan's head.
ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
ryan wants to get back to full guard but Nabokov has mounted him!
Nabokov controlling his opponent.
ryan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nabokov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ryan looking for submissions off his back.
ryan looks gassed!
Nabokov working ryan over with strikes.
ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nabokov is taking a breather. ryan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nabokov working ryan over with strikes.
Nabokov lands strikes from half guard.
Nabokov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for ryan on the ground.
Nabokov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under ryan.
Nabokov stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
ryan wants to improve his position but Nabokov is controlling well.
Nabokov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nabokov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Sergei Nabokov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nabokov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nabokov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if ryan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nabokov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabokov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nabokov wants to free his trapped foot but ryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nabokov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
ryan taking some punishment here, with Nabokov in his half guard.
ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Nabokov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice strikes from Nabokov there.
Nice strikes from Nabokov there.
Nabokov wants to stand up but ryan is controlling the position.
ryan missing with punches from the bottom.
ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Nabokov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nabokov lands a nice short elbow.
Nabokov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Nabokov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Nabokov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nabokov controlling from the top position.
Nabokov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nabokov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nabokov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
ryan is breathing heavily.
Nabokov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Sergei Nabokov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nabokov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
ryan tries to buck Nabokov off but Nabokov is having none of it.
Nabokov landing a few strikes.
Nabokov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nabokov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down ryan for as long as he can get away with.
Nabokov working the ground and pound from side control.
Nabokov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
ryan is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabokov looks up at the clock and then as ryan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nabokov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The referee asks Nabokov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nabokov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nabokov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nabokov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nabokov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nabokov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nabokov trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabokov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nabokov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nabokov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nabokov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. ryan looks a forlorn figure.
Nabokov controlling his opponent.
ryan wants to hold on but Nabokov pushes him away.
ryan tries to reverse the position but Nabokov maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ryan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Nabokov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nabokov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nabokov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Nabokov.
Nabokov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ryan can do to turn this around?
ryan taking shots to the head.
Nabokov landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nabokov controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Nabokov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Nabokov.
It looks like dee tee ryan has been cut.
ryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nabokov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nabokov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Sergei Nabokov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
ryan shoots and misses
and Nabokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nabokov lands a big shot that drops ryan! Can he finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nabokov is aware though and is defending well.
Nabokov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nabokov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
ryan is looking to stand up but Nabokov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ryan has momentary wrist control but Nabokov slips an elbow through the middle.
ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nabokov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nabokov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nabokov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nabokov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabokov stays in close to ryan's body and controls the position.
ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nabokov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Sergei Nabokov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nabokov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nabokov showed some decent athleticism there.
Nabokov is controlling the pace.
Sergei Nabokov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ryan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Nabokov seems content to control.
ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nabokov pulls his head out easily.
ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Nabokov controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nabokov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sergei Nabokov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Nabokov content to control rather than advance.
dee tee ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ryan tries to roll over but Nabokov keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Nabokov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nabokov 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Nabokov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sidney Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Killing In The Name Of - By Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music. Sidney Crosby has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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268 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sidney Crosby!
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, Jonny Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.
Roberts lands with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Roberts as Crosby shoots in.
Roberts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crosby at a distance.
Roberts scores with a shot to the body.
Crosby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roberts defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sidney Crosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Roberts duly obliges.
Crosby scores with a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Crosby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crosby postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crosby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberts wants to stand and escape but Crosby is having none of it.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crosby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Crosby or perhaps it was just good defense by Roberts which made him look bad.
Crosby shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense.
Crosby is breathing heavily.
Crosby shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roberts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crosby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Crosby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts lunges at Crosby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crosby's hand.
Roberts connects with a crisp jab.
Roberts connects with a right hand. Crosby shakes it off.
Crosby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Roberts. No joy for Crosby on that attempt.
Crosby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Crosby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts scores with a hook to the body. Crosby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roberts scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts is trying to control. Crosby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roberts in particular looking to stall.
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Crosby is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crosby is refusing to be controlled, as Roberts sits in half guard.
Crosby wants to get back to full guard.
Roberts is trying to control the action in half guard but Crosby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roberts is nestled in close to Crosby, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crosby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crosby tries to get out of the position.
Roberts tries to pass to full mount but Crosby defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crosby keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crosby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roberts.
Crosby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roberts counters with a straight right hand.
Crosby misses with a takedown attempt
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to de liver by Roberts. Beautiful body shot.
Crosby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roberts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crosby walks into a straight right hand from Roberts.
Sidney Crosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Crosby stumbling backwards into the cage! Crosby bounces back off the cage towards Roberts, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Roberts lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Roberts celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonny Roberts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karen Jarebadyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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290 lbs
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294 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karen Jarebadyan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jarebadyan pinned against the cage. Jarebadyan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jarebadyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jarebadyan misses with the combination.
Jarebadyan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jarebadyan misses with a few strikes there.
Jarebadyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Jarebadyan misses.
Man fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jarebadyan avoids it really well and circles away.
Man shoots in and drives through. Jarebadyan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarebadyan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Jarebadyan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Man is breathing heavily.
Man dodges the punch combination from Jarebadyan.
Jarebadyan drops Man with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Man looks back up at him and smiles so Jarebadyan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Man is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarebadyan throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Jarebadyan. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Jarebadyan throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
Jarebadyan is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Man flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Man is out cold! Jarebadyan holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karen Jarebadyan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Ovechkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Beast could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alex Ovechkin's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Beast!
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, Alex Ovechkin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ovechkin.
Nice defenses there by Beast.
Ovechkin missing with a left hand there. Beast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ovechkin misses with a two punch combination.
Ovechkin misses with a few strikes there.
Beast moves away from the strike by Ovechkin.
Beast scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beast moves out of range as Ovechkin strikes.
Ovechkin throws a right hand that Beast ducks under and follows up with a left that Beast also avoids with ease.
Ovechkin swinging wildly here.
Ovechkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beast jabs at Ovechkin's body.
Beast slips under a jab.
Ovechkin misses the body punch
and Beast counters with an outside leg kick.
Ovechkin throws a series of punches but Beast avoids them all with ease.
Ovechkin misses with a double jab
and Beast counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin misses with a double jab
and Beast counters with a single leg into guard. Ovechkin didn't expect that.
Beast stays in close to Ovechkin's body and controls the position.
Beast has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ovechkin wants to stand and escape but Beast is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Beast controls the position.
Ovechkin wants to get back to his feet but Beast drags him back down.
Ovechkin is not content to let Beast control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beast just content to control the position.
Ovechkin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin is looking to get to half guard.
Beast tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Beast tries to control but Ovechkin wriggling away.
Ovechkin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Beast content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Marcus Beast just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Beast closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ovechkin wants to get back to his feet.
Ovechkin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast prevents Ovechkin from standing back up.
Beast looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ovechkin wants to improve his position but Beast is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ovechkin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beast perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ovechkin is refusing to be controlled, as Beast sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ovechkin throws a combination that misses
and Beast counters with an inside leg kick.
Ovechkin looks gassed!
Ovechkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beast doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beast chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Beast.
Ovechkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Beast counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beast.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin misses with a combination
and Beast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ovechkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ovechkin.
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beast counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beast jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ovechkin walks away with a smile on his face. Beast gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ovechkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beast counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Ovechkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Ovechkin.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Ovechkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Beast dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ovechkin misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
Ovechkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Ovechkin.
Beast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ovechkin.
A swing and a miss from Ovechkin.
Beast shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ovechkin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ovechkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovechkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ovechkin being controlled here, momentarily.
Ovechkin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Beast off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin throws a one two combo.
Ovechkin is breathing heavily.
Ovechkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beast counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Ovechkin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beast.
Ovechkin misses with a double jab
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
Ovechkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beast counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast avoids the body shot from Ovechkin.
Beast staying out of range there.
A big right from Ovechkin misses.
Ovechkin throws a combination that misses
and Beast counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ovechkin has time to react.
Alex Ovechkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ovechkin. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ovechkin as he avoids it easily.
Ovechkin throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ovechkin throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ovechkin misses the shot to the body.
Beast lands with a straight right. Ovechkin didn't see that one coming.
Beast defending well as Ovechkin loads up on a big left hand.
Beast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ovechkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Beast.
Ovechkin misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin misses with a hook.
Ovechkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
Beast connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beast lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Beast lands a really nice looking cross but Ovechkin seems unphased.
No luck for Beast with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ovechkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alex Ovechkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Ovechkin lands.
Ovechkin tests Beast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ovechkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beast cracks Ovechkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beast connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ovechkin's hands.
Ovechkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
Beast ducks right into an uppercut from Ovechkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ovechkin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beast counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beast.
Ovechkin throws a jab when Beast was well out of range.
Beast moves into range and clinches up with Ovechkin.
Ovechkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ovechkin tries to circle away but Beast has him pinned against the cage.
Ovechkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Ovechkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ovechkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ovechkin is trying to break free.
Beast is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ovechkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beast keeps control of Ovechkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ovechkin tries to circle away but Beast has him pinned against the cage.
Beast gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ovechkin regains guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Beast dominated that second round.
That's time! Beast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ovechkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beast counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ovechkin!
Beast controlling his opponent.
Ovechkin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Beast controlling the position easily from mount.
Ovechkin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Beast sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ovechkin is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ovechkin is trying to stand back up but Beast is controlling him
Beast trying to control the pace.
Ovechkin wants to get back to full guard.
Beast stalling.
Ovechkin is trying to stand back up but Beast is controlling him
Beast decides to stand up.
Beast closes the distance and clinches.
Ovechkin can't break the clinch.
Ovechkin can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beast.
Ovechkin tries to break the clinch but Beast is controlling the position.
Ovechkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ovechkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
Beast jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ovechkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beast lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Ovechkin misses its intended target.
Beast moves out of range as Ovechkin strikes.
Beast closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ovechkin did well to prevent Beast getting side control.
Beast frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ovechkin is looking to get to half guard.
Beast trying to control but Ovechkin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin is looking to improve his position but Beast isn't that keen on the idea.
Beast controlling his opponent.
Ovechkin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beast takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ovechkin really wants to buck Beast off and get back to his feet.
Ovechkin regains half guard.
Marcus Beast is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beast passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast taking a breather here.
Beast's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ovechkin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Beast is controlling him well.
Beast in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Beast passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ovechkin!
Beast tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alex Ovechkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ovechkin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beast 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Beast!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fast Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fast Lee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fast Lee!
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, Eddie Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Armstrong tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.
Armstrong has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Armstrong.
A right hook to the body lands for Armstrong.
Nice elbow from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Armstrong lands a body shot.
Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Armstrong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fast Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Armstrong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Armstrong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Armstrong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Armstrong with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Armstrong looks gassed!
Lee looks to land a combination. Armstrong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Armstrong looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Armstrong closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a one two! Armstrong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Armstrong has managed to clinch.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Armstrong.
Armstrong is stalling here.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Lee blocks an elbow strike from Armstrong.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to break free.
Armstrong taking a breather.
Armstrong trying to land knees to the body.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Armstrong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Armstrong just leaning against Lee, taking a breather.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Armstrong's takedown attempt.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Armstrong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Armstrong missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Armstrong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Armstrong tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Armstrong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Armstrong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling the position.
Armstrong has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Armstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling him.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tries to break free but Armstrong pushes him back against the cage.
Armstrong misses with an elbow over the top.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eddie Armstrong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Armstrong swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong avoids it really well and circles away.
Armstrong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Armstrong checks a leg kick.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong misses with a leg kick.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Armstrong shoots and misses
so Lee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to stand but Armstrong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Armstrong wants to hit a switch here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Armstrong there!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Armstrong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Armstrong is trying desperately to improve position.
Armstrong wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Armstrong is looking to get to half guard.
Armstrong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Armstrong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Armstrong is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee avoids the attempt from Armstrong to control.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fast Lee dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Armstrong backs up against the cage.
Armstrong throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lee misses with a low kick.
Armstrong tries to clinch up
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Armstrong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Armstrong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Armstrong swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Eddie Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee scores with a takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armstrong wants to control the position but Lee says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Armstrong tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lee has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lee prevents Armstrong from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Armstrong tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Armstrong tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Armstrong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Armstrong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Armstrong wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Armstrong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Armstrong tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fast Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fast Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sharin Todongs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tracey St John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St John has chosen Come Around as his entrance music. Tracey St John is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sharin Todongs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tracey St John!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todongs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like Todongs is going to stand back up.
St John is looking for a sweep. Todongs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Todongs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St John does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Todongs tries to stand but his hand is stuck under St John.
Todongs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St John on the ground.
St John gets full guard.
Todongs stops St John from standing up.
St John working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St John tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todongs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left and a right from Todongs both land. Nice combination.
Todongs throws a nice looking combination but St John bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St John slips under a jab from Todongs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todongs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. St John was covering up waiting for the punch and Todongs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Todongs stands up from St John's guard - Todongs perhaps looking for a knockout.
St John tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Todongs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St John fails with the takedown
enabling Todongs to counter with a crisp jab.
St John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todongs scores with a takedown into St John's guard.
St John can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Todongs controls the pace.
St John has a closed guard, preventing Todongs from standing up.
Todongs content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St John is working an open guard so Todongs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Todongs throws a series of punches but St John avoids them all with ease.
St John gets a takedown into half guard.
Todongs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Todongs won't allow St John to pass to mount.
St John thows a huge punch but Todongs dodges it nicely.
Todongs is refusing to be controlled, as St John sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todongs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St John trying to control from half guard but Todongs is working away.
St John is stalling here. Todongs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! St John seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Todongs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Todongs trying to control the action but St John is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
St John avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todongs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from St John.
St John with a lazy takedown attempt
and Todongs counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Todongs misses with a hook. St John ducked under it nicely.
St John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todongs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Todongs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
St John shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Todongs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
St John looking to pass the guard.
Todongs is breathing heavily.
Todongs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst St John is controlling him.
St John drops back looking for a leg! Todongs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Todongs manages to kick St John off! St John jumps back into Todongs's guard.
Todongs keeping moving, preventing St John from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharin Todongs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Todongs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todongs lands a body shot.
St John showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Todongs.
Todongs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
St John pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Todongs is keeping the position for now.
Todongs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
St John wants to control from the top but Todongs keeps moving.
St John lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todongs wants to stand and escape but St John is having none of it.
Todongs trying to control the position.
Todongs keeping full guard, as St John tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St John trying to control but Todongs is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Todongs swinging wildly here.
Todongs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and St John counters with an outside leg kick.
St John misses with a takedown attempt
and Todongs counters with a single leg into guard. St John didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Todongs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
St John 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.
Todongs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todongs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Todongs gets caught flat footed, as St John shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Todongs trying to control the position here.
Todongs wants to stand up but St John is controlling him.
Todongs keeping moving, preventing St John from controlling successfully.
Todongs wants to stand but St John is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John trying to control the position from guard on top but Todongs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todongs wants to stand and escape but St John is having none of it.
Todongs looking for a sweep. Not yet Todongs, not yet.
St John with a nice head shot there.
St John tries to free his leg and advance position but Todongs is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St John doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Todongs counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from St John.
Todongs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St John.
Sharin Todongs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tracey St John.
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.
St John tries for a takedown but Todongs circles away easily
and Todongs counters with a single leg into guard. St John didn't expect that.
St John is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Todongs wants to stand but St John has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
St John is trying to control the position but Todongs postures up.
St John looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St John has a closed guard, preventing Todongs from standing up.
Todongs postures up.
Todongs trying to control but St John is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharin Todongs dominated that second round.
That's time! Todongs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
St John shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Todongs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sharin Todongs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St John shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. St John showed some decent athleticism there.
Todongs kicks off St John and gets to his feet.
A combination from Todongs does no damage.
Todongs dodges the punch combination from St John.
St John misses with a takedown attempt - Todongs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Todongs slaps away a takedown attempt from St John, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sharin Todongs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tracey St John.
Todongs avoids the head kick by St John.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for St John with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St John scoring well with a low kick there.
Todongs just misses with a punch to the body.
Todongs throws a good cross that connects.
St John is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todongs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St John circles away quickly and effectively.
St John fakes the leg kick and cracks Todongs in the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Todongs!
Todongs misses with a wild combination.
St John fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Todongs throws a right and a left that St John avoids nicely.
St John throws a combination. Todongs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Todongs walks forward, straight into a front kick from St John.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todongs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Todongs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St John shoots in and drives through. Todongs sprawls well.
Todongs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Todongs as St John shoots in.
Todongs lands with a nice body punch.
St John shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Todongs sprawls well. Todongs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. St John gets slowly back to his feet.
St John takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Todongs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Todongs throws a combination that misses
and St John counters with a nice double leg into guard.
St John thows a big elbow that misses.
St John's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Todongs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Todongs has escaped and now he's on top!
Todongs stands up and waves to St John to follow him.
Todongs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharin Todongs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Todongs misses.
St John moves away from the strike by Todongs.
Todongs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Todongs falls off balance throwing a combination
and St John counters with a nice body kick.
St John drives through and clinches with Todongs against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St John drops down looking for an ankle pick but Todongs pulls his leg out and moves away.
St John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Todongs.
Todongs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Todongs trying to control the action but St John is working from the bottom.
Todongs wants to stand but St John is controlling his arm.
Tracey St John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St John is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
St John moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sharin Todongs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St John looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tracey St John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Todongs 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sharin Todongs!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Lidell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lidell has chosen tema dos guerreiro as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Lidell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grimm is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lidell!
Lidell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grimm manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lidell to take his back!
Grimm has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lidell! Can he survive? No! He's out! Grimm gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Grimm!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Larinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Math Lafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Igor Larinov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Larinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Math Lafer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larinov misses with a few strikes there.
Lafer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larinov.
Lafer swats away the attempt to clinch by Larinov.
No joy there for Larinov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lafer cracks a nice hook into Larinov's ribs.
Larinov throws a right hand that Lafer ducks under and follows up with a left that Lafer also avoids with ease.
Lafer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larinov.
Lafer gets a takedown into half guard.
Lafer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Larinov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lafer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lafer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lafer tries to pass to full mount but Larinov defends it.
Lafer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafer is pressing down on Larinov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Larinov is holding on for now.
Lafer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Larinov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lafer is looking to take a break and control but Larinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Larinov misses with the combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larinov.
A big right from Larinov misses.
Larinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lafer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larinov throws a lazy right hand but Lafer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lafer.
Lafer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larinov but Larinov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafer.
Larinov throws a wild body kick that Lafer sees coming a mile off.
Larinov throws a jab when Lafer was well out of range.
Lafer takes a swing at Larinov's ribcage but misses.
Lafer throws a body punch but Larinov moves out of range.
Igor Larinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larinov misses with a double jab.
Lafer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Lafer.
Lafer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Larinov.
Larinov throws a series of punches but Lafer moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larinov misses with a double jab.
Lafer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larinov checks it well.
Lafer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lafer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Larinov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Larinov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Larinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Larinov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lafer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lafer pushes down on Larinov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lafer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larinov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lafer.
Lafer is looking to take a break and control but Larinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Larinov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lafer.
Larinov is looking to improve his position.
Lafer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Larinov trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lafer throws a body punch but Larinov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Math Lafer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Larinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lafer.
Larinov tries to land a front kick but Lafer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Larinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Larinov.
Larinov throws a series of punches but Lafer moves out of range.
Lafer lands with a good body shot.
Lafer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lafer lands with a nice body punch.
Igor Larinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larinov fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafer throws out a loose jab but Larinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Igor Larinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larinov leaves Lafer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Larinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lafer scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larinov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lafer with the ground and pound from mount.
Lafer with the ground and pound from mount.
Lafer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lafer landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafer scoring with strikes but Larinov is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Lafer.
Lafer misses with a head shot.
Lafer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Larinov's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Larinov's face.
Lafer trying to control but Larinov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Lafer has a good base and remains in mount.
Lafer looking to control but Larinov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Larinov tries to hold on but Lafer pushes him away.
Larinov regains half guard.
Lafer winds up and cracks Larinov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lafer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lafer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Larinov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Math Lafer has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larinov is looking for a sweep. Lafer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lafer winds up and cracks Larinov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lafer tries to pass to full mount but Larinov defends it.
Larinov is refusing to be controlled, as Lafer sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafer trying to mount his opponent but Larinov defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larinov throws the kick towards the body but Lafer avoids it.
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.
Larinov throws a nice looking combination but Lafer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Larinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Larinov misses the body punch
and Lafer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lafer.
Lafer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lafer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Larinov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An elbow from Lafer crashes against the mat.
Lafer wants to take a breather but Larinov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lafer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Math Lafer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Larinov avoids the body shot from Lafer.
Larinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lafer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Larinov rather than just go for the knockout.
Larinov misses with a series of wild punches.
Lafer fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lafer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafer avoids a kick to the body.
Lafer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Larinov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Math Lafer has been cut.
Larinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lafer.
Lafer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larinov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larinov throws a combination that misses
and Lafer counters with a shoot takedown. Larinov fights it but they end up in guard.
Lafer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larinov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larinov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lafer!
Lafer wants to hold on but Larinov pushes him away.
Larinov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lafer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lafer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lafer tries to free his leg and advance position but Larinov is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lafer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lafer postures up in Larinov's guard and throws a big left but Larinov blocks it.
Lafer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larinov managing to control the position.
Lafer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larinov is keeping the position for now.
Lafer wants to control from the top but Larinov keeps moving.
Lafer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Larinov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larinov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lafer looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Larinov does no damage.
Larinov misses with a double jab
and Lafer counters with a nice body shot.
Larinov scoring well with a low kick there.
Lafer dodges the punch combination from Larinov.
Larinov wants to clinch but Lafer slips to the side
and Larinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Larinov does no damage.
Larinov wants to clinch but Lafer slips to the side
and Lafer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Larinov won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lafer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Larinov!
Lafer looking to finish Larinov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Larinov!
Larinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lafer with a couple of short strikes.
Lafer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Larinov is looking to get to half guard.
Igor Larinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Math Lafer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larinov is bucking up trying to escape but Lafer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Math Lafer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lafer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Math Lafer!
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