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Blast Vegas 2: The Contenders PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave De Decker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sunday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave De Decker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Sunday!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from De Decker as Sunday shoots in.
Sunday moves into range and clinches up with De Decker.
De Decker is pressed up against the ropes. Sunday has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Decker down to the mat. De Decker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sunday feints and as De Decker raises his hands in defense, Sunday changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Decker pushes Sunday off and scrambles back to his feet.
De Decker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sunday moves into the clinch.
Sunday goes for a takedown attempt but De Decker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dave De Decker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Sunday.
De Decker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sunday throws a big right hand that misses.
De Decker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Decker wants to sweep but no luck.
Sunday landing with the ground and pound.
De Decker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Decker keeping full guard, as Sunday tries to pass.
De Decker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sunday working some strikes from top position.
De Decker managing to control the position.
Sunday stopping the sweep attempt from De Decker.
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.
Sunday lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sunday throwing strikes but missing.
De Decker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sunday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sunday connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sunday landing with the ground and pound.
Sunday looking to sit in guard and control but De Decker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunday is trying to control the position but De Decker postures up.
Sunday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sunday can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sunday closes the distance and clinches.
De Decker swings wildly with an uppercut but Sunday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunday looking for a takedown.
De Decker trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sunday wants to take the fight to the mat but De Decker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Decker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sunday gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sunday working some strikes from top position.
De Decker is rocked!
De Decker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sunday working some strikes from top position.
Oh De Decker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sunday loads up on a big left hand. De Decker felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sunday looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! De Decker can't hide his disappointment, as Sunday celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Sunday!
Mike Sunday seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yhang Wei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Bee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yhang Wei!
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, Dave Bee!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Bee.
Wei slaps away a takedown attempt from Bee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wei swivels and escapes.
Bee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wei with a poor takedown
and Bee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei is looking to land body kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Wei as Bee shoots in.
Yhang Wei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Bee.
Wei misses with a double jab
and Bee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee looks to score with a jab to the body but Wei is just out of range.
Wei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bee moves in looking to clinch but Wei pushes him off.
Wei seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bee fails to land the takedown.
Wei is looking for a counter combo.
Wei throws a combination that misses
and Bee counters with a stiff right hand.
Bee scores with a shot to the body.
Bee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wei.
Wei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bee counters with a head kick. That will keep Wei thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wei tries to bum rush Bee with a series of wild strikes but Bee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bee is looking for the big counter here.
Bee connects with a high kick.
Bee shoots in for a takedown but Wei shows good takedown defense.
Wei scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bee fails to land with a series of punches.
Bee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Dave's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bee looks winded!
Wei throws a big elbow that misses.
Wei stands up over Bee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bee working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei preventing the sweep.
Wei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bee's head.
Wei throws a big right hand that misses.
Wei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bee has momentary wrist control but Wei slips an elbow through the middle.
Wei working some strikes from top position.
Wei wants to control from the top but Bee keeps moving.
Wei is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wei scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wei distracts Bee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wei throws a big elbow that misses.
Wei content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wei might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wei stands up over Bee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bee is rocked!
Bee keeping moving, preventing Wei from controlling successfully.
Bee is still in real trouble! Can Wei finish him?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wei throwing strikes from guard but Bee blocks nicely.
Wei with a nice head shot there.
Bee seems to have recovered his senses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wei postures up and lands a big shot to Bee's brow.
Wei is looking to advance position but Bee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wei is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wei trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bee won't let Wei get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bee looking to control but Wei is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wei trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wei is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bee trying to control but Wei is having none of it.
Wei's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's eight 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.
Bee controlling from the full mount.
Wei wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bee looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wei's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wei is squirming around, avoiding Bee's attempts to control the action.
Wei wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Bee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wei misses with a double jab
and Bee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dave Bee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wei takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wei misses with a body shot.
Wei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wei leaves Bee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dave Bee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wei misses with a double jab
and Bee makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wei really felt that one!
Bee looks to land a combination. Wei sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wei's hands.
Wei lands with a big left! Bee is wobbled badly! Wei comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Bee to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yhang Wei!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tar San (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Assad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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179 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tar San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Assad!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Assad doesn't manage to clinch there - San circles away.
San shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Assad's guard.
San's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Assad wants to get back to his feet but San is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Assad looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Assad is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San striking off his back but it's not causing Assad any problems.
Assad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
San 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.
Assad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Assad stops San from standing up.
San looking for a guillotine here but Assad defends easily.
Assad throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Assad wanted to stand there but San had control of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
San might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
San looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
San closes the distance and clinches.
San keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Assad's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for San to work.
San blocking some punches.
San manages to break the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Assad enables San to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Assad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assad wants to stand and escape but San is having none of it.
Assad keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
Assad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard.
Assad throwing strikes from guard but San blocks nicely.
San trying to strike off his back.
San working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assad.
San is looking to stand up but Assad isn't so interested in that idea.
San has Assad pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
San working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assad.
San is looking for a triangle here but Assad uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
San knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Assad on the ground.
Assad has knee on belly and moves into mount.
San is trying to escape the mount.
Assad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
San wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Assad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Assad thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Assad wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Assad 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.
San rushes Assad and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
San tightens his grip and picks Assad up, before dumping him to the ground. Assad manages to land in guard.
San not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Assad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. San manages to get himself to full guard.
Assad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Assad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
San wants to get back to his feet but Assad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
San keeping moving, preventing Assad from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San pulls Assad in close to his closed guard and prevents Assad from doing any damage or advancing position.
San trying to control the position.
Assad wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Assad!
Assad connects with a looping right hand.
San rushes Assad and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
San's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tar San is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assad lands a two punch combo.
San avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
San moves into the clinch successfully.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
Assad drops down looking for an ankle pick but San pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Assad with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San swats away the attempt to clinch by Assad.
Assad throws a combination. San tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
San stuffs the takedown.
Assad just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSan.
Tar San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Assad.
Assad shoots in for a takedown but San shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Assad scores with a four punch combination!
Assad gets caught napping as San dives in and scores a takedown. Assad manages to retain guard.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Assad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assad is trying to control the position but San postures up.
San working some strikes from top position.
Sam Assad has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assad controls San momentarily but San frees himself.
San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Assad is trying to keep San in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Assad stalks San and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into San's face. San staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
San is rocked!
Assad feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending San crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Assad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandy Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Le Pizon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandy Cruz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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185 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandy Cruz!
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, Jonny Le Pizon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Pizon gets a takedown into half guard.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Le Pizon in his half guard.
Le Pizon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Le Pizon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Le Pizon lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz's coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Le Pizon pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz won't allow Le Pizon to pass to mount.
Le Pizon working Cruz over with strikes.
Le Pizon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Le Pizon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Le Pizon slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Le Pizon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Le Pizon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Le Pizon on the ground.
Le Pizon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Pizon landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Pizon raining down shots from the mount!
Cruz is rocked!
Le Pizon postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Cruz in real trouble here! The ref calls for Cruz to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Le Pizon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Muck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogedei Khan I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muck's entrance music is Everlong. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ogedei Khan I enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Muck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ogedei Khan I!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khan I looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khan I keeps the fight on the outside.
Khan I doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khan I's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muck under the eye.
Khan I fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Muck on the side of the head.
Khan I throws a right and a left that Muck avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Khan I.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan I scores with a hook.
Muck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khan I sizes up Muck with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ogedei Khan I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khan I, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Khan I.
Khan I throws out a powerful jab.
Muck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Muck darts in trying to clinch
and Khan I counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Khan I lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muck doesn't seem phased though.
Khan I lands a glancing blow to the side of Muck's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan I catches Muck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khan I jabs Muck right on the nose. Muck blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan I connects with a looping right hand.
Khan I might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Khan I bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muck is rocked!
Khan I throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khan I thuds a left hand into Muck's body.
Khan I getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Muck has a takedown stuffed.
Muck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muck wants to clinch but Khan I slips to the side
and Khan I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khan I lands an overhand right.
Khan I tests Muck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muck shoots for a takedown but Khan I saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Muck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khan I goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oh Muck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muck takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan I digs a good body shot into Muck's ribs.
Khan I smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khan I scores with a jab. Muck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khan I scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muck doesn't seem bothered though.
Khan I cracks a nice hook into Muck's ribs.
BOOM! Khan I lands a beautiful left hook that drops Muck. Muck tries to recover but Khan I is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Muck lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ogedei Khan I!
A very excited looking Ogedei Khan I made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Danny Muck spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Bersten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Torico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Torico told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Bersten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Torico!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torico fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bersten.
Bersten dives in and grabs Torico's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torico pushes down on Bersten's head and hops out.
Torico avoids the head kick by Bersten.
Bersten could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A combination from Bersten does no damage.
A punch combination from Bersten misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Torico is defended easily by Bersten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torico misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brett Bersten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Torico.
Bersten tries to bum rush Torico with a series of wild strikes but Torico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bersten misses with a head kick.
Bersten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Torico shoots in but Bersten avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Torico looks winded!
Bersten lands a big head kick that sends Torico tumbling to the mat! Bersten takes a step backwards and waves Torico back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Torico is rocked!
Bersten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torico is still on wobbly legs! Can Bersten finish him?
We've been told by Bersten's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bersten throws a head kick but Torico moves out of range.
Bersten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torico.
Torico seems to have recovered his senses.
Bersten throws a combination that misses
and Torico counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Torico wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bersten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torico clinches.
Bersten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torico avoids a kick to the body.
Bersten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bersten lands a jab.
Bersten lands with a big left! Torico is wobbled badly! Bersten comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Torico to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brett Bersten!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Sablic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Thatcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Zoran Sablic!
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, David Thatcher!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sablic slips a straight right by Thatcher.
Thatcher throws a series of punches but Sablic moves out of range.
Sablic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thatcher can pounce on him.
Thatcher tries to clinch there but Sablic circles away.
Sablic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thatcher throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sablic counters with a shoot takedown. Thatcher fights it but they end up in guard.
Sablic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sablic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sablic with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sablic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sablic trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sablic landing some decent shots from guard.
Sablic trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sablic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sablic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sablic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thatcher keeping moving, preventing Sablic from controlling successfully.
Sablic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sablic throws a big right hand that misses.
Sablic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sablic could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sablic throws a big right hand that misses.
Sablic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thatcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sablic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thatcher can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sablic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sablic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sablic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sablic connects with a couple of short punches.
Sablic is looking to work some ground and pound but Thatcher has wrist control.
Sablic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thatcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sablic throws an elbow that misses. Thatcher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sablic's guard. Nice move by Thatcher!
Sablic wants to stand up but Thatcher is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher wanted to stand there but Sablic had control of the position.
Sablic wants to stand up but Thatcher is controlling him.
Thatcher wants to stand but Sablic is controlling his posture from full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thatcher is standing up over Sablic. Sablic looks to escape but Thatcher dives into side control.
Thatcher has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thatcher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sablic backs up against the ropes.
It looks like Zoran Sablic has been cut.
Sablic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sablic working Thatcher over with strikes.
Sablic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thatcher pushes Sablic off looking to stand but Sablic dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sablic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sablic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sablic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Sablic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Sablic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thatcher thuds his right hand into Sablic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thatcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Sablic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thatcher lands a really nice looking cross but Sablic seems unphased.
Sablic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sablic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Thatcher. No joy for Sablic on that attempt.
Thatcher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sablic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thatcher to the mat! Thatcher manages to get full guard.
Sablic stands up over Thatcher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sablic trying to control the position from guard on top but Thatcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sablic postures up in Thatcher's guard and throws a big left but Thatcher blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sablic postures up in Thatcher's guard and throws a big left but Thatcher blocks it.
Sablic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sablic working some strikes from top position.
Thatcher is looking to stand up but Sablic isn't so interested in that idea.
Sablic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sablic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sablic throws a big elbow that misses.
Sablic trying to control but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
Sablic stops Thatcher from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David Thatcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sablic checks a leg kick nicely.
Thatcher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thatcher throws the left hand but Sablic avoids the punch easily.
Sablic is looking to counter punch.
Thatcher throws a body shot but no joy.
Sablic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sablic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thatcher is breathing heavily.
Thatcher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sablics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
David Thatcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thatcher misses with a hook.
Thatcher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thatcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thatcher misses with a hook. Sablic ducked under it nicely.
Sablic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thatcher is trying to defend but Sablic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sablic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thatcher's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sablic.
Sablic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sablic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Thatcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sablic.
Thatcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thatcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sablic working Thatcher over with strikes.
Thatcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sablic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sablic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thatcher is refusing to be controlled, as Sablic sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sablic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sablic working over Thatcher with some ground and pound. Thatcher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sablic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Sablic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thatcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sablic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thatcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sablic.
Sablic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sablic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Sablic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Sablic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sablic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sablic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sablic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Sablic crashes against the mat.
Sablic throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sablic grinds an elbow into Thatcher's temple.
Sablic in side control, throwing shots but Thatcher defends.
Sablic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sablic taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sablic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Sablic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sablic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thatcher can do to turn this around?
Thatcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sablic misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Sablic.
Sablic in side control, throwing shots but Thatcher defends.
Thatcher parries the strikes from Sablic easily there. Sablic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thatcher to escape.
Thatcher is not content to let Sablic control the position.
Thatcher taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sablic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zoran Sablic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sablic trying to control the action but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
Sablic working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sablic lands some shots froms side control.
Sablic trying to control the action but Thatcher is working from the bottom.
Sablic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sablic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thatcher keeps working.
Thatcher parries the strikes from Sablic easily there. Sablic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thatcher to escape.
Sablic scoring with punches and elbows.
Sablic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thatcher to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher defending against the ground and pound.
Sablic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thatcher sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sablic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sablic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sablic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sablic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sablic looks up at the clock and then as Thatcher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sablic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thatcher is rocked!
Sablic trying to control the position but Thatcher is working away.
Thatcher takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sablic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Thatcher is still in real trouble! Can Sablic finish him?
Sablic trying to control the position but Thatcher is working away.
Thatcher seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher taking a bit of punishment here - Sablic scoring with strikes.
Thatcher is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sablic throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sablic working the ground and pound.
Sablic tries to score with some ground and pound. Thatcher controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sablic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sablic cracks Thatcher with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thatcher is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sablic is looking to take a break and control but Thatcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sablic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thatcher sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Sablic clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Sablic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sablic.
Sablic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sablic wants to take a breather but Thatcher manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sablic.
Sablic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thatcher's head.
Sablic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sablic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thatcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sablic.
Thatcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thatcher is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sablic pushing down on Thatcher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatcher tries to kick Sablic off but Sablic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sablic stalling.
Thatcher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thatcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sablic.
Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Sablic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Thatcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sablic.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sablic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sablic working over Thatcher with some ground and pound. Thatcher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sablic thows a huge punch but Thatcher dodges it nicely.
Sablic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thatcher!
Sablic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sablic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sablic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sablic breaks from Thatcher's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sablic loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Thatcher scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Sablic land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Sablic stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoran Sablic!
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