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MIFC Contenders 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Heartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderlei Hopkins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Heartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins tries to keep at a distance but Heartman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heartman crunches a lovely knee into Hopkins's ribcage.
Hopkins looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heartman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Heartman is working for takedown but Hopkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Heartman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Heartman lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Wanderlei Hopkins has been cut.
Heartman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hopkins's defenses.
Hopkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Heartman.
Hopkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Heartman smiles and moves away.
Heartman gets a clinch.
Heartman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hopkins's defenses.
Heartman tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Heartman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heartman blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Heartman tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopkins avoids the damage to the body.
Hopkins trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heartman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.
Heartman swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heartman lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Wanderlei Hopkins's cut even more.
Hopkins has had enough of the clinch but Heartman keeps him there for the moment.
Heartman working aggressively here.
Hopkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Hopkins is trying to break the clinch but Heartman is controlling him.
Heartman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Heartman won't allow it.
Heartman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heartman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hopkins avoiding damage as Heartman throws knees to the body.
Hopkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heartman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Nick Heartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heartman has Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to force a seperation but Heartman has the dominant position.
Heartman blocking some punches.
Heartman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hopkins trying to control the position but instead, Heartman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hopkins into the cage.
Heartman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heartman tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Heartman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heartman dodges the punch combination from Hopkins.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heartman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopkins but Hopkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heartman is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Heartman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hopkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heartman circles away quickly and effectively.
Heartman swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Heartman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heartman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heartman doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Heartman throws a head kick that misses
and Hopkins counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Heartman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Heartman throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Heartman darts in trying to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Heartman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heartman sprawls well. Heartman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Heartman throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Heartman misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heartman tries to clinch but Hopkins moves away
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
Heartman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hopkins counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nick Heartman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Hopkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hopkins lands a high kick!
Heartman closes the distance but Hopkins moves to the side
and Hopkins counters with a three punch combo that has Heartman backing up. Heartman nods at Hopkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Heartman misses with a body shot.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Heartman moves out of range.
Heartman throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heartman's waist but Heartman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hopkins off to one side.
Heartman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heartman is looking to clinch.
Heartman is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Heartman tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heartman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heartman has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hopkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Heartman is struggling to control the position.
Hopkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heartman lands an elbow that stopped Hopkins in his tracks for a moment.
Heartman is pushing Hopkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Heartman throws an elbow but it misses.
Heartman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Heartman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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.
Hopkins tries for a takedown but Heartman manages to get underhooks.
Hopkins wants to break free but Heartman has control.
Hopkins managing to block the knees to the body from Heartman.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Heartman controls the action.
Heartman stalling against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heartman.
Hopkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Heartman won't allow it.
Heartman has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Heartman has Hopkins pressed against the cage, preventing Hopkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hopkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nick Heartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Hopkins.
Hopkins fails to pull guard.
Heartman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Wanderlei Hopkins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hopkins can't get the takedown.
Heartman keeps control of Hopkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Heartman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heartman tries to score a body lock takedown but Hopkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heartman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hopkins counters with a left and a right that stings Heartman.
Nick Heartman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heartman sprawls well. Heartman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Heartman takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heartman breaks the clinch.
Hopkins swings for the body but Heartman moves out of range.
Heartman darts in trying to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a one-two to the body.
Heartman takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heartman wants to clinch.
Heartman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Hopkins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hopkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heartman is looking to clinch.
Heartman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Heartman wants to clinch but Hopkins slips to the side
and Hopkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heartman darts in and clinches Hopkins up against the cage.
Heartman misses with a knee to the head.
Hopkins tries to stall but Heartman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heartman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hopkins avoiding damage as Heartman throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heartman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heartman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heartman throws an elbow but misses.
Nick Heartman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heartman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heartman avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heartman has Hopkins pushed against the cage.
Hopkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heartman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Heartman throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heartman circles away quickly and effectively.
Heartman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopkins.
Nick Heartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Hopkins.
Heartman forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
Hopkins tries for a takedown but Heartman manages to get underhooks.
Heartman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Heartman jumps guard and drags Hopkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heartman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hopkins is controlling him.
Heartman is controlling Hopkins's posture.
Hopkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Heartman is retaining full guard.
Hopkins stops Heartman from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Heartman keeps moving.
Hopkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Heartman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heartman trying to hold on to Hopkins's head to control him but Hopkins postures up.
Heartman is defending against the submission attempts here by Hopkins.
Heartman trying to control but Hopkins postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins is working for a kimura but Heartman is defending it quite comfortably.
Heartman is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hopkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heartman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Heartman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heartman tries to get out of the position.
Hopkins is working for a kimura but Heartman is defending it quite comfortably.
Heartman is trying to stand back up but Hopkins is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Heartman.
I think Heartman 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nick Heartman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJ McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladmir Kararev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kararev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Talkbox. Wladmir Kararev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ McQuade!
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, Wladmir Kararev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kararev fails with a takedown attempt.
Kararev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McQuade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McQuade.
Kararev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kararev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McQuade looking to control.
McQuade looking for a sweep. Not yet McQuade, not yet.
Kararev tries to free his leg and advance position but McQuade is retaining full guard.
McQuade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McQuade tries to get out of the position.
McQuade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kararev controls the pace.
McQuade working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kararev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kararev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kararev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kararev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McQuade's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade is trying to stand.
Kararev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McQuade is looking to control Kararev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McQuade avoid being mounted?
Kararev works his foot free and advances to mount.
McQuade really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kararev controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kararev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McQuade wants to hold on but Kararev pushes him away.
McQuade is desperately trying to improve his position but Kararev has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kararev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McQuade is looking to escape.
McQuade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McQuade is trying desperately to improve position.
Kararev wants to control the pace but McQuade is squirming around nicely.
McQuade tries to buck Kararev off but he can't manage it.
Kararev controlling the position easily from mount.
McQuade wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McQuade is trying to escape the mount.
Kararev trying to control but McQuade is having none of it.
McQuade tries to hold on but Kararev postures up.
Kararev prevents McQuade from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kararev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kararev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladmir Kararev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McQuade works over Kararev's head and body with a nice combination.
Kararev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kararev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McQuade scores with a nice strike.
McQuade with a hook.
McQuade moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kararev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McQuade swivels and escapes.
Kararev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kararev looks for a takedown but McQuade sprawls well.
McQuade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McQuade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McQuade cracks Kararev with an open hand slap.
McQuade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kararev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kararev is breathing heavily.
McQuade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McQuade.
McQuade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kararev.
Kararev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kararev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kararev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kararev is rocked!
McQuade drops Kararev with a huge uppercut! Kararev drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McQuade is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JJ McQuade!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tracey St John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kosneck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St John's entrance music is Come Around. A fine choice. John Kosneck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tracey St John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Kosneck!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosneck tries to clinch up.
St John will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kosneck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
St John will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tracey St John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by St John.
Kosneck tries to improve position but can't.
Kosneck struggling a bit here.
St John is trying to get an arm triangle but Kosneck is defending well.
Kosneck is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
St John working away.
St John tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kosneck sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosneck tries to roll over but St John keeps him under control.
St John is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kosneck defends it well.
Kosneck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St John's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St John's back!
Kosneck is landing with strikes from the back.
St John defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
St John is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kosneck is landing with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St John tries to escape but Kosneck has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kosneck landing with strikes.
Kosneck scores with strikes from the back.
Kosneck softening up his opponent with strikes here.
St John rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kosneck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
St John is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kosneck pulls his head out easily.
St John tries to get to full guard but Kosneck has control of the leg.
St John is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kosneck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kosneck's back!
St John looking to break Kosneck's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kosneck remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise St John will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St John is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kosneck has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kosneck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kosneck holding both St John 's hands and preventing any damage.
St John doesn't have the hooks in and Kosneck manages to turn into his guard.
St John trying to keep a closed guard but Kosneck is proving a slippery customer.
Kosneck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
St John working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosneck.
St John looking to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kosneck content to stall in guard here.
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.
St John is looking to sweep but instead, Kosneck has passed into half guard.
Kosneck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kosneck works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kosneck scoring with strikes but St John is staying in there.
Kosneck lands a big elbow.
St John tries to reverse the position but Kosneck maintains control.
St John is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
St John is working to get back to half guard.
St John is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kosneck dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kosneck gets the takedown into side control.
Kosneck working the head with strikes.
Kosneck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
St John is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kosneck connects with a decent elbow.
St John is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
St John is trying to maintain the position but Kosneck is very close to passing his half guard.
Kosneck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kosneck seems to be working for a kimura but St John defends the submission attempt.
St John is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kosneck pulls his head out easily.
John Kosneck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kosneck is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosneck slows the pace down in half guard.
St John works his way to full guard. Good work.
St John wants to sweep here but Kosneck controlling him for the moment.
Kosneck advances to half guard.
St John is refusing to be controlled, as Kosneck sits in half guard.
St John gets back to full guard.
Kosneck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosneck stands up over St John, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kosneck advances position into side control!
St John is trying to get back to half guard.
St John is trying to control Kosneck's posture but Kosneck avoids it.
St John is trying to improve his position.
Kosneck wants to lay and pray for a moment but St John keeps working.
Kosneck scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kosneck fails to land a wild elbow strike.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
St John tries to clinch up.
St John shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
St John is looking to work some ground and pound but Kosneck has wrist control.
St John is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
St John trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosneck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St John throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St John preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosneck managing to control the position.
Kosneck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St John drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kosneck dives on top into guard.
Kosneck with a flurry of punches that miss.
St John looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St John looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kosneck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kosneck passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kosneck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kosneck closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kosneck lands in his opponent's guard.
Kosneck wants to control from the top but St John keeps moving.
Kosneck drops back looking for a leg! St John is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St John manages to kick Kosneck off! Kosneck jumps back into St John's guard.
St John is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St John is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kosneck is aware though and is defending well.
St John is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kosneck forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosneck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. St John doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kosneck.
St John wants to control but Kosneck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
St John taking some punishment here, with Kosneck in his half guard.
Kosneck is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from St John as he works his way to full guard.
St John is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St John wants to stand and escape but Kosneck is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kosneck trying to control but St John is working from the bottom.
St John looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St John is looking for a triangle but Kosneck pushes his legs off easily.
St John looking for a sweep. Not yet St John, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosneck advances position into side control!
Kosneck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
St John is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kosneck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by St John, who protects the arm well.
St John gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kosneck trying to control from half guard but St John is working away.
St John makes his way to full guard. A much better position for St John.
Kosneck postures up in St John's guard and throws a big left but St John blocks it.
St John is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kosneck preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosneck slips nicely into half guard.
Kosneck is keen to just control but St John is a slippery customer.
Kosneck is thwarting St John's attempts to control the position.
St John looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tracey St John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosneck slows the pace down in half guard.
John Kosneck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St John is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Kosneck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kosneck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Kosneck!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between chuito torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley has chosen The Specials - A Message To You Rudy as his entrance music. Rudy Marley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with chuito torres's chin.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, chuito torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Marley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley looks to land a combination but torres avoids it well.
Marley throws a right hand that torres ducks under and follows up with a left that torres also avoids with ease.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Marley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps torres's head backwards.
It looks like chuito torres has been cut.
Marley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marley throws a series of punches but torres avoids them all with ease.
Marley throws a series of punches but torres avoids them all with ease.
torres misses with a takedown attempt - Marley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
torres fails with a takedown attempt.
torres fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for chuito torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
torres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marley as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
torres blocks a low kick nicely.
Marley stuffs the takedown.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Marley! torres is backing up but he can't get away as Marley lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops torres and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rudy Marley!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umaga Beeturasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karen Jarebadyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beeturasa comes to the cage accompanied by Metallicas Sanatarium, coming home. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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294 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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, Umaga Beeturasa!
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, Karen Jarebadyan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Jarebadyan. No joy for Beeturasa on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Jarebadyan. No joy for Beeturasa on that attempt.
Beeturasa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jarebadyan did well to prevent Beeturasa getting side control.
Beeturasa 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.
It looks like Karen Jarebadyan has been cut.
Jarebadyan is not content to let Beeturasa control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beeturasa throwing shots but Jarebadyan is blocking nicely.
Beeturasa thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jarebadyan to regain full guard.
Beeturasa chips away with some ground and pound.
That has opened up Karen Jarebadyan's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beeturasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarebadyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarebadyan 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.
Beeturasa throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeturasa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jarebadyan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beeturasa.
Beeturasa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jarebadyan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beeturasa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jarebadyan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beeturasa.
Jarebadyan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beeturasa.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beeturasa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jarebadyan swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaga Beeturasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beeturasa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jarebadyan!
Beeturasa lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Jarebadyan! Beeturasa sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Jarebadyan and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Umaga Beeturasa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordan Vukovic (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. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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246 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Good chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordan Vukovic!
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, Jonny Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vukovic keeps Roberts at a distance using the push kick.
Roberts blocks the body kick.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vukovic.
Vukovic tries to clinch up.
Vukovic shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense.
Jonny Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts looks to land a left hand but Vukovic moved out of range nicely.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts sizes up Vukovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roberts takes a swing at Vukovic's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Roberts - just one landing.
Roberts moves forwards but Vukovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Vukovic avoids the body shot from Roberts.
Vukovic closes the distance and pushes Roberts back into the cage.
Roberts working aggressively here.
Vukovic blocking some punches.
Vukovic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Vukovic tries to pass.
Roberts looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberts, not yet.
Vukovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Vukovic tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vukovic is one step ahead there.
Vukovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vukovic. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Vukovic dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Vukovic's head and hops out.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Roberts crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vukovic - the referee stops the clock and Roberts gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vukovic. Roberts manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vukovic.
Roberts looks gassed!
Roberts stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordan Vukovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts gets a takedown into half guard.
Vukovic tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
Vukovic is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Roberts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Roberts might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Roberts passes into side control, despite Vukovic's attempt to control the 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.
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.
Vukovic is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Roberts is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Vukovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roberts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vukovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roberts controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordan Vukovic 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.
Roberts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vukovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts scores with a leg kick.
Roberts throws a wild body kick that Vukovic sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Roberts does it's job there.
Roberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts lands the left hand.
Roberts has managed to clinch.
Roberts is working for takedown but Vukovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roberts is pressed up against the cage. Vukovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roberts down to the mat. Roberts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vukovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roberts lands with a straight right. Vukovic didn't see that one coming.
Vukovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts throws a shot to the body.
Vukovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Roberts wants to slow Vukovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Roberts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vukovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roberts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vukovic on the side of the head.
Vukovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Vukovic.
Roberts thuds his right hand into Vukovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vukovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic is looking to clinch.
Vukovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roberts shoots for a double leg takedown but Vukovic sprawls well. He's pushed Roberts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vukovic cracks the inside of Roberts's front leg.
Roberts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vukovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vukovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vukovic misses with a head shot. Roberts uses the momentum to regain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vukovic won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
Vukovic throws a strike but Roberts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Roberts is now in half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vukovic here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vukovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vukovic.
Vukovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Vukovic is trying to control the position but Roberts postures up.
Roberts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vukovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roberts is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts content to stall in guard here.
Vukovic is looking for a triangle here but Roberts uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Vukovic is not content to let Roberts control the position.
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.
Vukovic tries to buck Roberts off but Roberts is having none of it.
Vukovic trying his best to control but Roberts has mounted him.
Roberts controlling the position easily from mount.
Vukovic is looking to improve his position but Roberts isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Roberts cracks Vukovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roberts missing with a left hand there. Vukovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Gordan Vukovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberts lands a slapping body shot.
Vukovic slips under a jab.
Roberts throws a shot from downtown. Vukovic moves away and avoids it.
Vukovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberts swivels and escapes.
Roberts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vukovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vukovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roberts lands with a straight right. Vukovic didn't see that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vukovic.
Vukovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vukovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roberts lands the left hand.
Roberts scores with a hook.
Roberts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vukovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roberts, as that shot connected.
Roberts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roberts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vukovic's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts works his way into full mount!
Roberts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two 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.
Let's hope that Roberts has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Vukovic is squirming around, avoiding Roberts's attempts to control the action.
Vukovic tries to hold on but Roberts postures up.
Roberts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vukovic is squirming around, avoiding Roberts's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jonny Roberts just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Roberts misses.
Vukovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roberts checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vukovic.
Vukovic misses with a head kick.
Vukovic tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
Vukovic fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordan Vukovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vukovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vukovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roberts finds it's way round the side to connect with Vukovic's head.
Vukovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roberts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gordan Vukovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vukovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Roberts.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Vukovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roberts lands a jab to Vukovic's midsection.
Vukovic scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Roberts.
Roberts lands a jab.
Vukovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Vukovic lands a head kick!
Vukovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vukovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roberts thuds a left hand into Vukovic's body.
Roberts clobbers Vukovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roberts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vukovic throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts tests Vukovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vukovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vukovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vukovic tries to clinch but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vukovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vukovic walks into a jab.
Vukovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roberts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roberts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vukovic in his tracks.
Vukovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roberts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Roberts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pain Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Violence Fetish by Disturbed as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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18
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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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, Pain Killer!
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, Trey Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Killer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Killer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a head kick but Killer moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Trey Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Killer moved away.
Killer tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Killer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Killer is trying to break free.
Killer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson wants to stall.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Killer avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson is looking to control Killer's arms but Killer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Killer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pain Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Killer's takedown attempt.
Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Killer avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killer avoids it.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Killer drops back down to his feet.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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.
Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Killer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
It looks like Pain Killer has been cut.
Killer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Killer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pain Killer'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.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Killer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Killer moves into the clinch.
Killer has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Killer avoiding damage.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Killer's face.
Killer lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Killer avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson letting Killer take a breather here.
Killer tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Killer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Killer to the canvas! Johnson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Jodan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fast Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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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, Kobe Jodan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fast Lee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lee shoots in and bounces Jodan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jodan is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control from the top but Jodan keeps moving.
Jodan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking to stand up but Jodan won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jodan trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jodan controlling the position.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Jodan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jodan has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fast Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Jodan's leg but Jodan calmly moves out of range.
Jodan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jodan shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Jodan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodan missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Jodan. Jodan gets slowly back to his feet.
Jodan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Jodan.
Lee gets caught flat footed, as Jodan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jodan advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Jodan stalls from top position.
Jodan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jodan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jodan to the mat! Jodan manages to get full guard.
Jodan working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodan has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Jodan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lee swinging wildly here.
Jodan misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jodan.
Jodan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Jodan has control of the leg.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jodan tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends 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.
Jodan is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jodan in particular looking to stall.
Lee tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jodan manages to move to mount!
Jodan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jodan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jodan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lee's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jodan punching from mount but Lee doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jodan controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Jodan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jodan 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Jodan!
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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 Christopher Samba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samba comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bezerker by Love Among Freaks kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Grimm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Samba!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grimm is defended easily by Samba.
Grimm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Samba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Samba misses with an uppercut.
Grimm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samba as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Grimm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Samba lands in his opponent's guard.
Samba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Samba wants to stand but Grimm has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm working a defensive guard here.
Grimm managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Samba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Samba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Samba has managed to get both his arms back between Grimm's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samba tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimm is retaining full guard.
Grimm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Samba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Samba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Samba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grimm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Samba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Samba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Samba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Samba misses with a few strikes there.
Samba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Samba showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Samba seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samba is keen to just control but Grimm is a slippery customer.
Grimm looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm looking for submissions off his back.
Samba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grimm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Grimm is looking for a sweep. Samba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grimm trying to control but Samba postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Samba throws a shot from downtown. Grimm moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grimm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samba.
Grimm dives in and grabs Samba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Samba pushes down on Grimm's head and hops out.
Samba misses with a hook. Grimm ducked under it nicely.
Christopher Samba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samba misses with an uppercut. Grimm saw that one coming.
Grimm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samba.
Grimm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Samba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grimm is trying to defend but Samba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grimm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samba wants to control from the top but Grimm keeps moving.
Grimm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Samba is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Samba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Samba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Samba counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Samba misses.
Grimm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grimm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samba takes a swing at Grimm's ribcage but misses.
Grimm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Samba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Samba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grimm takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samba scores with the left hand. Grimm knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like John Grimm has been cut.
Samba takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba has Grimm pressed against the cage.
Samba scores with a shoulder strike.
Grimm letting Samba take a breather here.
Samba lands with a light punch inside.
Grimm jumps guard but Samba stands there with Grimm around his waist. Grimm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Grimm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Samba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samba gets a clinch.
Samba scores with a shot to the side of Grimm's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samba stalling against the cage.
Samba breaks from the clinch.
Grimm has his takedown stuffed
enabling Samba to counter with a crisp jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Grimm. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Grimm slips a straight right by Samba.
Christopher Samba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimm slips under a jab from Samba.
Samba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
John Grimm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimm has his takedown stuffed
and Samba counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Grimm's guard now.
Samba preventing the sweep.
Samba stands up from Grimm's guard - Samba perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm fails with the takedown
and Samba counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Grimm!
Samba trying to control but Grimm is having none of it.
Christopher Samba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Samba content just to control the position here.
Grimm is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samba controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samba avoids the attempt from Grimm to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Samba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Samba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Samba!
Christopher Samba is the new super heavyweight champion!
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