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N.W.C. 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Selva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Reichter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Reichter looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Selva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Reichter!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Selva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Selva doesn't manage to clinch there - Reichter circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Selva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Selva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Selva moves in looking to clinch but Reichter pushes him off.
Selva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Selva tries to close the distance and clinch but Reichter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Selva wants to clinch.
Matt Selva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reichter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Selva wants to clinch but Reichter slips to the side
and Reichter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Selva connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jordan Reichter has been cut.
Selva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reichter looks gassed!
Selva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Selva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reichter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Selva.
Come on Selva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice elbow from Selva.
A bit of stalling here from Selva.
Selva lands a nice elbow.
Selva lands an elbow that stopped Reichter in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Jordan Reichter's cut even more.
A short right from Selva.
Selva lands an elbow inside.
Selva scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selva lands a knee to the head.
Selva lands a nice knee to the body.
Selva is working Reichter over against the cage.
Selva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Selva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Selva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Selva.
Selva taking a breather.
Reichter should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Reichter takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selva stalling the fight.
Selva scores with a knee to the head.
Selva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Selva lands an elbow that stopped Reichter in his tracks for a moment.
Selva lands an elbow inside that Reichter shrugs off.
Reichter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Selva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Selva.
Selva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reichter's defenses.
Selva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Selva.
Selva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Selva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Selva lands a nice elbow.
Selva lands with a light punch inside.
Selva with a knee to the head.
Selva lands a damaging elbow.
Selva lands an elbow inside that Reichter shrugs off.
Selva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reichter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Selva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Selva.
Selva lands a damaging elbow.
Selva stalling in the clinch.
Reichter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Selva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reichter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Selva lands an elbow that stopped Reichter in his tracks for a moment.
Reichter tries to pull guard but Selva holds him up against the cage and eventually Reichter drops back down to his feet.
Matt Selva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Reichter.
Selva lands an elbow that stopped Reichter in his tracks for a moment.
Selva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Selva looking to slow down the pace here.
Reichter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Selva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Selva prevents Reichter from breaking the clinch.
Selva lands a nice knee to the body.
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.
Selva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Selva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reichter's defenses.
Selva stalling in the clinch but Reichter improves position.
Selva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Selva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reichter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Selva smiles and moves away.
Reichter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reichter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Selva pushes Reichter off looking to stand but Reichter dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reichter decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Selva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reichter counters with a shoot takedown. Selva fights it but they end up in guard.
Reichter wants to pass the guard but Selva is keeping the position.
Selva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reichter controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Selva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Reichter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Selva wants to clinch
and Reichter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Selva pushes Reichter off looking to stand but Reichter dives back in and keeps control.
Reichter controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Selva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reichter is trying to control. Selva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Selva is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reichter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reichter trying to control the position from guard on top but Selva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reichter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reichter is taking a breather. Selva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reichter prevents Selva from standing back up.
Reichter slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Selva pushes Reichter off looking to stand but Reichter dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reichter stands up out of the half guard.
Selva closes the distance but Reichter moves to the side
and Reichter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Selva's guard now.
Reichter trying to control but Selva is working from the bottom.
Selva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Selva wants to clinch but Reichter slips to the side
and Reichter counters by moving into the clinch.
Selva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Selva has a couple of punches blocked by Reichter.
Reichter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Selva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reichter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Selva won't be happy with that.
Reichter remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Reichter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Selva is being controlled here.
Selva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reichter asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Selva 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selva bucks up and tries to throw Reichter off but instead Reichter has got his back!
Reichter working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Selva trying to get back to his feet but Reichter is in full control for now.
Reichter really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Selva.
Reichter looking to break Selva's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Selva remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reichter will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selva holding both Reichter 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Reichter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jordan Reichter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Selva darts in trying to clinch
and Reichter counters with a shoot takedown. Selva fights it but they end up in guard.
Selva wants to stand up but Reichter is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reichter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reichter trying to control the position from guard on top but Selva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reichter won't allow Selva to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reichter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Selva is looking to stand up but Reichter isn't so interested in that idea.
Reichter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reichter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Selva is keeping the position for now.
Selva keeping moving, preventing Reichter from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Selva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reichter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selva pushes Reichter off looking to stand but Reichter dives back in and keeps control.
Reichter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Selva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reichter is taking a breather. Selva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reichter is keen to just control but Selva is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reichter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selva is trying to stand up here but Reichter is controlling him well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reichter tries for a takedown but Selva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Selva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reichter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Selva tries to clinch up.
Reichter fails with a takedown attempt.
Selva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Selva moves in looking to clinch but Reichter pushes him off.
Selva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reichter counters with a single leg into guard. Selva didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Selva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Reichter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Selva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reichter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reichter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selva is looking to stand up but Reichter isn't so interested in that idea.
Reichter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Reichter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reichter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Reichter!
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chino Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bryce ahr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bryce ahr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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190 lbs
2 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chino Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bryce ahr!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
ahr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses ahr's sensitive parts.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ahr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
ahr avoids the head kick by Cruz.
ahr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cruz sprawls well initially but ahr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
ahr stalling.
Cruz is trying to stand.
ahr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cruz!
That's one minute gone in the round.
ahr with shots to the head and body - Cruz looks very uncomfortable down there.
ahr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cruz?
ahr with the ground and pound from mount.
ahr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
I looks like ahr 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.
ahr scoring with strikes but Cruz is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ahr get's back to his feet.
ahr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. ahr showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if ahr 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.
ahr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
ahr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
ahr scoring with strikes but Cruz is staying in there.
ahr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. ahr locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Cruz is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). bryce ahr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Jordan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Niko Bellic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellic throws a head kick that Jordan semi-blocks.
Bellic instigates a clinch.
Jordan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bellic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bellic is trying to drag Jordan to the mat but Jordan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jordan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bellic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bellic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Niko Bellic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
Jordan wants to get back to striking at distance but Bellic won't allow it.
Jordan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bellic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jordan tries to pull guard but Bellic won't allow it.
Bellic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jordan pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jordan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jordan is defended easily by Bellic.
Jordan has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellic pushes Jordan up against the cage in a clinch.
Bellic drags the fight down to the ground.
Jordan wants to pass the guard but Bellic is keeping the position.
Jordan prevents Bellic from getting back to his feet.
Jordan wants to pass the guard but Bellic is keeping the position.
Bellic seems keen to control Jordan's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jordan stands and throws Bellic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellic tries to bench press Jordan off him but Jordan keeps the position.
Jordan throws a strike aimed at the side of Bellic's head but Bellic avoids it well.
Bellic explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt.
Bellic clinches up with Jordan and pushes him back against the cage.
Bellic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jordan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bellic jumps guard and drags Jordan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jordan stands and throws Bellic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jordan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jordan tries for a kimura but Bellic is defending well.
Jordan looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bellic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bellic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A head kick by Jordan misses
so Bellic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bellic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jordan on the ground.
Bellic gets to his feet. Jordan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bellic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bellic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jordan.
Bellic jumps guard.
Bellic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jordan!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellic looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bellic stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Bellic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bellic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bellic clinches with his opponent.
Jordan looking to stall.
Bellic looking for a takedown.
Jordan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bellic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jordan to the mat. Jordan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bellic wants to get up but he can't break Jordan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bellic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jordan dives on top into guard.
Jordan advances to half guard.
Jordan tries to pass to full mount but Bellic defends it.
Jordan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bellic is not content to let Jordan control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellic is looking to escape.
Bellic is controlling Jordan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jordan wants to pass to mount but Bellic is defending the position.
Jordan working over Bellic with some ground and pound. Bellic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bellic is in trouble now - Jordan has advanced to mount!
Jordan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jordan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bellic kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jordan looking to secure an arm triangle but Bellic defends it well.
Bellic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jordan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bellic wants to hold on but Jordan pushes him away.
Bellic can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellic is working hard here to advance position.
Jordan avoids the attempt from Bellic to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jordan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jordan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jordan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bellic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bellic shrugs it off.
Bellic tries to hold on but Jordan pushes him away.
Bellic is trying to escape the mount.
Jordan has control of Bellic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bellic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bellic wants to control but Jordan is having none of it.
Jordan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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.
Bellic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bellic is squirming around, avoiding Jordan's attempts to control the action.
Jordan has control of Bellic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bellic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jordan tries to control but Bellic wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellic is trying to escape the mount.
Jordan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bellic is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Jordan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bellic shoots in for a double leg but Jordan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bellic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bellic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jordan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bellic wants to clinch up but Jordan keeps it at a distance.
Bellic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bellic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bellic wants the takedown. Jordan is fighting it off but Bellic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jordan's guard against the cage.
Bellic pushes down on Jordan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jordan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bellic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bellic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bellic is thwarting Jordan's attempts to control the position.
Bellic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jordan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bellic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jordan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bellic sprawls well initially but Jordan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bellic is staying active underneath Jordan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jordan is looking to advance position but Bellic won't allow it.
Bellic is looking for a sweep. Jordan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bellic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Niko Bellic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellic is not content to let Jordan control the position.
Jordan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jordan is pressing down on Bellic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bellic is holding on for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jordan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bellic circles away.
Niko Bellic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
Bellic clinches.
Jordan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bellic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jordan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bellic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bellic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jordan uses from the top position.
Bellic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan trying to control but Bellic is working from the bottom.
Bellic trying to control the position here.
Bellic keeping full guard, as Jordan tries to pass.
Jordan trying to control but Bellic is working from the bottom.
Bellic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bellic keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bellic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bellic breaks from the clinch.
Jordan tries for a takedown but Bellic circles away easily
and Bellic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bellic.
Bellic is working for takedown but Jordan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bellic has picked Jordan up - he's going for a ride! Bellic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jordan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bellic.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jordan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bellic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jordan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bellic, into his guard.
Bellic trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Bellic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bellic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Bellic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Qualls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noah Qualls has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jet Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Qualls!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qualls tries to clinch up.
Li fails to land the takedown.
Qualls shoots and misses
and Li decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Qualls's guard.
Li is working Qualls over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Qualls throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Li missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Qualls working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qualls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Li doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Qualls is tightening it up a little... Li has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Li reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Li taps out! nice BJJ there by Qualls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Noah Qualls!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bruno Falcao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane Samuelsson's chin.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Falcao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Samuelsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Samuelsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Falcao is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Samuelsson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Falcao gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Samuelsson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Falcao lets go of the hold and Samuelsson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Falcao!
Bruno Falcao retains his heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heath Red Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vanka vstanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heath Red Rage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heath Red Rage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, vanka vstanka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Rage tries to clinch there but vstanka circles away.
Red Rage lands with a kick to the ribs.
Red Rage scores with a sloppy right hand. vstanka should have avoided that one.
It looks like vanka vstanka has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Red Rage lands with a big right hook that stumbles vstanka - he's out on his feet here! Red Rage follows up with another monster hook that separates vstanka from consciousness! vstanka falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Red Rage stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heath Red Rage!
Heath Red Rage retains his super heavyweight title!
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