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GAMMA: Contenders 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Hartin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Hartin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Hartin.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hartin is looking to clinch.
Hartin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Hartin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hartin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Carter pushes Hartin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hartin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hartin taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter is trying to buck Hartin off.
Hartin decides to stand back up.
Hartin defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Hartin lands with a right hand.
It looks like Matt Carter has been cut.
Carter is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartin has managed to clinch.
Hartin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartin forces Carter back against the cage and clinches.
Hartin tightens his grip and picks Carter up, before dumping him to the ground. Carter manages to land in guard.
Hartin throwing strikes but missing.
Carter has a closed guard, preventing Hartin from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartin passes into half guard.
Hartin tries to pass to full mount but Carter defends it.
Carter taking some punishment here, with Hartin in his half guard.
Hartin drops an elbow to the side of Carter's head.
Carter is trying to stand.
Hartin slows the pace down in half guard.
Carter has hold of Hartin's hands but Hartin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hartin seems to be working for a kimura but Carter defends the submission attempt.
Hartin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carter has time to react.
A head kick from Hartin lands but Carter takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carter's guard.
Hartin is working Carter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hartin wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Hartin advances to half guard.
Hartin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hartin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carter tries to get out of the position.
Hartin stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hartin lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to control but can't.
Carter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hartin on the ground.
Carter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hartin wants to take a breather but Carter is having none of it.
Hartin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carter!
Hartin lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartin controlling from the full mount.
Hartin raining down shots from the mount!
Hartin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Carter is in a horrible position here. Hartin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hartin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartin lands with some strikes.
Hartin breaks from Carter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Carter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hartin has isolated one of Carter's arms. Carter looking to fight him off but Hartin twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Hartin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and gerard mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, gerard mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mousasi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. mousasi showed some decent athleticism there.
mousasi seems to be working for a kimura but Foster defends the submission attempt.
Foster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Foster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but mousasi pulls his head out easily.
mousasi trying to pass the guard but Foster defending well.
mousasi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Foster actively working from the bottom here.
Foster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster has his foot on mousasi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. mousasi works his way back into a safe position though.
mousasi forces his way into half guard.
Foster won't allow mousasi to pass to mount.
mousasi is looking for a kimura but Foster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for mousasi to get the leverage.
Foster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
mousasi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now mousasi has Foster in his guard.
Foster won't allow mousasi to sweep him here.
Foster is breathing heavily.
mousasi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foster manages to get himself to full guard.
mousasi looking to pass the guard.
mousasi pushing down on Foster's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mousasi works his way into full mount!
Foster has given up his back. Will we see mousasi going for some submissions?
mousasi is looking for the choke from the back position but Foster is controlling his hands well.
Foster turns into mousasi and is now in his guard.
Foster wants to control from the top but mousasi keeps moving.
Foster wanted to stand there but mousasi had control of the position.
mousasi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mousasi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Foster is defending well though. mousasi let's go of the attempt for now.
Foster fending off the submission attempt from mousasi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
mousasi looking to break Foster's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Foster remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise mousasi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Foster trying to control the hands but mousasi won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
gerard mousasi 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.
mousasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
mousasi is pressing down on Foster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foster is holding on for now.
Foster misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mousasi is pressing down on Foster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foster is holding on for now.
Foster trying to hold on to mousasi's head to control him but mousasi postures up.
mousasi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mousasi moves to the back position.
mousasi is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Foster is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). gerard mousasi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between duece delta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathias Nordvall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). delta's entrance music is go go cactus man. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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191 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, duece delta!
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, Mathias Nordvall!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
delta stuffs the takedown.
Nordvall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
delta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nordvall is trying to control delta's posture but delta avoids it.
delta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nordvall, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordvall is trying to improve his position.
Nordvall manages to work his way to half guard, despite delta's best efforts.
delta seems to be working for a kimura but Nordvall defends the submission attempt.
delta seems to be looking for submissions.
Nordvall is defending against the submission attempts here by delta.
delta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nordvall is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordvall tries to hold on but delta pushes him away.
delta prevents Nordvall from getting the reversal.
Nordvall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
delta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nordvall sees it coming and defends easily.
Nordvall looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nordvall is looking to improve his position.
delta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nordvall is just riding it out for now. delta eventually gives up the hold.
delta looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
delta is breathing heavily.
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.
Nordvall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nordvall keeping full guard, as delta tries to pass.
delta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nordvall manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nordvall is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. delta can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nordvall wants to control the pace but delta is squirming around nicely.
Nordvall fails to move to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
delta is squirming around, avoiding Nordvall's attempts to control the action.
Nordvall moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, delta has worked his arm free - good work by delta!
delta manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. delta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nordvall trying to control but delta is working from the bottom.
Nordvall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. delta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
delta keeping moving, preventing Nordvall from controlling successfully.
delta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nordvall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nordvall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nordvall 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.
delta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nordvall is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordvall wants to control from the top but delta keeps moving.
delta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nordvall defends well.
delta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nordvall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nordvall pushes down on delta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
delta regains full guard. Nicely done.
delta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nordvall trying to control the position from guard on top but delta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nordvall passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
duece delta 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.
Nordvall drives through with a takedown into guard.
delta looking for a guillotine here but Nordvall defends easily.
Nordvall trying to control the position from guard on top but delta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
delta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nordvall passes delta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
delta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nordvall.
delta is in trouble now - Nordvall has advanced to mount!
Nordvall working for a submission but delta is keeping him at bay.
delta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordvall throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
delta wants to hold on but Nordvall pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Nordvall there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
delta avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nordvall.
Nordvall is working for a guillotine from mount but delta frees his head quite easily.
delta tries to reverse the position but Nordvall maintains control.
delta sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nordvall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed delta's head.
Nordvall wants to take a breather but delta is having none of it.
delta tries to get to full guard but Nordvall has control of the leg.
Nordvall is trying to control the action in half guard but delta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Nordvall wants to work for an arm triangle but delta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nordvall prevents delta from improving his position.
delta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
delta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nordvall scores a takedown into full mount!
Nordvall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but delta manages to avoid the submission attempt.
delta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nordvall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordvall is trying to get an arm triangle but delta is defending well.
delta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
delta looking for submissions off his back.
Nordvall moves nicely into side control.
delta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nordvall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. delta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mathias Nordvall has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
delta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nordvall prevents delta from improving his position.
Nordvall wants to lay and pray for a moment but delta keeps working.
Nordvall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. delta defending well though.
delta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nordvall pulls his head out easily.
delta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nordvall is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nordvall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nordvall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, delta has managed to free his arm - good work.
delta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nordvall pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Nordvall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nordvall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nordvall prevents delta from improving his position.
delta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nordvall trying to control the pace.
Nordvall trying to pass the guard but delta defending well.
delta actively working from the bottom here.
Nordvall works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nordvall wants to control the pace but delta is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
delta is trying desperately to improve position.
Nordvall thowing shots but they're missing.
Nordvall prevents delta from getting the reversal.
Nordvall unloads with some shots from mount but delta bucks and avoids them well.
Nordvall has control of delta's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and delta regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nordvall throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for delta because Nordvall loaded up on that one.
Nordvall looking to secure an arm triangle but delta defends it well.
delta squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
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.
delta regains half guard.
Nordvall is pressing down on delta's thigh, looking to free his foot. delta is holding on for now.
Nordvall is trying to control the action in half guard but delta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
delta has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Nordvall. Oh but delta has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Nordvall goes limp - he's gone! delta jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). duece delta!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henri TW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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192 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henri TW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winston Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a head kick.
It looks like Henri TW has been cut.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in TW's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TW won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith is thwarting TW's attempts to control the position.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
TW controlling the position for now.
TW moves into full guard.
TW looking for a sweep. Not yet TW, not yet.
TW looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TW looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith preventing the sweep.
TW is working hard here to advance position.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
TW is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
TW has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but TW pushes him off.
Winston Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to clinch but TW is having none of it.
TW uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
TW checks a leg kick.
TW shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than TW was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
TW can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith throws a strike off his back but TW has locked in an arm triangle as a counter!! Smith gives up his back to escape but now TW has transitioned to a rear naked choke! That looks tight - Smith has tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henri TW!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhorka Popkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Broyles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broyles has chosen Rush- Tom Sawyer as his entrance music. Zhorka Popkin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Scott Broyles's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhorka Popkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Broyles!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broyles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Popkin swivels and escapes.
Popkin misses with an uppercut. Broyles saw that one coming.
Broyles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Popkin drops Broyles with a big left hand and mounts him. Broyles is in big trouble!
Broyles swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Popkin wants to get back to his feet but Broyles is holding on tight.
Broyles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popkin prevents Broyles from getting the reversal.
Popkin tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Popkin 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.
Broyles looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broyles prevents Popkin from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popkin controls the position.
Broyles manages to reverse the position and now he's in Popkin's guard. Nice work there by Broyles.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broyles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Popkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Broyles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Broyles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Popkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Broyles works over Popkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Broyles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Broyles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Broyles throws a big right hand that misses.
Broyles drops back looking for a leg! Popkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Popkin manages to kick Broyles off! Broyles jumps back into Popkin's guard.
Broyles drops back looking for a leg! Popkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Popkin manages to kick Broyles off! Broyles jumps back into Popkin's guard.
Popkin is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Broyles drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Popkin dives on top into guard.
Broyles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Broyles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Popkin is aware though and is defending well.
Popkin wants to get up but he can't break Broyles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Broyles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Broyles manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Broyles working for a guillotine from mount but Popkin is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhorka Popkin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Broyles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Popkin is trying to defend but Broyles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Popkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Broyles.
Broyles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Broyles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Broyles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broyles looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Broyles is looking for a kimura but Popkin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Broyles to get the leverage.
That's two 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.
Broyles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Popkin is just riding it out for now. Broyles eventually gives up the hold.
Broyles is trying to work for a kimura but Popkin is defending well.
Broyles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broyles in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Popkin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Broyles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Broyles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Rekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuller comes to the cage accompanied by Breathe Dubstep. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marc Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damon Rekker!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekker throws a looping overhand right but Fuller ducks down to avoid it.
Damon Rekker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller has a takedown stuffed.
Fuller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rekker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rekker has escaped and now he's on top!
Fuller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rekker defends it easily.
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Rekker from controlling successfully.
Fuller working for a triangle but Rekker defends it easily.
Fuller striking off his back but it's not causing Rekker any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller is looking for a triangle but Rekker pushes his legs off easily.
Fuller has an active guard here but Rekker has managed to pass into half guard.
Rekker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fuller keeps working.
Fuller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuller is looking to improve his position.
Rekker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two 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.
Fuller with the active half guard here but Rekker passes nicely into side control.
Fuller is breathing heavily.
Fuller is trying to improve his position.
Rekker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fuller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rekker to the mat! Rekker manages to get full guard.
Fuller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rekker trying to keep a closed guard but Fuller is proving a slippery customer.
Rekker wants to sweep here but Fuller controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rekker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fuller, into his guard.
Fuller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rekker has picked Fuller up and slammed him! Fuller can't keep hold of the triangle and Rekker manages to pass to side control!
Rekker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fuller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rekker throws out the jab.
Fuller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rekker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fuller's best efforts.
Fuller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rekker is defending against the submission attempts here by Fuller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fuller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rekker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Marc Fuller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fuller has a takedown stuffed.
Fuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rekker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuller.
Rekker misses with a hook.
Rekker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuller.
Rekker tries to clinch up.
Fuller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rekker's guard.
Rekker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuller.
Rekker keeping full guard, as Fuller tries to pass.
Rekker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rekker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fuller tries to free his leg and advance position but Rekker is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekker wants to sweep here but Fuller controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fuller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rekker misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rekker misses the target.
Rekker swings for the body but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fuller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fuller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rekker dives on top into guard.
Rekker drops back looking for a leg! Fuller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fuller manages to kick Rekker off! Rekker jumps back into Fuller's guard.
Rekker wants to get up but he can't break Fuller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rekker defends it easily.
Fuller looking for subs off his back but Rekker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fuller tries to roll over but Rekker keeps him under control.
Fuller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller has his foot on Rekker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rekker works his way back into a safe position though.
Rekker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rekker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rekker gets to his feet - Fuller follows without any prompting.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fuller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fuller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rekker is just riding it out for now. Fuller eventually gives up the hold.
Rekker wants to get back to his feet.
Marc Fuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller thows a huge punch but Rekker dodges it nicely.
Fuller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rekker sees it coming and defends easily.
Fuller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rekker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fuller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rekker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fuller has Rekker in his guard.
Fuller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Fuller dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rekker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rekker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuller manages to avoid it.
Rekker fails to land with a series of punches.
Rekker throws a series of punches but Fuller moves out of range.
A left and a right from Rekker both land. Nice combination.
Rekker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuller manages to avoid it.
Fuller clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fuller throws an elbow but misses.
Rekker has had enough of the clinch but Fuller keeps him there for the moment.
Fuller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fuller lands a shoulder strike.
Rekker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rekker tries to land a knee to the head but Fuller blocks with his arms.
Fuller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fuller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fuller tries to land a knee to the head but Rekker blocks with his arms.
Rekker blocks an elbow strike from Fuller.
Rekker tries to circle away but Fuller has him pinned against the cage.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Rekker won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rekker has had enough of the clinch but Fuller keeps him there for the moment.
Rekker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Rekker as the two fighters clinch.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rekker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuller has managed to clinch.
Fuller misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekker lands a knee to the head.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Rekker holds him up against the cage and eventually Fuller drops back down to his feet.
Rekker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rekker to the mat! Rekker manages to get full guard.
Fuller throwing strikes from guard but Rekker blocks nicely.
Fuller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rekker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rekker has escaped and now he's on top!
Fuller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rekker stacks Fuller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rekker!
Fuller tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fuller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fuller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rekker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fuller seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rekker has recovered full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rekker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fuller, into his guard.
Rekker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fuller is proving hard to escape from.
Marc Fuller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fuller working a defensive guard here.
Rekker wanted to stand there but Fuller had control of the position.
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.
Fuller working a defensive guard here.
Rekker drops back looking for a leg! Fuller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fuller manages to kick Rekker off! Rekker jumps back into Fuller's guard.
Fuller pulls Rekker in close to his closed guard and prevents Rekker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Damon Rekker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuller wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damon Rekker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fuller 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Fuller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody Down. Donnie Darko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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26
282 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
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285 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Darko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a head kick but Darko moves out of range.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Darko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Darko tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans dodges the punch combination from Darko.
Darko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Evans feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Darko sprawling to the canvas! Darko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Evans finish him?!
It looks like Donnie Darko has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Evans knocks Darko out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Greg Evans!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Richlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Coleman 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Richlin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman has closed the distance and engaged Richlin in a clinch.
Coleman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Richlin is trying to keep an underhook but Coleman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Coleman is keen to just control but Richlin is a slippery customer.
Coleman slows the pace down in half guard.
Coleman wants to control but Richlin is keeping him busy.
Coleman is looking for a kimura but Richlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coleman to get the leverage.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is looking for a kimura here.
Richlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coleman trying to control the action but Richlin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Richlin misses with a hook.
Coleman lands with a kick to the temple. Richlin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Coleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richlin pinned against the cage. Richlin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Richlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coleman misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coleman clinches up with Richlin and pushes him back against the cage.
Coleman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Richlin tries to circle away but Coleman has him pinned against the cage.
Coleman tries to pull guard but Richlin won't allow it.
Richlin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coleman has him pressed against the cage.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coleman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Richlin pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Richlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Richlin has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richlin is keeping the position for now.
Coleman postures up in Richlin's guard and throws a big left but Richlin blocks it.
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.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Richlin keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Richlin as Coleman shoots in.
Coleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richlin's waist but Richlin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coleman off to one side.
Richlin throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
Richlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Richlin does no damage.
Richlin cracks Coleman with a good jab.
Richlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.
Coleman wants to clinch up but Richlin keeps it at a distance.
Richlin misses with a series of wild punches.
Richlin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Richlin does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Coleman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Coleman.
Richlin throws a looping overhand right but Coleman ducks down to avoid it.
Coleman misses with a series of wild punches.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches.
Coleman misses with an elbow over the top.
Richlin is looking to break free of the clinch but Coleman has double underhooks.
Richlin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Coleman can't get the takedown.
Richlin managing to block the knees to the body from Coleman.
Coleman keeps control of Richlin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richlin avoiding damage as Coleman throws knees to the body.
Coleman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Richlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richlin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coleman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Richlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richlin looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Richlin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Richlin won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richlin being controlled for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richlin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Coleman tries for a kimura but Richlin is defending well.
Richlin is trying to buck Coleman off.
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.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richlin keeps working.
Coleman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Richlin is not content to let Coleman control the position.
Richlin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Coleman's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to take a breather but Richlin is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richlin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Richlin moves out of range.
Frank Richlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman throws a nice looking combination but Richlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman avoids the body shot from Richlin.
Richlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coleman thows a body shot but no joy.
Frank Richlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman is looking to land body kicks.
Richlin misses with a wild body shot.
Richlin falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Coleman counter with a right hand.
Coleman defending well as Richlin loads up on a big left hand.
Richlin dodges the punch combination from Coleman.
Richlin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richlin is breathing heavily.
Coleman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Richlin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Richlin is trying to get back to his feet.
Richlin parries the strikes from Coleman easily there. Coleman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Richlin to escape.
Richlin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Coleman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Coleman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Coleman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Coleman scores with a head kick.
Richlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Richlin misses with a two punch combination.
Richlin misses with a combination
and Coleman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tommy Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Coleman.
Richlin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coleman clinches up against the cage.
Coleman lands a good knee to the midsection. Richlin won't want to take too many of those.
Coleman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Richlin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richlin tries to break free but Coleman pushes him back against the cage.
Coleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richlin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Coleman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throws a shot to the body.
Richlin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coleman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Richlin!
Coleman wants to control the pace but Richlin is squirming around nicely.
Coleman raining down shots from the mount!
Coleman has control of Richlin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Richlin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Richlin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Richlin is in real trouble.
Richlin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Coleman.
Coleman missing with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throwing sloppy strikes.
Coleman throwing sloppy strikes.
Richlin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Coleman.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coleman wants to control but Richlin manages to buck him off and is now in Coleman's guard! Nice work there by Richlin!
Coleman is trying to keep Richlin in close.
Tommy Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Richlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coleman moves into the clinch successfully.
Richlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coleman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Richlin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Coleman's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coleman 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Coleman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Truckwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Jaminson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Truckwin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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273 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Truckwin!
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, Dirk Jaminson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truckwin tries to clinch up but Jaminson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaminson wants to clinch
and Truckwin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Truckwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Jaminson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaminson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Truckwin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jaminson tries to break free but Truckwin pushes him back against the cage.
Truckwin effectively controlling the action here.
Jaminson blocks an uppercut.
Jaminson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jaminson avoids a wild elbow strike from Truckwin.
Jaminson wants to get back to striking at distance but Truckwin won't allow it.
Jaminson stalling the fight.
Truckwin controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaminson is trying to force a seperation but Truckwin has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Truckwin.
Jaminson is trying to break free.
Jaminson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jaminson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Truckwin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jaminson tries to land a knee to the head but Truckwin blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Truckwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jaminson avoids it.
Jaminson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Truckwin is keeping busy.
Jaminson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Truckwin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jaminson's brow.
Truckwin is struggling to control the position.
Jaminson blocks an elbow strike.
Truckwin lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dirk Jaminson has been cut.
Truckwin prevents Jaminson from breaking the clinch.
Jaminson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jaminson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Truckwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dirk Jaminson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Truckwin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Wayne Truckwin has been cut.
Jaminson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Truckwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Truckwin takes the fight into the clinch.
Truckwin is trying to break the clinch but Jaminson is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Truckwin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Truckwin throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaminson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jaminson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jaminson wants to break free but Truckwin has control.
Jaminson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaminson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Truckwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Truckwin throws a big shot that misses.
Truckwin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Truckwin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jaminson pinned against the cage. Jaminson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jaminson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Truckwin.
Jaminson lands with a straight right. Truckwin didn't see that one coming.
Jaminson throws a head kick that misses.
Jaminson clinches but Truckwin breaks the clinch
and Truckwin counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaminson trying to stall but Truckwin improves his position.
Jaminson has had enough of the clinch but Truckwin keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaminson stalls.
Truckwin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jaminson up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jaminson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaminson throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Truckwin throws an elbow but misses.
Truckwin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jaminson tries to break free but Truckwin pushes him back against the cage.
Truckwin throws an elbow that misses.
Truckwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Truckwin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jaminson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jaminson trying to get back to his feet but Truckwin is in full control for now.
Jaminson manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaminson.
Truckwin is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truckwin tries to keep at a distance but Jaminson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaminson is trying to break free.
Jaminson breaks from the clinch.
Truckwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaminson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaminson has Truckwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Truckwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Truckwin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Truckwin is looking to clinch but Jaminson is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jaminson, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaminson moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for Jaminson to work.
Truckwin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jaminson wants to break free but Truckwin has control.
Jaminson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Jaminson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jaminson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Truckwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Truckwin is looking to clinch but Jaminson is avoiding it.
Jaminson dodges the punch combination from Truckwin.
Jaminson clinches with his opponent.
Jaminson blocks an elbow strike from Truckwin.
Jaminson looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jaminson is trying to break the clinch but Truckwin has him pressed against the cage.
Jaminson working hard to break the clinch.
Jaminson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jaminson lands a body punch.
Jaminson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaminson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jaminson is trying to break the clinch but Truckwin is controlling him.
Truckwin is looking to control Jaminson's arms but Jaminson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Truckwin has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaminson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaminson darts in trying to clinch
and Truckwin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Truckwin misses with an elbow over the top.
Truckwin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jaminson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jaminson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jaminson breaks the clinch.
Jaminson wants to clinch
and Truckwin counters by clinching up.
Truckwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jaminson avoids it.
Jaminson breaks from the clinch.
Jaminson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaminson clinches with his opponent.
Jaminson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Truckwin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaminson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaminson tries to clinch but Truckwin moves out of range.
Dirk Jaminson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaminson tries to clinch there but Truckwin circles away.
Truckwin swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaminson.
Jaminson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Truckwin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Truckwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaminson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Truckwin tries to clinch there but Jaminson circles away.
Jaminson clinches up against the cage.
Jaminson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jaminson breaks the clinch.
Jaminson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaminson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jaminson has closed the distance and engaged Truckwin in a clinch.
Jaminson can't break the clinch.
Jaminson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truckwin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jaminson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jaminson clinches up against the cage.
Jaminson stalling.
Jaminson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaminson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Truckwin's sensitive parts.
Wayne Truckwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Truckwin tries to clinch but Jaminson moves out of range.
Jaminson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Truckwin clinches but Jaminson breaks the clinch
and Jaminson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jaminson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wayne Truckwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaminson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Truckwin darts in and clinches Jaminson up against the cage.
Truckwin misses with an elbow strike.
Jaminson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaminson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Truckwin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Truckwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaminson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jaminson blocks the elbow strike.
Jaminson misses with a knee to the head.
Jaminson wants to get back to striking at distance but Truckwin won't allow it.
Truckwin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Truckwin misses with an elbow over the top.
Truckwin trying to control the position but instead, Jaminson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Truckwin into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Truckwin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jaminson's brow.
Truckwin misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaminson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Truckwin has Jaminson pressed against the cage, preventing Jaminson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Truckwin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jaminson is keeping busy.
Jaminson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaminson clinches up with Truckwin and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Jaminson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jaminson wants to clinch
and Truckwin counters by moving into the clinch.
Truckwin blocks an elbow strike from Jaminson.
Jaminson trying to stall but Truckwin improves his position.
Jaminson blocks the elbow strike.
Truckwin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Truckwin goes for a takedown attempt but Jaminson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jaminson throws a head kick that misses.
Truckwin wants to clinch but Jaminson slips to the side
and Jaminson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jaminson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truckwin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaminson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truckwin closes the distance and pushes Jaminson back into the cage.
Truckwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Jaminson tries to circle away but Truckwin has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Truckwin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaminson is struggling to control the position.
Jaminson trying to land knees to the body.
Truckwin lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaminson backwards.
Jaminson is trying to break the clinch but Truckwin has him pressed against the cage.
Truckwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jaminson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Truckwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaminson blocks an elbow strike from Truckwin.
Jaminson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaminson tries to clinch up
and Truckwin moves into the clinch.
Truckwin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jaminson wants to get back to striking at distance but Truckwin won't allow it.
Truckwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Jaminson avoids a wild elbow strike from Truckwin.
Truckwin tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaminson avoids the damage to the body.
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.
Jaminson tries to land knees in the clinch but Truckwin avoids the damage to the body.
Jaminson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaminson wants to clinch
and Truckwin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Truckwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jaminson is trying to break free.
Truckwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jaminson.
Truckwin pushes off an throws an elbow but Jaminson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wayne Truckwin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Truckwin throws an elbow but it misses.
Jaminson avoids a wild elbow strike from Truckwin.
Truckwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Truckwin lands a takedown into guard.
Jaminson wants to stand but Truckwin is controlling the position.
Truckwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Truckwin trying to control but Jaminson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaminson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wayne Truckwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaminson pushes Truckwin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Truckwin moves out of range of the body kick.
Truckwin tries to clinch but Jaminson moves out of range.
Jaminson tries to close the distance and clinch but Truckwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Truckwin forces Jaminson back against the cage and clinches.
Jaminson is looking to break free of the clinch but Truckwin has double underhooks.
Truckwin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Truckwin lands an elbow inside that Jaminson shrugs off.
Truckwin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jaminson takes an elbow to the temple.
Truckwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Truckwin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaminson's efforts to push away.
Jaminson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaminson tries to clinch but Truckwin moves away
and Truckwin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Truckwin.
Jaminson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaminson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jaminson wants to get back to striking at distance but Truckwin won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Truckwin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jaminson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dirk Jaminson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaminson avoids the elbow strike from Truckwin, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Truckwin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jaminson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Jaminson!
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