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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Savinay Pillavino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pillavino comes to the cage accompanied by Tere Bina. John Peters is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Savinay Pillavino! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Peters! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peters moves away from the strike by Pillavino. Pillavino misses with a series of wild punches.
Peters closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Pillavino looks to land a left hand but Peters moved out of range nicely. Pillavino throws a combination. Peters tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Peters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pillavino as he jumps to the side. Peters slips under a jab from Pillavino. Pillavino thows a left - swing and a miss! Excellent takedown into side control there by Pillavino. You can see the frustration on Peters's face as Pillavino controls the position. Peters is trying to improve his position. Pillavino tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peters manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Peters is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pillavino reverses the position - he's now on top in Peters's guard. Pillavino throwing strikes but missing. Peters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pillavino manages to get himself to full guard.
Peters has gone for a leg lock! Pillavino slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peters's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pillavino with a flurry of punches that miss. Peters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Pillavino wants to control from the top but Peters keeps moving. Peters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pillavino defends it easily. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Pillavino pushing down on Peters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Pillavino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pillavino trying to mount his opponent but Peters defends it. Peters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Peters is trying to stand back up but Pillavino is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Peters regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pillavino. Peters looking for a sweep. Not yet Peters, not yet. Pillavino has gone for a leg lock! Peters slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pillavino's guard. Pillavino keeping full guard, as Peters tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Peters forces his way into half guard. Peters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pillavino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peters is working away from the top position though. Peters is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Peters looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Savinay Pillavino dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Peters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Pillavino counters with a one-two to the body. Pillavino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pillavino throws the left hand but Peters avoids the punch easily. Pillavino leaves Peters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Peters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peters shoots in for a takedown but Pillavino shows good takedown defense. Savinay Pillavino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Peters. Peters needs to keep his hands up - Pillavino had a free shot at his head there. Peters takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Peters avoids the body shot from Pillavino.
Pillavino throws a hook but Peters blocks it. Pillavino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peters sprawls well. Peters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pillavino gets slowly back to his feet. Pillavino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pillavino cracks Peters with a good jab. Pillavino misses with a double jab.
Pillavino misses with a few strikes there.
Pillavino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Pillavino throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pillavino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Peters drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Peters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pillavino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Pillavino tries to bench press Peters off him but Peters keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Pillavino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Peters tries for a kimura but Pillavino is defending well. Peters swings around for an armbar but Pillavino sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Peters's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pillavino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Pillavino trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pillavino drops back looking for a leg! Peters is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peters manages to kick Pillavino off! Pillavino jumps back into Peters's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pillavino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. A head kick misses from Peters. Pillavino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Peters counters with a single leg into guard. Pillavino didn't expect that. Peters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pillavino swivels though and keeps the full guard. Pillavino manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Peters can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Peters blocking the ground and pound. Pillavino can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peters is looking to escape. Pillavino goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Peters is on top in guard.
Peters trying to move into half guard but instead Pillavino has managed to sweep! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Peters manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Savinay Pillavino will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Peters fails with a takedown attempt. Pillavino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peters sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pillavino somewhat. Peters misses with a takedown and Pillavino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pillavino scores with a jab to the jaw. Pillavino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Pillavino throws a shot from downtown. Peters moves away and avoids it. A telegraphed right hand from Pillavino misses the target. Pillavino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Pillavino misses the shot to the body. Peters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pillavino is fending him off so far but Peters persists. Nope, Pillavino circles away and we're back to standing. Savinay Pillavino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Peters. Peters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Pillavino missing with a left hand there. Peters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Peters shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pillavino is looking to improve his position.
Pillavino is looking to control Peters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pillavino avoid being mounted? Peters tries to pass to full mount but Pillavino defends it. Pillavino keeping control of the position. Peters passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pillavino!
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. Peters is trying to take his opponent's back.
Peters is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pillavino has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pillavino! Pillavino wants to pass the guard but Peters is keeping the position. John Peters has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pillavino. Pillavino drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peters manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pillavino has Peters in his guard. Peters with a flurry of punches that miss. Peters wants to pass the guard but Pillavino is keeping the position. Peters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Pillavino looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Pillavino manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Peters blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Savinay Pillavino. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pillavino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for Savinay Pillavino! Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Savinay Pillavino! Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Savinay Pillavino!
Savinay Pillavino wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Koczot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havoc has chosen DMX - We right here as his entrance music. Lukasz Koczot could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kenny Havoc's chin.
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174 cm
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukasz Koczot! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Havoc! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Havoc tries to keep at a distance but Koczot has taken the fight into the clinch. Koczot pulls guard successfully.
Koczot throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Koczot has his feet on Havoc's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Koczot moves out of range of the strikes. Koczot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Havoc circles away quickly and effectively. Havoc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koczot was well out of range. Poor timing from Havoc. Koczot ducks right into an uppercut from Havoc. No luck with that takedown attempt from Koczot. Koczot avoids the body shot from Havoc.
Koczot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Havoc misses with a wild body shot. Koczot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Havoc throws a hook but Koczot avoids it easily. Koczot looks to land a right hand but Havoc moved out of range. Havoc cracks Koczot with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Havoc has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Koczot to stand back up!
It looks like Lukasz Koczot has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Havoc misses with a straight left. A telegraphed right hand from Havoc misses the target. Havoc dips to his left and cracks Koczot with an uppercut! Havoc throws a hook but Koczot avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Havoc throws a jab but it's blocked by Koczot. Havoc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Havoc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Koczot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Havoc throws out a loose jab but Koczot uses good head movement to avoid it. Koczot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Havoc but Havoc pushes him off and we're back to square one. Havoc swings for the body but Koczot moves out of range.
Havoc looks to land a right hand but Koczot moved out of range. The fighters circling - Havoc throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Koczot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Havoc. Koczot is breathing heavily. Havoc throws out a loose jab but Koczot uses good head movement to avoid it. Havoc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koczot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Havoc thinking. Havoc throws a series of punches but Koczot moves out of range. Havoc lands a big uppercut and Koczot crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Koczot looks OK. Havoc waves Koczot back to his feet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Havoc lands an uppercut, right on the button! Koczot tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Havoc!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between wrestling spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Poluga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poluga has chosen My Time Is Now as his entrance music. Elvis Poluga has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, wrestling spar! 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, Elvis Poluga! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! spar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
spar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. spar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Poluga is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! spar has his hands clasped together but Poluga extends an breaks spar's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Poluga.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elvis Poluga!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Heartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heartman comes to the cage accompanied by Heartman Theme song. Green comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My Plague kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Heartman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rob Green's chin.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Heartman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Green! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Heartman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Heartman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Green is trying to defend but Heartman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Green trying to hold on to Heartman's head to control him but Heartman postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Green tries to get to full guard but Heartman has control of the leg. Heartman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Heartman is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
Green trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heartman blocks the strikes from Green.
Green is trying to stand.
Heartman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Green knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Heartman prevents Green from standing back up.
Heartman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Green moves into full guard.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Heartman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Heartman passes into half guard.
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. Heartman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Heartman is taking a breather. Green 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. Green on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Heartman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Heartman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Green defends it well. Green really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heartman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Heartman blocks the strikes from Green.
Heartman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Green defends it well. Green tries to get to full guard but Heartman has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heartman is working away from the top position though. Heartman is working for a submission of some sort.
Heartman is breathing heavily. Heartman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Green is looking for a sweep. Heartman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Green looks like he's trying to stand up.
Heartman wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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. Green landing small, sideways elbows. Green is trying to control but Heartman manages to pass to mount!
Green defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Heartman. Green tries to hold on but Heartman postures up. Heartman lands a nice shot to the head. Heartman controlling the pace for now. Green tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Heartman dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Heartman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heartman off to one side. Heartman slips a jab and a cross from Green.
Green throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Green lands with a kick to the temple. Heartman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heartman. Heartman avoids the head kick by Green.
Heartman tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot. Heartman throws a quick inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Green tries to bum rush Heartman with a series of wild strikes but Heartman uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Heartman throws a low kick but Green avoids it. A chopping leg kick lands by Green. Heartman throws a chopping leg kick but Green manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heartman tries to clinch but Green moves out of range. Green throws an overhand right that lands on Heartman's shoulder, as Heartman tries to avoid the shot. Heartman blocks a head kick by Green.
A head kick misses from Green. Green is breathing heavily. The fight stays on the outside here - Heartman looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Heartman closes the distance and clinches. Heartman fails to pull guard.
Heartman fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Heartman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Heartman is looking to break free of the clinch but Green has double underhooks. Heartman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Green uses from the top position. Heartman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heartman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Heartman is tightening it up a little... Green has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Green reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Green taps out! nice BJJ there by Heartman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Heartman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Raine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Memphis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raine kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tennessee wing walk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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, Aldo Raine! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Memphis! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Memphis thows a body shot but no joy. Memphis takes one to the side of the head.
Memphis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Memphis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raine wants to clinch. Raine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A punch combination from Memphis misses. Raine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Memphis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raine. Jab by Raine. Raine fails in his attempt to clinch. Memphis looks to land a combination but Raine avoids it well. Raine misses with an uppercut. Memphis swinging wildly here.
Raine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round. Memphis looks to score with a jab to the body but Raine is just out of range. Memphis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Memphis with a hook. Raine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Memphis defends it nicely. Raine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Memphis counters with a three punch combo that has Raine backing up. Raine nods at Memphis to acknowledge the strikes. Memphis scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Raine throws a one two combo.
Raine tries to clinch up but Memphis circles away and keeps his distance. Memphis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raine tries to clinch there but Memphis circles away.
Memphis is looking to slow Raine down with leg kicks. Raine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Memphis swats him away and circles back towards the center. Raine closes the distance but Memphis moves to the side and Memphis counters with a straight right hand. Some wild striking there from Memphis.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Raine tries to clinch but Memphis is having none of it. Memphis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raine. Memphis blocks the elbow strike.
Raine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Memphis circles away from the clinch attempt and Memphis counters with a nice body shot. Rock Memphis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Raine tries to clinch there but Memphis circles away.
Raine clinches but Memphis breaks the clinch and Memphis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Raine fails in his attempt to clinch. Raine clinches but Memphis breaks the clinch and Memphis counters with a head kick. That will keep Raine thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Memphis stalks Raine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raine's face. Raine staggers backwards, shaken. Raine tries to clinch up but Memphis circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Raine tries to clinch but Memphis is having none of it. Memphis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raine misses with a combination
and Memphis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Memphis swinging wildly here.
Raine clinches but Memphis breaks the clinch and Memphis counters with a series of strikes. Raine will be more careful next time no doubt. Memphis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The fighters circling - Raine throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Raine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Memphis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raine moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nice straight punches there by Raine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raine. Memphis throws a series of punches but Raine avoids them all with ease. Raine tries to clinch there but Memphis circles away.
Raine tests Memphis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Memphis tries a head kick but it misses.
Raine misses with a double jab
and Memphis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Raine tries to clinch but Memphis is having none of it. Raine clinches with his opponent.
Raine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Memphis's defenses. Raine misses with an elbow strike.
Raine manages to break the clinch.
Raine misses with a two punch combination.
Raine closes the distance looking to clinch and Memphis counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Raine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Raine wants to clinch but Memphis slips to the side and Memphis counters with a series of strikes. Raine will be more careful next time no doubt. Raine fails with a takedown attempt. 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 Aldo Raine will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Raine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Memphis swats him away and circles back towards the center. A head kick by Raine misses and Memphis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Memphis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Memphis manages to avoid it. Raine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Memphis paws at him with a jab and circles away. Memphis thuds his shin into the meat of Raine's side. Raine throws a combination that misses and Memphis counters with a two punch combo. Memphis misses with the combination.
Aldo Raine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Memphis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raine. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Memphis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raine clinches but Memphis breaks the clinch and Memphis counters with a big head kick but Raine shrugs it off. Raine darts in trying to clinch and Memphis counters with a series of strikes. Raine will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Memphis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Raine is looking to clinch but Memphis is avoiding it.
Raine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Memphis swats him away and circles back towards the center. Memphis is working the combinations to good effect here. Raine misses with a combination
and Memphis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Raine throws a hook but Memphis avoids it easily. Raine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Memphis's head. Raine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Memphis throws a quick inside leg kick. Memphis slaps away a takedown attempt from Raine, before circling back to the center of the mat. Raine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Raine is looking to clinch but Memphis is avoiding it.
Raine wants to clinch and Memphis counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Raine wants to clinch but Memphis slips to the side and Memphis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raine thinking. Memphis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raine wants to clinch and Memphis counters with a two punch combo. Memphis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raine's head. Memphis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Memphis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Memphis.
Rock Memphis seems to be getting the better of the standup. Raine darts in trying to clinch and Memphis counters with a head kick. That will keep Raine thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Raine is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Raine looks to clinch and Memphis counters with a stiff right hand. Raine misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Raine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Memphis moves out of range of the strikes. Aldo Raine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice cross by Raine. Raine moves out of range of the body kick. Memphis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raine rather than just go for the knockout. Memphis ducks under a wild hook from Raine. Raine looks to clinch and Memphis counters with a left to the body. Raine tries to clinch up and Memphis counters with a left and a right that stings Raine. Raine is looking to clinch but Memphis is avoiding it.
Raine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Raine doesn't manage to clinch there - Memphis circles away.
Raine closes the distance looking to clinch and Memphis counters with a three punch combo that has Raine backing up. Raine nods at Memphis to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Raine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Memphis doesn't seem bothered though. Raine shoots in for a double leg but Memphis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Raine wants to clinch and Memphis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Raine tries to close the distance and clinch but Memphis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Raine tries to close the distance and clinch but Memphis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Raine fails in his attempt to clinch. Raine tries to clinch but Memphis moves away and Memphis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Raine closes the distance and clinches up with Memphis, looking for a takedown. Raine pushes Memphis against the cage but Memphis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Raine. That's going to take a lot out of him. Raine fails in his attempt to clinch. Raine blocks a head kick by Memphis.
Memphis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raine is looking to clinch but Memphis is avoiding it.
Raine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Memphis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Memphis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raine's head. Raine tries to clinch and Memphis counters with a nice uppercut. Raine misses with a hook. Raine gets a clinch. Memphis avoids the elbow strike from Raine, against the cage.
Memphis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Memphis letting Raine take a breather here. Memphis working hard to break the clinch. Raine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Memphis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Raine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Memphis. Raine misses with an uppercut. Memphis saw that one coming. Raine tries to clinch but Memphis moves away and Memphis counters with a low kick, right behind Raine 's knee. Memphis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Memphis lands a front kick. Raine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Memphis paws at him with a jab and circles away. Memphis fakes the leg kick and cracks Raine in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Memphis throws a right and a left that both miss. Memphis takes a swing at Raine's ribcage but misses. Raine tries to clinch up but Memphis circles away and keeps his distance. Memphis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Memphis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Memphis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Raine throws a combination. Memphis tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Raine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Raine clinches with his opponent.
Memphis can't break the clinch.
Raine lands a nice elbow. Raine prevents Memphis from breaking the clinch. Raine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Raine lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Raine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Raine darts in trying to clinch and Memphis counters with a leg kick. Raine wants to clinch and Memphis counters with a flying knee. Nice. Raine clinches but Memphis breaks the clinch and Memphis counters with a lovely straight right hand! Raine is looking to clinch. Memphis staying out of range there. Memphis moves out of range of the strikes. A jab from Raine misses. Raine blocks a head kick by Memphis.
Raine darts in trying to clinch and Memphis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Raine drives through and clinches with Memphis against the cage.
Raine landing knees to the body.
Memphis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Raine looks to clinch and Raine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Raine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Memphis as he jumps to the side. Raine tries to clinch but Memphis is having none of it. Raine closes the distance and clinches. Memphis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Raine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Raine throws a combination that misses and Memphis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Raine is lucky that one didn't land flush. Raine looks to clinch and Memphis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Memphis misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Raine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Memphis misses its intended target. Raine clinches up with Memphis and pushes him back against the cage. Memphis wants to break free but Raine has control.
Raine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Raine is looking to clinch but Memphis is avoiding it.
Raine darts in trying to clinch enabling Memphis to counter with a crisp jab. Raine drives through and clinches with Memphis against the cage.
Nice elbow from Raine. Raine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Raine crunches a lovely knee into Memphis's ribcage. Memphis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Raine lands an elbow inside that Memphis shrugs off. Memphis takes an elbow to the forehead. Raine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Memphis's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight! Aldo Raine showed his dominance in that final round. I think Raine 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 for Rock Memphis! Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Rock Memphis! Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Rock Memphis!
Rock Memphis wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mahmoud Denjat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Convents (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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268 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mahmoud Denjat! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robin Convents! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Denjat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Denjat misses with a kick to the body.
Denjat lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Robin Convents has been cut. Denjat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Convents fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denjat throws a nice head kick!
Convents on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Denjat. Denjat obviously looking to wear him down.
Denjat shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Convents napping and manages to drive through into side control! Denjat lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Convents down.
Denjat lands a decent elbow from side control. Convents is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Denjat is working Convents over with some ground and pound from side control. Denjat 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. Convents is not content to let Denjat control the position. Denjat working the head and body with strikes. Denjat is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round. Convents is looking to reverse the position. Denjat grinds an elbow into Convents's temple. Denjat lands a nice forearm strike. Convents taking punishment in the form of punches.
Convents is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Denjat scores with a couple of short elbows. Denjat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Convents is trying to get back to half guard. Denjat landing strikes. Denjat is putting a hurting on Convents here, landing some big shots from side control. Denjat creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Denjat landing strikes. Check out the look on Denjat's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Denjat cracks Convents with a big elbow. Denjat cracks Convents with an elbow. That is naaassty. Convents looks gassed! Denjat lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Denjat landing strikes. Denjat creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Denjat lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Convents down.
Denjat working the head and body with strikes. Denjat lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Convents down.
Denjat lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Convents taking a bit of punishment here - Denjat scoring with strikes. Denjat lands a few punches from side control. Denjat working the ground and pound. Denjat looks up at the clock and then as Convents takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Denjat smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Denjat trying to control the position but Convents is working away. Convents taking a bit of punishment here - Denjat scoring with strikes. Denjat scores with punches from side control. Denjat working the ground and pound from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Denjat works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Convents is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Convents gets back to half guard. Denjat slips a nice elbow through Convents's hands, connecting with Convents's forehead. Convents wants to control but Denjat is keeping busy.
Denjat lands strikes from half guard. Denjat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Convents wants to improve his position but Denjat is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Denjat connects with a nice short shot to Convents's temple. Denjat slows the pace down in half guard. Denjat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Convents is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Denjat scores with a couple of nice shots. Denjat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Denjat is nestled in close to Convents, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Denjat decides to return to a standing position. Denjat lands a high kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Denjat scores with a leg kick.
Denjat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Denjat lands a few punches from side control. Convents taking a bit of punishment here - Denjat scoring with strikes. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Denjat controls the position. Denjat grinds an elbow into Convents's temple. Denjat cracks Convents with a big elbow. Denjat works to advance to full mount. Convents defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Denjat dominated that round. The cut man is working on Robin Convents's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Convents looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mahmoud Denjat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Denjat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Convents was covering up waiting for the punch and Denjat finishes the takedown easily into guard. Denjat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Convents can do to turn this around? Denjat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Convents wants to sweep here but Denjat controlling him for the moment. Mahmoud Denjat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Denjat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Convents's head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Denjat's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Convents tries to land a sweep but no joy. Denjat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Denjat scoring with punches to the head and body. Denjat distracts Convents with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Convents is breathing heavily. Denjat stands up over Convents, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Convents is looking for a triangle but Denjat pushes his legs off easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Denjat here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round. Denjat is working Convents over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Convents has momentary wrist control but Denjat slips an elbow through the middle. Denjat lands a couple of digs. Denjat's corner is telling him to maintain position. Denjat scoring with punches to the head and body. Convents keeping moving, preventing Denjat from controlling successfully. Denjat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Convents's head. Denjat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Denjat postures up and lands a big shot to Convents's brow. Denjat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Convents's head. Denjat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Convents's head. Denjat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Denjat stops Convents from standing up. Denjat lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Denjat controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Denjat's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Denjat is in close to Convents's body, working some short punches and elbows. Denjat landing with the ground and pound. Denjat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Denjat scoring with punches to the head and body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Convents wants to stand up but Denjat is controlling him. Convents can't keep his opponent in guard - Denjat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Convents is trying to get back to full guard. Still in half guard, Denjat seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Denjat slips a nice elbow through Convents's hands, connecting with Convents's forehead. Denjat lands with a punch from half guard. Nice strikes from Denjat there. Denjat working Convents over with strikes. Denjat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Convents with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Nice strikes from Denjat there. Denjat drops an elbow to the side of Convents's head. Denjat drops an elbow to the side of Convents's head. Denjat is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Denjat is looking to take a break and control but Convents is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Denjat scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Convents is not content to let Denjat control the position. Convents wants to get back to his feet.
Convents is staying active underneath Denjat, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Denjat working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Convents is looking to improve his position.
Convents looking for submissions off his back. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Denjat drops an elbow to the side of Convents's head. Denjat working the head and body with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Denjat dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Robin Convents's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Denjat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Denjat working the head and body with strikes. Convents is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Denjat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Convents is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Denjat scores with a couple of nice shots. Denjat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Still in half guard, Denjat seems content to control. Convents takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Denjat is nestled in close to Convents, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Denjat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Denjat winds up and cracks Convents with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Denjat winds up and cracks Convents with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Convents is trying to stand up here but Denjat is controlling him well. Convents taking some punishment here, with Denjat in his half guard. Denjat is trying to control the action in half guard but Convents is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Convents actively working from the bottom here. Denjat content to control rather than advance. Denjat is looking to take a break and control but Convents is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Convents taking some punishment here, with Denjat in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Denjat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Convents with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Convents looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Denjat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Nice strikes from Denjat there. Denjat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Convents with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Denjat lands with a punch from half guard. Convents has hold of Denjat's hands but Denjat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Denjat scoring with strikes to the body and head. Denjat lands strikes from half guard. Denjat not doing much here.
Denjat working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Denjat winds up and cracks Convents with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Denjat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Denjat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Mahmoud Denjat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Denjat is taking a breather. Convents 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. Denjat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Denjat performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Denjat lands a nice short elbow. Denjat blocks the strikes from Convents.
Denjat controlling the pace. Convents misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Denjat is figuring out what he wants to do next. Denjat working the head and body with strikes. Denjat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Denjat slips a nice elbow through Convents's hands, connecting with Convents's forehead. Denjat is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mahmoud Denjat. Convents takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Denjat keeps the fight on the outside. Denjat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Convents did well to prevent Denjat getting side control. Convents is trying to get back to full guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Denjat slips a nice elbow through Convents's hands, connecting with Convents's forehead. Robin Convents has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Denjat working Convents over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Mahmoud Denjat showed his dominance in that final round. Well Denjat 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Mahmoud Denjat! Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Mahmoud Denjat! Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Mahmoud Denjat!
Mahmoud Denjat wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeburdiah Zappatista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In The Morning. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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198 lbs
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224 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zeburdiah Zappatista! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Smith! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice uppercut there from Smith. Smith stuffs the takedown. Zappatista goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Smith checks a low kick from Zappatista. Smith drops Zappatista with a beautiful combination! Zappatista stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zappatista is defended easily by Smith. Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Zappatista's torso. Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zappatista's calf. Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Smith throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zappatista walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Smith dips to his left and cracks Zappatista with an uppercut! Smith thumps Zappatista with a low kick. Zappatista blocks the body kick.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Zappatista moves out of range easily. Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zappatista is rocked! Smith throws a head kick that misses. Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smith throws a series of punches but Zappatista avoids them all with ease. A big right from Zappatista misses. Zappatista shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Zappatista is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zappatista postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it. Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Zappatista slips nicely into half guard. Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zappatista. Smith is staying active underneath Zappatista, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Zappatista perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Zappatista prevents Smith from improving his position. Zappatista is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith has control of Zappatista's left arm, preventing Zappatista from doing any damage. Zappatista postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Zappatista tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zappatista can't escape the position.
Smith avoids the attempt from Zappatista to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Zappatista is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zappatista tries to hold on but Smith postures up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Zappatista is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount. Zappatista gets back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zappatista throws a body kick despite being completely out of range The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Zappatista. Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Smith lunges at Zappatista with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zappatista's hand. Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zappatista slips a straight right by Smith. Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zappatista throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut. Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zappatista doesn't seem bothered though. Smith connects with a solid leg kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Zappatista takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zappatista throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith. Zappatista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zappatista somewhat. Smith stuns Zappatista with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nice body kick there by Smith. Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zappatista has time to react. Smith throws a series of punches but Zappatista moves out of range. Smith digs a good body shot into Zappatista's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith throws a wild body kick that Zappatista sees coming a mile off. Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zappatista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Zappatista misses and Smith counters with a left to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zappatista avoids the body shot from Smith.
Zappatista takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Nice body kick there by Smith. Smith lands a head shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Zappatista does a little dance to reset his feet. Zappatista throws a leg kick that is checked and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Zappatista counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee. Zappatista avoids the body shot from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zappatista circles away quickly and effectively. Smith scores with a nice strike. A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Zappatista counters with a takedown into side control. Smith prevents Zappatista from improving position. Zappatista is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well. Zappatista looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zappatista in side control, throwing shots but Smith defends. Zappatista tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Zappatista throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Zappatista working away. Zappatista throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Zappatista avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Zappatista with a poor takedown and Smith counters with a right hand to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zappatista tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Smith throws a lazy head kick and Zappatista counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zappatista pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zappatista. Smith feints and then cracks Zappatista's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zappatista down. Smith motions for Zappatista to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Zappatista uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Mike Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup. Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zappatista. That one must have hurt. Zappatista misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming. Zappatista fails in his attempt to clinch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zappatista is defended easily by Smith. Smith throws a front kick that sends Zappatista stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Zappatista. Nice body punch from Smith. Zappatista tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zappatista. Zappatista circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Zappatista with a lazy takedown attempt and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zappatista really felt that one! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeburdiah Zappatista. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Zappatista tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Smith keeps Zappatista at a distance using the push kick. Zappatista is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A head kick misses from Zappatista. Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Smith is looking to slow Zappatista down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zappatista shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Zappatista avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Zappatista slips the punch. Zappatista will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Zappatista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zappatista doesn't succeed with the takedown and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Zappatista misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick. Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith clobbers Zappatista with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Zappatista shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zappatista's calf. Smith throws a looping overhand right but Zappatista ducks down to avoid it. A head kick misses from Smith. Smith throws out a loose jab but Zappatista uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith thows a leg kick but Zappatista checks it so Zappatista counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zappatista wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. Zappatista is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control. Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zappatista. Zappatista is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control. Zappatista postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Smith looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zappatista wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position. Zappatista trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zappatista moves out of range of the body kick. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smith throws a quick inside leg kick. Zappatista misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. Smith throws a hook to the side of Zappatista's head but Zappatista sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smith connects with a solid leg kick. Smith lands with a slapping head kick. A slow jab from Zappatista misses its intended target. Zappatista tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Zappatista lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Smith looks to land a right hand but Zappatista moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zappatista with a lazy takedown attempt and Smith counters with a straight right hand. Smith throws out a powerful jab. Zappatista thows a left - swing and a miss! Zappatista looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well. Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Smith leaves Zappatista with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeburdiah Zappatista. That's going to take a lot out of him. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Smith lands a nice hook to Zappatista's body. Zappatista takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Smith throws a quick inside leg kick. Zappatista looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Smith throws a series of punches but Zappatista moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zappatista tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zappatista has time to react. Zappatista shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Zappatista is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zappatista.
Zappatista has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith. Zappatista pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zappatista tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away. Zappatista has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zappatista there as he acknowledges the shot. Zappatista connects with a high kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zappatista takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zappatista takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Zappatista sees coming a mile off. Smith throws a series of punches but Zappatista moves out of range. Zappatista takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Zappatista throws a leg kick that is checked and Smith counters with a nice body shot. Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zappatista at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zappatista checks it well. Smith thumps Zappatista with a low kick. Zappatista misses with a takedown attempt and Smith counters with a nice leg kick. Smith throws a push kick but Zappatista slaps the foot to one side. No luck for Zappatista with that takedown attempt. Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Zappatista counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Zappatista scoring with punches from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zappatista has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zappatista there as he acknowledges the shot. Zappatista checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith feints and then cracks Zappatista's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zappatista down. Smith throws a nice head kick!
Zappatista closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Zappatista pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Zappatista tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Zappatista bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Smith is looking to slow Zappatista down with leg kicks. Zappatista fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zappatista moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Zappatista wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs. Zappatista fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeburdiah Zappatista. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Zappatista is just out of range. Smith blocks a head kick by Zappatista.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Zappatista tries to land a body kick and Smith counters with a nice leg kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. Zappatista shrugs it off though. A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Zappatista down. Mike Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith throws a body kick that misses. Zappatista cracks the inside of Smith's front leg. Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Zappatista throws a leg kick that is checked and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Zappatista moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Zappatista misses with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Zappatista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Smith counter with a right hand. Zappatista throws a half hearted mid kick. Smith lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith throws a lazy head kick and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Smith loads up on a big right hand but Zappatista slips the punch. Smith thumps Zappatista with a low kick. Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Zappatista misses with a head kick.
No luck for Zappatista with that takedown attempt. Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Smith scores with a one two! Zappatista had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Zeburdiah Zappatista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A head kick by Smith misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zappatista looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Smith throws a head kick that misses and Zappatista counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now. Zappatista loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Zappatista working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Zappatista has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Smith is trying to keep Zappatista in close.
Zappatista with a flurry of punches that miss. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zappatista working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Zappatista is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control. Zappatista with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Mike Smith! Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mike Smith! Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Mike Smith!
Mike Smith wins by unanimous decision! Mike Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!
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