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EUFC 98 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brass Mckill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arkadi Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brass Mckill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brass Mckill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arkadi Novikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Novikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Novikov pushes Mckill up against the cage in a clinch.
Mckill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Novikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Novikov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Novikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mckill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Novikov lands a couple of elbows.
Mckill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Novikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Novikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mckill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Novikov throwing strikes from guard but Mckill blocks nicely.
Mckill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mckill's head.
Novikov throwing strikes from guard but Mckill blocks nicely.
Novikov scoring with some ground and pound.
Mckill has an active guard here but Novikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Mckill tries to roll over but Novikov keeps him under control.
Novikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mckill with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mckill is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Novikov is nestled in close to Mckill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Novikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Novikov slips a nice elbow through Mckill's hands, connecting with Mckill's forehead.
Novikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mckill defending well though.
Mckill is not content to let Novikov control the position.
Novikov is nestled in close to Mckill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mckill taking some punishment here, with Novikov in his half guard.
Mckill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mckill defending well though.
Novikov wants to pass the guard but Mckill is defending well.
Novikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mckill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Novikov lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Novikov lands a nice short elbow.
Mckill has hold of Novikov's hands but Novikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Novikov slips a nice elbow through Mckill's hands, connecting with Mckill's forehead.
Mckill is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Novikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckill with the active half guard here but Novikov passes nicely into side control.
Mckill on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Novikov lands an elbow.
Novikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Novikov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mckill some visible discomfort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mckill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Novikov looks up at the clock and then as Mckill takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Novikov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadi Novikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Novikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Novikov has clasped his hands together around Mckill's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Novikov lands a few punches from side control.
Mckill takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Novikov lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Novikov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Novikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mckill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Novikov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mckill down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novikov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mckill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Novikov is looking to take a break and control but Mckill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mckill is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Novikov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mckill to see if he's OK.
Novikov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Novikov cracks Mckill with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novikov cracks Mckill with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mckill on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Novikov working the head with strikes.
Arkadi Novikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Novikov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Novikov lands some shots froms side control.
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!
Novikov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Novikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mckill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Novikov scores with punches from side control.
Novikov cracks Mckill with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckill takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Novikov scoring with punches from side control.
Novikov is chipping away with strikes.
Novikov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Novikov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Novikov cracks Mckill with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Novikov advances to full mount.
Novikov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mckill hang on?
A nice elbow there by Novikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novikov looking to secure an arm triangle but Mckill defends it well.
Novikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mckill is in a horrible position here. Novikov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Novikov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Novikov cracks Mckill with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Novikov is landing with some decent strikes but Mckill is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novikov with shots to the head and body - Mckill looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mckill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadi Novikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Novikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mckill's guard.
Novikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Novikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mckill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Novikov defends well.
Mckill has momentary wrist control but Novikov slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mckill keeping moving, preventing Novikov from controlling successfully.
Novikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckill keeping moving, preventing Novikov from controlling successfully.
Novikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Novikov lands a couple of elbows.
Novikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Novikov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Novikov postures up and lands a big shot to Mckill's brow.
Novikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mckill keeping moving, preventing Novikov from controlling successfully.
Novikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mckill's head.
Novikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novikov with a nice head shot there.
Novikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Novikov throwing strikes but missing.
Novikov throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Novikov landing some decent shots from guard.
Novikov trying to control but Mckill is working from the bottom.
Novikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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.
Novikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Novikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Novikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Novikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Novikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Novikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brass Mckill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Novikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Novikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arkadi Novikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Novikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arkadi Novikov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kronic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demon Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demon Beast is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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168 lbs
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155 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Kronic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demon Beast!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronic moves away from the strike by Beast.
Kronic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Beast is trying to stand up here but Kronic is controlling him well.
Beast is looking to improve his position.
Kronic wants to take a breather but Beast is having none of it.
Kronic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kronic winds up and cracks Beast with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kronic is pressing down on Beast's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beast is holding on for now.
Kronic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kronic.
Beast is refusing to be controlled, as Kronic sits in half guard.
Kronic uses his free foot to push down on Beast's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Beast.
Kronic thowing shots but they're missing.
Kronic throwing strikes here but Beast is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kronic punching from mount but Beast doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kronic with shots to the head and body - Beast looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kronic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kronic goes for an armbar but Beast turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Beast.
Beast tries to free his leg and advance position but Kronic is retaining full guard.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Kronic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronic keeping full guard, as Beast tries to pass.
Kronic 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.
Beast trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kronic's guard.
Beast stands up from Kronic's guard - Beast perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kronic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kronic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beast circles away quickly and effectively.
Beast throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch but Kronic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kronic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kronic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Kronic from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronic lands a couple of elbows.
Beast working a defensive guard here.
Kronic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kronic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beast is pulling down on Kronic's head to control his posture.
Kronic tries to free his leg and advance position but Beast is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kronic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kronic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beast as he avoids it easily.
Kronic shoots in but Beast avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kronic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kronic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beast keeps the fight on the outside.
Kronic avoids the body shot from Beast.
Kronic throws a leg kick but Beast checks it.
An inside leg kick from Kronic misses.
Beast misses with an uppercut.
Kronic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beast.
Beast cracks Kronic with a good jab.
Beast cracks Kronic with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Beast throws a right hand that Kronic ducks under and follows up with a left that Kronic also avoids with ease.
Kronic rushes Beast and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kronic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beast walks away with a smile on his face. Kronic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Kronic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beast.
Beast lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronic tries to keep at a distance but Beast has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kronic tries for a takedown but Beast manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beast misses with an elbow over the top.
Kronic blocks the elbow strike.
Beast lands a nice knee to the body.
Beast looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Beast lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kronic.
Beast tries to land knees in the clinch but Kronic avoids the damage to the body.
Kronic dodges an elbow strike from Beast.
Beast misses with a knee to the head.
Beast throws an elbow but it misses.
Beast lands a nice shot to the body.
Beast lands a knee to the body.
Beast lands an uppercut.
Beast creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beast lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jack Kronic has been cut.
Beast with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Beast lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kronic backwards.
Beast lands a hook that snaps the head of Kronic backwards.
Beast throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast connects with a knee to the head.
Kronic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beast looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Beast landing knees to the body.
Beast lands an elbow that stopped Kronic in his tracks for a moment.
Beast tries to land a knee to the head but Kronic blocks with his arms.
Beast scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beast just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kronic's brow.
Kronic has hold of one of Beast's legs. Beast is fighting the takedown attempt but Kronic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kronic thows a big elbow that misses.
Beast wants to get back to his feet but Kronic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beast wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronic wants to pass the guard but Beast is keeping the position.
Beast lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kronic!
Kronic is trying to escape the mount.
Beast looking to control but Kronic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kronic wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Beast trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kronic is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beast wants to control the pace but Kronic is squirming around nicely.
Kronic is desperately trying to improve his position but Beast has a good base and remains in mount.
Kronic tries to hold on but Beast pushes him away.
Beast is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kronic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Beast can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kronic is looking to escape.
Kronic 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.
Demon Beast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Kronic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kronic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab from Beast.
Nice cross by Beast.
Beast connects with the punch.
Beast sizes up Kronic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beast is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beast connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Beast does it's job there.
Demon Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kronic misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Beast as he connects with a hook.
Beast clinches.
Kronic fails to pull guard.
Beast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beast misses with a knee strike.
Kronic jumps guard but Beast stands there with Kronic around his waist. Kronic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kronic dodges an elbow strike from Beast.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beast.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronic has Beast pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kronic pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beast tumbling to the mat - Kronic dives into Beast's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kronic tries to free his leg and advance position but Beast is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kronic wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Beast wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kronic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronic is looking to advance position but Beast has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kronic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Beast trying to control but Kronic is having none of it.
Kronic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kronic is squirming around, avoiding Beast's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast controlling from mount.
Kronic tries to reverse the position but Beast maintains control.
Beast trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beast content just to control the position here.
Beast's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kronic working to try and regain half guard.
Beast trying to control but Kronic is having none of it.
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.
Kronic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Beast controlling the pace for now.
Kronic is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beast controlling the pace for now.
Beast jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kronic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Beast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beast 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Beast!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Ravn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sexy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Sexy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thor Ravn's chin.
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240 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Ravn!
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, Frank Sexy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ravn sprawls well. Ravn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sexy gets slowly back to his feet.
Sexy shoots in for a takedown but Ravn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sexy tries to clinch up but Ravn circles away and keeps his distance.
Sexy wants to clinch up but Ravn keeps it at a distance.
Sexy slips under a jab.
Ravn cracks the inside of Sexy's front leg.
Ravn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ravn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sexy looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ravn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ravn throws a leg kick which misses Sexy's front leg but catches the back leg as Sexy tries to avoid it.
Ravn moves into the clinch.
Ravn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ravn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sexy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ravn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sexy takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Ravn.
It looks like Frank Sexy has been cut.
Ravn with a knee to the head.
Ravn is stalling here.
Ravn with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sexy up against the cage.
Sexy working hard to break the clinch.
Ravn blocks an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ravn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ravn prevents the takedown attempt.
Thor Ravn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sexy.
Ravn connects with a knee to the head.
Ravn looking to throw knees to the head but Sexy is blocking nicely.
Ravn scores with a knee to the head.
Ravn with a knee to the head.
Ravn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ravn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ravn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ravn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee calls for Ravn to work.
Sexy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ravn prevents it.
Sexy wants a takedown.
Sexy is working for takedown but Ravn is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ravn scores with a knee to the head.
Sexy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ravn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ravn darts in and clinches Sexy up against the cage.
Ravn landing knees to the head.
Sexy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ravn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ravn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ravn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sexy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sexy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ravn was covering up waiting for the punch and Sexy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sexy wants to control from the top but Ravn keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sexy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ravn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sexy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sexy is looking to stand up but Ravn won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ravn wriggles free and stands up.
Sexy shoots in looking for a takedown. Ravn tries to sprawl out of it but Sexy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ravn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Ravn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Sexy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sexy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ravn. Ravn obviously looking to wear him down.
Ravn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sexy.
Ravn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ravn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ravn with a knee to the head.
Ravn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ravn as Sexy tries to tie him up.
Ravn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ravn stops a takedown attempt from Sexy.
Sexy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ravn landing knees to the head.
Ravn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sexy.
Thor Ravn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sexy.
Ravn controlling the action here for a moment.
Ravn working Sexy over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravn landing knees to the head.
Sexy fails to pull guard.
Sexy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sexy looking for a takedown.
Ravn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ravn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sexy letting Ravn take a breather here.
Ravn working Sexy over with knees to the body.
Sexy is working for takedown but Ravn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ravn slows down the pace here.
Sexy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ravn walks away with a smile on his face. Sexy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ravn is looking to clinch but Sexy is avoiding it.
Ravn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sexy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ravn throws a chopping leg kick but Sexy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ravn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sexy somewhat.
Ravn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sexy.
Thor Ravn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ravn connects with a solid leg kick.
Ravn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sexy shoots in for a takedown but Ravn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ravn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sexy.
Ravn is looking to slow Sexy down with leg kicks.
Ravn has closed the distance and engaged Sexy in a clinch.
Ravn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexy tries to break free but Ravn pushes him back against the cage.
Ravn misses with a knee strike.
Ravn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sexy.
Ravn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sexy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sexy is working for takedown but Ravn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sexy working hard to break the clinch.
Sexy tries for a takedown but Ravn manages to get underhooks.
Ravn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sexy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ravn prevents it.
Sexy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sexy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sexy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ravn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexy can do to turn this around?
Ravn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sexy blocks it with crossed arms.
Sexy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sexy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sexy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ravn is pressed up against the cage. Sexy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ravn down to the mat. Ravn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ravn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexy tries for a takedown but Ravn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ravn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ravn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sexy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ravn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ravn tries to get out of the position.
Ravn is looking to escape.
Sexy trying to mount his opponent but Ravn defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Ravn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Sexy's cut.
That's time! Ravn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sexy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thor Ravn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ravn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sexy shoots in but Ravn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sexy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ravn's waist but Ravn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sexy off to one side.
Ravn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sexy's sensitive parts.
Sexy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ravn. Ravn obviously looking to wear him down.
Ravn rushes Sexy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thor Ravn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sexy jumps guard but Ravn stands there with Sexy around his waist. Sexy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thor Ravn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sexy.
Ravn working Sexy over with knees to the body.
Ravn connects with a knee to the head.
Ravn lands an elbow just above Sexy 's eye.
Ravn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ravn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sexy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The referee calls for Ravn to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ravn keeps control of Sexy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sexy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ravn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ravn is struggling to control the position.
Ravn crunches a lovely knee into Sexy's ribcage.
Ravn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sexy tries for a takedown but Ravn manages to get underhooks.
Sexy is trying to break free.
Ravn connects with a knee to the head.
Sexy breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Ravn.
Sexy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ravn is looking to stand up but Sexy isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ravn is working an open guard so Sexy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravn throws a nice looking combination but Sexy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ravn doesn't manage to clinch there - Sexy circles away.
Thor Ravn is winning the standup battle so far.
Sexy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ravn avoids it really well and circles away.
Ravn throws a jab but it's blocked by Sexy.
Sexy feints and as Ravn raises his hands in defense, Sexy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sexy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ravn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sexy is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexy prevents Ravn from getting back to his feet.
Frank Sexy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sexy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sexy wants to control from the top but Ravn keeps moving.
Sexy throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ravn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thor Ravn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sexy wants to pass the guard but Ravn is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Ravn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ravn, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Ravn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skyler Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barny Stubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skyler Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barny Stubbs!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green dodges the punch combination from Stubbs.
A punch combination from Stubbs misses.
Stubbs lands with an uppercut that bounces Green off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Skyler Green has been cut.
Stubbs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stubbs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stubbs. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stubbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stubbs throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Stubbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stubbs tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stubbs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stubbs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
Green shoots in for a double leg but Stubbs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stubbs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barny Stubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubbs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stubbs throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Green with the ground and pound from mount.
Stubbs is bucking up trying to escape but Green cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stubbs can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green tries to control but Stubbs wriggling away.
Green lands with some strikes.
Green is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stubbs is surviving well by controlling Green's body position as best he can.
Green is landing with some decent strikes but Stubbs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stubbs wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Green.
A nice elbow there by Green.
Stubbs trying desperately to get to his feet.
Green lands a nice shot to the head.
Green is landing with some decent strikes but Stubbs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Green lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to control but Stubbs is having none of it.
Green throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Green pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Green.
Green lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Stubbs covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skyler Green!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BOBO Cuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsatsu Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, BOBO Cuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsatsu Gomi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gomi lands in his opponent's guard.
Cuba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomi defends well.
Cuba working for a triangle but Gomi defends it easily.
Gomi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cuba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gomi has Cuba in his guard.
Gomi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi wants to control but Cuba is keeping him busy.
Gomi passes to full mount!
Gomi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cuba to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cuba shrugs it off.
Gomi wants to finish this one by submission but Cuba is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gomi.
Gomi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cuba is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi pulls Cuba in close to prevent any damage.
Cuba preventing the sweep.
Gomi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cuba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cuba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gomi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomi is looking for a triangle but Cuba pushes his legs off easily.
Gomi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gomi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cuba turns into him and now he's in Gomi's guard.
Gomi looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gomi's head.
Gomi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cuba is aware though and is defending well.
Cuba landing some decent shots from guard.
Gomi wants to sweep here but Cuba controlling him for the moment.
Cuba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cuba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cuba has managed to get both his arms back between Gomi's legs - danger averted.
Cuba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomi is pulling down on Cuba's head to control his posture.
Gomi controls Cuba momentarily but Cuba frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cuba is posturing up here but Gomi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cuba tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cuba has to tap! Slick submission there by Gomi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsatsu Gomi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pieru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richardson comes into the arena with This Calling by All That Remains blaring out of the sound system. 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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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Pieru!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Richardson throws a series of punches but Pieru avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Pieru or perhaps it was just good defense by Richardson which made him look bad.
Pieru shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richardson scores with a leg kick.
Pieru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richardson.
George Pieru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson lands a big head kick that sends Pieru tumbling to the mat! Richardson takes a step backwards and waves Pieru back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pieru is rocked!
It looks like George Pieru has been cut.
Pieru fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Richardson sprawls well initially but Pieru persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pieru is still in real trouble! Can Richardson finish him?
Richardson trying to hold on to Pieru's head to control him but Pieru postures up.
Pieru seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieru not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Richardson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pieru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pieru's back!
Pieru looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
A lull in the action here.
Richardson keeps control of the position as Pieru tries to break free.
Pieru rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pieru is looking to improve his 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.
Well, if Richardson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pieru manages to get to full guard.
Pieru wants to sweep but no luck.
Richardson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pieru throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Richardson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson stands up from Pieru's guard - Richardson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pieru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richardson thows a body shot but no joy.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown by Pieru or perhaps it was just good defense by Richardson which made him look bad.
Nate Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pieru.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pieru ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Pieru is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Richardson's half guard.
Richardson is trying to control but can't.
Richardson controlling the position for now.
Richardson works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richardson is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Richardson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Pieru's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pieru will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richardson slaps away a takedown attempt from Pieru, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Richardson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pieru at a distance.
Richardson looks to land a combination but Pieru avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson stuffs the takedown.
Nate Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pieru.
No luck for Pieru with that takedown attempt.
Richardson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pieru is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Pieru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pieru will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richardson leaves Pieru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richardson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pieru.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pieru moves into the clinch.
Richardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richardson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pieru is breathing heavily.
Pieru checks the leg kick.
Richardson leaves Pieru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richardson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richardson throws a sloppy head kick and Pieru moves out of range easily.
Pieru dodges the punch combination from Richardson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pieru shoots in for a double leg but Richardson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richardson swinging wildly here.
Pieru blocks a low kick nicely.
Pieru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Richardson misses with a double jab.
Pieru looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richardson is fending him off so far but Pieru persists. Nope, Richardson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pieru tries to move into range but Richardson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pieru fails with a takedown attempt.
Richardson is looking to slow Pieru down with leg kicks.
Richardson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pieru. That did some damage!
Richardson feints and then cracks Pieru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pieru down.
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!
Pieru blocks a head kick by Richardson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Richardson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Pieru's cut.
That's time! Richardson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Richardson. Pieru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nate Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pieru tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richardson. Pieru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pieru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richardson is looking to wear down Pieru with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pieru closes the distance and clinches up with Richardson, looking for a takedown. Pieru pushes Richardson against the cage but Richardson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pieru tries to score a power double leg takedown but Richardson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pieru somewhat.
Nate Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pieru.
Pieru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Pieru tries to clinch up but Richardson circles away and keeps his distance.
Richardson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pieru was well out of range. Poor timing from Richardson.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pieru.
Richardson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pieru's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richardson leaves Pieru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richardson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richardson wants it to stay on the feet.
Richardson wants to land a leg kick but Pieru is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Richardson misses.
Richardson swings for the body but Pieru moves out of range.
Richardson throws a body punch but Pieru moves out of range.
Pieru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pieru shoots for a takedown but Richardson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pieru shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richardson but Richardson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richardson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nate Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pieru throws a hook to the side of Richardson's head but Richardson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pieru changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richardson tries to avoid it but Pieru manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richardson to the ground. Richardson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richardson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson connects with a high kick.
Pieru shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Richardson defends it nicely.
Richardson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Richardson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
George Pieru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richardson tried to score with a low kick but Pieru checks it.
Pieru checks a low kick from Richardson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richardson, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Richardson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Monsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monsson comes to the cage accompanied by Tenacious D - Master Exploder. Wallace has chosen Let's Go as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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185 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Monsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wallace to the mat! Wallace manages to get full guard.
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.
Monsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now.
Monsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now.
Monsson looking to sit in guard and control but Wallace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is stalling in the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Monsson throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallace closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Monsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wallace cracks Monsson with an open hand slap.
Monsson throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
Monsson gets caught flat footed, as Wallace shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wallace controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Monsson is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Monsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Monsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wallace controls the pace.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Monsson keeps moving.
Wallace is posturing up here but Monsson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Wallace tries to roll out but it's too tight and Wallace has to tap! Slick submission there by Monsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sebastian Monsson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Downey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Lindfors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downey comes to the cage accompanied by we didn't start the fire. Henry Downey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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177 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Downey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Lindfors!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Downey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Downey throws a right and a left that Lindfors avoids nicely.
Lindfors misses with a double jab
and Downey counters with a three punch combo that has Lindfors backing up. Lindfors nods at Downey to acknowledge the strikes.
Felix Lindfors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindfors misses with a combination
and Downey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lindfors's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downey is looking to work some ground and pound but Lindfors has wrist control.
Downey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lindfors looking to control.
Lindfors wants to sweep but no luck.
Lindfors working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Downey.
Lindfors preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Downey chips away with some ground and pound.
Lindfors not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Downey lands with a straight right. Lindfors didn't see that one coming.
Lindfors misses with a combination
and Downey counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downey looking for a takedown.
Downey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Downey slips a jab from Lindfors.
Lindfors falls off balance throwing a combination
and Downey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Downey.
Downey prevents Lindfors from breaking the clinch.
Downey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lindfors pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lindfors looks to throw the jab but Downey is out of range.
Downey lands a two punch combo.
Lindfors misses with a combination
and Downey counters with a straight right hand.
Lindfors looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downey clinches.
Downey wants the takedown. Lindfors is fighting it off but Downey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lindfors's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Downey prevents Lindfors from getting back to his feet.
Downey thows a big elbow that misses.
Downey working some strikes from top position.
Downey wants to stand but Lindfors has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Downey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Downey thows a big elbow that misses.
Lindfors not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Downey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Downey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downey thows a big elbow that misses.
Downey with a nice head shot there.
Downey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Downey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Downey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lindfors misses with a combination
enabling Downey to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindfors throws a combination that misses
and Downey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lindfors throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Downey misses.
Downey wants to clinch up but Lindfors keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Downey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Felix Lindfors is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Downey loads up on a big right hand but Lindfors slips the punch.
A combination from Downey does no damage.
Downey throws a series of punches but Lindfors moves out of range.
Downey throws a hook but Lindfors blocks it.
Lindfors pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Downey throws a series of punches but Lindfors moves out of range.
Lindfors scores with a nice strike.
Lindfors keeps the fight on the outside.
Lindfors swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Downey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindfors utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Downey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lindfors is keeping the position for now.
Downey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Downey 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.
Lindfors tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Downey was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindfors.
Downey staying out of range there.
Downey lands a nice shot that snaps Lindfors's head back.
Lindfors swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Downey to counter with a crisp jab.
Lindfors loads up on a big right hand but Downey slips the punch.
Lindfors moves away from the strike by Downey.
Downey looks to land a combination but Lindfors avoids it well.
Lindfors falls off balance throwing a combination
so Downey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Downey is looking to work some ground and pound but Lindfors has wrist control.
Downey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Downey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Downey throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downey landing some decent shots from guard.
Henry Downey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lindfors trying to control the position here.
Downey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lindfors, up you get!
Downey lands the left hand.
Lindfors misses with a double jab
and Downey counters with a shoot takedown. Lindfors fights it but they end up in guard.
Downey landing some decent shots from guard.
Downey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Downey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downey landing some decent shots from guard.
Downey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lindfors tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Downey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Downey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Downey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lindfors utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Downey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downey 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.
Lindfors keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Downey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Downey thows a huge punch but Lindfors dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lindfors blocking the ground and pound attempt from Downey.
Lindfors avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Downey.
Lindfors regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Downey.
Downey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Downey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Downey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindfors.
Some wild striking there from Downey.
Lindfors displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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.
Lindfors misses with a combination
and Downey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lindfors's guard now.
Downey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lindfors swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Downey throwing strikes but missing.
Downey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Downey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Downey lands a couple of elbows.
Lindfors not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Downey dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lindfors falls off balance throwing a combination
and Downey counters with a leg kick.
Downey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindfors.
Downey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lindfors circles away quickly and effectively.
Downey moves out of range as Lindfors strikes.
Downey misses with a low kick.
Lindfors throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Downey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Downey wants a takedown but no success here.
Downey can't get the takedown.
Downey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lindfors gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Downey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindfors stops a takedown attempt from Downey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downey can't get the takedown.
A body shot lands from Downey.
Lindfors prevents the takedown attempt.
Lindfors is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lindfors tries to break the clinch but Downey is controlling the position.
Downey can't get the takedown.
Downey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindfors can do to turn this around?
Lindfors manages to break the clinch.
Lindfors misses with a double jab
enabling Downey to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Lindfors.
Lindfors swings for the body but Downey moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Downey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lindfors misses with a two punch combination.
Downey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Downey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lindfors takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lindfors avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Downey!
Lindfors scores with a three punch combo!
Downey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Downey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindfors scores with a nice head shot.
Lindfors throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Downey counters with a shoot takedown. Lindfors fights it but they end up in guard.
Lindfors is working an open guard so Downey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Downey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lindfors counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindfors falls off balance throwing a combination
and Downey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Downey is looking to work some ground and pound but Lindfors has wrist control.
Lindfors looking to hit a scissor sweep but Downey is one step ahead there.
Downey thows a big elbow that misses.
Downey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindfors controls Downey momentarily but Downey frees himself.
Lindfors has momentary wrist control but Downey slips an elbow through the middle.
Lindfors avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Felix Lindfors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Downey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lindfors works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lindfors misses with a double jab
and Downey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Downey shoots in and bounces Lindfors off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downey throws and elbow that misses. Lindfors uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Downey's guard. Nice move by Lindfors!
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Downey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Downey 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 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Downey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Deal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deal comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth - Countdown to Extinction. Jorge Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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225 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Deal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Deal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deal.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Deal avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Deal.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Deal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deal.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Deal is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Deal moves out of range.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Deal.
Deal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Deal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deal shoots for a takedown but Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jorge Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deal.
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Deal is breathing heavily.
Cruz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Deal sprawling to the canvas! Deal rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cruz finish him?!
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!
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Deal. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Deal saw that one coming.
Cruz connects with a nice cross there... Deal is looking wobbly and Cruz recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Deal to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Cruz jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jorge Cruz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Perkules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkules comes to the cage accompanied by Carlo Siliotto : The Punisher. Paavo Perkules has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
164 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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24
162 lbs
10 - 1 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paavo Perkules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alpo Wednesday!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkules staying out of range there.
Perkules circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perkules moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perkules throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wednesday missing with a left hand there. Perkules was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wednesday wants to clinch up but Perkules keeps it at a distance.
Wednesday throws a hook but Perkules avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday avoids a kick to the body.
Wednesday moves out of range as Perkules throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkules is looking to slow Wednesday down with leg kicks.
Perkules sizes up Wednesday with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paavo Perkules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wednesday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wednesday misses with a hook.
Wednesday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perkules moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A right-left combo lands from Wednesday.
Perkules misses with a body shot
and Wednesday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perkules closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkules misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wednesday.
Perkules taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wednesday working aggressively here.
Perkules blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wednesday working aggressively here.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Perkules to work.
Wednesday scores with a hook to the body.
Perkules tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wednesday avoids it.
Wednesday has had enough of the clinch but Perkules keeps him there for the moment.
Wednesday scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
Perkules pushes Wednesday back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wednesday scores with a shoulder strike.
Perkules throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Perkules landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wednesday can't break the clinch.
Perkules digs a right hand underneath Wednesday's ribcage. Wednesday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Perkules scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wednesday on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wednesday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perkules turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wednesday looks gassed!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perkules.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkules clinches up with Wednesday and pushes him back against the cage.
Perkules blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Perkules.
Wednesday on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perkules pressing his opponent against the cage.
Perkules tries to land knees in the clinch but Wednesday avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Perkules fails to land.
Wednesday manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Perkules misses with some punches.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkules lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wednesday.
Wednesday looking to stall.
Perkules lands a damaging elbow.
Wednesday tries to work over Perkules's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wednesday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perkules taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wednesday manages to break the clinch.
Wednesday blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkules has Wednesday up against the cage in a clinch.
Wednesday has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
Wednesday stalling in the clinch.
Wednesday is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wednesday is trying to force a seperation but Perkules has the dominant position.
Perkules creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wednesday's defenses.
Wednesday blocks an elbow strike from Perkules.
Wednesday stalling in the clinch.
Wednesday wants to get back to striking at distance but Perkules won't allow it.
Wednesday avoiding damage as Perkules throws knees to the body.
Wednesday takes an elbow to the temple.
Perkules stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wednesday avoids the elbow strike from Perkules, against the cage.
Wednesday looking to stall.
Perkules lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wednesday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wednesday managing to block the knees to the body from Perkules.
Perkules trying to land knees to the body.
Perkules blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Perkules 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.
Wednesday tries to keep at a distance but Perkules has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wednesday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perkules tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wednesday avoids it.
Wednesday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkules effectively controlling the action here.
Wednesday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wednesday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wednesday takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkules.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wednesday as Perkules tries to tie him up.
Perkules tries to throw a body punch but Wednesday avoids it by throwing Perkules back against the cage.
Wednesday is working Perkules over against the cage.
Wednesday tries a body shot but Perkules blocks it.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wednesday on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perkules tries to land knees in the clinch but Wednesday avoids the damage to the body.
Perkules is struggling to control the position.
Wednesday throws a head punch that misses.
Wednesday is trying to maintain a safe position but Perkules gets an underhook and turns Wednesday into the cage.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perkules clinches but Wednesday breaks the clinch
and Wednesday counters with a straight right hand.
Perkules throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perkules goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wednesday closes the distance looking to clinch
and Perkules counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkules tries to clinch but Wednesday moves out of range.
Wednesday checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perkules. That's going to slow Wednesday down.
Wednesday throws a big shot that misses.
Perkules throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perkules looks to land a body kick but Wednesday moved away.
Wednesday wants to clinch but Perkules slips to the side
and Perkules counters with a low kick, right behind Wednesday 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Perkules lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wednesday's sensitive parts.
Wednesday moves out of range of the body kick from Perkules.
Perkules lands with a nice body kick.
Wednesday is breathing heavily.
Wednesday throws a lazy right hand but Perkules sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkules circles away from the clinch attempt
and Perkules counters with a low kick, right behind Wednesday 's knee.
Paavo Perkules is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Perkules misses
and Wednesday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wednesday tries to clinch but Perkules moves away
and Perkules counters with a solid body kick.
Perkules tries to clinch up.
Wednesday clinches but Perkules breaks the clinch
and Perkules counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Perkules dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wednesday clinches but Perkules breaks the clinch
and Perkules holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Perkules blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkules with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perkules using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wednesday has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perkules tries to land knees in the clinch but Wednesday avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Perkules.
Perkules tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wednesday avoids it.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkules digs a right hand into Wednesday's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wednesday's gas tank.
Perkules cracks Wednesday with a nice body shot.
Perkules leaning against his opponent.
Wednesday blocks the elbow strike.
Perkules with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wednesday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Perkules.
Wednesday misses with a body punch.
Wednesday on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perkules tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wednesday avoids it.
Perkules looking to slow down the pace here.
Perkules lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perkules backwards.
Perkules comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wednesday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wednesday managing to block the knees to the body from Perkules.
Wednesday lands a hook that snaps the head of Perkules backwards.
Perkules misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Perkules.
Perkules tries to stall but Wednesday uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Perkules blocking some punches.
Perkules pressing his opponent against the cage.
Perkules pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perkules is working Wednesday over against the cage.
Wednesday working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wednesday on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perkules is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wednesday is defending well for now.
Wednesday throws a head punch that misses.
Perkules is working Wednesday over against the cage.
Perkules throws a head punch that misses.
Wednesday throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perkuless head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wednesday creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wednesday is trying to maintain a safe position but Perkules gets an underhook and turns Wednesday into the cage.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Perkules slowing the pace effectively.
Wednesday manages to break the clinch.
Alpo Wednesday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Perkules circles away from the clinch attempt
and Perkules counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wednesday's knee momentarily.
Wednesday tries to clinch up
and Wednesday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Perkules moves into the clinch.
Perkules lands an elbow that stopped Wednesday in his tracks for a moment.
Wednesday on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wednesday tries to stall but Perkules uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Perkules.
Paavo Perkules has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wednesday throws a head punch that misses.
Perkules stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wednesday managing to block the knees to the body from Perkules.
Perkules misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wednesday - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wednesday blocks a body shot from Perkules.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkules blocks an uppercut.
Perkules unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A body shot lands from Perkules.
Perkules working Wednesday over with knees to the body.
Perkules lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wednesday backwards.
Perkules lands a nice shot to the body.
Perkules lands an elbow that stopped Wednesday in his tracks for a moment.
Perkules lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wednesday backwards.
Perkules lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Perkules.
Perkules creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wednesday has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Perkules - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Perkules.
Wednesday takes a knee to the side of the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Perkules.
Perkules lands a body shot in the clinch.
Perkules scores a nice knee to the body.
Perkules lands a hook that snaps the head of Wednesday backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkules is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wednesday is defending well for now.
Perkules misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
A right handed body shot lands from Perkules.
Paavo Perkules is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perkules creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wednesday's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Perkules showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perkules 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Perkules!
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FIGHT
RATING
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