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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dino Dino (ranked 5108 p4p, 244 weight class) and Luciano Grabowski (ranked 5110 p4p, 245 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dino Dino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luciano Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dino has closed the distance and engaged Grabowski in a clinch.
Grabowski has Dino pressed against the cage, preventing Dino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dino is looking for a takedown.
Grabowski has Dino pressed against the cage.
Dino breaks the clinch.
Dino tries for a takedown but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grabowski.
Grabowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grabowski dives in and grabs Dino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dino pushes down on Grabowski's head and hops out.
Dino fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Dino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Grabowski throws a front kick aimed at Dino's knee but Dino avoids it well.
Grabowski instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grabowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grabowski manages to pull guard.
Dino advances position into side control!
Grabowski looks to move to half guard but instead Dino has passed into mount! Damn!
Dino goes for an armbar but Grabowski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grabowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dino keeping full guard, as Grabowski tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grabowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Dino is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski wants to control from the top but Dino keeps moving.
Dino wants to stand but Grabowski is controlling the position.
Dino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grabowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Grabowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dino controls the pace.
Dino stands up from Grabowski's guard - Dino perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grabowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dino circles away.
Grabowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grabowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dino tries to pull guard but Grabowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dino tries to land knees in the clinch but Grabowski avoids the damage to the body.
Grabowski misses with a knee to the head.
Grabowski has Dino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grabowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dino fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dino gets tackled into the cage by Grabowski. Grabowski maintains the clinch.
Dino can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Grabowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dino gets the takedown into side control.
Grabowski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dino throws a push kick but Grabowski slaps the foot to one side.
Grabowski clinches up with Dino and pushes him back against the cage.
Dino looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dino decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grabowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grabowski looking to sit in guard and control but Dino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski wants to stand up but Dino is controlling him.
Dino throws a big right hand that misses.
Grabowski looking to control.
Luciano Grabowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabowski is keeping the position for now.
Grabowski keeping moving, preventing Dino from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grabowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dino defends well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grabowski clinches up with Dino and pushes him back against the cage.
Dino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grabowski jumps guard but Dino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dino shoots in looking for a takedown. Grabowski tries to sprawl out of it but Dino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grabowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grabowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dino counters with a series of strikes. Grabowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grabowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grabowski tries to clinch up.
Grabowski closes the distance and clinches.
Grabowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dino Dino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Grabowski.
Grabowski letting Dino take a breather here.
Grabowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grabowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grabowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Dino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grabowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dino Dino is winning the standup battle so far.
Grabowski misses with a takedown
and Dino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grabowski is breathing heavily.
Dino moves into the clinch.
Grabowski tries to pull guard but Dino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dino breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dino goes for a double leg but Grabowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grabowski continues to drive forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dino Dino will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grabowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dino.
Dino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grabowski.
Dino prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dino jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grabowski walks away with a smile on his face. Dino gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grabowski circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Dino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dino doesn't manage to clinch there - Grabowski circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Dino moves in looking to clinch but Grabowski pushes him off.
Grabowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grabowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Grabowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grabowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dino Dino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grabowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grabowski somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski tries for a takedown but Dino circles away easily
and Dino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dino looks to land a body kick but Grabowski moved away.
Grabowski wants to clinch.
It looked like Dino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dino closes the distance and clinches.
Dino is working for takedown but Grabowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grabowski manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Grabowski
and Dino counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grabowski is defending well for now.
Grabowski jumps into guard, dragging Dino to the mat.
Dino stands up from Grabowski's guard - Dino perhaps looking for a knockout.
Grabowski darts in trying to clinch
enabling Dino to counter with a crisp jab.
Grabowski fails to land the takedown.
Grabowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grabowski misses with a double jab.
Dino rushes Grabowski and presses him up against the cage.
Dino breaks from the clinch.
Grabowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Dino tries to sprawl out of it but Grabowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dino drives through and clinches with Grabowski against the cage.
Grabowski tries to pull guard but Dino won't allow it.
Dino Dino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grabowski prevents it.
Dino is working for takedown but Grabowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dino drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grabowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Dino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Dino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Aurelio (ranked 4198 p4p, 412 weight class) and Soul Shadow (ranked 2123 p4p, 233 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcelo Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soul Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelio throws a series of punches but Shadow moves out of range.
Shadow lands a head kick. Aurelio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Marcelo Aurelio has been cut.
Shadow misses with a straight left.
Aurelio throws a quick counter head kick but Shadow was just out of range.
Shadow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aurelio's head.
Shadow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shadow lands a right hook to the body.
Aurelio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shadow at a distance.
Shadow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shadow misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Aurelio misses its target.
Aurelio moves out of range of the strikes.
Shadow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shadow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shadow has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shadow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aurelio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aurelio throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aurelio tried to counter with a leg kick but Shadow avoided it.
Shadow just misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shadow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shadow throws a shot to the body.
Shadow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelio moves away.
Aurelio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shadow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shadow swings for the body but Aurelio moves out of range.
Shadow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aurelio rather than just go for the knockout.
Shadow throws a big shot that misses.
Shadow throws a hook to the side of Aurelio's head but Aurelio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shadow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shadow lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shadow with a nice cross.
Shadow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shadow misses the jab.
Shadow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shadow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aurelio throwing a counter right hand but Shadow manages to avoid it.
Shadow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Aurelio to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Aurelio.
Shadow looks to land a combination. Aurelio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aurelio is rocked!
Shadow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Aurelio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shadow looks to land a combination but Aurelio avoids it well.
Aurelio seems to have got his legs back now.
Shadow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shadow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aurelio connects with a crisp jab.
Aurelio lands a nice shot to the body.
Aurelio thumps Shadow with a low kick.
Aurelio throws out a loose jab but Shadow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aurelio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shadow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soul Shadow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow misses with a combination
and Aurelio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aurelio connects with a single shot there.
Shadow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aurelio.
Shadow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aurelio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aurelio just misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Shadow.
Shadow throws a combination that misses
and Aurelio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shadow takes a swing at Aurelio's ribcage but misses.
Aurelio throws a sloppy head kick and Shadow moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Shadow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shadow throws a head kick but Aurelio moves out of range.
Shadow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shadow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aurelio.
Shadow lands with a nice combination. Aurelio backs away looking to recover.
Shadow throws a head kick that misses.
Aurelio throws a quick counter head kick but Shadow was just out of range.
Shadow is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shadow misses with a straight right.
Shadow throws a body punch but Aurelio moves out of range.
Shadow scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Shadow dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shadow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shadow misses with a head kick.
Aurelio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shadow swings widly with a right hand
and Aurelio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aurelio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shadow throws a sloppy head kick
and Aurelio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shadow connects with a right hand. Aurelio shakes it off.
Aurelio misses with a hook.
Shadow lands a head kick!
Shadow misses with a head kick.
Aurelio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Soul Shadow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shadow throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Aurelio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shadow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Shadow misses.
Aurelio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shadow in his tracks.
Shadow lands with a kick to the temple. Aurelio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shadow is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio avoids the head kick by Shadow.
Shadow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aurelio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soul Shadow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aurelio misses with a body shot.
Shadow looks to land a left hand but Aurelio moved out of range nicely.
Shadow misses with a right hand
and Aurelio counters with a series of strikes. Shadow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shadow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aurelio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aurelio might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aurelio ducks under a wild hook from Shadow.
A little feinted left hand from Aurelio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Shadow misses its intended target.
Shadow swings widly with a right hand
and Aurelio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shadow! Aurelio lets Shadow back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Shadow is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shadow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aurelio.
Shadow is still on wobbly legs! Can Aurelio finish him?
Shadow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shadow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shadow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shadow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio scores with a jab to the body.
Aurelio drops his hands momentarily and Shadow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shadow seems to have recovered his senses.
Shadow throws a series of strikes that have Aurelio backpedaling.
Aurelio works Shadow's body with a nice hook.
Aurelio loads up on a big right hand but Shadow slips the punch.
Shadow throws a big shot that misses.
Shadow misses with a jab to the body
and Aurelio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Shadow misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Aurelio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shadow throws a series of punches but Aurelio avoids them all with ease.
Shadow throws a one two combo.
Shadow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurelio throws out the jab.
Shadow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelio.
Shadow throws a combination that misses
and Aurelio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aurelio connects with a leg kick. Shadow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aurelio lands a slapping body shot.
Shadow throws a right hand that Aurelio ducks under and follows up with a left that Aurelio also avoids with ease.
Shadow misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shadow throws a right hand that Aurelio ducks under and follows up with a left that Aurelio also avoids with ease.
Aurelio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shadow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shadow misses with a right hand
enabling Aurelio to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Soul Shadow's cut even more.
Aurelio throws a body shot but no joy.
Shadow misses with a wild body shot.
Shadow throws a leg kick
and Aurelio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shadow misses with a head kick.
Aurelio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shadow moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aurelio lands a jab to Shadow's midsection.
Shadow throws a poor cross that misses
and Shadow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shadow misses with a double jab
and Aurelio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shadow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aurelio throwing a counter right hand but Shadow manages to avoid it.
Shadow misses with the body kick
and Aurelio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shadow misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aurelio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shadow checks a low kick from Aurelio.
Shadow misses with a hook
and Aurelio counters with a big right hand! Oh Shadow is in trouble here! Aurelio follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Aurelio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teo Wolfie (ranked 5109 p4p, 449 weight class) and Diego Sardine (ranked 4224 p4p, 414 weight class). Teo Wolfie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teo Wolfie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Sardine!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfie connects with a single shot there.
Sardine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wolfie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wolfie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sardine has his foot on Wolfie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolfie works his way back into a safe position though.
Wolfie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sardine is pulling down on Wolfie's head. It's preventing any offense from Wolfie, at least for the moment.
Sardine tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sardine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sardine wants to stand up but Wolfie is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfie wants to pass the guard but Sardine is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sardine rushes Wolfie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wolfie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sardine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wolfie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wolfie tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teo Wolfie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sardine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wolfie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sardine misses with a head kick.
Wolfie stuffs the takedown attempt from Sardine. Sardine gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolfie tries to clinch but Sardine is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Wolfie.
Sardine tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolfie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sardine sprawls and moves away.
Sardine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wolfie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sardine is in Wolfie's guard.
Sardine wants to control from the top but Wolfie keeps moving.
Wolfie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sardine trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sardine pushing down on Wolfie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Sardine seems content to control.
Wolfie wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sardine.
Sardine controlling the action here.
Sardine wants to pass to mount but Wolfie is defending the position.
Wolfie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sardine is working away from the top position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wolfie gets the takedown into side control.
Wolfie is trying to get an arm triangle but Sardine is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Wolfie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sardine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sardine tries to buck Wolfie off but Wolfie is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sardine is trying to control Wolfie's posture but Wolfie avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Sardine will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sardine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sardine rushes Wolfie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sardine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolfie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolfie moves into the clinch.
Sardine manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wolfie or perhaps it was just good defense by Sardine, which made it look bad.
Sardine tries a quick counter leg kick but Wolfie is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sardine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wolfie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sardine is in Wolfie's guard.
Wolfie wants to control the position but Sardine says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Still in half guard, Sardine seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sardine is working for an americana but Wolfie has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Sardine was thinking about the submission.
Wolfie is trying to keep Sardine in close.
Wolfie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sardine defends well.
Sardine gets to his feet. Wolfie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sardine darts in and clinches Wolfie up against the cage.
Wolfie being controlled against the cage.
Sardine jumps guard and drags Wolfie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sardine looking for a sweep. Not yet Sardine, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sardine working for a triangle but Wolfie defends it easily.
Wolfie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sardine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wolfie won't allow Sardine to get back to his feet.
Sardine wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolfie trying to control but Sardine is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sardine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolfie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sardine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wolfie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wolfie tries to bench press Sardine off him but Sardine keeps the position.
Wolfie is trying to control Sardine's posture but Sardine avoids it.
Wolfie is not content to let Sardine control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sardine is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wolfie's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sardine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sardine or perhaps it was just good defense by Wolfie, which made it look bad.
Wolfie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sardine pinned against the cage. Sardine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sardine throws a counter combo.
Wolfie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sardine on his heels. He'll look to pass Sardine's guard now, I'm sure.
Sardine keeping moving, preventing Wolfie from controlling successfully.
Wolfie looking to sit in guard and control but Sardine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sardine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sardine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolfie controls Sardine momentarily but Sardine frees himself.
Wolfie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sardine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wolfie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wolfie tries to get out of the position.
Sardine trying to control but Wolfie is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolfie being controlled here, momentarily.
Wolfie throwing short punches from the bottom.
Sardine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sardine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolfie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sardine moves in looking to clinch but Wolfie pushes him off.
Sardine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sardine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sardine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sardine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teo Wolfie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfie connects with a single shot there.
Teo Wolfie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sardine closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sardine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolfie keeps working.
Sardine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sardine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sardine tries to stand but Wolfie is controlling his head.
A lull in the action here.
Wolfie stops Sardine from passing to mount.
Teo Wolfie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Sardine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolfie struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Teo Wolfie.
I think Sardine 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Diego Sardine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zibi Kauder (ranked 3197 p4p, 351 weight class) and Pascala Oaza (ranked 5106 p4p, 450 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zibi Kauder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascala Oaza!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oaza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oaza throws a head kick but Kauder moves out of range.
Oaza lands with a shot to the body.
Kauder clinches with his opponent.
Oaza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kauder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oaza stops a takedown attempt from Kauder.
Kauder jumps guard but Oaza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kauder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kauder looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zibi Kauder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kauder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oaza's defenses.
Kauder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Kauder finds it's target.
Kauder clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oaza tries to break free but Kauder pushes him back against the cage.
Kauder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kauder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oaza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kauder tries to keep at a distance but Oaza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kauder fails to pull guard.
Oaza tries to throw a body punch but Kauder avoids it by throwing Oaza back against the cage.
Kauder is trying to pull guard but Oaza has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kauder.
Kauder tries to pull guard but Oaza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kauder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oaza walks away with a smile on his face. Kauder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kauder shoots for a double leg takedown but Oaza sprawls well. He's pushed Kauder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oaza fails with a takedown attempt.
Kauder thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kauder blocks the body kick.
Kauder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Kauder.
Kauder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oaza finds it's way round the side to connect with Kauder's head.
Oaza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kauder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oaza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oaza goes for a double leg but Kauder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kauder continues to drive forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kauder goes for a double leg but Oaza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oaza continues to drive forward.
Oaza stuffs the takedown attempt from Kauder. Kauder gets slowly back to his feet.
Kauder is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauder stuffs the takedown attempt from Oaza. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oaza can't get the takedown.
Kauder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oaza wants to get back to striking at distance but Kauder won't allow it.
Oaza wants to break free but Kauder has control.
Kauder is trying to drag Oaza to the mat but Oaza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kauder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oaza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kauder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oaza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oaza manages to pull guard.
Oaza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kauder wants to control from the top but Oaza keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kauder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oaza is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pascala Oaza will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kauder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kauder forces Oaza back against the cage and clinches.
Kauder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oaza after a bit of a struggle.
Kauder misses with a knee strike.
Kauder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zibi Kauder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oaza tries to pull guard but Kauder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kauder has Oaza pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kauder pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Oaza tumbling to the mat - Kauder dives into Oaza's guard.
Oaza pushes Kauder off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zibi Kauder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oaza throws the kick towards the body but Kauder avoids it.
Pascala Oaza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauder tries to clinch there but Oaza circles away.
Oaza tries to clinch up but Kauder circles away and keeps his distance.
Oaza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kauder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oaza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oaza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kauder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oaza scores with a nice head shot.
Oaza tries to close the distance and clinch but Kauder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oaza tries to clinch but Kauder is having none of it.
Kauder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oaza's waist but Oaza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kauder off to one side.
And Oaza tries to counter it with a takedown but Kauder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kauder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oaza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kauder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oaza throws a head kick that misses.
Kauder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oaza scores with a nice strike.
Kauder closes the distance and clinches.
Kauder is trying to pull guard but Oaza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oaza jumps into guard, dragging Kauder to the mat.
Kauder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oaza is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kauder presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Oaza trying to control the position but instead, Kauder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oaza into the cage.
Oaza fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oaza is trying to pull guard but Kauder has him pressed against the cage.
Kauder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kauder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oaza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kauder has time to react.
Oaza tries to clinch but Kauder is having none of it.
Kauder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oaza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pascala Oaza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kauder working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oaza passes Kauder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oaza lands a nice short elbow.
Oaza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kauder tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Oaza manages to move to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascala Oaza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Oaza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kauder tries for a takedown but Oaza circles away easily
and Oaza counters with a series of strikes. Kauder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oaza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kauder, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oaza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kauder's brow.
Oaza tries to break the clinch but Kauder is controlling the position.
Kauder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kauder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zibi Kauder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oaza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kauder tries to clinch up.
Oaza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kauder defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oaza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oaza throws a push kick but Kauder slaps the foot to one side.
Oaza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kauder.
Kauder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kauder.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kauder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oaza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oaza feints the counter takedown.
Oaza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kauder defends well and Oaza ends up having to push Kauder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oaza closes the distance and clinches up with Kauder, looking for a takedown. Oaza pushes Kauder against the cage but Kauder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kauder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oaza moves away.
Oaza wants to slow Kauder down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oaza moves into range and clinches up with Kauder.
Oaza tries to pull guard but Kauder holds him up against the cage and eventually Oaza drops back down to his feet.
Oaza is trying to break free.
Kauder manages to break the clinch.
Oaza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kauder.
Kauder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oaza but Oaza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oaza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kauder has his takedown stuffed
and Oaza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kauder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oaza dives in for a single leg takedown but Kauder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oaza tries to keep at a distance but Kauder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kauder tries to work over Oaza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kauder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oaza looking to score a takedown here. Kauder is defending well but Oaza drives through and ends up in Kauder's guard.
Kauder being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauder scores with a nice shot.
Oaza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oaza drops back looking for a leg! Kauder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kauder manages to kick Oaza off! Oaza jumps back into Kauder's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zibi Kauder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pascala Oaza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kauder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pascala Oaza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oaza winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascala Oaza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus V Karlson (ranked 3186 p4p, 333 weight class) and Kris Kristofsson (ranked 3188 p4p, 334 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus V Karlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kris Kristofsson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristofsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karlson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kristofsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karlson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kristofsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Karlson's guard! Nice work there by Kristofsson!
Karlson wants to sweep here but Kristofsson controlling him for the moment.
Karlson pulls Kristofsson in to control the position.
Kristofsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristofsson preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karlson is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson preventing the sweep.
Kristofsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karlson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karlson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karlson landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karlson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Karlson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kristofsson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Karlson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Magnus V Karlson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Karlson (ranked 5133 p4p, 499 weight class) and Emil Nygard (ranked 3189 p4p, 365 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Karlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emil Nygard!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nygard has a takedown stuffed.
As Nygard tries to get set, Karlson tries to push him back and clinch up but Nygard manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nygard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nygard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nygard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karlson is fending him off so far but Nygard persists. Nope, Karlson circles away and we're back to standing.
Magnus Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Nygard.
Nygard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karlson but Karlson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nygard moves in looking to clinch but Karlson pushes him off.
Nygard shoots in and drives through. Karlson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nygard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlson closes the distance and pushes Nygard back into the cage.
Karlson stalling against the cage.
Karlson breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson goes for a double leg but Nygard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nygard continues to drive forward.
Karlson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karlson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nygard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nygard.
Karlson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karlson cracks Nygard with a nice body shot.
Karlson slows down the pace here.
Nygard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karlson pulls Nygard into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard trying to control but Karlson is working from the bottom.
Nygard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karlson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karlson tries to get out of the position.
Nygard preventing the sweep.
Karlson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nygard's guard.
Karlson looking to pass the guard.
Karlson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nygard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karlson has managed to get both his arms back between Nygard's legs - danger averted.
Nygard keeping full guard, as Karlson tries to pass.
Karlson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Nygard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karlson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nygard is keeping the position for now.
Karlson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karlson moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nygard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Karlson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karlson closes the distance and clinches.
Nygard tries to stall but Karlson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nygard jumps guard but Karlson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nygard wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hand to the body from Karlson.
Nygard wants a takedown.
Magnus Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Nygard.
Karlson prevents the takedown attempt.
Karlson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nygard can do to turn this around?
Karlson is trying to drag Nygard to the mat but Nygard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karlson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson clinches with his opponent.
Nygard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Karlson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson just leaning against Nygard, taking a breather.
Karlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karlson is looking to slow Nygard down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karlson is defended easily by Nygard.
Nygard with the counter takedown but Karlson avoids it easily.
Karlson feints a jab promting Nygard to slip. Karlson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nygard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nygard throws a head kick that misses
and Karlson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nygard can't break the clinch.
Nygard wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlson is looking for a takedown.
Karlson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nygard uses from the top position.
Karlson has control of Nygard's left arm, preventing Nygard from doing any damage.
Karlson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nygard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nygard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karlson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Karlson controlling from the top position.
Karlson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nygard wants to stand up but Karlson is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Karlson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nygard's guard.
Karlson slows the pace down in half guard.
Nygard trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Nygard is looking to get to half guard.
Magnus Karlson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nygard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Karlson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Karlson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Karlson closes the distance and clinches up with Nygard, looking for a takedown. Karlson pushes Nygard against the cage but Nygard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nygard tries to clinch there but Karlson circles away.
Karlson closes the distance and clinches.
Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nygard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nygard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nygard dives in and grabs Karlson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karlson pushes down on Nygard's head and hops out.
Karlson avoids the head kick by Nygard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nygard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nygard tries to clinch there but Karlson circles away.
Magnus Karlson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlson throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Emil Nygard has been cut.
Karlson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Karlson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Karlson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Karlson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karlson prevents the takedown attempt.
Nygard jumps guard but Karlson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karlson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nygard misses with an elbow over the top.
Karlson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Karlson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nygard throws a big right hand that misses.
Karlson looking for a sweep. Not yet Karlson, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Karlson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karlson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nygard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nygard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karlson has a closed guard, preventing Nygard from standing up.
Nygard is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nygard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Karlson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Karlson rushes Nygard and presses him up against the cage.
Magnus Karlson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nygard jumps guard but Karlson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nygard jumps guard but Karlson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nygard gets underhooks to prevent Karlson's takedown attempt.
Karlson breaks the clinch.
Nygard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nygard with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Emil Nygard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Karlson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlson has Nygard up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Karlson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karlson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Karlson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Iii Karlson (ranked 5135 p4p, 375 weight class) and Kris Kristof (ranked 5111 p4p, 374 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Iii Karlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kris Kristof!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristof tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karlson swivels and escapes.
Kristof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kristof somewhat.
Karlson tries to counter with a takedown but Kristof is quick to defend against it.
Kristof stuffs the takedown.
Kristof clinches.
Karlson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kristof's elbow.
Karlson stops a takedown attempt from Kristof.
Magnus Iii Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Kristof.
Karlson breaks from the clinch.
Karlson connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson moves into range and clinches up with Kristof.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kristof.
Karlson decides to pull guard.
Karlson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kristof is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson keeping full guard, as Kristof tries to pass.
Kristof trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlson is trying to keep Kristof in close.
Kristof controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karlson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karlson postures up.
Kristof is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karlson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kristof wants to control but Karlson passes easily into half guard.
Kristof is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kristof regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristof wants to sweep here but Karlson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kristof is controlling Karlson's posture.
Karlson sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kristof shoots in but Karlson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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.
Kristof swings widly with a right hand
and Karlson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlson has managed to clinch.
Kristof is trying to pull guard but Karlson has him pressed against the cage.
Karlson breaks from the clinch.
Karlson tries to keep at a distance but Kristof has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kristof tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karlson smiles and moves away.
Karlson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karlson gets tackled into the cage by Kristof. Kristof maintains the clinch.
Kristof tries to pull guard but Karlson won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kristof's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Kristof. No joy for Karlson on that attempt.
Karlson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kristof is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Iii Karlson dominated that round.
That's time! Karlson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karlson lands a high kick!
It looks like Kris Kristof has been cut.
Kristof fails with a takedown attempt.
Karlson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kristof leaves Karlson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kristof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kristof.
Kristof throws a combination. Karlson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kristof is defended easily by Karlson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson wants to clinch up but Kristof keeps it at a distance.
Kristof clinches up against the cage.
Karlson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kristof's waist but Kristof gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karlson off to one side.
Kristof feints the counter takedown.
Karlson shoots and misses
and Kristof counters with a series of strikes. Karlson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iii Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristof will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kristof shoots in but Karlson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kristof is breathing heavily.
Karlson shoots in and drives through. Kristof sprawls well.
Karlson shoots in for a takedown but Kristof shows good takedown defense.
Karlson looks for a takedown but Kristof sprawls well.
Kristof throws a nice looking combination but Karlson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karlson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karlson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kristof avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristof looks for a takedown but Karlson sprawls well.
Kristof connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlson fails with the takedown.
Kristof tries to close the distance and clinch but Karlson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kristof throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karlson's waist but Karlson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kristof off to one side.
Karlson misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karlson.
Kristof moves in looking to clinch but Karlson pushes him off.
Karlson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kristof manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kristof scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kristof keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karlson misses with a combination
and Kristof counters with a right hand to the body.
Karlson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kristof is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karlson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kristof lands with a kick to the temple. Karlson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlson shoots for a takedown but Kristof saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kristof now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice takedown defense from Karlson. No joy for Kristof on that attempt.
Karlson with a nice cross.
Kristof fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karlson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kristof shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karlson pinned against the cage. Karlson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kristof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kris Kristof's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Karlson lands a two punch combo.
Kristof slaps away a takedown attempt from Karlson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kristof takes the fight into the clinch.
Kristof tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristof is trying to drag Karlson to the mat but Karlson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karlson tries to throw a body punch but Kristof avoids it by throwing Karlson back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlson jumps into guard, dragging Kristof to the mat.
Kristof must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kristof wants to stand and escape but instead Karlson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kristof had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karlson defends it easily.
Karlson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Karlson pushing down on Kristof's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Karlson slows the pace down in half guard.
Karlson trying to control from half guard but Kristof is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kristof defending well though.
Karlson wants to control but Kristof is keeping him busy.
Kristof is controlling Karlson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Karlson wants to pass to mount but Kristof is defending the position.
Kristof is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristof wants to sweep but Karlson has passed to side control!
Karlson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kristof rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Karlson's guard! Nice work there by Kristof!
Kristof postures up.
Kristof throws an elbow that misses. Karlson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kristof's guard. Nice move by Karlson!
Kristof looking to control but Karlson passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristof looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kristof takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kristof wants to control but Karlson is keeping busy.
Kristof keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karlson wants to take a breather but Kristof is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karlson is trying to work for a kimura but Kristof is defending well.
Still in half guard, Karlson seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Iii Karlson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karlson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Iii Karlson!
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Johnston (ranked 3178 p4p, 291 weight class) and Zibi Kaufer (ranked 5112 p4p, 385 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zibi Kaufer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnston or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaufer, which made it look bad.
Johnston lands with a straight right. Kaufer didn't see that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnston, as that shot connected.
Kaufer tries to clinch there but Johnston circles away.
Johnston rushes Kaufer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaufer is trying to break free.
Kaufer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnston has Kaufer pressed against the cage, preventing Kaufer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufer pulls guard.
Johnston wants to pass the guard but Kaufer is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kaufer has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnston is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kaufer pulls guard successfully.
Johnston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaufer is keeping the position for now.
Johnston trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaufer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaufer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaufer pulls Johnston in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Johnston has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Johnston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaufer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnston breaks the clinch.
Johnston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaufer was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnston finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kaufer wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Johnston shoots in for a double leg but Kaufer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaufer as he avoids it easily.
Kaufer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaufer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnston tries to avoid it but Kaufer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnston to the ground. Johnston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaufer dives in and grabs Johnston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnston pushes down on Kaufer's head and hops out.
Johnston throws a head kick that misses.
Kaufer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kaufer counters with a left to the body.
Kaufer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnston.
Kaufer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnston fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaufer avoids the head kick by Johnston.
Johnston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaufer.
Johnston scores with a takedown into Kaufer's guard.
Johnston tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaufer is retaining full guard.
Johnston wants to control from the top but Kaufer keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zibi Kaufer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnston is pressed up against the cage. Kaufer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnston down to the mat. Johnston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnston thuds a left hand into Kaufer's body.
Johnston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaufer tries to avoid it but Johnston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaufer to the ground. Kaufer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnston feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kaufer kicks Johnston off and gets to his feet.
Kaufer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaufer somewhat.
Kaufer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zibi Kaufer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufer slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaufer leaves Johnston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaufer tries to counter with a clinch but Johnston shakes him off and moves away.
Kaufer throws a head kick but Johnston moves out of range.
As Kaufer looks to move away, Johnston throws a big counter combo but Kaufer just gets out of the way.
Kaufer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaufer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnston eats them both and turns towards Kaufer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnston lands in his opponent's guard.
Kaufer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnston scores with a three punch combo!
Kaufer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnston defends well and Kaufer ends up having to push Johnston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kaufer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnston avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaufer is breathing heavily.
No luck for Johnston with that takedown attempt.
Kaufer gets a clinch.
Johnston trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnston gets a clinch.
Kaufer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnston stalling in the clinch.
Come on Johnston - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnston.
Kaufer is trying to force a seperation but Johnston has the dominant position.
Kaufer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kaufer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufer pushes Johnston up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnston misses with a takedown attempt - Kaufer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaufer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaufer pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zibi Kaufer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Johnston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaufer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaufer closes the distance and clinches.
Kaufer gets control of Johnston's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kaufer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnston trying to control but Kaufer is working from the bottom.
Zibi Kaufer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaufer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston throws an elbow that misses. Kaufer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnston's guard. Nice move by Kaufer!
Johnston wants to sweep here but Kaufer controlling him for the moment.
Kaufer gets to his feet. Johnston looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kaufer shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnston tries to sprawl out of it but Kaufer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufer has his takedown stuffed
and Kaufer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnston lands a high kick!
Kaufer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnston but Johnston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zibi Kaufer.
Kaufer misses with a low kick as Johnston jumps back.
Johnston forces Kaufer back against the cage and clinches.
Kaufer is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaufer.
Johnston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston shoots in for a takedown but Kaufer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaufer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnston drives through with a takedown into Kaufer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kaufer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Johnston off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaufer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnston defends it nicely.
As Kaufer looks to move away, Johnston throws a big counter combo but Kaufer just gets out of the way.
John Johnston is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaufer wants to break free but Johnston has control.
John Johnston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaufer lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Johnston breaks from the clinch.
Johnston shoots in but no luck this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnston, right into the meat.
Kaufer moves into the clinch.
Johnston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnston breaks from the clinch.
Kaufer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnston pinned against the cage. Johnston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnston throws a quick counter head kick but Kaufer was just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zibi Kaufer.
I've got Kaufer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zibi Kaufer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daday Dadaeff (ranked 1274 p4p, 169 weight class) and Francesco Barraca (ranked 3190 p4p, 348 weight class). Francesco Barraca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daday Dadaeff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francesco Barraca!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barraca shoots in but Dadaeff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dadaeff is looking for a counter combo.
Dadaeff leaves Barraca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barraca shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dadaeff counters with a three punch combo that has Barraca backing up. Barraca nods at Dadaeff to acknowledge the strikes.
Daday Dadaeff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francesco Barraca.
Barraca wants to clinch.
Barraca shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dadaeff as he jumps to the side.
Dadaeff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barraca gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Barraca tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Dadaeff is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Barraca buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Barraca!! Barraca is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Dadaeff throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daday Dadaeff!
Daday Dadaeff is the new welterweight champion!
Daday Dadaeff bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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