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QFC Tournament 998 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Twounsend (ranked 4823 p4p, 4817 weight class) and Mahruf Amien (ranked 0 p4p, 549 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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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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, Kyle Twounsend!
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, Mahruf Amien!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twounsend takes a swing at Amien's ribcage but misses.
Twounsend is looking to clinch.
Twounsend connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Twounsend. That snapped Amien's head back.
Twounsend moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Twounsend coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twounsend lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Amien gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Amien has eaten all the pies!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twounsend works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Twounsend digs a good body shot into Amien's ribs.
Twounsend misses with a straight right.
Twounsend jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Amien closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Twounsend lands a nice shot to the body.
Amien takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twounsend cracks Amien with an open hand slap.
Twounsend throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Twounsend gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Twounsend walks away with a smile on his face. Amien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Twounsend scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amien in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Twounsend.
Twounsend is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Amien staying out of range there.
Twounsend gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twounsend has Amien pushed against the cage.
Twounsend pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Twounsend throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amien lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Twounsend takes a swing at Amien's ribcage but misses.
Amien lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Twounsend throws out a loose jab but Amien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amien is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Twounsend is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Amien takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Twounsend doesn't manage to clinch there - Amien circles away.
Amien is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twounsend tries to close the distance and clinch but Amien swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Twounsend lands with a straight right. Amien didn't see that one coming.
Twounsend throws an off balance right hand
and Amien counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab from Twounsend finds it's way through Amien's defenses.
Twounsend bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Twounsend swings for the body but Amien moves out of range.
As Twounsend backs off Amien throws a huge counter combo but Twounsend manages to avoid it all.
Twounsend misses with an uppercut. Amien saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Twounsend dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Twounsend stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Twounsend connects with the punch.
Twounsend is looking to clinch.
Amien lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Twounsend misses with a hook.
Amien slips under a jab.
Amien is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amien needs to keep his hands up - Twounsend had a free shot at his head there.
Twounsend smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Twounsend misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twounsend throws a shot from downtown. Amien moves away and avoids it.
Twounsend throws a hook but Amien blocks it.
Amien lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Twounsend throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amien lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Amien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Twounsend.
Twounsend with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kyle Twounsend is winning the standup battle so far.
Twounsend throws a hook but Amien blocks it.
Amien unleashes a big counter combination but Twounsend bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Twounsend with a nice cross.
Kyle Twounsend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amien avoids the body shot from Twounsend.
Twounsend misses with a straight right.
Amien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amien unleashes a big counter combination but Twounsend bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mahruf Amien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amien on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Twounsend connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Twounsend throws out a loose jab but Amien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Twounsend scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amien in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Twounsend.
Amien is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Twounsend lands with a nice body punch.
Twounsend clobbers Amien with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Amien has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Twounsend clinches with his opponent.
Twounsend just leaning against Amien, taking a breather.
Amien goes for a takedown attempt but Twounsend pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twounsend misses with a hook. Amien ducked under it nicely.
Amien takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amien takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Twounsend swings widly with a right hand
and Amien counters with a three punch combo that has Twounsend backing up. Twounsend nods at Amien to acknowledge the strikes.
Twounsend ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amien moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Twounsend misses with a hook.
Amien throws a counter combo.
Twounsend moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Twounsend dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Twounsend, as that shot connected.
Twounsend fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amien unleashes a big counter combination but Twounsend bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Twounsend is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Twounsend scores with a jab to the jaw.
Twounsend throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Twounsend misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twounsend tries to clinch up but Amien circles away and keeps his distance.
Twounsend fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amien unleashes a big counter combination but Twounsend bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twounsend loads up on a big right hand but Amien slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Amien's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Twounsend bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Twounsend closes the distance and clinches.
Amien wants a takedown.
Amien goes for a takedown attempt but Twounsend pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Twounsend connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amien's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Twounsend misses.
Twounsend tries to close the distance and clinch but Amien swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Twounsend tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amien throws a counter combo.
Twounsend swings for the body but Amien moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Amien.
Amien is looking for the big counter here.
Twounsend misses with an uppercut. Amien saw that one coming.
Twounsend lands with a straight right. Amien didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twounsend moves into range and connects with a jab.
Twounsend misses the jab.
Twounsend misses with a right hand
and Amien counters with a left and a right that stings Twounsend.
Amien takes one to the chin there.
Twounsend throws an overhand right that lands on Amien's shoulder, as Amien tries to avoid the shot.
Amien throws a counter combo.
Twounsend pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amien is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twounsend throws a hook to the side of Amien's head but Amien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Twounsend throws a hook but Amien avoids it easily.
Twounsend throws a jab but it's blocked by Amien.
Twounsend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amien can do to turn this around?
Amien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Twounsend.
Amien lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Amien ducks right into an uppercut from Twounsend.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Twounsend scores with a jab to the head.
Mahruf Amien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Twounsend lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Twounsend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Twounsend has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Kyle Twounsend!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Kyle Twounsend!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Kyle Twounsend!
Kyle Twounsend wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vince Wall (ranked 5050 p4p, 4812 weight class) and Steven Lee (ranked 87 p4p, 0 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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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue 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, Vince Wall!
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, Steven Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wall closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Wall pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wall moves out of range of the strikes.
Wall shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Wall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
Wall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wall.
Lee won't allow Wall to pass to mount.
Wall is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wall is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Wall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wall seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
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.
Lee is looking to escape.
Wall is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wall trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Wall wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Wall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wall.
Wall wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Wall wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Wall sits in half guard.
Wall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wall is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wall is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Wall is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Wall sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Wall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wall shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Wall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Wall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Wall ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee lands a body shot.
Wall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Wall ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wall has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wall shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wall staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee with a jab.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Wall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Wall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee connects with a right hand. Wall shakes it off.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Wall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Wall on that attempt.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Wall.
Lee leaves Wall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee throws a jab when Wall was well out of range.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wall works his way into side control.
Wall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wall's guard! Nice work there by Lee!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee stands up and waves to Wall to follow him.
Wall fails with the takedown
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee works over Wall's head and body with a nice combination.
Wall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Wall with a poor takedown
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Vince Wall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee misses with a hook. Wall ducked under it nicely.
Lee lands a jab to Wall's midsection.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wall.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wall.
A cross from Lee lands.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Wall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee scores with the left hand. Wall knows he should have avoided that one.
Wall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Wall shoots in.
Wall has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Lee lands a head shot.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lee cracks Wall with an open hand slap.
Wall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Wall shoots in.
Wall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wall gets the takedown into side control.
Lee throws Wall to one side and escapes!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Lee 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wall fails to land the takedown.
Wall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Wall's shoulder, as Wall tries to avoid the shot.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wall fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wall gets slowly back to his feet.
Steven Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee gets caught napping as Wall dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard.
Lee pushes Wall off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee 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.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wall doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Lee clobbers Wall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Wall goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
Wall dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Wall's head and hops out.
Wall takes one to the side of the head.
Jab from Lee.
Steven Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Walls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee jabs Wall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Lee.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Wall slips under a jab from Lee.
Wall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wall misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wall shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall has his takedown stuffed
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Jab by Lee.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wall doesn't seem bothered though.
Wall misses with a takedown attempt
and Wall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wall has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vince Wall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Wall. Wall gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Wall's head back.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wall's hands.
Wall walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Wall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Wall seems unphased.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee 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 for Steven Lee!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Steven Lee!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Steven Lee!
Steven Lee wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terry White (ranked 4821 p4p, 4894 weight class) and General Tso (ranked 550 p4p, 0 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 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, Terry White!
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, General Tso!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tso avoids the body shot from White.
Tso looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White throws out a loose jab but Tso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from White.
 It looks like General Tso has been cut.
White throws a big shot that misses.
White jabs Tso right on the nose. Tso blinks but takes it well.
Tso dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Tso's head and hops out.
Tso scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tso wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Tso is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. White is trying to escape and Tso transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and White is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tso! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). General Tso!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caesar Chua (ranked 4913 p4p, 4971 weight class) and Tyler Daleobut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 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, Caesar Chua!
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, Tyler Daleobut!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daleobut is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chua's half guard.
Chua works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chua keeping moving, preventing Daleobut from controlling successfully.
Chua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daleobut can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daleobut avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daleobut gets to his feet - Chua follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chua shoots in and gets a takedown into Daleobut's guard.
Daleobut looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chua connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daleobut looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chua passes into half guard.
Chua working the head and body with strikes.
Chua lands strikes from half guard.
Chua seems to be looking for submissions.
Daleobut makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daleobut.
Chua distracts Daleobut with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daleobut really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daleobut is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chua is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daleobut will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Chua working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daleobut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chua is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daleobut trying to keep a closed guard but Chua is proving a slippery customer.
Chua is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chua lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chua is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chua working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daleobut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chua stands and throws Daleobut's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chua scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Daleobut to see if he's OK.
Chua creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Daleobut tries to improve position but can't.
Daleobut on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daleobut keeps working.
Chua scores with punches from side control.
Daleobut takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daleobut takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chua trying to control the action but Daleobut is working from the bottom.
Chua creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Daleobut taking a bit of punishment here - Chua scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daleobut is looking to regain half guard here but Chua keeps moving and retains side control.
Daleobut looks winded!
Chua cracks Daleobut with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Daleobut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chua scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caesar Chua dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Daleobut misses with a few strikes there.
Chua is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Daleobut's half guard.
Chua is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daleobut is just riding it out for now. Chua eventually gives up the hold.
Daleobut is doing well to control the position and prevent Chua from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chua is nestled in close to Daleobut, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chua lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chua is thwarting Daleobut's attempts to control the position.
Caesar Chua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chua wants to free his trapped foot but Daleobut is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Daleobut tries to roll over but Chua keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Chua there.
Chua scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daleobut can do to turn this around?
Chua uses his free foot to push down on Daleobut's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Daleobut.
Chua lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Daleobut hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chua lands a big shot there that rocks Daleobut but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chua pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chua in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chua working Daleobut over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chua lands a nice shot to the head.
Chua landing strikes from the mount and Daleobut is in trouble!
 Daleobut is rocked!
Daleobut is breathing heavily.
Daleobut really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Daleobut is still in real trouble! Can Chua finish him?
Chua with good strikes from the mount here!
Chua loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Daleobut scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Chua land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Chua stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caesar Chua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Basuki Tjahja Purnama (ranked 4824 p4p, 5025 weight class) and Patryk Mikolajczyk (ranked 481 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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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, Basuki Tjahja Purnama!
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, Patryk Mikolajczyk!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikolajczyk misses with a few strikes there.
Tjahja Purnama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tjahja Purnama thuds a left hand into Mikolajczyk's body.
Tjahja Purnama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Tjahja Purnama.
Mikolajczyk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tjahja Purnama.
Mikolajczyk takes one on the button.
Mikolajczyk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikolajczyk throws a wild body kick that Tjahja Purnama sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tjahja Purnama.
Mikolajczyk throws a body kick that misses
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a straight right hand.
Tjahja Purnama slips a jab and a cross from Mikolajczyk.
Mikolajczyk misses with a head kick.
Tjahja Purnama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mikolajczyk throws a leg kick that misses.
Mikolajczyk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikolajczyk misses with a two punch combination.
Tjahja Purnama jabs Mikolajczyk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mikolajczyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjahja Purnama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tjahja Purnama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mikolajczyk throws a sloppy head kick
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikolajczyk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tjahja Purnama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikolajczyk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tjahja Purnama lands with a straight right. Mikolajczyk didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Tjahja Purnama.
Mikolajczyk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjahja Purnama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tjahja Purnama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Basuki Tjahja Purnama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tjahja Purnama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama throws a good cross that connects.
Mikolajczyk misses with a kick to the body.
Mikolajczyk throws a head kick but Tjahja Purnama moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Tjahja Purnama - just one landing.
Mikolajczyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tjahja Purnama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mikolajczyk's head backwards.
Tjahja Purnama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikolajczyk manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikolajczyk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tjahja Purnama.
Mikolajczyk unleashes a big counter combination but Tjahja Purnama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Basuki Tjahja Purnama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tjahja Purnama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mikolajczyk.
Tjahja Purnama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mikolajczyk shoots and misses
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a nice uppercut.
Tjahja Purnama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mikolajczyk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tjahja Purnama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basuki Tjahja Purnama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a body shot.
Tjahja Purnama missing with a left hand there. Mikolajczyk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mikolajczyk tries to bum rush Tjahja Purnama with a series of wild strikes but Tjahja Purnama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikolajczyk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mikolajczyk throws a head kick but Tjahja Purnama moves out of range.
Mikolajczyk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mikolajczyk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tjahja Purnama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tjahja Purnama misses with a hook.
Mikolajczyk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tjahja Purnama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mikolajczyk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikolajczyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama looks to land a right hand but Mikolajczyk moved out of range.
Tjahja Purnama is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tjahja Purnama misses the jab.
Tjahja Purnama misses with a body shot.
Tjahja Purnama misses with a double jab.
Tjahja Purnama looks to throw the jab but Mikolajczyk is out of range.
Tjahja Purnama misses with an uppercut. Mikolajczyk saw that one coming.
Mikolajczyk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mikolajczyk moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjahja Purnama misses the jab.
Mikolajczyk feints the counter takedown.
Tjahja Purnama dips to his left and cracks Mikolajczyk with an uppercut!
Tjahja Purnama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mikolajczyk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tjahja Purnama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikolajczyk can do to turn this around?
Mikolajczyk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama checks a leg kick.
It looked like Tjahja Purnama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Mikolajczyk.
Tjahja Purnama lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tjahja Purnama looks to throw the jab but Mikolajczyk is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjahja Purnama digs a good body shot into Mikolajczyk's ribs.
Mikolajczyk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mikolajczyk misses with a head kick.
Tjahja Purnama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Mikolajczyk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tjahja Purnama moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Tjahja Purnama.
Mikolajczyk tries to move into range but Tjahja Purnama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tjahja Purnama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tjahja Purnama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tjahja Purnama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Tjahja Purnama.
Mikolajczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tjahja Purnama throwing a counter right hand but Mikolajczyk manages to avoid it.
Tjahja Purnama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mikolajczyk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama throws out a powerful jab.
Tjahja Purnama throws a shot to the body.
Tjahja Purnama connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basuki Tjahja Purnama dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mikolajczyk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tjahja Purnama misses with a wild body shot.
Mikolajczyk misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tjahja Purnama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mikolajczyk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikolajczyk throws a body kick that misses
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a nice right hand.
Nice body kick there by Mikolajczyk.
Mikolajczyk moves out of range as Tjahja Purnama strikes.
Mikolajczyk unleashes a big counter combination but Tjahja Purnama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tjahja Purnama.
Mikolajczyk gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Tjahja Purnama counter with a right hand.
Mikolajczyk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mikolajczyk defending well as Tjahja Purnama loads up on a big left hand.
Mikolajczyk misses with a leg kick.
Tjahja Purnama throws a body punch but Mikolajczyk moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Mikolajczyk.
Tjahja Purnama throwing a counter right hand but Mikolajczyk manages to avoid it.
Tjahja Purnama lands a right hook to the body.
Mikolajczyk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikolajczyk misses with the combination.
Mikolajczyk misses with an uppercut
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mikolajczyk thinking.
Mikolajczyk misses with a leg kick
and Tjahja Purnama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tjahja Purnama swings for the body but Mikolajczyk moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tjahja Purnama throws a hook to the side of Mikolajczyk's head but Mikolajczyk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikolajczyk fails to land with a series of punches.
Mikolajczyk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mikolajczyk ducks right into an uppercut from Tjahja Purnama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikolajczyk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a stiff right hand.
Tjahja Purnama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikolajczyk moves away.
Despite the aggression on Mikolajczyk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice body punch from Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mikolajczyk misses with a left hand
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tjahja Purnama connects with a looping right hand.
Tjahja Purnama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tjahja Purnama lands a body shot.
Mikolajczyk falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Tjahja Purnama counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Mikolajczyk misses
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a straight right hand.
Mikolajczyk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mikolajczyk throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikolajczyk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tjahja Purnama.
A lazy body kick from Mikolajczyk
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mikolajczyk tries to move into range but Tjahja Purnama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Basuki Tjahja Purnama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tjahja Purnama 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Basuki Tjahja Purnama!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Basuki Tjahja Purnama!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Basuki Tjahja Purnama!
Basuki Tjahja Purnama wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Brandstrup (ranked 4805 p4p, 5007 weight class) and Ubereem Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Brandstrup!
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, Ubereem Rua !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua shoots in and drives through. Brandstrup sprawls well.
Rua drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Brandstrup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandstrup sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Rua is going to stand back up.
Rua tries to pass to full mount but Brandstrup defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstrup keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rua wants to work for an arm triangle but Brandstrup is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brandstrup keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rua is working for a submission of some sort.
Brandstrup has his hands clasped together around Rua 's back. He's all about the action.
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.
Rua is trying to control the action in half guard but Brandstrup is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brandstrup keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rua is keen to just control but Brandstrup is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brandstrup avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rua .
Rua wants to take a breather but Brandstrup is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rua avoids the head kick by Brandstrup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstrup looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
Rua gets tackled into the cage by Brandstrup. Brandstrup maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Brandstrup.
Rua gets underhooks to prevent Brandstrup's takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Rua to work.
Brandstrup wants to take the fight to the mat but Rua manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Brandstrup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua avoiding damage.
Brandstrup jumps guard but Rua turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rua has clasped his hands together around Brandstrup's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rua looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brandstrup is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandstrup is looking to reverse the position.
Rua tries for a kimura but Brandstrup is defending well.
Rua trying to control the position but Brandstrup is working away.
Rua working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brandstrup knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandstrup is not content to let Rua control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ubereem Rua dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rua gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brandstrup to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brandstrup engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rua working for a triangle but Brandstrup defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstrup is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstrup wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandstrup is one step ahead there.
Brandstrup would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brandstrup has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rua working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandstrup is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brandstrup trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Rua fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rua shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brandstrup is trying to defend but Rua finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brandstrup is controlling Rua 's trapped leg to prevent Rua from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rua wants to control the pace but Brandstrup is squirming around nicely.
Rua sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rua throwing strikes here but Brandstrup is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rua looking to control but Brandstrup is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brandstrup looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Brandstrup is in real trouble here. Rua gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Brandstrup is tapping out! Rua wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ubereem Rua !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Roth (ranked 4993 p4p, 5085 weight class) and Monte Fisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 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, Steve Roth!
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, Monte Fisto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisto works over Roth's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Steve Roth has been cut.
Fisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fisto sneaks out the side door and pushes Roth away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Roth goes for a double leg but Fisto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fisto continues to drive forward.
Fisto tries to keep at a distance but Roth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fisto wants to break free but Roth has control.
Nice body punch from Roth - that landed with a thud.
Roth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fisto is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisto is trying to force a seperation but Roth has the dominant position.
Fisto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Roth prevents the takedown attempt.
Roth works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fisto scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Roth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fisto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fisto explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisto tries to bum rush Roth with a series of wild strikes but Roth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roth closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fisto's guard.
Fisto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fisto rushes Roth and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisto wants to break free but Roth has control.
Fisto tries to circle away but Roth has him pinned against the cage.
Roth has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fisto uses from the top position.
Fisto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fisto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fisto prevents Roth from getting back to his feet.
Roth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Fisto from controlling successfully.
Fisto throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisto being controlled here momentarily.
Fisto wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now.
Fisto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Roth looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fisto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Roth is in Fisto's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisto looking to control.
Roth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Roth tries to stand but Fisto is controlling from the bottom.
Roth passes into half guard.
Roth decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Fisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roth doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisto circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Fisto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Roth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fisto pinned against the cage. Fisto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fisto throws out a powerful jab.
Roth clinches up with Fisto and pushes him back against the cage.
Roth trying to control the position but instead, Fisto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roth into the cage.
Roth jumps guard and drags Fisto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisto looking to sit in guard and control but Roth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fisto managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisto keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
Fisto being controlled here, momentarily.
Roth with a nice head shot there.
Fisto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roth controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roth stands up over Fisto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fisto is on top in guard.
Roth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fisto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roth is controlling Fisto's posture.
Fisto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fisto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fisto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monte Fisto has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fisto postures up.
Fisto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Roth, up you get!
Fisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steve Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisto lands with a hook. Roth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Roth backs off Fisto throws a huge counter combo but Roth manages to avoid it all.
Fisto drops Roth with a beautiful combination! Roth stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fisto is looking for the KO!
 Roth is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth misses with a takedown
and Fisto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fisto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roth looking to slow down the pace here.
Fisto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fisto looking for a takedown.
Fisto is looking for a takedown.
Roth keeps control of Fisto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fisto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fisto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth manages to break the clinch.
Roth lands a jab to the head.
Roth shoots in but Fisto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Fisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Roth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Roth drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Roth trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fisto's guard.
Roth gets to his feet. Fisto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a right and a left that Fisto avoids nicely.
Fisto looks to land a combination but Roth avoids it well.
Roth is looking for a counter combo.
Fisto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fisto wants it to stay on the feet.
Fisto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Roth is just out of range.
Fisto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roth instigates a clinch.
Roth is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fisto tries to circle away but Roth has him pinned against the cage.
Roth pulls guard successfully.
Fisto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fisto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisto tries to bum rush Roth with a series of wild strikes but Roth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Monte Fisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fisto tests Roth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fisto as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fisto.
Roth moves into the clinch successfully.
Roth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth pulls Fisto into guard.
Fisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now.
Fisto throws a strike but Roth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisto trying to control the position here.
Fisto wants to sweep but no luck.
Fisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roth drops an elbow to the side of Fisto's head.
Roth tries to pass to full mount but Fisto defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roth trying to control the action but Fisto is working from the bottom.
Fisto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fisto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fisto wants to get back to full guard.
Roth seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fisto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Steve Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monte Fisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fisto taking some punishment here, with Roth in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Roth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fisto 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Monte Fisto!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Monte Fisto!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Monte Fisto!
Monte Fisto wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rains Fists (ranked 5005 p4p, 5084 weight class) and Zion Zadeer (ranked 608 p4p, 0 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 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, Rains Fists!
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, Zion Zadeer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zadeer connects with a looping right hand.
Zadeer punishes Fists's body with a nice straight punch.
Zadeer lands with a hook. Fists tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zadeer lands with a right hand.
Zadeer lands a nice looking body shot.
Zadeer lands a jab to the nose.
Zadeer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zadeer dips to his left and cracks Fists with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fists takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zadeer with a jab.
Zadeer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab from Zadeer.
Zadeer lands a really nice looking cross but Fists seems unphased.
Zion Zadeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fists shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zadeer avoids the body shot from Fists.
Zadeer lands a really nice looking cross but Fists seems unphased.
Fists looks for a takedown but Zadeer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rains Fists. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fists is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zadeer cracks Fists with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fists looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zadeer finish him?
Fists is rocked!
It looks like Rains Fists has been cut.
Zadeer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fists.
It seemed like Zadeer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zadeer cracks Fists with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fists looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zadeer finish him?
Oh Fists is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zadeer sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Fists's defenses. It connects perfectly with Fists's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zion Zadeer!
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