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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldur Kristjansson (ranked 6424 p4p, 5152 weight class) and Testy Three (ranked 611 p4p, 547 weight class). Baldur Kristjansson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Testy Three's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baldur Kristjansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Testy Three!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristjansson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Three! But no joy.
Kristjansson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Kristjansson.
Three lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kristjansson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kristjansson looks for a takedown but Three sprawls well.
Three swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Three works Kristjansson's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kristjansson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Three as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Three uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Three tests Kristjansson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kristjansson slips a straight right by Three.
Kristjansson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kristjansson tries for a takedown but Three sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baldur Kristjansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristjansson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Three paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kristjansson takes one on the button.
Three keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kristjansson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Three throws a shot to the body.
Kristjansson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Three sprawls well. Three wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kristjansson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Three.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kristjansson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Three is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kristjansson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kristjansson is breathing heavily.
Three swinging wildly here.
Three lands with a nice combination. Kristjansson backs away looking to recover.
Kristjansson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Three cracks Kristjansson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Three lands with a big left! Kristjansson is wobbled badly! Three comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Kristjansson to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Testy Three!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lawyer (ranked 6098 p4p, 5204 weight class) and Jaxton Kidd (ranked 601 p4p, 542 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Anthony Lawyer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anthony Lawyer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Lawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxton Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kidd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lawyer's guard.
Kidd wants to pass the guard but Lawyer is keeping the position.
Kidd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawyer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawyer has escaped and now he's on top!
Lawyer trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawyer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawyer pushes down on Kidd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lawyer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kidd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kidd is looking to improve his position.
Lawyer wants to work for an arm triangle but Kidd is really keeping half guard well and defending 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.
Kidd is looking to improve his position.
Kidd is trying to control but can't.
Kidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Lawyer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kidd is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawyer controls Kidd momentarily but Kidd frees himself.
Kidd pushes down on Lawyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kidd looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lawyer is pressing down on Kidd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lawyer looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd trying to control but Lawyer is working from the bottom.
Lawyer trying to keep a closed guard but Kidd is proving a slippery customer.
Kidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawyer wants to sweep here but Kidd controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Lawyer 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.
Kidd 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.
Kidd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawyer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawyer has escaped and now he's on top!
Kidd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kidd can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kidd working for submissions but it's allowed Lawyer to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawyer working Kidd over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kidd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawyer.
Kidd trying to control but Lawyer postures up.
Lawyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Kidd desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lawyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kidd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kidd is refusing to be controlled, as Lawyer sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kidd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawyer pulls his head out easily.
Kidd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lawyer is working away from the top position though.
Kidd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd is adopting a defensive guard.
Kidd has an active guard here but Lawyer has managed to pass into half guard.
Lawyer trying to control the pace.
Kidd has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lawyer escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lawyer!
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.
Lawyer trying to control the position but Kidd is working away.
Kidd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lawyer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kidd prevents Lawyer from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kidd keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lawyer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Lawyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Kidd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kidd cracks Lawyer with a good jab.
Lawyer slips a jab from Kidd.
Kidd missing with a left hand there. Lawyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kidd as he avoids it easily.
Kidd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lawyer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidd counters with a straight right hand.
Lawyer misses the jab.
Kidd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anthony Lawyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidd.
Kidd scores with a punch to the head.
Kidd scores with a takedown into Lawyer's guard.
Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd pushes down on Lawyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kidd is working for a submission of some sort.
Kidd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Kidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawyer keeps working.
Kidd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kidd.
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.
Kidd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kidd wants to control but Lawyer is keeping him busy.
Lawyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kidd wants to work for an arm triangle but Lawyer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lawyer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kidd working for a submission but Lawyer is keeping him at bay.
Kidd working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Lawyer looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kidd! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jaxton Kidd!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Libertad Muerte (ranked 5247 p4p, 5627 weight class) and Chad Zoff (ranked 517 p4p, 533 weight class). Libertad Muerte has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Libertad Muerte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Zoff!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muerte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zoff throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Muerte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muerte connects with a jab.
Muerte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zoff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muerte throws out the jab.
Zoff wants to counter with a clinch but Muerte pushes him away.
Zoff ducks under a wild hook from Muerte.
Zoff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muerte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zoff scrambles back to his feet.
Muerte misses with a straight right.
Zoff drives through and clinches with Muerte against the cage.
Muerte keeps control of Zoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoff is looking to control Muerte's arms but Muerte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zoff has his back to the cage.
Muerte tries to pull guard but Zoff won't allow it.
Muerte manages to break the clinch.
Muerte blocks a head kick by Zoff.
The fighters circling - Muerte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muerte throws a lazy right hand but Zoff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zoff throws a head kick that misses.
Libertad Muerte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muerte throws a shot from downtown. Zoff moves away and avoids it.
Muerte misses with a straight left.
Zoff wants to land a leg kick but Muerte is out of range.
Muerte keeps the fight on the outside.
Muerte is looking to counter punch.
Muerte avoids the head kick by Zoff.
Zoff shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Muerte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zoff slows the pace down.
Muerte's coaches at Puncher's Chance Collective have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Muerte is trying to improve his position.
Zoff moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muerte can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Zoff politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zoff prefers to stall for the moment though.
Muerte tries to buck Zoff off but Zoff is having none of it.
Zoff decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Zoff tries to clinch there but Muerte circles away.
Zoff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zoff with the counter takedown but Muerte avoids it easily.
Zoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Zoff is looking to clinch but Muerte is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muerte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zoff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zoff is thwarting Muerte's attempts to control the position.
Muerte tries to roll over but Zoff keeps him under control.
Muerte is trying to maintain the position but Zoff is very close to passing his half guard.
Zoff with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Muerte is trying to maintain the position but Zoff is very close to passing his half guard.
Muerte is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muerte looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Muerte with a hook.
Libertad Muerte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoff defending well as Muerte loads up on a big left hand.
Muerte sets himself, and Zoff steps forward looking for the clinch! Muerte avoids it this time.
Muerte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muerte scores with a jab to the head.
Muerte lands a jab to Zoff's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Libertad Muerte dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Muerte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoff.
Muerte lands with a hook. Zoff tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chad Zoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muerte. Zoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zoff with the counter takedown but Muerte avoids it easily.
Muerte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Muerte misses.
Despite the aggression on Zoff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Muerte scores with a punch to the head.
Muerte misses with an uppercut.
Muerte throws an overhand right that lands on Zoff's shoulder, as Zoff tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muerte throws a looping overhand right but Zoff ducks down to avoid it.
Muerte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zoff moves out of range of the strikes.
Zoff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muerte scores with a nice right hand.
Muerte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zoff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zoff drives through and clinches with Muerte against the cage.
Muerte is looking to break free of the clinch but Zoff has double underhooks.
Muerte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zoff keeps control of Muerte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muerte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muerte avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoff moves to clinch but Muerte breaks away
and Muerte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muerte gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chad Zoff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Muerte controlling Zoff's posture.
Muerte wants to sweep here but Zoff controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muerte is working hard here to advance position.
Zoff gets to his feet - Muerte follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Muerte misses.
Zoff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muerte throws a body punch but Zoff moves out of range.
Libertad Muerte is winning the standup battle so far.
Muerte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zoff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Muerte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zoff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muerte.
Zoff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muerte throws an overhand right that lands on Zoff's shoulder, as Zoff tries to avoid the shot.
Zoff slips under a jab.
Muerte throws an overhand right that lands on Zoff's shoulder, as Zoff tries to avoid the shot.
Muerte looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoff is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muerte.
Muerte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zoff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Muerte.
Muerte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zoff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Muerte to score with a decent uppercut.
Zoff throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zoff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muerte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muerte throws a lazy right hand but Zoff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muerte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoff can do to turn this around?
Muerte lands a lovely overhand right.
Zoff tries to clinch but Muerte moves out of range.
Muerte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Libertad Muerte dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zoff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muerte.
Muerte throws out a loose jab but Zoff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muerte avoids the head kick by Zoff.
Muerte misses with a hook. Zoff ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Zoff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Muerte throws a lazy uppercut
and Zoff counters by clinching up.
Zoff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muerte blocks it with crossed arms.
Zoff has Muerte pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muerte manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoff walks into a jab.
Muerte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoff.
Zoff misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muerte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zoff momentarily.
Muerte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Zoff.
Muerte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muerte throws an overhand right that lands on Zoff's shoulder, as Zoff tries to avoid the shot.
Zoff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muerte.
Zoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zoff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zoff ducks under a wild hook from Muerte.
A jab from Muerte misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoff wants to clinch but Muerte slips to the side
enabling Muerte to counter with a crisp jab.
Muerte misses with an uppercut.
Zoff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muerte looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoff is just out of range.
Muerte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muerte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zoff takes one on the button.
Zoff moves out of range of the strikes.
Zoff walks into a jab.
Zoff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muerte throws out the jab.
Zoff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muerte defends it well.
Zoff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muerte goes for a takedown attempt but Zoff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zoff has Muerte up against the cage in a clinch.
Muerte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muerte throws a hook to the side of Zoff's head but Zoff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Zoff with that takedown attempt.
Muerte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zoff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Muerte looks to throw the jab but Zoff is out of range.
Zoff walks into a stiff left hand from Muerte.
Chad Zoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muerte looks to throw the jab but Zoff is out of range.
Zoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zoff blocks a jab.
Muerte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zoff's head backwards.
Zoff misses with a two punch combination.
Zoff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Muerte misses with an uppercut.
Muerte sets himself, and Zoff steps forward looking for the clinch! Muerte avoids it this time.
A jab from Muerte misses.
Zoff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoff throws a head kick that misses.
Muerte is looking to counter punch.
Muerte takes a swing at Zoff's ribcage but misses.
Muerte loads up on a big right hand but Zoff slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Libertad Muerte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muerte, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Libertad Muerte!
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Rajon Shaw really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 216.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with George Walker was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Markus Maverick (ranked 4110 p4p, 5663 weight class) and Rian Tully (ranked 498 p4p, 617 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Markus Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rian Tully!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maverick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tully avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tully swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maverick swings widly with a right hand
and Tully cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maverick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maverick thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Tully was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tully connects with a looping right hand.
Maverick drops Tully with a beautiful combination! Tully stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maverick is looking for the KO!
 Tully is rocked!
 It looks like Rian Tully has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick misses with a looping left.
Tully connects with a single shot there.
Tully darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tully shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maverick but Maverick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markus Maverick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tully.
Maverick is looking to counter punch.
Maverick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tully circles away quickly and effectively.
Tully let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tully slips a jab and a cross from Maverick.
Maverick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maverick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tully uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maverick.
A combination from Maverick does no damage.
Tully looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maverick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tully misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markus Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rian Tully.
Maverick misses with a hook
and Tully connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tully swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tully back to the cage. Maverick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maverick is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tully moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tully keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maverick.
Tully moves away from the strike by Maverick.
Maverick cracks Tully with an open hand slap.
Maverick misses with a wild combination.
Tully scores with a nice right hand.
Maverick throws a nice looking combination but Tully bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tully! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Tully - just one landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tully or perhaps it was just good defense by Maverick, which made it look bad.
Tully pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maverick back to the cage. Tully follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maverick scores with a decent looking hook.
Tully jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - Tully coming out on top.
Maverick throws a series of punches but Tully moves out of range.
Tully lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maverick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tully.
Markus Maverick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick misses with an uppercut
and Tully counters with a straight right hand.
Tully is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maverick had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Maverick misses with a straight left.
Tully moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tully darts in looking for a takedown but Maverick gets double underhooks and turns Tully into the cage.
Maverick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maverick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Maverick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tully on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maverick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Maverick misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Tully's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maverick throws a poor cross that misses
and Tully counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Maverick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rian Tully's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maverick misses the jab.
As Maverick backs off Tully throws a huge counter combo but Maverick manages to avoid it all.
Maverick looks to throw the jab but Tully is out of range.
Tully is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maverick throws a looping overhand right but Tully ducks down to avoid it.
Tully digs a good body shot into Maverick's ribs.
Markus Maverick is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Maverick misses.
A little jabbing left from Tully on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maverick throws a jab but it's blocked by Tully.
Maverick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tully circles away quickly and effectively.
Maverick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tully counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tully blocks a jab.
Tully lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maverick backs up against the cage.
Tully blocks a jab.
Tully shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maverick as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Tully was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tully defending well as Maverick loads up on a big left hand.
Maverick misses with a lunging right hand
and Tully counters with a two punch combo.
Tully dodges the punch combination from Maverick.
Tully throws a counter combo.
Maverick misses with an uppercut. Tully saw that one coming.
Tully shoots in for a takedown but Maverick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tully fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maverick avoids it really well and circles away.
Markus Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rian Tully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tully cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Maverick as Tully shoots in.
Tully steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maverick.
The fighters circling - Maverick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tully might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Maverick has got the better of the exchanges.
Tully ducks under a wild hook from Maverick.
It seemed like Tully was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maverick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maverick misses with a hook
and Tully counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tully changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tully.
Maverick throws a lazy uppercut
and Tully counters with a two punch combo.
Markus Maverick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Maverick as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maverick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maverick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tully throws a counter combo.
Maverick moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Maverick.
Tully looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maverick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maverick throws a hook but Tully blocks it.
Tully swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maverick misses with an uppercut.
Tully looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tully ducks under a wild hook from Maverick.
Maverick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maverick misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maverick.
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!
A punch combination from Maverick misses.
Tully takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tully looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tully showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maverick.
Tully slips a jab from Maverick.
Maverick misses with a looping right.
Maverick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tully.
Tully let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tully feints a jab promting Maverick to slip. Tully then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maverick slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Maverick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rian Tully's cut.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Maverick there.
Maverick misses with a lunging right hand
and Tully counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maverick throws a right hand that Tully ducks under and follows up with a left that Tully also avoids with ease.
Maverick misses with a combination
and Tully connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tully connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maverick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maverick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tully lands a really nice looking cross but Maverick seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Maverick misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Maverick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Tully was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maverick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maverick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tully misses with a takedown attempt - Maverick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maverick throws an overhand right that lands on Tully's shoulder, as Tully tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maverick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maverick there as he acknowledges the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tully.
Maverick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tully looks to land a combination. Maverick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tully has a takedown stuffed.
Markus Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rian Tully.
Tully defending well as Maverick loads up on a big left hand.
Tully swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tully moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Tully releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tully tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maverick was well out of range. Poor timing from Tully.
Tully dives in for a single leg takedown but Maverick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tully slips a straight right by Maverick.
Tully swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maverick throws a hook but Tully blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Maverick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tully cracks Maverick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maverick misses with a looping right.
Maverick stuffs the takedown.
Tully staying out of range there.
Maverick throws a right and a left that Tully avoids nicely.
Maverick feints a jab promting Tully to slip. Maverick then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tully slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Maverick throws a lazy uppercut
and Tully counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maverick misses with an uppercut. Tully saw that one coming.
Tully lands a nice hook to Maverick's body. Maverick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick throws a series of punches but Tully avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Tully on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maverick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tully on the side of the head.
Tully ducks under a wild hook from Maverick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick looks to land a combination but Tully avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tully.
Maverick lands a really nice looking cross but Tully seems unphased.
A jab from Maverick misses.
Maverick throws a lazy right hand but Tully sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rian Tully has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markus Maverick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maverick misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Maverick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maverick 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Maverick!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darth Banzai (ranked 3620 p4p, 5647 weight class) and Jonas Jones (ranked 428 p4p, 568 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jonas Jones enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darth Banzai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonas Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banzai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banzai throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones slips a straight right by Banzai.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones moves away from the strike by Banzai.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banzai defends it well.
Jones defending well as Banzai loads up on a big left hand.
Banzai looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Banzai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Banzai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banzai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banzai throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones with the counter takedown but Banzai avoids it easily.
Banzai misses with a straight left.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones moves away from the strike by Banzai.
Banzai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banzai scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Jonas Jones has been cut.
Banzai misses with an uppercut.
Jones slips under a jab from Banzai.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Banzai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jones sprawling to the canvas! Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Banzai finish him?!
Jones is rocked!
Banzai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Banzai finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banzai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Banzai wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banzai is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Banzai is defending the position.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banzai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Banzai is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banzai wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banzai is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Banzai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banzai trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banzai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banzai is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Banzai defending well.
Banzai trying to control here.
Banzai wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banzai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Banzai is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Banzai is trying to control but can't.
Banzai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banzai tries to get out of the position.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is nestled in close to Banzai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Banzai is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banzai trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banzai defends it well.
Jones looks winded!
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banzai sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Banzai wants to get back to full guard.
Banzai is working hard here to advance position.
Banzai is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darth Banzai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonas Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Banzai.
Banzai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Banzai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Banzai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banzai misses with an uppercut.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banzai defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Banzai.
Banzai misses with a looping right.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Banzai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banzai looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Banzai throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banzai defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Banzai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banzai throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Banzai throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banzai misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banzai misses with a hook.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Banzai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banzai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banzai defends it well.
Darth Banzai is winning the standup battle so far.
Banzai looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Banzai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones with the counter takedown but Banzai avoids it easily.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banzai.
Jones moves away from the strike by Banzai.
Banzai misses with a straight right.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Banzai throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Banzai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banzai misses with a looping left.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banzai misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Banzai throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Banzai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banzai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Banzai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Banzai misses with a straight right.
Banzai misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banzai has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Banzai is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jones as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Banzai screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jones! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jonas Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mi Shin Ii (ranked 3919 p4p, 6097 weight class) and TJ Thompson (ranked 461 p4p, 604 weight class). TJ Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mi Shin Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TJ Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shin Ii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thompson shoots in and bounces Shin Ii off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shin Ii controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Shin Ii on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shin Ii tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.
Shin Ii wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shin Ii's head.
Shin Ii trying to get back to full guard but Thompson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Thompson prevents Shin Ii from getting the reversal.
Thompson looking to control but Shin Ii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shin Ii is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin Ii looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Thompson doesn't have the hooks in and Shin Ii manages to turn into his guard.
Thompson wants to stand up but Shin Ii is controlling him.
Shin Ii is fighting to break Thompson's control of his arms but Thompson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thompson is working an open guard so Shin Ii takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thompson enables Shin Ii to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thompson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shin Ii passes into side control.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Thompson tries to improve position but can't.
Thompson looks to move to half guard but instead Shin Ii has passed into mount! Damn!
Shin Ii controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to lock up and control but Shin Ii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thompson is trying to escape the mount.
Shin Ii looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but TJ Thompson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shin Ii tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Shin Ii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thompson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
TJ Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shin Ii moves into full guard.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin Ii looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.
Shin Ii keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.
Shin Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shin Ii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Thompson wants to stand but Shin Ii is controlling the position.
Shin Ii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Shin Ii postures up.
Shin Ii passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thompson wants to control but Shin Ii postures up.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shin Ii is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Thompson wants to control but Shin Ii postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson pushes Shin Ii away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shin Ii gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shin Ii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thompson is trying to defend but Shin Ii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thompson kicks off Shin Ii and gets to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shin Ii's guard.
Shin Ii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.
Thompson won't allow Shin Ii to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shin Ii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shin Ii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Shin Ii wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Thompson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin Ii controlling the pace for now.
Thompson is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson gets back to half guard.
Thompson is looking to control Shin Ii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?
Shin Ii is taking a breather. Thompson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Thompson tries to kick Shin Ii off but Shin Ii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thompson scores with a takedown into Shin Ii's guard.
Shin Ii controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Shin Ii keeps moving.
Thompson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is sitting in close to Shin Ii's body. Shin Ii has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Thompson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Thompson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Shin Ii.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mi Shin Ii!
In his post fight interview, Mi Shin Ii started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Glover (ranked 4232 p4p, 5045 weight class) and Maximus Nut Shot (ranked 441 p4p, 507 weight class). Glover comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Nut Shot!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Glover closes the distance looking to clinch
so Nut Shot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nut Shot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nut Shot tries to free his leg and advance position but Glover is retaining full guard.
Nut Shot drops back, looking for a kneebar! Glover looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Glover looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Glover!
Nut Shot manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nut Shot is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nut Shot is looking to advance position but Glover won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut Shot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Glover has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nut Shot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nut Shot is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Glover!
Nut Shot wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nut Shot throws a sloppy strike and Glover uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Glover has ended up in Nut Shot's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nut Shot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Glover defends it easily.
Glover is sitting in close to Nut Shot's body. Nut Shot has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Glover is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Glover is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nut Shot.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maximus Nut Shot!
After winning the bout, Maximus Nut Shot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Doc Hoya (ranked 3010 p4p, 4952 weight class) and Billy Sampson (ranked 140 p4p, 224 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doc Hoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Sampson. No joy for Hoya on that attempt.
Sampson digs a good body shot into Hoya's ribs.
Hoya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hoya has a takedown stuffed.
Sampson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sampson works over Hoya's head and body with a nice combination.
Sampson cracks Hoya with an open hand slap.
Hoya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sampson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doc Hoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoya napping and manages to drive through into side control!
 Hoya is rocked!
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!
Sampson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hoya some visible discomfort.
Oh Hoya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Sampson! That's hurt Hoya! Will he recover? Sampson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Sampson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luca Anacoreta (ranked 2465 p4p, 5391 weight class) and Charlie Johnston (ranked 321 p4p, 598 weight class). Johnston is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Same Old War. Luca Anacoreta has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good takedowns
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luca Anacoreta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlie Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anacoreta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnston's guard.
Johnston is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Anacoreta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnston walks away with a smile on his face. Anacoreta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnston clinches with his opponent.
Anacoreta lands a takedown into guard.
Anacoreta is standing up over Johnston. Johnston looks to escape but Anacoreta dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anacoreta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnston is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Anacoreta stalls from top position.
Johnston wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnston tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Anacoreta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anacoreta is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnston can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anacoreta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anacoreta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnston wants to get back to his feet.
Anacoreta wants to finish this one by submission but Johnston is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anacoreta.
Johnston is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Anacoreta controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Anacoreta.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anacoreta is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Johnston is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luca Anacoreta!
Charlie Johnston was interviewed post fight and said 'This changes nothing! I will become champion one day, and everyone here will be very sorry!'.
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