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UCF Las Vegas 2: lets bang PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sherman Tribbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeVaughn Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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213 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sherman Tribbett!
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, DeVaughn Williams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tribbett tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Tribbett has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Tribbett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tribbett is keeping the position for now.
Tribbett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams forces his way into half guard.
Tribbett tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tribbett sees it coming and defends easily.
It looks like Williams is going to stand back up.
Williams wants to pass to mount but Tribbett is defending the position.
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams is thwarting Tribbett's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Tribbett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tribbett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams dives in and grabs Tribbett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tribbett pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tribbett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tribbett misses with a body shot.
Tribbett throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Tribbett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tribbett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams looks gassed!
Tribbett stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Tribbett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams scores a takedown into full mount!
Tribbett wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Tribbett is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.
Williams working Tribbett over with strikes here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tribbett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Williams tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Williams is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tribbett has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tribbett!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to stand but Tribbett is controlling the position.
Tribbett postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tribbett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tribbett is one step ahead there.
Tribbett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tribbett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tribbett has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Tribbett wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Tribbett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tribbett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Williams tries to stand but Tribbett is controlling from the bottom.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tribbett is keeping the position for now.
Tribbett is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tribbett controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Tribbett looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Williams puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sherman Tribbett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tribbett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams wants to take a breather but Tribbett is having none of it.
Tribbett punching from the bottom.
Tribbett pushes Williams off looking to stand but Williams dives back in and keeps control.
Williams is thwarting Tribbett's attempts to control the position.
Williams seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tribbett has recovered full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tribbett has a closed guard, preventing Williams from standing up.
Williams postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribbett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Tribbett.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tribbett blocks a head kick by Williams.
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Tribbett which made him look bad.
Tribbett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Tribbett getting side control.
Tribbett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Tribbett looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Tribbett.
Williams wants to control from the top but Tribbett keeps moving.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Tribbett blocks nicely.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Tribbett is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tribbett wants to clinch but Williams slips to the side
and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tribbett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tribbett won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Tribbett wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeVaughn Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tribbett kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tribbett passes into half guard.
Williams controlling the position for now.
Tribbett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Williams!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tribbett quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Tribbett but it's paid off an Williams is forced to tap! Nice work by Tribbett.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sherman Tribbett!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Shar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Thaiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Shar!
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, Sam Thaiday!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thaiday misses with a few strikes there.
Shar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thaiday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shar circles away quickly and effectively.
Thaiday decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thaiday wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Shar uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Thaiday trying to control but Shar is working from the bottom.
Thaiday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shar wants to stand and escape but Thaiday is having none of it.
Thaiday trying to control the position from guard on top but Shar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thaiday scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shar looking to control.
Thaiday postures up in Shar's guard and throws a big left but Shar blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thaiday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shar's head.
Shar working a defensive guard here.
Thaiday trying to control but Shar is working from the bottom.
Shar looking to control.
Thaiday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shar is keeping the position for now.
Thaiday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Thaiday throwing strikes from guard but Shar blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thaiday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shar keeping moving, preventing Thaiday from controlling successfully.
Shar is trying to control the position but Thaiday postures up.
Thaiday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thaiday working some strikes from top position.
Shar has control of Thaiday's left arm, preventing Thaiday from doing any damage.
Thaiday wants to control from the top but Shar keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thaiday works over Shar with some ground and pound from guard.
Thaiday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thaiday is controlling him.
Thaiday throwing strikes but missing.
Thaiday postures up in Shar's guard and throws a big left but Shar blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thaiday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shar working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thaiday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thaiday dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shar looks to score with a jab to the body but Thaiday is just out of range.
Thaiday lands a hook that stumbles Shar back into the cage. Thaiday follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Shar to the canvas! Thaiday pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Shar has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sam Thaiday!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Szmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Suarez's choice of entrance music: sup now homie?. Rudy Szmidt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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203 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Szmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Szmidt.
Szmidt wants to clinch up but Suarez keeps it at a distance.
Suarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suarez.
Szmidt moves in looking to clinch but Suarez pushes him off.
Suarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rudy Szmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Suarez.
Szmidt tries to close the distance and clinch but Suarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suarez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Szmidt. That one must have hurt.
Suarez looks gassed!
Szmidt digs a good body shot into Suarez's ribs.
Szmidt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Szmidt tries to clinch there but Suarez circles away.
A big head kick from Szmidt and Suarez is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Suarez is rocked!
It looks like Ryan Suarez has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szmidt postures up in Suarez's guard and throws a big left but Suarez blocks it.
Suarez is still in real trouble! Can Szmidt finish him?
Szmidt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Szmidt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Suarez, up you get!
Suarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Szmidt lands a brutal head kick. Suarez looks out on his feet and Szmidt throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Rudy Szmidt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ivanonv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Arnould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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244 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Ivanonv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Arnould!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnould moves in looking to clinch but Ivanonv pushes him off.
Arnould ducks right into an uppercut from Ivanonv.
It looks like Kane Arnould has been cut.
Arnould takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arnould looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanonv cracks Arnould with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ivanonv wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Ivanonv knocks Arnould out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Ivanonv!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Ribero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Ribero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribero tries to clinch up.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Ribero sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribero looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Ribero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ribero fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Ribero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ribero.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Ribero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Ribero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ribero pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribero wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Ribero backing up. Ribero nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Ribero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Ribero wants to clinch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ribero closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ribero regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ribero is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Ribero keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribero manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ribero throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ribero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ribero controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Ribero's attempts to control the action.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Ribero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Ribero tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Ribero there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ribero.
Ribero trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribero.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribero is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Ribero tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribero shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson tries to clinch but Ribero moves out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribero is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Ribero shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribero shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Ribero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Ribero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ribero tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ribero. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Ribero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Ribero from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Ribero.
Ribero moves into the clinch.
Ribero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ribero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ribero.
Ribero looking for a takedown.
Ribero looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Ribero tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Ribero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ribero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ribero smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribero clinches but Jackson breaks the clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribero wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Ribero throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Ribero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Ribero wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Ribero manages to get underhooks.
Jackson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribero is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribero has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribero looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribero, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Ribero being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ribero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ribero has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Ribero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ribero lands a knee to the body.
Ribero can't get the takedown.
Ribero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ribero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ribero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ribero holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Ribero has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ribero wants to clinch
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Ribero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Alex Ribero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jackson.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Ribero.
Ribero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Ribero.
Ribero missing with knees to the body.
Ribero misses with a knee strike.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ribero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ribero can't get the takedown.
Ribero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson tries to circle away but Ribero has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
Ribero trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribero is one step ahead there.
Ribero trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribero is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ribero trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson has control of Ribero's left arm, preventing Ribero from doing any damage.
Ribero wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ribero stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ribero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ribero is looking for a kimura here.
Ribero is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Ribero.
Ribero wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribero tries to clinch up
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Ribero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Ribero tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson gets control of Ribero's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ribero trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position here.
Alex Ribero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribero trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nilo Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by rap das armas. Ray Lewis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nilo Da Silva's chin.
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19
270 lbs
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25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nilo Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Lewis checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lewis blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lewis is defended easily by Da Silva.
Da Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Da Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Da Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewis. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lewis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lewis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Da Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lewis wants to control the pace but Da Silva is squirming around nicely.
Lewis is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Da Silva is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ray Lewis!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curt LeMae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Rat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Rat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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335 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curt LeMae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Rat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Rat or perhaps it was just good defense by LeMae which made him look bad.
LeMae throws a head kick that misses.
LeMae throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from LeMae. No joy for Rat on that attempt.
LeMae throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rat.
Rat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeMae pinned against the cage. LeMae gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Curt LeMae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rat.
LeMae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LeMae throws a sloppy head kick and Rat moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMae lands with a slapping head kick.
LeMae throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rat's head.
It looks like Jim Rat has been cut.
Rat is trying desperately to land a takedown but LeMae is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rat.
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!
Rat tries for a takedown but LeMae sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LeMae throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rat looks gassed!
LeMae lands a big head kick that sends Rat tumbling to the mat! LeMae takes a step backwards and waves Rat back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rat is rocked!
LeMae feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rat's calf.
LeMae throws a nice inside leg kick.
LeMae lands a big head kick that sends Rat tumbling to the mat! LeMae takes a step backwards and waves Rat back to his feet - he wants the finish!
LeMae cracks Rat with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. LeMae has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rat to stand back up!
That has opened up Jim Rat's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMae delivers a nice body kick.
LeMae thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rat if he has to take too many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeMae.
A head kick from LeMae lands but Rat takes it in his stride.
Rat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
LeMae lands with a kick to the temple. Rat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Curt LeMae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeMae lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rat takes a step back to recover.
LeMae lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! LeMae slams his shin into Rat's torso.
LeMae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
LeMae goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
LeMae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rat avoids the head kick by LeMae.
LeMae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rat punching from mount but LeMae doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rat is landing with some decent strikes but LeMae is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeMae is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rat landing shots from mount.
Rat breaks from LeMae's wrist control and lands an elbow.
LeMae is trying to stand up.
Rat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeMae in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt LeMae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Rat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
LeMae leaves Rat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LeMae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Rat are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rat prevents LeMae from escaping the position.
Rat trying to control the position but LeMae is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rat takes a little break here. LeMae wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rat is working LeMae over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rat wants to take a breather but LeMae manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rat.
Rat controlling from the top position.
Rat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeMae works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rat trying to control but LeMae is working from the bottom.
Rat passes LeMae's left leg - he's now in half guard.
LeMae on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LeMae tries to get out of the position.
Rat with the ground and pound but LeMae uses the opportunity to regain guard.
LeMae being controlled here, momentarily.
Rat won't allow LeMae to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rat cracks LeMae with a solid left hand.
LeMae wants to stand and escape but Rat is having none of it.
Rat throwing strikes but missing.
Rat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rat prevents LeMae from getting back to his feet.
Rat stands up over LeMae, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rat throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rat content to stall in guard here.
LeMae is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rat can do to turn this around?
LeMae is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LeMae avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeMae is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Rat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Rat's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Rat shoots in looking for a takedown. LeMae tries to sprawl out of it but Rat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LeMae manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LeMae lands a high kick!
Rat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. LeMae did well to prevent Rat getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeMae blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rat.
Rat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rat not doing much here.
LeMae regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rat.
LeMae will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LeMae kicks Rat off and gets to his feet.
LeMae lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Curt LeMae is winning the standup battle so far.
Rat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
LeMae is pushing Rat's head away, looking to escape. Rat manages to hold on to the position though.
Rat cracks LeMae with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMae wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rat trying to control the action but LeMae is working from the bottom.
Rat controlling the position from side mount.
Rat throwing strikes but LeMae manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMae pushes Rat off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from LeMae as Rat shoots in.
LeMae lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rat has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from LeMae.
LeMae connects with a high kick.
Rat avoids the head kick by LeMae.
Rat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rat with the ground and pound but LeMae uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rat prevents LeMae from getting back to his feet.
Rat lands a couple of digs.
Rat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
LeMae is looking to stand up but Rat isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rat throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curt LeMae showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LeMae has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curt LeMae!
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