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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between killa bazilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Skeletor Kastelukannuberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). killa bazilla has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, killa bazilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martti Skeletor Kastelukannuberg!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bazilla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
bazilla forces Kastelukannuberg back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Kastelukannuberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
bazilla breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bazilla tries for a takedown but Kastelukannuberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
bazilla darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bazilla is trying to control. Kastelukannuberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
bazilla throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bazilla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kastelukannuberg tries to roll over but bazilla keeps him under control.
Kastelukannuberg pushes bazilla off looking to stand but bazilla dives back in and keeps control.
bazilla controlling the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bazilla fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
bazilla misses with a takedown attempt - Kastelukannuberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for killa bazilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bazilla shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastelukannuberg is looking to control bazilla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kastelukannuberg avoid being mounted?
Kastelukannuberg is looking to escape.
bazilla is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kastelukannuberg trying to control here.
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.
bazilla works his way into side control.
bazilla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kastelukannuberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
bazilla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
bazilla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kastelukannuberg, who protects the arm well.
bazilla is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kastelukannuberg leaves bazilla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
killa bazilla dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kastelukannuberg tries to clinch but bazilla moves away
and bazilla counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
bazilla pushes down on Kastelukannuberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
bazilla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
bazilla tries to pass to full mount but Kastelukannuberg defends it.
Kastelukannuberg trying to control from the bottom.
Kastelukannuberg actively working from the bottom here.
bazilla keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kastelukannuberg is staying active underneath bazilla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kastelukannuberg is trying to maintain the position but bazilla is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bazilla shoots in for a takedown but Kastelukannuberg shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bazilla clinches but Kastelukannuberg breaks the clinch
and Kastelukannuberg counters with a nice low kick that buckles bazilla's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bazilla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kastelukannuberg pinned against the cage. Kastelukannuberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kastelukannuberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from bazilla.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for killa bazilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bazilla tries to clinch but Kastelukannuberg moves away
and Kastelukannuberg counters with a big right hand! Oh bazilla is in trouble here! Kastelukannuberg follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martti Skeletor Kastelukannuberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jarvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarvis comes to the cage accompanied by Brian M vs. McBunn - Loud Music (original mix). 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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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Jarvis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida loads up on a big right hand but Jarvis slips the punch.
Jarvis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jarvis showed some decent athleticism there.
Yoshida is trying to control but can't.
Jarvis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yoshida's head.
Jarvis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jarvis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yoshida's head.
Jarvis trying to control from half guard but Yoshida is working away.
Jarvis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yoshida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jarvis.
Jarvis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jarvis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jarvis is looking to pass Yoshida's guard but actually Yoshida recovers to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yoshida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jarvis circles away quickly and effectively.
Jarvis feints and as Yoshida raises his hands in defense, Jarvis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jarvis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now.
Jarvis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jarvis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jarvis with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jarvis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jarvis postures up.
Jarvis throwing strikes but missing.
Jarvis wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Jarvis moved out of range.
Jarvis defending well as Yoshida loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jarvis.
Jarvis moves out of range of the body kick.
Jarvis checks a low kick from Yoshida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis shoots in and bounces Yoshida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jarvis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jarvis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yoshida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jarvis.
Jarvis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yoshida trying to hold on to Jarvis's head to control him but Jarvis postures up.
Yoshida is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jarvis is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis trying to mount his opponent but Yoshida defends it.
Jarvis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jarvis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yoshida regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Jarvis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Yoshida's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yoshida throws a hook to the side of Jarvis's head but Jarvis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jarvis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yoshida is trying to defend but Jarvis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yoshida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarvis is looking to take a break and control but Yoshida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida is looking to control Jarvis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yoshida avoid being mounted?
Yoshida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jarvis.
Jarvis moves into full mount! Yoshida won't be happy about that!
Jarvis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida bucks Jarvis off and manages to get back to his feet!
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Jarvis.
Yoshida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jarvis is out of range.
Jarvis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoshida throws a combination that misses
and Jarvis counters with a single leg into guard. Yoshida didn't expect that.
Jarvis throwing strikes from guard but Yoshida blocks nicely.
Jarvis throwing strikes but missing.
Jarvis working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.
Jarvis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yoshida dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jarvis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there.
Yoshida has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jarvis is proving hard to escape from.
Jarvis 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.
Jarvis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jarvis tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis working for a triangle but Yoshida defends it easily.
Yoshida trying to control but Jarvis is working from the bottom.
Jarvis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there.
Jarvis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jarvis wants to sweep here but Yoshida controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jarvis slips a jab and a cross from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a kick to the body
and Jarvis counters with a two punch combo.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarvis was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Jarvis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No joy there for Yoshida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yoshida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jarvis in his tracks.
Yoshida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yoshida throws a leg kick that misses.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarvis moves away.
Yoshida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jarvis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Jarvis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Yoshida's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yoshida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yoshida swats away the attempt to clinch by Jarvis.
Yoshida throws a combination that misses
and Jarvis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yoshida's guard now.
Yoshida looking to control.
Yoshida is trying to hold Jarvis in close to prevent damage but Jarvis has managed to pass into half guard.
Jarvis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yoshida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yoshida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jarvis.
Jarvis trying to control from half guard but Yoshida is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jarvis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jarvis is looking to advance position but Yoshida won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jarvis tries for a takedown but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jarvis gets a takedown into half guard.
Jarvis is looking to take a break and control but Yoshida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida trying to control from the bottom.
Diego Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis moves nicely into side control.
Yoshida struggling a bit here.
Yoshida dodges the ground and pound from Jarvis.
Yoshida defending against the ground and pound.
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jarvis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jarvis lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jarvis throwing shots but Yoshida is blocking nicely.
Jarvis is looking to advance position but Yoshida won't allow it.
Yoshida wants to control but Jarvis is keeping busy.
Yoshida is staying active underneath Jarvis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jarvis works his way into full mount!
Jarvis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jarvis wants to control the pace but Yoshida is squirming around nicely.
Yoshida wants to hold on but Jarvis pushes him away.
Johnny Jarvis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshida is squirming around, avoiding Jarvis's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jarvis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Jarvis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jarvis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Jarvis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masurkka Paffendorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bennyilmari Haitarila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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223 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masurkka Paffendorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bennyilmari Haitarila!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paffendorf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haitarila.
Haitarila moves into the clinch.
Haitarila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paffendorf.
Paffendorf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Haitarila.
Paffendorf is breathing heavily.
Paffendorf looking to slow down the pace here.
Haitarila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paffendorf.
A shot in the inside from Haitarila.
Haitarila lands a hook that snaps the head of Paffendorf backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haitarila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haitarila misses with the combination.
Haitarila lands a left and a right that send Paffendorf crashing to the mat, dazed. Haitarila thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Paffendorf is rocked!
It looks like Masurkka Paffendorf has been cut.
Bennyilmari Haitarila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haitarila circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Paffendorf tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Haitarila wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bennyilmari Haitarila!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isto Benson Simomaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mountain Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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274 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isto Benson Simomaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mountain Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simomaa leaves Rivera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rivera looks for a takedown but Simomaa sprawls well.
Rivera looks for a takedown but Simomaa sprawls well.
Isto Benson Simomaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mountain Rivera.
Rivera fails to land the takedown.
Rivera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simomaa pinned against the cage. Simomaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rivera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simomaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
Simomaa misses the shot to the body.
Simomaa jabs at Rivera's body.
Simomaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivera has a takedown stuffed.
Rivera tries to clinch but Simomaa moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Simomaa.
Simomaa slaps away a takedown attempt from Rivera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rivera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simomaa stuffs the takedown.
Rivera looks gassed!
Simomaa lands with a nice body punch.
Rivera walks into a jab.
Simomaa lands with a nice body punch.
Simomaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivera circles away quickly and effectively.
Simomaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simomaa lands a head shot.
Rivera wants to clinch.
Simomaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simomaa lands with a shot to the body.
Simomaa is looking to wear down Rivera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Simomaa scores with a jab. Rivera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simomaa is fending him off so far but Rivera persists. Nope, Simomaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Simomaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simomaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Isto Benson Simomaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simomaa instigates a clinch.
Simomaa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Simomaa lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Mountain Rivera has been cut.
Simomaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rivera takes an elbow to the temple.
Simomaa lands an elbow just above Rivera 's eye.
That has opened up Mountain Rivera's cut even more.
Simomaa taking a breather.
Rivera is trying desperately to land a takedown but Simomaa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rivera.
Simomaa avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Rivera looking to throw knees to the head but Simomaa is blocking nicely.
Simomaa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rivera up against the cage.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Simomaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Rivera drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simomaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Simomaa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Mountain Rivera's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Simomaa lands a damaging elbow.
Simomaa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rivera up against the cage.
Simomaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rivera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Simomaa stands and steps away. Rivera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Simomaa clinches up with Rivera and pushes him back against the cage.
Simomaa lands an elbow that stopped Rivera in his tracks for a moment.
Simomaa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Simomaa lands a nice elbow.
Rivera tries to score a body lock takedown but Simomaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simomaa avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Rivera tries to stall but Simomaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rivera has Simomaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simomaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simomaa lands an elbow that stopped Rivera in his tracks for a moment.
Mountain Rivera's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Simomaa lands an elbow just above Rivera 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mountain Rivera's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Isto Benson Simomaa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JC Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Beauford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Beauford has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with JC Dos Santos's chin.
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JC Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Beauford!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos misses with a hook. Beauford ducked under it nicely.
Beauford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dos Santos gets caught flat footed, as Beauford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Santos is on top in guard.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Beauford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beauford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beauford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beauford is keeping the position for now.
Beauford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Santos defends well.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beauford is keeping the position for now.
Dos Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Beauford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Santos trying to control but Beauford is working from the bottom.
Beauford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dos Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Dos Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dos Santos looking to control.
Beauford wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Dos Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beauford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beauford tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dos Santos wants to control the action but instead Beauford gets a body lock and reverses into Dos Santos's guard! Nice work!
Beauford stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
Beauford wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Beauford drops back looking for a leg! Dos Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Santos manages to kick Beauford off! Beauford jumps back into Dos Santos's guard.
Beauford looks gassed!
Beauford stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauford trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beauford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dos Santos is trying to stand up here but Beauford is controlling him well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A clash of legs there as Beauford blocks the low kick.
Beauford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dos Santos sprawls well initially but Beauford persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Beauford is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos wants to control but Beauford is keeping busy.
Dos Santos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to control Beauford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dos Santos avoid being mounted?
Dos Santos pushes Beauford off looking to stand but Beauford dives back in and keeps control.
Dos Santos is trying to control but can't.
Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Beauford is controlling well.
Beauford controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beauford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beauford shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beauford showed some decent athleticism there.
Beauford is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Beauford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dos Santos throws the left hand but Beauford avoids the punch easily.
Beauford shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beauford trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Beauford is controlling the position.
Beauford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beauford drops back looking for a leg! Dos Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Santos manages to kick Beauford off! Beauford jumps back into Dos Santos's guard.
Beauford tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to stand up but Beauford is controlling him.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Beauford from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dos Santos lands a jab to the head.
Beauford is breathing heavily.
Beauford closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dos Santos to the mat! Dos Santos manages to get full guard.
Dos Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beauford is controlling him.
Dos Santos 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.
Beauford drops back looking for a leg! Dos Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Santos manages to kick Beauford off! Beauford jumps back into Dos Santos's guard.
Beauford stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauford won't allow Dos Santos to get back to his feet.
Beauford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beauford wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beauford was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.
Beauford darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Beauford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Santos is just riding it out for now. Beauford eventually gives up the hold.
Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauford wants to work for an arm triangle but Dos Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beauford trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Beauford is pressing down on Dos Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dos Santos is holding on for now.
Dos Santos is looking to escape.
Beauford is looking for a kimura here.
Dos Santos is trying to stand up here but Beauford is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dos Santos lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beauford avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
Beauford fails with the takedown.
Beauford fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Beauford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
JC Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Beauford.
Dos Santos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dos Santos scores with a nice right hand.
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Beauford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dos Santos but Dos Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beauford moves away from the strike by Dos Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that JC Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Beauford checks a leg kick.
Beauford shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beauford fails to land the takedown.
Dos Santos swinging wildly here.
Beauford shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos shows good takedown defense.
JC Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Beauford.
Beauford fails with a takedown attempt.
Beauford decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beauford stops Dos Santos from getting back to his feet.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Santos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Beauford works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Beauford is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dos Santos can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dos Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Dos Santos is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Beauford goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dos Santos is on top in guard.
Beauford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dos Santos is looking to stand up but Beauford won't let him.
Beauford looking for a sweep. Not yet Beauford, not yet.
Beauford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beauford looking for a sweep. Not yet Beauford, not yet.
Beauford working for a triangle but Dos Santos defends it easily.
Dos Santos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
JC Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Dos Santos. Beautiful body shot.
Dos Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Beauford shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dos Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dos Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beauford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beauford tries to advance to mount but Dos Santos denies him.
Beauford is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carter Beauford has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dos Santos regains half guard.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Beauford keeps him under control.
Beauford passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dos Santos is squirming around, avoiding Beauford's attempts to control the action.
Dos Santos is trying to escape the mount but Beauford keeps good control and instead manages to take Dos Santos's back.
Beauford looking for the RNC.
Dos Santos won't enjoy being in this position. Beauford looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Dos Santos is tapping - it's over boys! Beauford picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carter Beauford!
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FIGHT
RATING
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Folami Zuberi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuberi has chosen Mickey Factz - Rocker as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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26
240 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Folami Zuberi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuberi misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Zuberi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zuberi showed some decent athleticism there.
Zuberi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zuberi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
King pushes Zuberi off looking to stand but Zuberi dives back in and keeps control.
King is looking to control Zuberi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zuberi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zuberi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Zuberi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zuberi thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing King to regain full guard.
Zuberi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zuberi is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
King is trying to stand back up but Zuberi is controlling him
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zuberi on the ground.
Zuberi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
King wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
King controlling the position well.
King is staying active underneath Zuberi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zuberi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zuberi tries to pass to full mount but King defends it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zuberi dodges the punch combination from King.
Zuberi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
King throws a leg kick but Zuberi moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King swings for the body but Zuberi moves out of range.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King misses with a hook. Zuberi ducked under it nicely.
Zuberi dodges the punch combination from King.
Zuberi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Zuberi wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
King wants to control but Zuberi is having none of it.
Zuberi content just to control the position here.
King is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… King turns into him and now he's in Zuberi's guard.
King looking to sit in guard and control but Zuberi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zuberi tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Folami Zuberi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
King looks to land a combination but Zuberi avoids it well.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King connects with a jab.
Zuberi avoids the body shot from King.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuberi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King throws a series of punches but Zuberi avoids them all with ease.
King tries to clinch but Zuberi is having none of it.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
Zuberi tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King looks to land a right hand but Zuberi moved out of range.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King throws a head kick but Zuberi moves out of range.
Oscar King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King throws a series of punches but Zuberi moves out of range.
King misses with a body kick.
King tries to bum rush Zuberi with a series of wild strikes but Zuberi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Zuberi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zuberi.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zuberi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Zuberi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zuberi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control but Zuberi postures up.
Zuberi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuberi.
King is trying to stand.
Zuberi trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
King wants to stand back up but Zuberi manages to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
King is not content to let Zuberi control the position.
Zuberi tries to advance to mount but King denies him.
Zuberi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zuberi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zuberi is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King is trying to get back to his feet.
Zuberi trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
Zuberi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
King wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oscar King will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Zuberi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King looks to land a left hand but Zuberi moved out of range nicely.
King wants to clinch but Zuberi slips to the side
and Zuberi counters with a nice uppercut.
Zuberi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. King looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A control attempt from King but he's now mounted!
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zuberi controlling the position easily from mount.
King tries to hold on but Zuberi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi looking to secure an arm triangle but King defends it well.
King is squirming around, avoiding Zuberi's attempts to control the action.
King can't escape the position.
Zuberi avoids the attempt from King to control.
Zuberi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zuberi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zuberi cracks King with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zuberi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
King can't escape the position.
Zuberi tries to control but King wriggling away.
Zuberi goes for an armbar but King turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zuberi keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
King wants to get up but he can't break Zuberi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zuberi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zuberi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King throws a combination that misses
and Zuberi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King tries to clinch but Zuberi moves away
and Zuberi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zuberi.
Zuberi keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Folami Zuberi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zuberi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Folami Zuberi! Folami Zuberi retains his heavyweight title!
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