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BBFC XMAS SPECIAL PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gao Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Swanson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gao Silva's chin.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gao Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson with a nice cross.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swanson.
Jab by Swanson.
Swanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Joe Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Swanson wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Swanson is defending well.
Silva is stalling here. Swanson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Swanson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Swanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Swanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Swanson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Swanson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swanson on the ground.
Swanson working the head and body with strikes.
Swanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva is trying to control Swanson's posture but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Swanson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Swanson tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Swanson taking a breather here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swanson sprawls well. Swanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Swanson slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Swanson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swanson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Swanson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Swanson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
Silva is trying to escape the position but Swanson is controlling the position.
Swanson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Silva tries to buck Swanson off but Swanson is having none of it.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Swanson prevents Silva from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Swanson prevents Silva from improving his position.
Swanson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Swanson trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Swanson sits in half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Swanson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Swanson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swanson clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Swanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Swanson smiles and moves away.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Swanson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Swanson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Swanson keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Swanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Swanson, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swanson wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Swanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Swanson counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gao Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
Silva wants to take a breather but Swanson is having none of it.
Silva is controlling the pace.
Silva stops Swanson from getting back to his feet.
Joe Swanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swanson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Swanson is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Swanson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily.
Swanson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Swanson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Swanson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Swanson is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swanson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Swanson jumps into side control!
Check out the look on Swanson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Swanson trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Swanson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Swanson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Swanson wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swanson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Swanson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Swanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swanson has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Swanson stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Swanson looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Swanson.
Well Swanson 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Swanson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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193 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Vera!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson cracks Vera with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vera looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?
Vera is rocked!
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson drops Vera with a beautiful combination! Vera stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vera.
Vera throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Vera only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Vera.
A nice combination there by Vera.
It looks like Jay Johnson has been cut.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson scores with a jab. Vera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vera looks gassed!
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson lands a left and a right that send Vera crashing to the mat, dazed. Johnson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vera is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws an overhand right that has Vera reeling! Johnson follows up with more punches and Vera is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jay Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sexy Battlestation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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192 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Head!
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, Sexy Battlestation!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Battlestation can do anything to dispel that myth.
Battlestation tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Head wants to finish this one by submission but Battlestation is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Head.
Battlestation tries to hold on but Head postures up.
Head controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battlestation is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Battlestation holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Head tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Head misses with some ground and pound and Battlestation recovers position to half guard.
Battlestation won't allow Head to pass to mount.
Head thows a huge punch but Battlestation dodges it nicely.
Battlestation blocking the ground and pound attempt from Head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Battlestation won't allow Head to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch but Battlestation swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Battlestation looks to land a left hand but Head moved out of range nicely.
Battlestation drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Battlestation.
Head throws a left and a right that both miss
and Battlestation counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Head thinking.
Battlestation stuffs the takedown attempt from Head. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
Battlestation has Head up against the cage in a clinch.
Battlestation lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battlestation lands with a hook. Head tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Head attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Battlestation throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Battlestation tries to close the distance and clinch up but Head swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab lands there for Battlestation.
Head lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a few strikes there.
Head is breathing heavily.
Battlestation throws a left that rocks Head and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Battlestation dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Head regain composure!
Head is rocked!
It looks like Richard Head has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battlestation working the head with strikes.
Oh Head is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Head takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battlestation working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Head seems to have got his legs back now.
Battlestation landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Battlestation is looking to take a break and control but Head is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Head taking punishment in the form of punches.
Head is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Battlestation has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Battlestation working the ground and pound.
Battlestation decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Battlestation lands a glancing blow to the side of Head's head.
Battlestation cracks Head with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battlestation with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Battlestation lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Head sprawling to the canvas. Battlestation follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Head hang on?
Battlestation looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Battlestation working the head and body with strikes.
Battlestation scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Battlestation scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Battlestation trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Battlestation winds up and cracks Head with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Head is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Battlestation lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sexy Battlestation dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Head's cut.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Head avoids a punch combination nicely.
Battlestation tries to clinch but Head moves out of range.
Battlestation uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Head has time to react.
Battlestation throws a combination that misses
and Head counters with a three punch combo that has Battlestation backing up. Battlestation nods at Head to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Head shoots in for a takedown but Battlestation shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battlestation. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Battlestation stuffs the takedown attempt from Head. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
Battlestation throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Head on the side of the head.
Battlestation stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battlestation moves away.
Battlestation cracks Head with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battlestation lands with a right hand.
Head misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Battlestation lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battlestation cracks Head with a right hand to the side of the head.
Battlestation drops Head with a left right combo! Battlestation follows him down to the ground into side control.
Head taking punishment in the form of punches.
Battlestation lands a decent elbow from side control.
Battlestation lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Head down.
Battlestation landing a few strikes.
Battlestation landing strikes.
Head takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Battlestation wants to lay and pray for a moment but Head keeps working.
Battlestation scoring with punches from side control.
Battlestation has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battlestation wants to control but Head is keeping him busy.
Head manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Battlestation.
Battlestation is nestled in close to Head, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Head is trying to get back to full guard.
Battlestation is keen to just control but Head is a slippery customer.
Battlestation throwing shots but Head is blocking nicely.
Head is staying active underneath Battlestation, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Battlestation working Head over with strikes.
Head wants to control but Battlestation is keeping busy.
Head punching from the bottom.
Head won't allow Battlestation to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Head is refusing to be controlled, as Battlestation sits in half guard.
Head slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Head striking off his back but it's not causing Battlestation any problems.
Battlestation makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Battlestation thows a big elbow that misses.
Sexy Battlestation has got the better of the ground game so far.
Head keeping moving, preventing Battlestation from controlling successfully.
Battlestation stopping the sweep attempt from Head.
Head keeping moving, preventing Battlestation from controlling successfully.
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.
Head looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Battlestation missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Battlestation blocks a leg kick.
Battlestation misses with a straight right.
Head drops Battlestation with a beautiful combination! Battlestation stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Head is looking for the KO!
Battlestation is rocked!
Head connects with a nice cross there... Battlestation is looking wobbly and Head recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Battlestation to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Head jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Richard Head!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gay Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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211 lbs
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216 lbs
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gay Al!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Lennon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al tries to clinch but Lennon is having none of it.
Al swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lennon throws a head kick that misses.
Lennon blocks a low kick nicely.
Al misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lennon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lennon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al scores with a shot to the body.
Al misses the shot to the body.
Lennon lands a jab-cross combination.
Al goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lennon just misses with a punch to the body.
Al throws and low kick but Lennon moves out of range easily.
Lennon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al doesn't seem bothered though.
Al motions for Lennon to come forward. Al throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lennon lands a left and a right that send Al crashing to the mat, dazed. Lennon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al motions for Lennon to come forward. Al throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al throws a head kick but Lennon moves out of range.
Al throws a front kick aimed at Lennon's knee but Lennon avoids it well.
Lennon lands a big right hand that sends Al crashing to the mat! Lennon stays standing though and waves Al back to his feet!
Al is rocked!
Al fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lennon checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Al is breathing heavily.
Lennon cracks Al with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lennon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Al to stand back up!
Oh Al is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lennon connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Al to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Lennon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Lennon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Snake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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22
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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21
224 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Snuka!
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, Dutch Snake Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown. Snuka tries to sprawl out of it but Snake Hunter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snuka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Snake Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snuka tries to avoid it but Snake Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snuka to the ground. Snuka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snake Hunter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snuka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snake Hunter looks gassed!
Snake Hunter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Snake Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jimmy Snuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Snake Hunter.
Snuka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snuka wants it to stay on the feet.
Snuka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Dutch Snake Hunter has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snuka lands a big right hand that sends Snake Hunter crashing to the mat! Snuka stays standing though and waves Snake Hunter back to his feet!
Snake Hunter is rocked!
Snuka cracks Snake Hunter with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Snuka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Lau (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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165 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Lau!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Lee.
Brad Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Lee.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee successfully pulls guard.
Lau controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lau tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lau tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
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.
Lee controls Lau momentarily but Lau frees himself.
Lau prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lau is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brad Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Lau. Lau gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lau shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lau off to one side.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lau moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brad Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Lau.
Lau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lau is breathing heavily.
Lee has managed to clinch.
Lee jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee pulls Lau in close to prevent any damage.
Lau looking to pass the guard.
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.
Lee pulls Lau in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee has his hands on Lau's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Lau drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Lee dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lau tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Lau drops back down to his feet.
Lee has Lau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau fails to pull guard.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Lau has the dominant position.
Lee jumps guard but Lau stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau jumps guard but Lee stands there with Lau around his waist. Lau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brad Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Lau.
Lau fails to pull guard.
Lau jumps guard but Lee stands there with Lau around his waist. Lau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Lau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee thumps Lau with a low kick.
Lee pushes Lau up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandon Lau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee pulls Lau into guard.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauis looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brad Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Lau's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Lee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Parkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Parkinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
168 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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158 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teddy Parkinson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Obama moves out of range easily.
Parkinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parkinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Obama manages to break the clinch.
Obama moves away from the strike by Parkinson.
Obama tries a low kick but Parkinson avoids it.
Parkinson throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Parkinson.
Obama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parkinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Obama won't allow it.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Parkinson breaks the clinch.
Obama moves forwards but Parkinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Parkinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Obama.
Obama catches Parkinson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parkinson lands a glancing blow to the side of Obama's head.
Parkinson throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Obama colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Parkinson as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Obama is left battered and dazed whilst Parkinson and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teddy Parkinson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tailor Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swift has chosen In The Morning as his entrance music. Tailor Swift has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Chambers's chin.
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25
194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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21
203 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tailor Swift!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift throws a front kick that sends Chambers stumbling back into the cage.
Swift tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Swift.
Chambers tries to clinch up.
Swift connects with a solid leg kick.
Swift digs a good hook to Chambers's body.
Swift listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chambers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Swift is looking to regain half guard here but Chambers keeps moving and retains side control.
Swift is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Swift manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Swift moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chambers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Swift is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Swift is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chambers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
Chambers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swift swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chambers is working hard here to advance position.
Swift looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Swift wants to sweep but no luck.
Swift looks gassed!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chambers.
Chambers working the body and head with strikes.
Swift is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chambers off and has taken his back!
Chambers trying to control the action but Swift just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chambers defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chambers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chambers just trying to survive but Swift is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chambers's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Swift's hands.
Chambers breaks Swift's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chambers trying to control the position from guard on top but Swift is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chambers throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers stands and throws Swift's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Swift is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chambers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Swift trying to control here.
Swift moves into full guard.
Chambers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chambers trying to control but Swift is working from the bottom.
Swift has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chambers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chambers slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift is trying to control but can't.
Swift is trying to get back to full guard.
Swift is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chambers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chambers's back!
Chambers trying to control the action but Swift just sinks the hooks in.
Chambers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Swift trying to control but Chambers is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swift swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chambers is now in Swift's guard. A big mistake from Swift there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tailor Swift dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chambers moves out of range of the body kick from Swift.
Chambers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swift tries to avoid it but Chambers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swift to the ground. Swift escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chambers misses with a takedown attempt - Swift sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swift sprawls well. Swift wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chambers gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swift lands the left hand.
Swift dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swift lands with a slapping head kick.
Chambers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Swift throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Swift scores with a one two! Chambers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swift sprawls well. Swift wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chambers gets slowly back to his feet.
Swift lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Swift throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tailor Swift is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chambers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Swift lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swift lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chambers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Swift scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swift goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Swift cracks Chambers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Swift drops Chambers with a left right combo! Swift follows him down to the ground into side control.
Chambers is rocked!
Swift is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chambers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oh Chambers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swift is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chambers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chambers seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift wants to control but Chambers is keeping him busy.
Swift swings around for an armbar but Chambers sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Swift's guard.
Chambers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Swift's guard.
Chambers is working for a submission of some sort.
Chambers seems to be working for a kimura but Swift defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift actively working from the bottom here.
Chambers is working for a submission of some sort.
Swift looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chambers is keen to just control but Swift is a slippery customer.
Swift trying to hold on to Chambers's head to control him but Chambers postures up.
Chambers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chambers doesn't manage to clinch there - Swift circles away.
Chambers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Swift did well to prevent Chambers getting side control.
Chambers looks to land a strike but Swift avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Swift working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swift is looking for a triangle but Chambers pushes his legs off easily.
Chambers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Swift is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chambers is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers advances position into side control!
Swift is looking to regain half guard here but Chambers keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tailor Swift showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chambers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swift swivels and escapes.
Chambers shoots in and drives through. Swift sprawls well.
Swift with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tailor Swift seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chambers shoots for a double leg takedown but Swift sprawls well. He's pushed Chambers'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 Ryan Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swift throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swift tries a head kick but it misses.
Chambers moves in looking to clinch but Swift pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swift.
Swift throws a head kick that misses.
Chambers shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Swift.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chambers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Swift had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chambers defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swift escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chambers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers passes Swift's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Swift wants to control but Chambers is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Chambers seems content to control.
Ryan Chambers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swift is trying to maintain the position but Chambers is very close to passing his half guard.
Chambers maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Swift could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Chambers has cracked it and Swift is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Chambers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Chambers!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Graham Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wellington might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Scary. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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23
218 lbs
18 - 4 - 0 |
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26
255 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Graham Wellington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellington throws a sloppy head kick and Fernandez moves out of range easily.
Wellington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wellington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fernandez blocks a body shot from Wellington.
Wellington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wellington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Freddy Fernandez has been cut.
Wellington scores with a knee to the head.
Wellington lands an uppercut.
Fernandez is rocked!
Wellington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernandez.
Fernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Wellington finish him?
A short body shot lands from Wellington as the two fighters clinch.
Fernandez seems to have recovered his senses.
Fernandez looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wellington presses Fernandez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wellington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wellington drops Fernandez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fernandez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wellington lands a shoulder strike.
Wellington throws a big uppercut that drops Fernandez! More strikes from Wellington and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fernandez lies dazed against the cage as Wellington celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Wellington!
Graham Wellington is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Luda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Kick out the Jams by The MC5s. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rufus Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Luda!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luda scores with a head kick.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Luda lands a nice looking body shot.
Luda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
Luda throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Luda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee scores with a one two! Luda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luda lands with a right hand.
Luda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luda is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Luda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Luda.
It looks like Rufus Lee has been cut.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Christopher Luda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee cracks Luda with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Luda looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lee finish him?
Luda is rocked!
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Luda is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Luda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luda checks a leg kick.
Luda seems to have recovered his senses.
Luda looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee blocks a head kick by Luda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luda lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Luda swinging wildly here.
Lee throws a leg kick but Luda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Luda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luda.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lee lands a big right hand that sends Luda crashing to the mat! Lee stays standing though and waves Luda back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Lee throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Luda is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rufus Lee!
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