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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Parson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Parson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eric Berg's chin.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Parson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Berg!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parson misses with the combination.
Parson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Parson prevents Berg from improving his position.
Parson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Berg is trying to get back to full guard.
Parson wants to free his trapped foot but Berg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berg keeps working.
Berg is trying to get back to full guard.
Parson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Berg.
Parson prevents Berg from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Parson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berg circles away.
Berg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parson counters with a stiff right hand.
Parson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berg with a poor takedown
and Parson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Parson.
Brock Parson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Berg.
Berg looks gassed!
Berg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parson is stalling here.
Berg gets underhooks to prevent Parson's takedown attempt.
Parson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Berg drags the fight down to the ground.
Berg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Berg isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Parson stacks Berg on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Parson!
Berg is trying to escape the position but Parson is controlling the position.
Parson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parson tries to score with some ground and pound. Berg controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Berg striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Berg tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Berg is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berg wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Parson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Berg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berg with a poor takedown
and Parson counters with a single leg into guard. Berg didn't expect that.
Berg is striking from the bottom but Parson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Berg is pressing down on Parson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Parson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Berg has tightened it up now! Parson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eric Berg!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ebanij Nasos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasos comes to the cage accompanied by Military Soviet Hymn . Ebanij Nasos has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ebanij Nasos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jens Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nasos misses with a series of wild punches.
Nasos tries to bum rush Hansen with a series of wild strikes but Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nasos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Nasos lands but Hansen takes it in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Nasos scores with a four punch combination!
Nasos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nasos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Nasos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nasos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A right-left combo lands from Nasos.
Nasos scores with a push kick.
Nasos tries to bum rush Hansen with a series of wild strikes but Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hansen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hansen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nasos.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nasos.
Nasos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nasos.
Nasos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hansen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nasos.
Nasos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hansen.
Hansen avoids the head kick by Nasos.
Nasos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hansen.
Nasos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hansen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hansen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Nasos.
Nasos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nasos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hansen clinches with his opponent.
Hansen has hold of one of Nasos's legs. Nasos is fighting the takedown attempt but Hansen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Nasos is keeping the position.
Hansen slips nicely into half guard.
Hansen trying to mount his opponent but Nasos defends it.
Hansen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nasos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hansen looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasos is trying to get back to full guard.
Hansen is looking to advance position but Nasos won't allow it.
Nasos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nasos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen stopping the sweep attempt from Nasos.
Nasos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Nasos is keeping the position.
Hansen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hansen pushing down on Nasos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hansen is trying to work for a kimura but Nasos is defending well.
Hansen is working for a kimura but Nasos is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hansen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hansen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nasos manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nasos prevents Hansen from moving into mount.
Hansen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nasos is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hansen yanks on the arm and Nasos is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hansen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jens Hansen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bulk Bogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Mezar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogan comes into the arena with Renunciation - Secret Chiefs 3 blaring out of the sound system. Mezar has chosen This Could Be Anywhere In The World as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bulk Bogan!
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, Mark Mezar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogan closes the distance and clinches.
Mezar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bogan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mezar backwards.
Bogan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mezar backwards.
Mezar has had enough of the clinch but Bogan keeps him there for the moment.
Bogan tightens his grip and picks Mezar up, before dumping him to the ground. Mezar manages to land in guard.
Mezar wants to sweep but no luck.
Bogan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mezar managing to control the position.
Bogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mezar keeping full guard, as Bogan tries to pass.
Bogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mezar holds on and takes a little breather.
Bogan stands and throws Mezar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mezar wants to control but Bogan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bogan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mezar to his feet.
Bogan clinches with his opponent.
Bogan lands with a short shot to the head.
Bogan digs a right hand into Mezar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mezar's gas tank.
Bogan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mezar or not.
Mezar looks gassed!
Mezar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bogan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mezar can't break the clinch.
Bogan lands a body punch.
Bogan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bogan lands with a light punch inside.
Mezar is trying to break the clinch but Bogan has him pressed against the cage.
Bogan wants to stall.
Bogan keeps control of Mezar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bogan keeps control of Mezar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bogan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bogan prevents Mezar from breaking the clinch.
Mezar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bogan is looking to clinch.
Bogan pushes Mezar up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Bogan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mezar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mezar has had enough of the clinch but Bogan keeps him there for the moment.
Bogan lands with a right to the head.
Mezar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bogan has him pressed against the cage.
Mezar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mezar wants to get back to striking at distance but Bogan won't allow it.
Bogan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mezar backwards.
Mezar is looking to break free of the clinch but Bogan has double underhooks.
Bogan digs a right hand into Mezar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mezar's gas tank.
Bogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bogan can't get the takedown.
Bogan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bogan misses with a punch on the inside.
Mezar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bogan misses with a punch on the inside.
Mezar has had enough of the clinch but Bogan keeps him there for the moment.
Bogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Mezar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mezar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mezar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mezar tries to break the clinch but Bogan is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bogan.
Mezar can't break the clinch.
Mezar wants to get back to striking at distance but Bogan won't allow it.
Bogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mezar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bogan throws a head punch that misses.
Bogan keeps control of Mezar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mezar wants to get back to striking at distance but Bogan won't allow it.
Bogan is leaning against Mezar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bogan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mezar tries to break the clinch but Bogan is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mezar is looking to break free of the clinch but Bogan has double underhooks.
Bogan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mezar backwards.
Mezar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bogan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mezars head.
Mezar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mezar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mezar tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mezar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mezar wants to get back to striking at distance but Bogan won't allow it.
A short right from Bogan.
A short right from Bogan.
Bogan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bogan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bogan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bogan taking a breather.
Bogan lands with a right to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bogan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bogan lands a nice shot to the body.
Mezar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bogan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bogan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bogan lands with a left to the head.
Bogan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mezar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mezar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogan moves into the clinch.
Bogan stalling.
Bogan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulk Bogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mezar can't break the clinch.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Bogan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mark Mezar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mezar throws a hook but Bogan avoids it easily.
Bogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bogan has closed the distance and engaged Mezar in a clinch.
Bogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bogan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mezar has had enough of the clinch but Bogan keeps him there for the moment.
Mezar blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mezar.
Bogan working aggressively here.
Bogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mezar has had enough of the clinch but Bogan keeps him there for the moment.
Mezar has had enough of the clinch but Bogan keeps him there for the moment.
Mezar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bogan prevents Mezar from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bulk Bogan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bogan moves in looking to clinch but Mezar pushes him off.
Mezar throws a series of punches but Bogan moves out of range.
Mezar misses with a hook.
Bogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mark Mezar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Mezar misses.
Mezar takes a swing at Bogan's ribcage but misses.
Bogan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mezar circles away.
Bogan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mezar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mezar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mezar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogan lands with an uppercut that bounces Mezar off the cage and back into rage.
Mezar throws a sloppy head kick and Bogan moves out of range easily.
Mezar throws a sloppy head kick and Bogan moves out of range easily.
Mezar is breathing heavily.
Bogan staying out of range there.
Bogan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mezar wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Bogan.
Bogan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mezar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mezar throws a left that rocks Bogan and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mezar dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Bogan regain composure!
Bogan is rocked!
It looks like Bulk Bogan has been cut.
Mezar decides to stand back up. Mezar steps back and let's Bogan get back to his feet.
Mezar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Bogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bogan tries to clinch up.
Bogan seems to have got his legs back now.
Mezar throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Mezar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mezar, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mezar misses with a double jab.
Bogan tries to clinch up.
Mezar misses with a head kick.
Mezar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mezar slips a jab and a cross from Bogan.
Mezar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mezar lands a jab to the nose.
Mezar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bogan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mezar as he jumps to the side.
Mezar throws an off balance right hand
and Bogan counters by moving into the clinch.
Mezar has had enough of the clinch but Bogan keeps him there for the moment.
Bogan wants to stall.
Mezar tries to break the clinch but Bogan is controlling the position.
Bulk Bogan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mezar has had enough of the clinch but Bogan keeps him there for the moment.
Bogan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mezar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mezar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bogan has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Bogan.
Bogan lands an uppercut.
Bogan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mezar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulk Bogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mezar tries to break the clinch but Bogan is controlling the position.
Mezar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bogan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Mark Mezar has been cut.
Bogan slows down the pace here.
Bogan manages to pull guard.
Bogan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mezar manages to get himself to full guard.
Bogan drops back looking for a leg! Mezar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mezar manages to kick Bogan off! Bogan jumps back into Mezar's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogan lands a couple of elbows.
Bogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mezar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bogan throwing strikes but missing.
Bogan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bogan throwing strikes but missing.
Bogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mezar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bogan tries to clinch up.
Mezar circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Bogan gets the takedown into side control.
Bogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mezar, who protects the arm well.
Bogan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bogan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mezar is rocked!
That has opened up Mark Mezar's cut even more.
Mezar tries to escape but Bogan is in control.
Mezar is still in real trouble! Can Bogan finish him?
Bogan landing a few strikes.
Mezar taking punishment in the form of punches.
The cut above Mark Mezar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Mezar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bulk Bogan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Marquiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marquiss has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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205 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Marquiss!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards slips a jab and a cross from Marquiss.
Marquiss lands a right hook to the body.
Marquiss misses with a double jab.
Richards looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Marquiss!
Richards looking to finish with strikes here!
Marquiss is squirming around, avoiding Richards's attempts to control the action.
Richards controlling from mount.
Marquiss is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards landing strikes, looking to finish!
Richards trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Richards moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Marquiss has worked his arm free - good work by Marquiss!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marquiss can do anything to dispel that myth.
Richards stands up.
Marquiss misses with a two punch combination.
Richards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marquiss.
Marquiss throws a right hand that Richards ducks under and follows up with a left that Richards also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquiss tries to score with a low kick but Richards moves his leg out of the way.
Richards defending well as Marquiss loads up on a big left hand.
Richards moves out of range of the strikes.
Marquiss gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Richards is looking to stand up but Marquiss won't let him.
Marquiss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richards working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marquiss's head.
Richards sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marquiss's guard.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Richards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marquiss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Richards.
Richards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to take a breather but Marquiss is having none of it.
Richards thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marquiss's head.
Richards stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Marquiss to get to his feet.
Marquiss will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marquiss throws a hook to the side of Richards's head but Richards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marquiss throws a combination that misses
and Marquiss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marquiss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richards throws a series of strikes that have Marquiss backpedaling.
Marquiss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquiss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards works over Marquiss's head and body with a nice combination.
Marquiss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Richards misses.
Marquiss closes the distance looking to clinch
and Richards counters with a three punch combo that has Marquiss backing up. Marquiss nods at Richards to acknowledge the strikes.
Richards swinging wilding here.
Richards tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marquiss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Richards is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Oooh a lovely combination from Richards sends Marquiss down but not out. Richards dives into side control looking to finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Marquiss tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marquiss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marquiss looks to throw the jab but Richards is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marquiss 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 Richards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Richards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No joy there for Richards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Richards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marquiss throws the left hand but Richards avoids the punch easily.
Marquiss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Richards counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richards.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
Richards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marquiss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richards with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richards stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Marquiss throws the kick towards the body but Richards avoids it.
Richards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marquiss.
Richards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Richards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richards is looking to clinch but Marquiss is avoiding it.
Marquiss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquiss sizes up Richards with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steven Marquiss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marquiss fails to land with a series of punches.
Marquiss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Richards counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Marquiss's guard now.
Richards gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
Marquiss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marquiss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Richards counters with a series of strikes. Marquiss will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Steven Marquiss has been cut.
Marquiss takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards throws a combination that misses
and Marquiss counters with a straight right hand.
Steven Marquiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richards with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Richards lands with a big right hook that stumbles Marquiss - he's out on his feet here! Richards follows up with another monster hook that separates Marquiss from consciousness! Marquiss falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Richards stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Richards!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenata Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystof Teverdosky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi comes to the cage accompanied by Come to Daddy - Aphex Twin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenata Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krystof Teverdosky!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teverdosky blocks a head kick by Takahashi.
Teverdosky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Teverdosky throws a head kick that misses
enabling Takahashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Teverdosky fails with the takedown
and Takahashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Teverdosky's knee momentarily.
Takahashi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Teverdosky is rocked!
Teverdosky misses with a takedown attempt
and Takahashi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Teverdosky is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
Kenata Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystof Teverdosky.
Teverdosky looks gassed!
Takahashi throws an overhand right that has Teverdosky reeling! Takahashi follows up with a more punches and Teverdosky is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenata Takahashi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noramros Vladchex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kekoa Tama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tama has chosen Ready For War by Daizer The One as his entrance music. Kekoa Tama is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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277 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noramros Vladchex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kekoa Tama!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tama tries to clinch up but Vladchex circles away and keeps his distance.
Vladchex closes the distance and clinches.
Vladchex breaks from the clinch.
Vladchex scores with a nice strike.
Tama cracks Vladchex with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tama has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vladchex to stand back up!
Vladchex is rocked!
It looks like Noramros Vladchex has been cut.
Tama gets a big slam - oh, Vladchex is out! Vladchex is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Kekoa Tama!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cato McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaz Stallworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Cato McGraw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chaz Stallworth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Stallworth with that takedown attempt.
Stallworth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stallworth lands in his opponent's guard.
Stallworth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGraw lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stallworth!
Stallworth regains half guard.
Stallworth gets full guard.
Stallworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Stallworth, not yet.
McGraw passes into half guard.
Stallworth misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stallworth misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McGraw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallworth is not content to let McGraw control the position.
Stallworth wants to get back to full guard.
Stallworth moves into full guard.
Stallworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stallworth looks gassed!
McGraw wants to pass the guard but Stallworth is keeping the position.
McGraw drops back looking for a leg! Stallworth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stallworth manages to kick McGraw off! McGraw jumps back into Stallworth's guard.
McGraw wants to get up but he can't break Stallworth's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McGraw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stallworth keeping full guard, as McGraw tries to pass.
Stallworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stallworth throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stallworth trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McGraw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stallworth manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stallworth controlling the pace for now.
McGraw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stallworth lands with some strikes.
Stallworth cracks McGraw with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McGraw wants to control but Stallworth is having none of it.
McGraw manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stallworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stallworth passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McGraw!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallworth lands a big elbow.
McGraw gets back to half guard.
McGraw trying to hold on to Stallworth's head to control him but Stallworth postures up.
McGraw regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGraw lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stallworth!
McGraw putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McGraw has control of Stallworth's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stallworth regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McGraw tries to control but Stallworth wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraw prevents Stallworth from getting the reversal.
Stallworth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McGraw lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McGraw working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Chaz Stallworth has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGraw looking for a guillotine from mount but Stallworth is having none of it.
Stallworth is looking to improve his position but McGraw isn't that keen on the idea.
McGraw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallworth blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stallworth regains half guard.
Stallworth trying to control but McGraw postures up.
Stallworth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stallworth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cato McGraw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chaz Stallworth's cut.
That's time! McGraw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stallworth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGraw swivels and escapes.
McGraw feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stallworth throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Stallworth wants to sweep here but McGraw controlling him for the moment.
Stallworth trying to keep a closed guard but McGraw is proving a slippery customer.
McGraw trying to move into half guard but instead Stallworth has managed to sweep!
Stallworth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stallworth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stallworth trying to control but McGraw is working from the bottom.
McGraw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stallworth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallworth stands and throws McGraw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stallworth is working McGraw over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stallworth slows the pace down.
Stallworth lands a nice forearm strike.
McGraw is trying to escape the position but Stallworth is controlling the position.
McGraw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stallworth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McGraw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGraw tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stallworth wants to pass to mount but McGraw is defending the position.
Stallworth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGraw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallworth content to control rather than advance.
Stallworth is thwarting McGraw's attempts to control the position.
McGraw tries to get to full guard but Stallworth has control of the leg.
Stallworth works his way into full mount!
McGraw slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stallworth slips a nice elbow through McGraw's hands, connecting with McGraw's forehead.
Stallworth trying to control from half guard but McGraw is working away.
McGraw is trying to control but Stallworth passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Stallworth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stallworth lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGraw down.
McGraw is looking for a sweep.
McGraw sneaks back into half guard.
McGraw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGraw won't allow Stallworth to pass to mount.
McGraw wants to improve his position but Stallworth is controlling well.
McGraw trying to get back to full guard but Stallworth takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
McGraw taking shots to the head.
McGraw is trying desperately to improve position.
Stallworth unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Stallworth.
Stallworth lands a heavy elbow.
McGraw regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallworth trying to control the pace.
Stallworth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stallworth scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McGraw manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McGraw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGraw is trying to maintain the position but Stallworth is very close to passing his half guard.
McGraw works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGraw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGraw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stallworth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Stallworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chaz Stallworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chaz Stallworth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McGraw scores a takedown into full mount!
McGraw prevents Stallworth from getting the reversal.
McGraw is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McGraw looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stallworth is desperately trying to improve his position but McGraw has a good base and remains in mount.
Stallworth takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stallworth holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McGraw tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McGraw looking to ground and pound but Stallworth is blocking nicely.
Stallworth tries to hold on but McGraw postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McGraw cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McGraw prevents Stallworth from getting the reversal.
McGraw punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGraw avoids the attempt from Stallworth to control.
McGraw lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stallworth hang on?
Stallworth is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw looking to ground and pound but Stallworth is blocking nicely.
Stallworth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGraw lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Stallworth! McGraw sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Stallworth and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cato McGraw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Mojo - Peeping Tom as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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193 lbs
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195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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, Mark Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis gets a takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lewis is looking to pass Gracie's guard but actually Gracie recovers to full guard.
Gracie working for a triangle but Lewis defends it easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Lewis to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Lewis is looking for a kimura here.
Lewis seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lewis is looking for a kimura here.
Lewis seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lewis seems to be looking for submissions.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
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.
Gracie trying to hold on to Lewis's head to control him but Lewis postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewis fails with the takedown.
Lewis feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Lewis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Lewis from escaping the position.
Gracie working for a choke but Lewis reverses nicely into Gracie 's guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lewis won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Lewis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lewis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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.
Lewis is looking for a kimura here.
Lewis is looking to pass Gracie's guard but actually Gracie recovers to full guard.
Lewis advances to half guard.
Lewis 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.
Lewis is looking for a kimura here.
Lewis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Lewis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lewis showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
Lewis is working for an americana but Gracie has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lewis was thinking about the submission.
Lewis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Lewis wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lewis there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control but Lewis wriggling away.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lewis kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Lewis defends it well.
Lewis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lewis is working hard here to advance position.
Lewis stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lewis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lewis is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is in a bad position with Gracie working for a choke. Lewis manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Lewis 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.
Lewis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lewis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lewis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Lewis gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie is working for takedown but Lewis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lewis is trying to trip Gracie. He has hold of a leg but Gracie is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lewis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lewis 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.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Lewis off! Lewis jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lewis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Lewis is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is pressing down on Lewis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lewis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
No luck for Lewis with that takedown attempt.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lewis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lewis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lewis prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Lewis is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lewis to get the leverage.
Lewis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mark Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie has his foot on Lewis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewis works his way back into a safe position though.
Lewisis looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Lewis working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Lewis defending well.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewis moves into full guard.
Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lewis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lewis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie 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 Lewis.
Lewis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lewis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lewis's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lewis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lewis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lewis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lewis's best efforts.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Lewis is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrel Grenier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derrel Grenier looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrel Grenier!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Grenier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Grenier has gone for a leg lock! Marciano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grenier's guard.
Marciano is looking to stand up but Grenier won't let him.
Grenier is looking for a triangle but Marciano pushes his legs off easily.
Grenier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grenier has his foot on Marciano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marciano works his way back into a safe position though.
Grenier looks gassed!
Marciano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marciano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marciano gets to his feet. Grenier looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Marciano lands.
Grenier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grenier blocks a head kick by Marciano.
Marciano lands with a nice combination. Grenier backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano lands with a right that hurts Grenier. Grenier looks to clinch but Marciano throws a short knee that drops Grenier. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Frank Marciano!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sathias Pacstan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacstan comes to the cage accompanied by God Hates a Coward - Tomahawk. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sathias Pacstan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barack Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar misses with an uppercut. Pacstan saw that one coming.
Pacstan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lesnar takes a swing at Pacstan's ribcage but misses.
Lesnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacstan is just out of range.
Pacstan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pacstan duly obliges.
It looks like Barack Lesnar has been cut.
Pacstan tries to clinch there but Lesnar circles away.
Lesnar throws a hook but Pacstan avoids it easily.
Pacstan fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacstan doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Pacstan slips under a jab.
Pacstan misses with a two punch combination.
Barack Lesnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacstan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lesnar at a distance.
Lesnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacstan tries to clinch there but Lesnar circles away.
That's two 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.
Pacstan doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesnar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pacstan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Lesnar misses.
Pacstan is looking to clinch.
Nice shot by Lesnar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacstan tries to clinch up.
Pacstan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pacstan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesnar waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Pacstan.
Pacstan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lesnar in his tracks.
Pacstan wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sathias Pacstan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barack Lesnar's cut.
That's time! Pacstan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pacstan misses with a double jab.
Pacstan moves out of range as Lesnar throws a body kick.
Lesnar throws a series of punches but Pacstan avoids them all with ease.
Pacstan slips a straight right by Lesnar.
Pacstan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pacstan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacstan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pacstan misses with a two punch combination.
Lesnar misses with an uppercut
and Lesnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lesnar keeps the fight on the outside.
Lesnar misses with a shot to the body
and Pacstan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
A shot to the body from Lesnar misses
enabling Pacstan to counter with a crisp jab.
Lesnar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pacstan counters with a series of strikes. Lesnar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sathias Pacstan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacstan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesnar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pacstan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacstan moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Pacstan is looking to clinch.
Lesnar throws a looping overhand right but Pacstan ducks down to avoid it.
Pacstan misses with a series of wild punches.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
Lesnar throws a leg kick but Pacstan moved away.
Pacstan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lesnar lands an overhand right.
Lesnar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pacstan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar throws a body punch but Pacstan moves out of range.
Sathias Pacstan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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 Sathias Pacstan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barack Lesnar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pacstan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacstan tries to clinch up.
Lesnar missing with a left hand there. Pacstan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacstan slips a jab and a cross from Lesnar.
Pacstan wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacstan tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar moves into range and clinches up with Pacstan.
Lesnar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pacstan's elbow.
Pacstan lands with a right to the head.
Pacstan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar trying to land knees to the body.
Pacstan struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Lesnar - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Pacstan.
Pacstan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pacstan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lesnar 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 Pacstan.
Lesnar stands up and beckons Pacstan to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Pacstan blocks the leg kick.
Pacstan ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Lesnar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pacstan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pacstan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lesnar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacstan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
Pacstan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lesnar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pacstan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pacstan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lesnar counters with a beautiful punch that sends Pacstan to the canvas!
Pacstan is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacstan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lesnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacstan has a closed guard, preventing Lesnar from standing up.
Pacstan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pacstan keeping busy on the bottom but Lesnar has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Lesnar really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barack Lesnar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pacstan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lesnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lesnar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacstan.
Pacstan closes the distance but Lesnar moves to the side
and Lesnar moves into the clinch.
Lesnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lesnar trying to land knees to the body.
Pacstan tries to pull guard but Lesnar won't allow it.
Pacstan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pacstan has Lesnar pressed against the cage.
Pacstan looking to stall.
Lesnar trying to land knees to the body.
Lesnar lands a shot to the body.
Pacstan lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Pacstan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pacstan fails to pull guard.
Lesnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacstan tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sathias Pacstan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Lesnar.
Pacstan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pacstan looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pacstan.
Lesnar tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacstan avoids the damage to the body.
Lesnar scores with a hook to the body.
Pacstan lands with a short shot to the head.
Lesnar tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacstan avoids the damage to the body.
Lesnar missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pacstan.
Lesnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lesnar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pacstan is trying to stall.
Pacstan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pacstan is stalling here.
Lesnar dodges an elbow strike from Pacstan.
Lesnar crunches a lovely knee into Pacstan's ribcage.
Pacstan blocks a body shot from Lesnar.
Lesnar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pacstan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pacstan blocks a body shot from Lesnar.
Lesnar tries a body shot but Pacstan blocks it.
Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lesnar misses with a body punch.
Lesnar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacstan.
Lesnar tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacstan avoids the damage to the body.
Lesnar crunches a lovely knee into Pacstan's ribcage.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Pacstan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lesnar throws a lazy right hand but Pacstan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barack Lesnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacstan tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacstan wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.
Pacstan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pacstan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lesnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lesnar counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Pacstan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a pinpoint strike between Pacstan's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Pacstan crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Lesnar scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barack Lesnar!
Barack Lesnar is the new heavyweight champion!
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