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FURY 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Raine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raine comes to the cage accompanied by Tennessee wing walk. Tyson Belfort struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aldo Raine!
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, Tyson Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Raine. No joy for Belfort on that attempt.
Belfort changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raine tries to avoid it but Belfort manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raine to the ground. Raine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belfort is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Raine.
Raine gets a clinch.
Raine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Belfort's efforts to push away.
Belfort fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aldo Raine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Belfort.
Belfort blocks the elbow strike.
Belfort is trying to maintain a safe position but Raine gets an underhook and turns Belfort into the cage.
Belfort tries to score a body lock takedown but Raine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raine lands a good knee to the midsection. Belfort won't want to take too many of those.
Belfort looks gassed!
Belfort is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice elbow from Raine.
Raine lands a nice elbow.
Belfort takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Tyson Belfort has been cut.
Raine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raine lands an elbow that stopped Belfort in his tracks for a moment.
Belfort takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belfort's defenses.
Raine lands a damaging elbow.
Raine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Raine lands a damaging elbow.
Raine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Raine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Raine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Raine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Raine lands a damaging elbow.
Raine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raine lands an elbow just above Belfort 's eye.
Raine lands a nice elbow.
Belfort takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Raine.
Nice elbow from Raine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine lands an elbow inside that Belfort shrugs off.
Raine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Raine.
Raine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belfort's defenses.
Belfort takes an elbow to the temple.
Raine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Belfort lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Belfort takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Raine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Raine.
Belfort takes an elbow to the temple.
Raine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Belfort takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belfort's defenses.
Belfort takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Belfort takes an elbow to the temple.
Raine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Raine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Raine lands an elbow just above Belfort 's eye.
Raine managing to block the knees to the body from Belfort.
Knees to the body from Raine.
Raine lands an elbow just above Belfort 's eye.
Raine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Raine with a knee to the head.
Raine lands an elbow that stopped Belfort in his tracks for a moment.
Raine is pressed up against the cage. Belfort has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raine down to the mat. Raine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aldo Raine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raine throws a right and a left that Belfort avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raine's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Raine duly obliges.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raine scores with a nice head shot.
Raine throws a combination. Belfort tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Raine clinches with his opponent.
Belfort takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raine lands an elbow just above Belfort 's eye.
Belfort blocks an elbow strike.
Belfort avoids the elbow strike from Raine, against the cage.
Belfort has had enough of the clinch but Raine keeps him there for the moment.
Raine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belfort's defenses.
Raine has Belfort pressed against the cage, preventing Belfort from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Belfort takes an elbow to the temple.
Belfort fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Raine lands a damaging elbow.
Belfort takes an elbow to the forehead.
Belfort tries for a takedown but Raine manages to get underhooks.
Belfort takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raine lands an elbow inside that Belfort shrugs off.
Raine lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raine working Belfort over with knees to the body.
Belfort can't get the takedown.
Raine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Belfort takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raine scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Raine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raine as Belfort tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Raine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Belfort's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Belfort will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raine has closed the distance and engaged Belfort in a clinch.
Raine lands an elbow inside.
Belfort has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raine lands a knee to the body.
Raine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Raine.
Raine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Belfort's defenses.
Raine lands an elbow inside.
Raine lands an elbow that stopped Belfort in his tracks for a moment.
Raine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Belfort takes an elbow to the forehead.
Belfort is trying to break free.
Belfort takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raine lands an elbow just above Belfort 's eye.
Raine lands an elbow inside that Belfort shrugs off.
Raine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Raine lands a nice elbow.
Raine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raine lands a nice elbow.
Raine lands an elbow inside that Belfort shrugs off.
Raine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Raine is struggling to control the position.
Belfort tries for a takedown but Raine manages to get underhooks.
Aldo Raine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Belfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine connects with a knee to the head.
Raine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Belfort tries for a takedown. No joy.
Belfort changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raine leaves Belfort with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raine moves away from the strike by Belfort.
Raine forces Belfort back against the cage and clinches.
Raine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Belfort drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raine has managed to clinch.
Raine lands an elbow inside that Belfort shrugs off.
Raine is pressed up against the cage. Belfort has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raine down to the mat. Raine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Belfort tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raine swivels and escapes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Raine.
Raine with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Raine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Raine.
Belfort is trying to break the clinch but Raine is controlling him.
Belfort is working for takedown but Raine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Raine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Belfort is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Raine lands an elbow inside that Belfort shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Raine.
Knees to the body from Raine.
Belfort manages to break the clinch.
Raine lands with a hook. Belfort tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice sprawl there from Raine as Belfort shoots in.
Raine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belfort is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Raine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Raine lands an elbow that stopped Belfort in his tracks for a moment.
Belfort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raine keeps control of Belfort as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raine lands a damaging elbow.
Raine landing knees to the body.
Belfort blocks an elbow strike from Raine.
Belfort wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raine has him pressed against the cage.
Belfort has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Belfort dodges an elbow strike from Raine.
Raine stops a takedown attempt from Belfort.
Raine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Belfort wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raine has him pressed against the cage.
Belfort drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raine pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Raine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Belfort's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Raine scores with the left hand. Belfort knows he should have avoided that one.
Raine tries to clinch there but Belfort circles away.
Belfort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belfort walks into a stiff left hand from Raine.
Raine tries to bum rush Belfort with a series of wild strikes but Belfort uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raine clinches up against the cage.
Belfort takes an elbow to the temple.
Belfort is trying to break the clinch but Raine has him pressed against the cage.
Belfort ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Belfort no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Raine being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raine is looking to stand up but Belfort won't let him.
Raine trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belfort throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raine wants to stand and escape but instead Belfort has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Raine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Belfort throws a looping overhand right but Raine ducks down to avoid it.
Raine clinches.
Belfort takes an elbow to the temple.
Belfort wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raine has him pressed against the cage.
Raine lands an elbow inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raine throws an elbow but it misses.
Belfort is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tyson Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belfort takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raine lands an elbow that stopped Belfort in his tracks for a moment.
Belfort misses with a body punch.
Aldo Raine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belfort blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aldo Raine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Raine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Peter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis comes to the cage accompanied by Applejuice by Taintstick. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Peter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peter's half guard.
Ellis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like Big Peter has been cut.
Ellis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ellis is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peter can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ellis lands a nice short elbow.
Peter trying to control but Ellis postures up.
Peter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Peter wants to improve his position but Ellis is controlling well.
Ellis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ellis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Peter wants to improve his position but Ellis is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Ellis seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ellis is keen to just control but Peter is a slippery customer.
Ellis 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.
Ellis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ellis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Peter won't allow Ellis to pass to mount.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ellis.
Ellis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peter's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ellis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Peter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ellis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ellis postures up and lands a big shot to Peter's brow.
Ellis trying to control but Peter is working from the bottom.
Ellis is looking to work some ground and pound but Peter has wrist control.
Ellis is looking to work some ground and pound but Peter has wrist control.
Ellis wants to control from the top but Peter keeps moving.
Peter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellis is one step ahead there.
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.
Ellis is looking to work some ground and pound but Peter has wrist control.
Ellis throwing strikes but missing.
Ellis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ellis trying to control but Peter is working from the bottom.
Ellis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ellis throwing strikes from guard but Peter blocks nicely.
Peter keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
Ellis throwing strikes from guard but Peter blocks nicely.
Ellis tries to free his leg and advance position but Peter is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ellis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Big Peter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Peter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ellis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peter pinned against the cage. Peter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peter gets caught flat footed, as Ellis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Peter is trying to keep Ellis in close.
Ellis throwing strikes from guard but Peter blocks nicely.
Ellis wants to control from the top but Peter keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peter is trying to keep Ellis in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis passes into half guard.
Ellis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Peter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ellis is working away from the top position though.
Peter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
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.
Ellis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peter trying to hold on to Ellis's head to control him but Ellis postures up.
Ellis not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ellis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Ellis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ellis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Ellis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toxteth Ogrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toxteth Ogrady!
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, Butch Taylor!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ogrady was covering up waiting for the punch and Taylor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ogrady is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ogrady trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Ogrady is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ogrady trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogrady wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ogrady tries to clinch up.
Ogrady tries to clinch up.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ogrady tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ogrady tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Ogrady fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Taylor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ogrady blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to pass to mount but Ogrady is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Taylor there.
Taylor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ogrady makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ogrady.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ogrady works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ogrady preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ogrady preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor works over Ogrady with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taylor advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Taylor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ogrady looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ogrady misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ogrady lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor's hand.
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taylor showed some decent athleticism there.
Taylor stops Ogrady from getting back to his feet.
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taylor winds up and cracks Ogrady with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taylor lands strikes from half guard.
Ogrady has hold of Taylor's hands but Taylor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taylor lands strikes from half guard.
Ogrady is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogrady tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Taylor thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ogrady to regain full guard.
Ogrady preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ogrady works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor trying to control but Ogrady is working from the bottom.
Ogrady preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ogrady defends it nicely.
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.
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taylor showed some decent athleticism there.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor throws a strike but Ogrady avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ogrady trying to control the position.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Ogrady is keeping the position.
Taylor passes Ogrady's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ogrady wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Taylor 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Butch Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor trying to control but Ogrady is working from the bottom.
Ogrady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Butch Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ogrady keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Butch Taylor.
Ogrady tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor gets a takedown into half guard.
Taylor trying to control from Ogrady's half guard. Ogrady has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Ogrady keeps moving.
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toxteth Ogrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taylor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Taylor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dhughel McVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McVey has chosen Jump Around by House of Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dhughel McVey!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McVey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McVey lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by McVey.
McVey has Herrera up against the cage in a clinch.
McVey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herrera shoots in for a double leg but McVey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herrera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herrera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Herrera is breathing heavily.
McVey connects with a high kick.
The fighters circle, before McVey throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Herrera's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! McVey lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dhughel McVey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Kilovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fail Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fail Sonnen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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194 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Kilovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fail Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilovic keeps working.
Sonnen lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Sonnen.
Sonnen is trying to get an arm triangle but Kilovic is defending well.
Sonnen working the ground and pound but Kilovic is defending the strikes.
Kilovic wants to get back to his feet.
Sonnen trying to control the action but Kilovic is working from the bottom.
Kilovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Sonnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sonnen tries for a kimura but Kilovic is defending well.
Kilovic is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen scoring with punches from side control.
Kilovic wants to control but Sonnen postures up.
Kilovic pushes Sonnen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sonnen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kilovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sonnen on the ground.
Sonnen is chipping away with strikes.
Kilovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Sonnen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sonnen lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Sonnen cracks Kilovic with a big elbow.
Kilovic wants to control but Sonnen postures up.
Kilovic pushes Sonnen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sonnen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sonnen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sonnen avoids the attempt from Kilovic to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kilovic hang on?
Sonnen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sonnen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sonnen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sonnen trying to control but Kilovic is having none of it.
Kilovic wants to control but Sonnen is having none of it.
Kilovic is breathing heavily.
Sonnen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fail Sonnen 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.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sonnen connects with a nice short shot to Kilovic's temple.
Sonnen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kilovic wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sonnen wants to control the pace but Kilovic is squirming around nicely.
Kilovic tries to reverse the position but Sonnen maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Sonnen.
Sonnen cracks Kilovic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sonnen with a couple of short strikes.
Kilovic taking shots to the head.
Sonnen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilovic wants to hold on but Sonnen pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen controlling his opponent.
Kilovic is squirming around, avoiding Sonnen's attempts to control the action.
Sonnen landing strikes from the mount.
Sonnen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sonnen with shots to the head and body - Kilovic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sonnen breaks from Kilovic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sonnen lands a big elbow.
Sonnen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sonnen with good strikes from the mount here!
Kilovic is in a horrible position here. Sonnen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sonnen looking to finish Kilovic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kilovic!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen controlling from the full mount.
Kilovic is bucking up trying to escape but Sonnen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sonnen trying to control but Kilovic is having none of it.
Kilovic is trying to escape the mount.
Sonnen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kilovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen tries to control but Kilovic wriggling away.
Sonnen controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonnen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fail Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kilovic looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Kilovic throws a body kick that misses.
Sonnen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kilovic!
Sonnen avoids the attempt from Kilovic to control.
Sonnen is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Sonnen extends the arm and Kilovic is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fail Sonnen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ikoa Oyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ikoa Oyama!
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, Frank Martin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin blocks a jab.
Martin works Oyama's body with a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martin.
Oyama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Ikoa Oyama has been cut.
Oyama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
Oyama misses the body punch
and Martin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Martin lands a jab to Oyama's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oyama tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
and Martin counters with a low kick, right behind Oyama 's knee.
Oyama is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin scores with the left hand. Oyama knows he should have avoided that one.
Martin lands a big head kick that sends Oyama tumbling to the mat! Martin takes a step backwards and waves Oyama back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikoa Oyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oyama shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a solid body kick.
Oyama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frank Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin lands with a right and another and another! Oyama is in big trouble! Martin lands again and this time it's lights out for Oyama! A quality knockout there for Martin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Martin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao do Santo Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Sopranos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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25
244 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao do Santo Cristo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Sopranos!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sopranos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but do Santo Cristo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
do Santo Cristo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sopranos dodges the ground and pound from do Santo Cristo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
do Santo Cristo wants to control but Sopranos is keeping him busy.
Sopranos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sopranos is working to avoid the ground and pound but do Santo Cristo connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sopranos pushes do Santo Cristo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, do Santo Cristo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
do Santo Cristo 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.
Sopranos looks gassed!
do Santo Cristo throws a strike aimed at the side of Sopranos's head but Sopranos avoids it well.
do Santo Cristo working the body and head with strikes.
Sopranos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with do Santo Cristo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
do Santo Cristo 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 Sopranos's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
The ground and pound from do Santo Cristo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
do Santo Cristo in side control, throwing shots but Sopranos defends.
Sopranos stops do Santo Cristo from passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
do Santo Cristo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sopranos some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao do Santo Cristo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
do Santo Cristo gets a takedown into half guard.
do Santo Cristo uses his free foot to push down on Sopranos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sopranos.
do Santo Cristo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sopranos is in a horrible position here. do Santo Cristo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sopranos is breathing heavily.
do Santo Cristo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
do Santo Cristo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
do Santo Cristo punishing his opponent with strikes.
do Santo Cristo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
do Santo Cristo is landing with some decent strikes but Sopranos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
do Santo Cristo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao do Santo Cristo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
do Santo Cristo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sopranos sprawls well. Sopranos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. do Santo Cristo gets slowly back to his feet.
Sopranos misses with the combination.
Sopranos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
do Santo Cristo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sopranos sprawls well initially but do Santo Cristo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
do Santo Cristo trying to mount his opponent but Sopranos defends it.
do Santo Cristo moves into full mount! Sopranos won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
do Santo Cristo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sopranos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sopranos is bucking up trying to escape but do Santo Cristo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
do Santo Cristo looking to finish Sopranos with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sopranos!
do Santo Cristo working Sopranos over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
do Santo Cristo punishing his opponent with strikes.
do Santo Cristo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sopranos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sopranos is in a horrible position here. do Santo Cristo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao do Santo Cristo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for do Santo Cristo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao do Santo Cristo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bourne (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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215 lbs
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209 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperIII!
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, Jason Bourne!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by TupperIII.
Bourne is looking for a sweep.
TupperIII is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bourne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bourne sneaks back into half guard.
Bourne is trying to get back to full guard.
TupperIII tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bourne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
TupperIII will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bourne moves into full guard.
TupperIII thows a big elbow that misses.
TupperIII forces his way into half guard.
Bourne is trying to maintain the position but TupperIII is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII trying to control the action but Bourne is working from the bottom.
Bourne is pressing down on TupperIII's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
TupperIII 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.
TupperIII looking to pass the guard.
Bourne looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but TupperIII puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bourne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of TupperIII's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take TupperIII's back!
Bourne has his opponent's back but TupperIII is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Bourne.
Bourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but TupperIII was well out of range. Poor timing from Bourne.
TupperIII moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourne wants to clinch.
TupperIII takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
TupperIII is breathing heavily.
Bourne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TupperIII paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bourne shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bourne showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bourne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. TupperIII defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bourne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bourne misses with a body kick.
TupperIII avoids a kick to the body.
Bourne tries to clinch but TupperIII moves out of range.
Bourne connects with a solid leg kick.
Good work by TupperIII as he checks the leg kick.
TupperIII avoids the body shot from Bourne.
Bourne misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourne misses with a head kick.
Bourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bourne scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
TupperIII tries for a takedown but Bourne circles away easily
so Bourne counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
TupperIII utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bourne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bourne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bourne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TupperIII swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII tries to land a sweep but no joy.
TupperIII throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bourne uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bourne throws a strike aimed at the side of TupperIII's head but TupperIII avoids it well.
TupperIII tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bourne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bourne moves into full mount!
Bourne tries to control but TupperIII wriggling away.
Bourne misses with a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! Bourne connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourne controlling from mount.
Bourne working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bourne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! TupperIII's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bourne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on TupperIII if he has to take too many more of those.
Bourne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bourne misses with an attempted mid kick.
TupperIII avoids a kick to the body.
TupperIII dodges the punch combination from Bourne.
TupperIII fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bourne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bobby TupperIII is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TupperIII stuffs the takedown attempt from Bourne. Bourne gets slowly back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bourne.
Bourne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
TupperIII takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Bobby TupperIII has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bourne scores with a push kick.
Bourne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
TupperIII leaves Bourne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bourne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Bourne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bourne 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bourne!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno R Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Brashears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). R Xavier comes into the arena with Bate Pesadão blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Brashears's choice of entrance music: Walk by Pantera. Bruno R Xavier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brandon Brashears's chin.
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183 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno R Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Brashears!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brashears slips a jab and a cross from R Xavier.
No luck for R Xavier with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from R Xavier is defended easily by Brashears.
R Xavier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
R Xavier wanted to stand there but Brashears had control of the position.
Brashears trying to keep a closed guard but R Xavier is proving a slippery customer.
R Xavier throwing strikes from guard but Brashears blocks nicely.
R Xavier trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brashears manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Brashears trying to control but R Xavier is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brashears stops R Xavier from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
R Xavier misses with a takedown attempt - Brashears sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno R Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brashears tries to clinch up but R Xavier circles away and keeps his distance.
R Xavier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brashears sprawls well. Brashears wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. R Xavier gets slowly back to his feet.
R Xavier closes the distance and clinches up with Brashears, looking for a takedown. R Xavier pushes Brashears against the cage but Brashears circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
R Xavier is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
R Xavier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
R Xavier fails with a takedown attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brashears.
Brashears buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brashears feints and then cracks R Xavier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow R Xavier down.
Brashears moves into range and clinches up with R Xavier.
Brashears controlling the action here for a moment.
Brashears lands a knee to the body.
R Xavier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brashears missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Brashears as the two fighters clinch.
Brashears using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brashears trying to land knees to the body.
R Xavier managing to block the knees to the body from Brashears.
Brashears tries to land knees in the clinch but R Xavier avoids the damage to the body.
Brashears looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Brashears dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brashears closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
R Xavier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brashears is stalling here.
R Xavier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brashears prevents it.
Brashears prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno R Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brashears is trying to maintain a safe position but R Xavier gets an underhook and turns Brashears into the cage.
R Xavier managing to block the knees to the body from Brashears.
Brashears trying to land knees to the body.
R Xavier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brashears walks away with a smile on his face. R Xavier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
R Xavier shoots in for a takedown but Brashears shows good takedown defense.
Brashears circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brashears decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in R Xavier's guard.
Brashears slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brashears stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brashears clinches up against the cage.
Brashears breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
R Xavier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brashears is looking for a sweep. R Xavier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
R Xavier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brashears is looking to improve his position.
Brashears is trying to stand up here but R Xavier is controlling him well.
R Xavier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brashears sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brashears is controlling R Xavier's trapped leg to prevent R Xavier from advancing to side control.
R Xavier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brashears keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
R Xavier tries to clinch but Brashears moves away
and Brashears counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
R Xavier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brashears avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
R Xavier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brashears pulls him back up using the underhooks.
R Xavier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brashears gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brashears lands a hook that snaps the head of R Xavier backwards.
Brashears with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brashears breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brashears gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brashears slowing the pace effectively.
R Xavier is working for takedown but Brashears is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brashears is looking to control R Xavier's arms but R Xavier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brashears has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Brashears showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brashears drives through and clinches with R Xavier against the cage.
Brashears pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brashears instigates a clinch.
Brashears is trying to maintain a safe position but R Xavier gets an underhook and turns Brashears into the cage.
R Xavier has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brashears uses from the top position.
R Xavier is looking to stand back up but Brashears counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by R Xavier.
R Xavier wants to sweep but Brashears has passed to side control!
Brashears stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brashears fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brashears tries to clinch there but R Xavier circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
R Xavier lands with a nice combination. Brashears backs away looking to recover.
R Xavier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brashears moves into the clinch.
Brashears trying to stall but R Xavier improves his position.
Brashears gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from R Xavier.
Brandon Brashears is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
R Xavier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brashears pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno R Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brashears lands a nice shot to the body.
Brashears creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through R Xavier's defenses.
R Xavier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brashears gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brashears crunches a lovely knee into R Xavier's ribcage.
Brashears looking to slow down the pace here.
R Xavier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brashears gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
R Xavier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bruno R Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brashears lands a nice knee to the body.
Brashears is working R Xavier over against the cage.
R Xavier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brashears is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. R Xavier is defending well for now.
R Xavier letting Brashears take a breather here.
R Xavier has Brashears pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brashears manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brashears gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from R Xavier.
R Xavier avoiding damage as Brashears throws knees to the body.
Brashears lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
R Xavier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brashears putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has R Xavier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
R Xavier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brashears pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brashears content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brashears scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Brashears comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brashears 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Brashears!
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FIGHT
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