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It's Alive! 3: Fight or Flight PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Random Task (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Valenzuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
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247 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Random Task!
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, Karl Valenzuela!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valenzuela tries to clinch but Task is having none of it.
Valenzuela blocks a head kick by Task.
Valenzuela decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Valenzuela wants to stand but Task has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Valenzuela is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Valenzuela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Task keeps working.
Task pushes Valenzuela off looking to stand but Valenzuela dives back in and keeps control.
Task wants to control but Valenzuela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Task is looking for a sweep. Valenzuela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Task manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Task preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Task has his foot on Valenzuela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valenzuela works his way back into a safe position though.
Valenzuela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Task works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valenzuela wants to control from the top but Task keeps moving.
Task is pulling down on Valenzuela's head. It's preventing any offense from Valenzuela, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Task preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Task working a defensive guard here.
Valenzuela stops Task from standing up.
Valenzuela must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Valenzuela trying to control the position from guard on top but Task is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Task is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Valenzuela looking for submissions off his back.
Task is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valenzuela is just riding it out for now. Task eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valenzuela manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valenzuela manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Task throws a sloppy head kick and Valenzuela moves out of range easily.
Valenzuela tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Task turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valenzuela looks gassed!
Task misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Task lands with a slapping head kick.
Task wants to clinch.
Task tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Valenzuela counters with a nice double leg into side control. Task won't be happy with that.
Valenzuela tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Valenzuela is looking to take a break and control but Task is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Task manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Task regains full guard. Nicely done.
Task wriggles free and stands up.
Task fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valenzuela tries to keep at a distance but Task has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Task with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Task landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Task lands a knee to the head.
Task unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Task landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Task crunches a lovely knee into Valenzuela's ribcage.
Valenzuela using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Task has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Task lands a knee to the body.
Task unloads a knee to the mid-section. Valenzuela lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Task is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Task scores a nice knee to the body.
Task is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Task scores a nice knee to the body.
Task lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Task lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valenzuela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Task stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valenzuela drops down looking for an ankle pick but Task pulls his leg out and moves away.
Task tries to clinch but Valenzuela is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Random Task 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.
Valenzuela shoots in for a double leg but Task sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Task is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Valenzuela wants to control but Task is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Task passes to full mount!
Task controlling from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Task goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Valenzuela turns into him and now he's in Task's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valenzuela accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valenzuela postures up in Task's guard and throws a big left but Task blocks it.
Valenzuela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Task escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valenzuela gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Task looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valenzuela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Task working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valenzuela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valenzuela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Task manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Task has hold of Valenzuela's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Valenzuela manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Task wants to control the pace but Valenzuela is squirming around nicely.
Task wants to take his opponent's back but Valenzuela doesn't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela really wants to buck Task off and get back to his feet.
Task can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valenzuela is looking to escape.
Task is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Random Task is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valenzuela blocks a head kick by Task.
Random Task is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valenzuela throws a looping overhand right but Task ducks down to avoid it.
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.
Task throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valenzuela.
Valenzuela shoots in but Task avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Task chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Task pushes Valenzuela away with a front kick.
Task throws a front kick that sends Valenzuela stumbling back into the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Valenzuela crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Task - the referee stops the clock and Valenzuela gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Task. Valenzuela manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Task moves into the clinch successfully.
Task unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Task scores a nice knee to the body.
Task unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Task putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Valenzuela in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Task working Valenzuela over with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Task using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Task landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Task lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Random Task dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Valenzuela has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valenzuela pushes off an throws an elbow but Task leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Task utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Valenzuela can't get the takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Task obliges.
Valenzuela takes a knee right on the jaw!
Task landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Task landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Task scores with a knee to the head.
Task lands a good knee to the midsection. Valenzuela won't want to take too many of those.
Valenzuela looking to slow down the pace here.
Task landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Valenzuela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Task smiles and moves away.
Task throws a front kick that sends Valenzuela stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Task closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenzuela has had enough of the clinch but Task keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Task.
Task is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valenzuela can do to turn this around?
Task leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Random Task has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Task unloads a knee to the mid-section. Valenzuela lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Task.
The referee calls for Task to work.
Task landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Valenzuela pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Task landing knees to the body.
Task stalling in the clinch.
Task wants to stall.
Valenzuela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Task smiles and moves away.
Random Task has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Valenzuela.
Valenzuela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Task tries to clinch up but Valenzuela circles away and keeps his distance.
Valenzuela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Task avoids it really well and circles away.
Task throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but Task shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Task doesn't manage to clinch there - Valenzuela circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Task looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Task connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela shoots in for a double leg but Task sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Task closes the distance and pushes Valenzuela back into the cage.
Valenzuela takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Task takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Task is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Task lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Task.
Valenzuela jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Task walks away with a smile on his face. Valenzuela gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Task moves into the clinch successfully.
Task scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Task.
Valenzuela has Task pressed against the cage.
Task is struggling to control the position.
Valenzuela fails to pull guard.
Task has Valenzuela pressed against the cage.
Valenzuela misses with a body punch.
Random Task is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela fails to pull guard.
Knees to the body from Task.
Knees to the body from Task.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valenzuela goes for a takedown in the clinch but Task prevents it.
Task will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valenzuela up against the cage.
Valenzuela looking to stall.
Task lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valenzuela takes a knee right on the jaw!
Task stalling the fight.
Karl Valenzuela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valenzuela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Task avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Task landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Random Task showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Task, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Random Task!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chirs Walker (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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198 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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, Chris McLean!
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, Chirs Walker!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McLean is defended easily by Walker.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLean fails with a takedown attempt.
McLean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walker circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris McLean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLean throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely.
McLean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLean blocks a head kick by Walker.
McLean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLean on the side of the head.
McLean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McLean is breathing heavily.
Look low, kick high! Walker uses the oldest trick in the book to send McLean tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Walker is absolutely delighted - when McLean wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chirs Walker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Taormina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Diggsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Taormina had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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277 lbs
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272 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Taormina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Diggsby!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taormina swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diggsby swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Diggsby.
Diggsby throws a head kick but Taormina moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taormina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diggsby but Diggsby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taormina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taormina wants to clinch.
Diggsby lunges at Taormina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taormina's hand.
Diggsby tries a low kick but Taormina avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diggsby avoids the body shot from Taormina.
Diggsby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taormina misses with a double jab
and Diggsby counters with a two punch combo.
Taormina throws out a loose jab but Diggsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diggsby throws a combination that misses
and Taormina counters with a single leg into guard. Diggsby didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taormina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taormina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggsby working a defensive guard here.
Taormina might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taormina postures up in Diggsby's guard and throws a big left but Diggsby blocks it.
Taormina has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diggsby keeping full guard, as Taormina tries to pass.
Diggsby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taormina defends it easily.
Diggsby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taormina manages to get himself to full guard.
Diggsby postures up in Taormina's guard and throws a big left but Taormina blocks it.
Diggsby trying to control but Taormina is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggsby wants to stand but Taormina has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taormina managing to control the position.
Taormina manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diggsby manages to get himself to full guard.
Diggsby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taormina is aware though and is defending well.
Taormina landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Taormina won't allow Diggsby to sweep him here.
Diggsby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taormina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taormina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 Mario Taormina will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diggsby looks to land a left hand but Taormina moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Diggsby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diggsby tries to land a front kick but Taormina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diggsby slips a jab from Taormina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taormina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diggsby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diggsby avoids the body shot from Taormina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taormina scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taormina scores with a couple of short elbows.
It looks like Travis Diggsby has been cut.
Taormina scoring with punches from side control.
Diggsby is looking for a sweep.
Taormina is chipping away with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taormina tries to advance to mount but Diggsby denies him.
Diggsby tries to improve position but can't.
Taormina cracks Diggsby with a big elbow.
Taormina grinds an elbow into Diggsby's temple.
Taormina is putting a hurting on Diggsby here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taormina working the ground and pound.
Diggsby is rocked!
Diggsby is looking for a sweep.
Diggsby is still in real trouble! Can Taormina finish him?
Diggsby explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Diggsby seems to have recovered his senses.
Taormina misses with an uppercut. Diggsby saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taormina tries to bum rush Diggsby with a series of wild strikes but Diggsby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taormina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggsby.
Taormina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggsby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Taormina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taormina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggsby moves away.
Taormina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taormina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggsby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Diggsby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diggsby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taormina decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diggsby's guard.
Diggsby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taormina is aware though and is defending well.
Diggsby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taormina working some strikes from top position.
Diggsby trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diggsby is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Taormina rolls with it to try and escape but Diggsby cranks on the arm and Taormina is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Diggsby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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193 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanders as he jumps to the side.
Sanders forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Sanders to the mat.
Sanders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Sanders pushes his legs off easily.
Sanders prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Sanders trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Sanders is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanders.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanders is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Sanders circles away and we're back to standing.
Dan Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Silva.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sanders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanders has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva looks gassed!
Sanders not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sanders postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanders scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanders content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Sanders off! Sanders jumps back into Silva's guard.
Sanders wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanders decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders scores a takedown into full mount!
Sanders trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Sanders controlling from mount.
Sanders has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders landing strikes from the mount.
Sanders has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Silva is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Sanders!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angel Fuente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (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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184 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Fuente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Fuente.
Fuente moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Fuente was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuente lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Fuente missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Fuente had a free shot at his head there.
Fuente connects with a nice looking jab.
Fuente connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fuente looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Fuente lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Fuente scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fuente misses with an uppercut.
Fuente missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fuente.
Fuente throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Fuente listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Fuente.
Fuente is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fuente looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Fuente scores with a hook.
Fuente throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Fuente buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Fuente.
Johnson slips a jab from Fuente.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fuente moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuente looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fuente moves away from the strike by Johnson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fuente.
Fuente lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fuente throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Fuente throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuente misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuente.
Donk. Fuente catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fuente misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuente connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuente sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuente misses with a straight left.
Fuente lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fuente darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fuente lands a lovely overhand right.
Fuente scores with a body shot.
Fuente lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Fuente.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Fuente.
Fuente lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuente throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fuente lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fuente counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fuente paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fuente paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Fuente 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.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Fuente misses its intended target.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Fuente takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A good leg kick by Fuente.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fuente.
A big left from Fuente misses.
Fuente uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Fuente moves away and avoids it.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Fuente takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuente throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheers as Fuente lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
John Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuente throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Fuente throws a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson throws a hook but Fuente blocks it.
Fuente connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Fuente misses with a straight left.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fuente takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Fuente takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fuente takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Angel Fuente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuente lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Fuente is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Fuente lands a jab.
Fuente throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fuente can pounce on him.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Fuente takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuente connects with the punch.
Fuente throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Fuente stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Fuente looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fuente throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Fuente misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fuente waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Fuente connects with a jab.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Fuente.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Fuente.
Fuente will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Fuente.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Fuente scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fuente is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuente scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Fuente misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Fuente.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Fuente dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson throws a jab when Fuente was well out of range.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fuente scores with a body shot.
Johnson slips under a jab from Fuente.
Nice shot lands for Fuente.
Johnson slips a straight right by Fuente.
Fuente misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Fuente jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuente throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Fuente catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Fuente throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Fuente with a hook.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fuente lands with a shot to the body.
Fuente connects with a single shot there.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
John Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuente scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fuente looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Fuente lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Fuente throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuente uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson blocks a jab.
The fighters circle, before Fuente throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Johnson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Fuente lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Angel Fuente!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Konrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrell TheMarksmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMarksmen has chosen imma do it - fabolous as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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270 lbs
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270 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Konrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darrell TheMarksmen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheMarksmen misses with a double jab.
Konrad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has TheMarksmen pinned against the cage. TheMarksmen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
TheMarksmen fails with a takedown attempt.
Konrad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with TheMarksmen, pushing him back against the cage.
Konrad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. TheMarksmen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Konrad just misses with a elbow thrown towards TheMarksmen's brow.
Konrad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. TheMarksmen 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 Kenny Konrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TheMarksmen is trying to break the clinch but Konrad has him pressed against the cage.
Konrad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as TheMarksmen walks away with a smile on his face. Konrad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Konrad drives through and clinches with TheMarksmen against the cage.
Konrad stops a takedown attempt from TheMarksmen.
TheMarksmen looks gassed!
TheMarksmen looking for a takedown.
TheMarksmen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad tries for a takedown. No joy.
TheMarksmen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
TheMarksmen looking for a takedown.
Konrad goes for a takedown attempt but TheMarksmen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
TheMarksmen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Konrad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TheMarksmen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
TheMarksmen misses with a takedown attempt - Konrad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Konrad tries to clinch up.
Konrad tries to close the distance and clinch but TheMarksmen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
TheMarksmen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and TheMarksmen wants it to stay on the feet.
Konrad moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konrad content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Konrad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Darrell TheMarksmen has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on TheMarksmen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
TheMarksmen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Konrad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Konrad closes the distance and clinches.
TheMarksmen has had enough of the clinch but Konrad keeps him there for the moment.
Konrad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from TheMarksmen.
Konrad slows down the pace here.
TheMarksmen gets underhooks to prevent Konrad's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad throws a knee to the head but misses.
TheMarksmen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
TheMarksmen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
TheMarksmen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Konrad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Konrad trying to land knees to the body.
TheMarksmen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Konrad controlling the action here for a moment.
Konrad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but TheMarksmen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Konrad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
TheMarksmen is working for takedown but Konrad is calmly controlling the position for now.
TheMarksmen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Konrad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Konrad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Konrad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Konrad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Konrad tries a knee to the head but TheMarksmen blocks it.
Konrad tries for a takedown. No joy.
TheMarksmen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Konrad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Konrad tries a knee to the head but TheMarksmen blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Konrad throws an elbow but it misses.
Konrad has TheMarksmen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. TheMarksmen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
TheMarksmen can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Konrad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrell TheMarksmen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Konrad moves into the clinch.
Konrad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Konrad misses with a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Konrad just leaning against TheMarksmen, taking a breather.
TheMarksmen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Konrad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Konrad throws an elbow that misses.
TheMarksmen can't get the takedown.
Konrad looking for a takedown.
Konrad goes for a takedown attempt but TheMarksmen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Konrad is looking to clinch.
TheMarksmen is breathing heavily.
Konrad has managed to clinch.
Konrad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics TheMarksmen uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMarksmen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Konrad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst TheMarksmen is controlling him.
Konrad pulls TheMarksmen in to control the position.
TheMarksmen tries to free his leg and advance position but Konrad is retaining full guard.
Konrad is trying to keep TheMarksmen in close.
Konrad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Konrad wants to sweep here but TheMarksmen controlling him for the moment.
Konrad looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
TheMarksmen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Konrad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Konrad wants to clinch.
Darrell TheMarksmen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konrad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
TheMarksmen has a takedown stuffed.
Kenny Konrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darrell TheMarksmen.
TheMarksmen throws a right hand that Konrad ducks under and follows up with a left that Konrad also avoids with ease.
Kenny Konrad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Konrad closes the distance and clinches.
TheMarksmen has Konrad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Konrad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Konrad drags the fight down to the ground.
Konrad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for TheMarksmen!
Konrad stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konrad closes the distance and clinches.
Konrad misses with a knee strike.
Konrad tries to score a body lock takedown but TheMarksmen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Konrad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Konrad obliges.
TheMarksmen avoiding damage as Konrad throws knees to the body.
TheMarksmen is working for takedown but Konrad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Konrad goes for a takedown attempt but TheMarksmen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Konrad tries to clinch up but TheMarksmen circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Konrad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darrell TheMarksmen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Konrad moves into the clinch.
TheMarksmen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Konrad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Konrad throws a knee to the head but misses.
TheMarksmen takes a knee right on the jaw!
TheMarksmen gets underhooks to prevent Konrad's takedown attempt.
Konrad pushes off an throws an elbow but TheMarksmen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Konrad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but TheMarksmen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheMarksmen has had enough of the clinch but Konrad keeps him there for the moment.
Konrad trying to stall but TheMarksmen improves his position.
Konrad putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has TheMarksmen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Konrad throws a knee to the head but misses.
TheMarksmen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Konrad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
TheMarksmen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad scores with a knee to the head.
Konrad tries to pull guard but TheMarksmen won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Konrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konrad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TheMarksmen is defending well for now.
Konrad trying to stall but TheMarksmen improves his position.
TheMarksmen wants a takedown but no success here.
Konrad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Konrad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Konrad lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Konrad stalls.
Konrad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Konrad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. TheMarksmen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Konrad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Konrad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
TheMarksmen working hard to break the clinch.
TheMarksmen managing to block the knees to the body from Konrad.
Konrad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Konrad tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Konrad obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMarksmen stops a takedown attempt from Konrad.
Konrad looking to throw knees to the head but TheMarksmen is blocking nicely.
Konrad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. TheMarksmen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Konrad displaying some good clinch control by pressing TheMarksmen up against the cage.
Kenny Konrad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Konrad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darrell TheMarksmen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TheMarksmen can't break the clinch.
Konrad taking a breather.
TheMarksmen dodges an elbow strike from Konrad.
Konrad throws a knee to the head but misses.
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.
Konrad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. TheMarksmen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Konrad tries to land a knee to the head but TheMarksmen blocks with his arms.
TheMarksmen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
TheMarksmen is trying to drag Konrad to the mat but Konrad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Konrad has TheMarksmen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. TheMarksmen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TheMarksmen wants to break free but Konrad has control.
TheMarksmen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Konrad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Konrad goes for a takedown in the clinch but TheMarksmen prevents it.
Konrad pulls guard successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Konrad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Konrad, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Konrad!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Booze Hound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Paulister (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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160 lbs
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165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Booze Hound!
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, Luke Paulister!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hound shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paulister is trying to defend but Hound finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Paulister works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hound sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paulister controlling the position.
Hound throws a big right hand that misses.
Hound wants to control from the top but Paulister keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hound throws a strike but Paulister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hound looking to control.
Hound knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paulister on the ground.
Paulister postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paulister pushes down on Hound's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paulister 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.
Hound looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Hound is looking to improve his position.
Paulister looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hound blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paulister.
Hound is looking to improve his position.
Paulister trying to control the action but Hound is working from the bottom.
Hound is trying to control but can't.
Paulister wants to control but Hound is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paulister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paulister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paulister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hound moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hound looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paulister scoring well with a low kick there.
Hound takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Paulister scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paulister scores with a leg kick.
Paulister lands a jab.
Paulister works the jab nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paulister. That's going to slow Hound down.
Hound tries to clinch there but Paulister circles away.
Hound tries to clinch up
and Paulister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hound throws a right hand that Paulister ducks under and follows up with a left that Paulister also avoids with ease.
Paulister falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hound moves into the clinch.
Paulister wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Paulister.
Hound missing with knees to the body.
Paulister lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paulister lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulister works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees to the body from Paulister.
Hound gets underhooks to prevent Paulister's takedown attempt.
Paulister avoiding damage as Hound throws knees to the body.
Paulister just leaning against Hound, taking a breather.
Paulister gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hound is refusing to be controlled, as Paulister sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hound is trying to get back to full guard.
Paulister is pressing down on Hound's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hound is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Paulister 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.
No luck for Hound with that takedown attempt.
Luke Paulister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hound has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Paulister misses.
Hound is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paulister's half guard.
Paulister is pressing down on Hound's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hound controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hound drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paulister looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paulister looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paulister!
Hound takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hound is working to avoid the ground and pound but Paulister connects with a decent elbow.
Hound on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hound tries to get out of the position.
Paulister in side control lands a decent elbow.
Paulister is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hound is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hound tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paulister wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paulister landing a few strikes.
Paulister lands some shots froms side control.
Hound is not content to let Paulister control the position.
Paulister working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulister tries for a kimura but Hound is defending well.
Hound is trying to control Paulister's posture but Paulister avoids it.
Hound is looking to get back to his feet here but Paulister is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hound's back.
Hound trying to control the position but Paulister manages to sink in the hooks.
Paulister keeps control of the position as Hound tries to break free.
Hound covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Paulister lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Paulister.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulister is not going to allow Hound to sit and survive in this position.
Paulister lands punches and elbows.
Paulister is landing with strikes from the back.
Paulister avoiding Hound 's attempts to control his hands.
Paulister softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hound trying to get back to his feet but Paulister is in full control for now.
Paulister lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hound.
Paulister is punishing Hound with strikes - can he finish him?!
Paulister has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hound wants to control his opponent's hands but Paulister gets his hands free.
Paulister keeps control of the position as Hound tries to break free.
Paulister tries to get the hooks in deep but Hound pushed the leg off.
Paulister is punishing Hound with strikes - can he finish him?!
Paulister has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hound is trying to break free.
Paulister is riding his opponent, not letting Hound buck him off.
Paulister softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Paulister is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hound with him. Hound is trying to defend but Paulister has an arm under the chin now! Hound grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luke Paulister!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregores Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez comes to the cage accompanied by Paleface- Helsinki-Shangri-La. Melendez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas. Gregores Mendez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antonio Melendez's chin.
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213 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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213 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregores Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez misses with a series of wild punches.
Melendez thows a body shot but no joy.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Melendez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Melendez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Melendez shrugs it off.
Mendez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Melendez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mendez working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Melendez turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mendez off and cradles Melendez's limp body as Mendez celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Gregores Mendez!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and We Suki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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22
289 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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24
290 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Jackson!
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, We Suki!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Suki getting side control.
Suki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Suki wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Suki looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Suki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suki tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Suki trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Suki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws the left hand but Suki avoids the punch easily.
Suki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suki in his tracks.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Suki avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson takes a swing at Suki's ribcage but misses.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Suki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suki there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Suki avoids them all with ease.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Suki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a jab when Suki was well out of range.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suki scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suki trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suki has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Suki's guard.
Suki looks gassed!
Suki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Jackson stands up and waves to Suki to follow him.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Suki fails with the takedown.
Cain Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of We Suki.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Jackson 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.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Suki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Cain Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson drops Suki with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Suki! Jackson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Cain Jackson!
Cain Jackson retains his heavyweight title!
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