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IGR 11 - Akiyama vs. Spade PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nunoy Bermio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Aronoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bermio comes into the arena with Cowboys from Hell blaring out of the sound system. Aronoff is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by New Disease by Spineshank. Derek Aronoff is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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, Nunoy Bermio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Aronoff!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aronoff misses with the combination.
Bermio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aronoff stuffs the takedown attempt from Bermio. Bermio gets slowly back to his feet.
Bermio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bermio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aronoff breaks the clinch.
Bermio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aronoff tries to avoid it but Bermio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aronoff to the ground. Aronoff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bermio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bermio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nunoy Bermio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aronoff connects with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bermio.
Bermio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aronoff.
Bermio is breathing heavily.
Bermio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bermio looks for a takedown but Aronoff sprawls well.
Bermio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Aronoff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Aronoff. No joy for Bermio on that attempt.
Bermio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bermio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aronoff tries to avoid it but Bermio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aronoff to the ground. Aronoff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bermio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aronoff as he avoids it easily.
Nunoy Bermio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bermio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aronoff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bermio tries for a takedown but Aronoff circles away easily
and Aronoff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bermio thinking.
Aronoff lands an overhand right.
Bermio fails with the takedown
and Aronoff counters with a straight right hand.
Aronoff lands a glancing blow to the side of Bermio's head.
Aronoff lands with a right that hurts Bermio. Bermio looks to clinch but Aronoff throws a short knee that drops Bermio. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Derek Aronoff!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ben ahr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). davis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. tony yayo ft. 50 cent - they call it murder (game diss) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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, ben ahr!
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, Shawn davis!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ahr shoots in and drives through. davis sprawls well.
davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
davis throws a body punch but ahr moves out of range.
davis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
ahr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
davis misses with a few strikes there.
ahr throws a combination that misses
and davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ahr.
A big left from davis misses.
ahr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
davis lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ahr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ben ahr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ahr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
davis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. ahr just stands there and leans against the cage.
ahr is pressed up against the cage. davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag ahr down to the mat. ahr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
ahr takes the fight into the clinch.
davis tries for a takedown. No joy.
ahr manages to break the clinch.
davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from davis misses.
ahr fails with a takedown attempt.
davis wants to land a leg kick but ahr is out of range.
ahr clinches with his opponent.
ahr is pressed up against the cage. davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag ahr down to the mat. ahr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
davis looks gassed!
davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
ahr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
ahr wants to get back to his feet.
ahr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
ahr is pressing down on davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. davis is holding on for now.
ahr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
ahr trying to control the action but davis is working from the bottom.
davis looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
davis tries to get to full guard but ahr has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
davis clobbers ahr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
davis lands a lovely overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
davis drops ahr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but ahr looks back up at him and smiles so davis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
ahr is rocked!
davis misses with a looping left.
Oh ahr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! davis ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent ahr clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn davis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between anderson silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). anderson silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane Michaels's chin.
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, anderson silva!
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, Shane Michaels!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
silva works over Michaels's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from silva.
silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
silva misses with a double jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Michaels.
silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michaels on the ground.
Michaels takes a little break here. silva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
silva tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
silva trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
silva is breathing heavily.
Michaels controlling from mount.
Michaels in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
silva tries to buck Michaels off but Michaels takes his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Michaels lands strikes to the head.
Michaels loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can silva hold on?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Michaels is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. silva has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Michaels has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! silva taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Michaels doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane Michaels!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Kleber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jimmy twotime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klaus Kleber has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Klaus Kleber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jimmy twotime!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of twotime 's head but he takes it in his stride.
twotime scores with a takedown into Kleber's guard.
twotime drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and twotime jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
twotime stops Kleber from standing up.
twotime stands and throws Kleber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
twotime stands up and beckons Kleber to his feet.
Kleber tries to close the distance and clinch up but twotime swats him away and circles back towards the center.
twotime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kleber as he avoids it easily.
Kleber tries to close the distance and clinch up but twotime swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klaus Kleber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kleber wants to clinch.
twotime takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
twotime looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kleber comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kleber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kleber scores with a jab to the head.
twotime is rocked!
Kleber has managed to clinch.
twotime is still on wobbly legs! Can Kleber finish him?
Kleber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kleber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kleber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kleber dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! twotime has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Klaus Kleber!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jack matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Bann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Intelligent |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jack matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Bann!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Bann.
matthews will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bann throws a leg kick but matthews sees it coming and moves out of range.
matthews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
matthews dodges the punch combination from Bann.
matthews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Bann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
matthews avoids a punch combination nicely.
matthews will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jack matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bann dips to his left and cracks matthews with an uppercut!
matthews shoots in for a takedown but Bann shows good takedown defense.
matthews rushes Bann and presses him up against the cage.
Bann is looking to break free of the clinch but matthews has double underhooks.
matthews is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from matthews.
matthews drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bann pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bann tries to clinch but matthews is having none of it.
matthews fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bann sprawls well initially but matthews persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bann wants to control but matthews is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bann looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bann wants to control but matthews is keeping busy and won't allow it.
matthews seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bann tries to get to full guard but matthews has control of the leg.
matthews not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
matthews is looking to take a break and control but Bann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
matthews fails with the takedown.
matthews is breathing heavily.
matthews blocks a low kick nicely.
Bann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bann lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from matthews. Bann shrugs it off though.
matthews takes one to the side of the head.
Bann misses with the combination.
matthews closes the distance and clinches up with Bann, looking for a takedown. matthews pushes Bann against the cage but Bann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Bann.
matthews is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to de liver by Bann. Beautiful body shot.
Oh matthews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bann doesn't manage to clinch there - matthews circles away.
matthews seems to have got his legs back now.
matthews shoots in but no luck this time.
matthews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bann pinned against the cage. Bann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dexter Bann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
matthews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bann as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
matthews shoots for a double leg takedown but Bann sprawls well. He's pushed matthews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
matthews shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bann's guard.
Bann keeping full guard, as matthews tries to pass.
matthews not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
matthews trying to control but Bann is working from the bottom.
Bann is pulling down on matthews's head. It's preventing any offense from matthews, at least for the moment.
Bann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as matthews controls the pace.
matthews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
matthews is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. matthews manages to get himself to full guard.
matthews being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
matthews wants to sweep but no luck.
matthews looking to control.
matthews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
matthews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bann controlling from the top position.
Bann stands up over matthews, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bann pushing down on matthews's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bann tries to stand but can't do so whilst matthews controls his leg.
Bann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Bann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab lands there for Bann.
matthews tries for a takedown but Bann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dexter Bann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
matthews checks a low kick from Bann.
matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bann throws a series of punches but matthews avoids them all with ease.
Bann misses with a double jab.
Bann lands with a kick to the temple. matthews shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bann throws a nice looking combination but matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bann clinches but matthews breaks the clinch
and matthews counters with a shoot takedown. Bann fights it but they end up in guard.
matthews wants to control from the top but Bann keeps moving.
Bann 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
matthews won't allow Bann to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bann trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
matthews passes Bann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
matthews wants to control but Bann is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
matthews has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jack matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
matthews keeps Bann at a distance using the push kick.
Bann throws a lazy body kick
and matthews finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bann fails in his attempt to clinch.
matthews drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
matthews trying to control the action but Bann is working from the bottom.
matthews tries for a kimura but Bann is defending well.
Bann is letting matthews control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bann is not content to let matthews control the position.
Bann is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
matthews trying to control the position but Bann is working away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. jack matthews just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
matthews misses with a takedown attempt - Bann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dexter Bann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bann lands a nice shot that snaps matthews's head back.
Good leg kick by Bann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
matthews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bann's waist but Bann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing matthews off to one side.
Bann goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from matthews.
matthews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bann.
matthews feints and as Bann raises his hands in defense, matthews changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
matthews slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
matthews slips nicely into half guard.
matthews slows the pace down in half guard.
matthews's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
matthews is trying to control the action in half guard but Bann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
matthews could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
matthews stops Bann from getting back to his feet.
matthews trying to control the action but Bann is working from the bottom.
matthews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bann is just riding it out for now. matthews eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
matthews stops Bann from getting back to his feet.
matthews is trying to control the action in half guard but Bann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
matthews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bann's waist but Bann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing matthews off to one side.
Bann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bann moves into range and clinches up with matthews.
matthews tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bann.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
matthews has Bann pressed against the cage.
matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dexter Bann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
matthews feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
matthews wants to control from the top but Bann keeps moving.
Bann is looking to stand up but matthews isn't so interested in that idea.
matthews forces his way into half guard.
matthews is trying to control the action in half guard but Bann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
matthews stalling.
Bann is not content to let matthews control the position.
jack matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
matthews is taking a breather. Bann says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bann is not content to let matthews control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee stands the fighters back up. jack matthews just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
matthews shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bann as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bann throws a combination that misses
and matthews counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bann!
Bann tries to lock up and control but matthews gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bann is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
matthews prevents Bann from getting the reversal.
Bann is squirming around, avoiding matthews's attempts to control the action.
Bann is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bann is squirming around, avoiding matthews's attempts to control the action.
Bann is looking to get to half guard.
Bann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
matthews trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
matthews is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
matthews controlling from mount.
Bann is trying desperately to improve position.
matthews controlling the position easily from mount.
Bann is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
matthews looking to control but Bann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
matthews controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. jack matthews just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bann throws a right hand that matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that matthews also avoids with ease.
Bann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by matthews.
Bann throws a right hand that matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that matthews also avoids with ease.
Dexter Bann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
matthews scores with a push kick.
A combination from Bann does no damage.
matthews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bann's waist but Bann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing matthews off to one side.
matthews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jack matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Bann as matthews shoots in.
Bann falls off balance throwing a combination
and matthews counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
matthews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bann swivels and escapes.
matthews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
jack matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bann misses with a kick to the body
and matthews makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bann really felt that one!
matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
matthews lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
matthews closes the distance and clinches.
matthews jumps guard and drags Bann to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet matthews, not yet.
matthews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bann is looking to stand up but matthews won't let him.
matthews lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bann!
matthews fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
matthews cracks Bann with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
matthews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bann is looking to escape.
Bann tries to reverse the position but matthews maintains control.
matthews working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
matthews tries to control but Bann wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
jack matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bann has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dexter Bann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tchu Tchu Tchu Tchu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Cross is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tchu Tchu Tchu Tchu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cross!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tchu Tchu clinches up against the cage.
Cross trying to land knees to the body.
Cross missing with knees to the body.
Tchu Tchu jumps guard.
Cross gets to his feet - Tchu Tchu follows without any prompting.
Cross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tchu Tchu counters by clinching up.
Cross with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tchu Tchu blocks the elbow strike.
Tchu Tchu breaks the clinch.
Cross clinches but Tchu Tchu breaks the clinch
and Tchu Tchu counters with a stiff right hand.
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Tchu Tchu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cross prevents it.
Tchu Tchu looking to stall.
Tchu Tchu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cross has Tchu Tchu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tchu Tchu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tchu Tchu wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tchu Tchu Tchu Tchu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tchu Tchu looking to stall.
Cross pushes Tchu Tchu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tchu Tchu wants a takedown but no success here.
Cross scores with a knee to the head.
Tchu Tchu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchu Tchu tries to pull guard but Cross holds him up against the cage and eventually Tchu Tchu drops back down to his feet.
Cross with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cross has Tchu Tchu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cross pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tchu Tchu tumbling to the mat - Cross dives into Tchu Tchu's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cross's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cross prevents Tchu Tchu from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cross won't allow Tchu Tchu to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tchu Tchu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cross gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tchu Tchu is breathing heavily.
Tchu Tchu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cross thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cross tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tchu Tchu counters by moving into the clinch.
Cross lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cross creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tchu Tchu takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cross scores with a hook to the body.
Cross keeps control of Tchu Tchu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Tchu Tchu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cross decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cross decides to stand up.
Tchu Tchu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cross clinches but Tchu Tchu breaks the clinch
and Tchu Tchu counters by clinching up.
Cross with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cross wants the takedown. Tchu Tchu is fighting it off but Cross persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tchu Tchu's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cross lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tchu Tchu down.
Tchu Tchu sneaks back into half guard.
Cross is thwarting Tchu Tchu's attempts to control the position.
Tchu Tchu tries to kick Cross off but Cross keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tchu Tchu tries to get to full guard but Cross has control of the leg.
Tchu Tchu with the active half guard here but Cross passes nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tchu Tchu is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Tchu Tchu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tchu Tchu tries to escape but Cross is in control.
Tchu Tchu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tchu Tchu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cross to the mat! Cross manages to get full guard.
Tchu Tchu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tchu Tchu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cross tries to hold on but Tchu Tchu postures up.
BOOM! Tchu Tchu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tchu Tchu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cross on the ground.
Tchu Tchu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cross hang on?
Cross is trying desperately to improve position.
Tchu Tchu working Cross over with strikes here.
Tchu Tchu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cross has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tchu Tchu wants to stand up but Cross is controlling him.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Tchu Tchu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cross passes into half guard.
Cross is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cross wants to work for an arm triangle but Tchu Tchu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tchu Tchu is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cross pulls his head out easily.
Cross is tying to control. Tchu Tchu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cross is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cross prevents Tchu Tchu from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cross dominated that round.
That's time! Tchu Tchu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tchu Tchu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tchu Tchu Tchu Tchu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tchu Tchu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tchu Tchu jabs Cross right on the nose. Cross blinks but takes it well.
Cross is rocked!
Tchu Tchu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tchu Tchu doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
Cross tries to keep at a distance but Tchu Tchu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tchu Tchu is trying to break free.
Tchu Tchu tries to pull guard but Cross holds him up against the cage and eventually Tchu Tchu drops back down to his feet.
Cross gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tchu Tchu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tchu Tchu working a defensive guard here.
Cross drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tchu Tchu dives on top into guard.
Cross has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tchu Tchu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tchu Tchu controls the pace.
Tchu Tchu tries to free his leg and advance position but Cross is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tchu Tchu trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tchu Tchu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cross working for a triangle but Tchu Tchu defends it easily.
Tchu Tchu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tchu Tchu stands up and waves to Cross to follow him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tchu Tchu, as that shot connected.
Tchu Tchu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cross wants to clinch
and Tchu Tchu counters with a straight right hand.
Tchu Tchu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cross shoots in and drives through. Tchu Tchu sprawls well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tchu Tchu. Cross shrugs it off though.
Cross closes the distance but Tchu Tchu moves to the side
and Tchu Tchu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cross lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross moves into range and clinches up with Tchu Tchu.
Tchu Tchu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Tchu Tchu manages to break the clinch.
Tchu Tchu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tchu Tchu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cross tries to clinch but Tchu Tchu moves away
and Tchu Tchu counters with a three punch combo that has Cross backing up. Cross nods at Tchu Tchu to acknowledge the strikes.
Tchu Tchu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tchu Tchu Tchu Tchu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross closes the distance but Tchu Tchu moves to the side
and Tchu Tchu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cross tries to clinch up.
Cross tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tchu Tchu counters with a three punch combo that has Cross backing up. Cross nods at Tchu Tchu to acknowledge the strikes.
Cross is still on wobbly legs! Can Tchu Tchu finish him?
Tchu Tchu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Cross seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tchu Tchu prevents the takedown attempt.
Tchu Tchu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tchu Tchu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cross at a distance.
Tchu Tchu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cross landing knees to the head.
Tchu Tchu is rocked!
Cross tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oh Tchu Tchu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Tchu Tchu.
Cross lands an uppercut.
Cross misses with a knee strike.
Cross has picked Tchu Tchu up - he's going for a ride! Cross dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cross is nestled in close to Tchu Tchu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cross seems to be working for a kimura but Tchu Tchu defends the submission attempt.
Tchu Tchu wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchu Tchu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cross scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tchu Tchu taking some punishment here, with Cross in his half guard.
Cross passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tchu Tchu!
Tchu Tchu is just holding on here. Cross manages to take his back.
Cross lands shots to the head and Tchu Tchu turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Cross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dag Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touchstone Vick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vick is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: New Divide. Touchstone Vick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Luther!
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, Touchstone Vick!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Vick scores with a four punch combination!
Luther is rocked!
It looks like Dag Luther has been cut.
Luther throws a looping overhand right but Vick ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Luther is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luther tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vick swivels and escapes.
Luther swats away the attempt to clinch by Vick.
Luther seems to have got his legs back now.
Vick throws a right and a left that Luther avoids nicely.
Luther throws the left hand but Vick avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Vick. No joy for Luther on that attempt.
Touchstone Vick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vick throws a left that rocks Luther and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Vick dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Luther regain composure!
Vick wants to stand but Luther has his arm trapped.
Luther manages to get back to half guard.
Luther tries to get to full guard but Vick has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther trying to hold on to Vick's head to control him but Vick postures up.
Luther is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vick's back!
Luther thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Luther has got one arm under Vick's chin. This could be trouble... Vick trying to control the other hand but Luther gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Vick has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dag Luther!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between fistina aguilera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Mousasi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, fistina aguilera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mousasi lands a big shot that drops aguilera! Can he finish him?
aguilera is rocked!
It looks like fistina aguilera has been cut.
Mousasi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oh aguilera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mousasi stays in close to aguilera's body and controls the position.
aguilera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mousasi has passed into side control.
aguilera seems to have got his legs back now.
aguilera is trying to improve his position.
Mousasi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mousasi misses with a wild body shot.
aguilera shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
aguilera drops back looking for a leg! Mousasi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mousasi manages to kick aguilera off! aguilera jumps back into Mousasi's guard.
aguilera wants to pass the guard but Mousasi is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi seems keen to control aguilera's posture.
Mousasi wants to stand but aguilera is controlling the position.
aguilera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
aguilera prevents Mousasi from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mousasi throws a series of punches but aguilera avoids them all with ease.
aguilera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mousasi's waist but Mousasi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing aguilera off to one side.
aguilera misses with a few strikes there.
A choreographed right hand from Mousasi misses the target.
aguilera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mousasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
aguilera shoots in looking for a takedown. Mousasi tries to sprawl out of it but aguilera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mousasi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for fistina aguilera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
aguilera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
aguilera shoots in for a double leg but Mousasi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mousasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but aguilera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
aguilera fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from aguilera.
A right-left combo lands from Mousasi.
Mousasi lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends aguilera sprawling to the canvas. Mousasi follows him down, looking for the kill. Can aguilera hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
aguilera is looking to get back to full guard here but Mousasi has managed to pass to side control instead.
aguilera working to try and regain half guard.
Mousasi controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi trying to control but aguilera is having none of it.
aguilera regains half guard.
aguilera is trying to get back to full guard.
Mousasi wants to get back to his feet.
aguilera is trying to get back to full guard.
Mousasi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under aguilera.
aguilera gets back to full guard.
Mousasi looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
aguilera has his foot on Mousasi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mousasi works his way back into a safe position though.
aguilera wants to improve his position but instead Mousasi has moved into half guard.
aguilera is looking to improve his position.
Mousasi wants to lay and pray for a moment but aguilera keeps working.
aguilera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
aguilera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mousasi passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
aguilera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Mousasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on fistina aguilera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
aguilera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mousasi as he avoids it easily.
aguilera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mousasi tries to avoid it but aguilera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mousasi to the ground. Mousasi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mousasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mousasi lands with a hook. aguilera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
aguilera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for fistina aguilera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mousasi scores with the left hand. aguilera knows he should have avoided that one.
Mousasi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
aguilera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
aguilera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mousasi is defending against the submission attempts here by aguilera.
aguilera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mousasi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time aguilera.
Mousasi won't allow aguilera to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aguilera is working hard here to advance position.
Mousasi is trying to get back to full guard.
aguilera wants to work for an arm triangle but Mousasi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
aguilera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mousasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mousasi lands with a cross.
A jab from aguilera misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
aguilera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fedor Mousasi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mousasi throws a right and a left that both miss.
aguilera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mousasi counters with a series of strikes that really hurt aguilera! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Mousasi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Scott Spade enters the cage!
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196 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Akiyama!
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, Scott Spade!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spade.
Akiyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Akiyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spade checks a leg kick.
Akiyama misses with a body shot.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akiyama throws a series of punches but Spade avoids them all with ease.
Akiyama throws a right and a left that Spade avoids nicely.
Spade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akiyama swivels and escapes.
Yoshihiro Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Spade.
Akiyama throws a nice looking combination but Spade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spade with a nice cross.
Akiyama tries to land a leg kick but Spade saw it coming and moves away.
Spade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spade misses with an uppercut. Akiyama saw that one coming.
Spade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akiyama on the side of the head.
Akiyama misses with the combination.
Akiyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akiyama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scott Spade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spade fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Akiyama coming out on top.
Akiyama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade closes the distance and clinches up with Akiyama, looking for a takedown. Spade pushes Akiyama against the cage but Akiyama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akiyama takes a swing at Spade's ribcage but misses.
Spade needs to keep his hands up - Akiyama had a free shot at his head there.
Spade tries for a takedown but Akiyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spade looks gassed!
Akiyama defending well as Spade loads up on a big left hand.
Akiyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akiyama lands a jab to the head.
Akiyama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akiyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akiyama misses with a double jab.
Akiyama staying out of range there.
Spade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with an uppercut.
Akiyama tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Spade misses.
Akiyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spade.
Akiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Spade is just out of range.
Akiyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spade swings widly with a right hand
and Akiyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spade missing with a left hand there. Akiyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spade displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Akiyama's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Akiyama duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spade shoots in for a double leg but Akiyama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spade lands a really nice looking cross but Akiyama seems unphased.
Akiyama is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akiyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spade.
Akiyama looks to land a combination but Spade avoids it well.
Akiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akiyama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akiyama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spade scores a takedown into full mount!
Spade goes for an armbar but Akiyama turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Akiyama.
Akiyama stands up and waves to Spade to follow him.
Spade looks to land a left hand but Akiyama moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Spade misses.
Akiyama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Spade colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Akiyama as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Spade is left battered and dazed whilst Akiyama and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Akiyama!
Yoshihiro Akiyama retains his middleweight title!
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