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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinn Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magne Midgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Ice Cube - It Was a Dood Day blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinn Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magne Midgard!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Midgard.
Midgard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Midgard gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Midgard off and has taken his back!
Johnson is trying to stick to Midgard's back but Midgard is turning into Johnson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Johnson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Midgard.
Midgard won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Midgard stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
No luck for Midgard with that takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson lands a with a good body shot.
Midgard clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Midgard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Midgard prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from Midgard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Midgard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Midgard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Midgard has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Midgard.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Midgard.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Midgard won't allow it.
Johnson works on Midgard's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Midgard prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Midgard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Midgard misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Midgard.
Johnson wants to stall.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Midgard has double underhooks.
Midgard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson catches Midgard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Midgard swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Midgard moves away and avoids it.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Midgard avoids it well.
Midgard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson wants to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Midgard.
Midgard clinches up against the cage.
Midgard landing knees to the head.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Midgard won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midgard is stalling here.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free but Midgard has control.
Midgard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Midgard landing knees to the body.
Midgard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Midgard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Midgard.
Midgard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Midgard.
Knees to the body from Midgard.
Midgard cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Midgard landing knees to the body.
Midgard scores a nice knee to the body.
Midgard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Midgard lands a nice knee to the body.
Midgard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Midgard won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Midgard won't allow it.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Midgard has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
A short uppercut from Midgard.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Midgard won't allow it.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Midgard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Midgard has double underhooks.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Midgard is keeping busy.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Midgard keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Midgard keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Midgard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Midgard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Midgard missing with knees to the body.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Midgard keeps him there for the moment.
Midgard cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magne Midgard 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Midgard.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Midgard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Midgard tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Midgard thinking.
Midgard looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Nice body kick from Midgard.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Midgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Midgard shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Midgard darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Midgard landing knees to the body.
Midgard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Midgard gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Midgard lands a knee to the head.
Midgard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Midgard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Midgard lands a knee to the body.
Midgard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Midgard prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Midgard is controlling the position.
Midgard keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Midgard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Midgard tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Midgard counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinn Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Midgard misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Midgard with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Midgard's head but Midgard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a with a good body shot.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Midgard avoids nicely.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Midgard circles away and keeps his distance.
Midgard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Horrible takedown by Midgard or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Midgard lands with a slapping head kick.
Midgard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Midgard fails to land the takedown.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Midgard counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Midgard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Midgard counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Midgard sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big head kick from Midgard and Johnson is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Quinn Johnson has been cut.
Midgard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A good leg kick by Midgard.
Midgard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson closes the distance but Midgard moves to the side
and Midgard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Midgard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Midgard tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Midgard with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Midgard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midgard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Midgard.
Midgard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Midgard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Midgard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Midgard has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Midgard won't be happy with that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Midgard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Midgard some visible discomfort.
Johnson working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magne Midgard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quinn Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Midgard dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Midgard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Midgard rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Midgard trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Midgard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Midgard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Midgard's defenses.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Midgard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Midgard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Midgard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Midgard moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Midgard throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Midgard to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midgard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Midgard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Midgard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Midgard tries to escape but Johnson is in control.
Midgard taking punishment in the form of punches.
Midgard struggling a bit here.
Johnson trying to control the action but Midgard is working from the bottom.
Midgard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Midgard gets back to full guard.
Midgard pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Midgard is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Midgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Midgard looking for a sweep. Not yet Midgard, not yet.
Midgard trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Midgard's head.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson gets to his feet. Midgard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson swings for the body but Midgard moves out of range.
Midgard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Midgard throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Midgard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Quinn Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinn Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magne Midgard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midgard 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.
Johnson has his feet on Midgard's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Midgard shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Midgard pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Midgard scores with a nice body kick.
Midgard throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Midgard counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Nice body punch from Midgard.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Midgard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midgard shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Midgard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Midgard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Midgard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Midgard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Midgard tries to clinch up.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Midgard counters with a body kick that stops Johnson in his tracks momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Midgard counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Midgard slips the punch.
Magne Midgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Midgard saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magne Midgard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Midgard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Magne Midgard!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Magne Midgard!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Magne Midgard!
Magne Midgard wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ebanij Nasos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasos comes to the cage accompanied by Military Soviet Hymn . Ebanij Nasos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ebanij Nasos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Cherry!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cherry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nasos, pushing him back against the cage.
Nasos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nasos throws a right and a left that Cherry avoids nicely.
Nasos tries a head kick but it misses.
Nasos lands a head kick. Cherry smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Pete Cherry has been cut.
Nasos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cherry clinches up with Nasos and pushes him back against the cage.
Cherry manages to pull guard.
Cherry wants to sweep but no luck.
Nasos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasos is fighting to break Cherry's control of his arms but Cherry is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cherry is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Nasos frees his head nicely. Oh but Cherry has switched to an armbar! Nasos is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pete Cherry!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pera Vihtahousu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihtahousu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Konevitsan Kirkonkellot. Garrett Greene has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pera Vihtahousu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garrett Greene!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene tries to clinch up.
Vihtahousu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Greene misses.
A big right from Vihtahousu misses.
A punch combination from Greene misses.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch but Vihtahousu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vihtahousu fails with a takedown attempt.
Vihtahousu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vihtahousu showed some decent athleticism there.
Greene is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtahousu works his way into full mount!
Vihtahousu jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Greene is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Greene and Vihtahousu has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vihtahousu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Greene has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vihtahousu could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vihtahousu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greene knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vihtahousu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greene knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vihtahousu's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vihtahousu is trying to control the action in half guard but Greene is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vihtahousu is trying to work for a kimura but Greene is defending well.
Vihtahousu is breathing heavily.
Vihtahousu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Greene slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vihtahousu is controlling an arm, preventing Greene from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vihtahousu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vihtahousu throws and elbow that misses. Greene uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vihtahousu's guard. Nice move by Greene!
Greene drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greene jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vihtahousu working for a triangle but Greene defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtahousu keeping busy on the bottom but Greene has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vihtahousu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Greene goes for an armbar but Vihtahousu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vihtahousu.
Greene working for a triangle but Vihtahousu defends it easily.
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 Pera Vihtahousu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Greene misses with a wild combination.
Vihtahousu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vihtahousu looks to clinch
and Greene decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vihtahousu's guard.
Vihtahousu keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass.
Greene scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vihtahousu wants to improve his position but instead Greene has moved into half guard.
Greene landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtahousu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vihtahousu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vihtahousu looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vihtahousu pushes Greene off looking to stand but Greene dives back in and keeps control.
Greene is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vihtahousu with the active half guard here but Greene passes nicely into side control.
Greene creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vihtahousu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vihtahousu is looking to reverse the position.
Greene working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vihtahousu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Greene presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Greene working for a submission but Vihtahousu is keeping him at bay.
Vihtahousu can't escape the position.
Greene is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vihtahousu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Greene works his way to his opponent's back.
Greene is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vihtahousu defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Vihtahousu rolls, trying to escape but Greene keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtahousu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Greene's arms.
Vihtahousu rolls, trying to escape but Greene keeps control of the position.
Greene avoiding Vihtahousu 's attempts to control his hands.
Vihtahousu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Greene is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vihtahousu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vihtahousu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtahousu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vihtahousu wants to control but Greene is having none of it.
Vihtahousu regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vihtahousu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vihtahousu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vihtahousu keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass.
Vihtahousu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vihtahousu misses with a takedown
and Greene counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vihtahousu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greene passes Vihtahousu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vihtahousu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greene is working away from the top position though.
Vihtahousu looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vihtahousu is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold.
Vihtahousu tries to roll over but Greene keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is looking for a kimura but Vihtahousu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Vihtahousu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vihtahousu has his foot on Greene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greene works his way back into a safe position though.
Vihtahousu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greene is one step ahead there.
Vihtahousu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greene doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greene manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greene working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vihtahousu has his foot on Greene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greene works his way back into a safe position though.
Greene looking to pass the guard.
Vihtahousu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vihtahousu looking for a guillotine here but Greene defends easily.
Greene avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vihtahousu is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Greene frees his head nicely. Oh but Vihtahousu has switched to an armbar! Greene is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pera Vihtahousu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Latham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzys Soszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latham comes to the cage accompanied by Frontier Psychiatrist - The Avalanches. 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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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Latham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzys Soszynski!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soszynski keeps the fight on the outside.
Soszynski keeps the fight on the outside.
Latham fails to land with a series of punches.
Soszynski thows a body shot but no joy.
Soszynski gets caught flat footed, as Latham shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Soszynski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Latham has passed into half guard!
Soszynski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soszynski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soszynski wants to control but Latham is keeping busy.
Soszynski is trying to stand.
Soszynski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Latham is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Soszynski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soszynski has hold of Latham's hands but Latham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soszynski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Latham.
Soszynski is trying to improve his position.
Latham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soszynski is looking for a sweep.
Latham swings around for an armbar but Soszynski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Latham's guard.
Soszynski drops back looking for a leg! Latham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Latham manages to kick Soszynski off! Soszynski jumps back into Latham's guard.
Latham looking for a sweep. Not yet Latham, not yet.
Soszynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Latham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Latham looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soszynski has picked Latham up and slammed him! Latham can't keep hold of the triangle and Soszynski manages to pass to side control!
Latham struggling a bit here.
Latham manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Latham is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Latham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soszynski tries to get to full guard but Latham has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soszynski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Latham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soszynski is keeping the position for now.
Soszynski with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Latham can't handle though.
Latham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Latham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Latham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Latham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soszynski as he jumps to the side.
Soszynski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Latham counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Soszynski's guard now.
Soszynski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Soszynski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Latham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Latham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Latham has his foot on Soszynski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soszynski works his way back into a safe position though.
Latham has his foot on Soszynski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soszynski works his way back into a safe position though.
Soszynski wants to pass the guard but Latham is keeping the position.
Latham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soszynski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Latham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soszynski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Latham looking for a guillotine here but Soszynski defends easily.
Latham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soszynski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Soszynski wants to control from the top but Latham keeps moving.
Latham wants to sweep here but Soszynski controlling him for the moment.
Latham is trying to keep Soszynski in close.
Latham has his foot on Soszynski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soszynski works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soszynski trying to control but Latham is working from the bottom.
Soszynski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soszynski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Latham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soszynski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soszynski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soszynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Latham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Latham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Latham walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soszynski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Latham wants to clinch.
Latham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Soszynski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Latham is looking for a triangle but Soszynski pushes his legs off easily.
Mark Latham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soszynski wants to pass the guard but Latham is keeping the position.
Soszynski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Soszynski in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Latham is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krzys Soszynski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean Rodey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is none. Gamble has chosen Remember the Name - Fort Minor as his entrance music. 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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153 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Rodey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Gamble!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodey misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodey scores with a nice head shot.
Rodey checks a low kick from Gamble.
Rodey misses with a wild combination.
Rodey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oooh a lovely combination from Rodey sends Gamble down but not out. Rodey dives into side control looking to finish.
Gamble is rocked!
It looks like Chase Gamble has been cut.
Rodey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gamble is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodey just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble is looking to regain half guard here but Rodey keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodey taking a breather here.
Gamble tries to improve position but can't.
Gamble is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gamble on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodey. Rodey obviously looking to wear him down.
Gamble looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gamble takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodey lands a jab to Gamble's midsection.
Rodey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rodey controls the position.
Gamble is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamble manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodey wants to control but Gamble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gamble is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rodey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gamble seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodey controlling the position well.
Rodey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gamble is working away from the top position though.
Gamble is looking for a kimura but Rodey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gamble to get the leverage.
Rodey gets back to full guard.
Rodey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gamble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodey controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gamble working to try and regain half guard.
Rodey controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Rodey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chase Gamble's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gamble throws a jab when Rodey was well out of range.
Rodey moves into the clinch successfully.
Gamble misses with a punch to the body.
Rodey landing knees to the body.
Rodey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodey clobbers Gamble with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sean Rodey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodey tries to clinch up but Gamble circles away and keeps his distance.
Gamble looks for a takedown but Rodey sprawls well.
Rodey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gamble has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rodey.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodey. That's going to slow Gamble down.
Rodey cracks the inside of Gamble's front leg.
Gamble doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodey counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodey is looking to slow Gamble down with leg kicks.
Rodey throws a head kick that misses.
Gamble tries to clinch
and Rodey counters with a nice uppercut.
Sean Rodey is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Gamble.
No joy there for Rodey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gamble tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rodey clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Rodey.
Rodey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rodey throws a sloppy head kick
and Gamble counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Rodey.
Gamble wants to get back to striking at distance but Rodey won't allow it.
Rodey lands an elbow that stopped Gamble in his tracks for a moment.
Gamble has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sean Rodey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Gamble.
Gamble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rodey lands a body punch.
Gamble lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodey is pressed up against the cage. Gamble has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodey down to the mat. Rodey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gamble wants to clinch but Rodey slips to the side
and Rodey moves into the clinch.
Rodey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gamble.
Rodey landing knees to the body.
Rodey manages to break the clinch.
Rodey throws a looping overhand right but Gamble ducks down to avoid it.
Gamble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamble tries to clinch up
and Rodey counters with a left and a right that stings Gamble.
Gamble tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rodey counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gamble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gamble stalks Rodey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodey's face. Rodey staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodey tries to close the distance and clinch but Gamble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gamble misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodey counters with a head kick. That will keep Gamble thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gamble tries to clinch but Rodey moves out of range.
Rodey drops Gamble with a left and a right! Oh, Gamble is hurt - Rodey dives into side control looking to finish!
Gamble is still in real trouble! Can Rodey finish him?
Rodey moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gamble stops Rodey from passing to mount.
Gamble seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamble is looking for a sweep.
Rodey gets to mount! Gamble was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gamble can't escape the position.
Rodey controlling the pace for now.
Rodey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Rodey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chase Gamble's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gamble darts in trying to clinch
and Rodey counters with a straight right hand.
Rodey lands a jab to Gamble's midsection.
Rodey scores with a kick to the body.
Rodey moves into the clinch successfully.
Gamble tries to pull guard but Rodey holds him up against the cage and eventually Gamble drops back down to his feet.
Gamble is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodey gets an underhook and turns Gamble into the cage.
Rodey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gamble can do to turn this around?
Rodey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodey manages to break the clinch.
Rodey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gamble counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodey takes the fight into the clinch.
Gamble trying to stall but Rodey improves his position.
Rodey breaks from the clinch.
Rodey looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamble is just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab by Gamble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble fails with the takedown
and Rodey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gamble really felt that one!
Rodey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodey stuffs the takedown.
Sean Rodey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Gamble.
Rodey scores with a spinning back kick!
A shot to de liver by Gamble. Beautiful body shot.
Rodey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gamble throws a solid leg kick but Rodey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gamble.
A right-left combo lands from Gamble.
Gamble takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rodey tries to clinch up but Gamble circles away and keeps his distance.
Gamble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sean Rodey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gamble throws a series of punches but Rodey avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble lands with a kick to the temple. Rodey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rodey lands a head kick. Gamble smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gamble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gamble landing knees to the body.
Rodey prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Rodey.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodey.
Rodey landing knees to the body.
Rodey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodey misses with a double jab
and Gamble counters with a straight right hand.
Gamble throws a combination that misses
and Rodey counters with a low kick, right behind Gamble 's knee.
Rodey gets a clinch.
Rodey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gamble is leaning against Rodey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gamble misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodey tries to clinch there but Gamble circles away.
Horrible takedown by Gamble or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodey which made him look bad.
Rodey with a hook.
Gamble throws a right and a left that Rodey avoids nicely.
Gamble is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rodey is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gamble.
Gamble tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gamble lands with a right hand.
Rodey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gamble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gamble throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gamble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gamble jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gamble tries to clinch
and Rodey moves into the clinch.
Rodey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gamble has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodey has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gamble clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gamble tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gamble is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rodey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gamble regains half guard.
Chase Gamble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Rodey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Sean Rodey!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Sean Rodey!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Sean Rodey!
Sean Rodey wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jrock Mandela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Bjorksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Solid chin |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jrock Mandela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Bjorksen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandela swings for the body but Bjorksen moves out of range.
Mandela tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bjorksen swivels and escapes.
Mandela clinches with his opponent.
Mandela can't break the clinch.
Mandela drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mandela has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bjorksen 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 Jrock Mandela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandela wants to stall.
Mandela just leaning against Bjorksen, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjorksen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bjorksen has had enough of the clinch but Mandela keeps him there for the moment.
Mandela tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorksen wants to break free but Mandela has control.
Mandela looking to slow down the pace here.
Mandela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bjorksen is trying to break the clinch but Mandela has him pressed against the cage.
Mandela fails to pull guard.
Mandela prevents Bjorksen from breaking the clinch.
Bjorksen wants to get back to striking at distance but Mandela won't allow it.
Bjorksen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bjorksen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mandela prevents Bjorksen from breaking the clinch.
Mandela is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bjorksen can't break the clinch.
Mandela goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bjorksen prevents it.
Bjorksen wants to break free but Mandela has control.
Mandela manages to break the clinch.
Mandela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjorksen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mandela looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bjorksen!
Mandela looking to control but Bjorksen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjorksen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mandela tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandela jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bjorksen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mandela misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bjorksen wants to get back to his feet.
Mandela throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mandela wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bjorksen, who protects the arm well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mandela tries to clinch there but Bjorksen circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bjorksen tries to bum rush Mandela with a series of wild strikes but Mandela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mandela misses with a double jab.
Bjorksen stuffs the takedown attempt from Mandela. Mandela gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice combo by Bjorksen! Oh, that's hurt him - Mandela falls to the canvas and Bjorksen follows him into side control.
Mandela is rocked!
It looks like Jrock Mandela has been cut.
Mandela wants to control but Bjorksen postures up.
Mandela is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mandela is breathing heavily.
Mandela is trying to improve his position.
Mandela wants to control but Bjorksen postures up.
Bjorksen decides to stand back up. Bjorksen steps back and let's Mandela get back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Mandela.
Bjorksen lands a nice hook to Mandela's body. Mandela takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Bjorksen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jrock Mandela's cut.
That's time! Mandela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mandela takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bjorksen lands an overhand right.
Mandela shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bjorksen's guard.
Mandela wanted to stand there but Bjorksen had control of the position.
Mandela trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjorksen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjorksen wants to stand and escape but Mandela is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mandela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mandela is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjorksen has wrist control.
Mandela trying to control but Bjorksen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandela won't allow Bjorksen to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bjorksen throws a right and a left that Mandela avoids nicely.
Bjorksen throws a right and a left that Mandela avoids nicely.
Bjorksen misses with a hook.
Mandela tries to clinch up.
Bjorksen lands a nice shot that snaps Mandela's head back.
Bjorksen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandela.
Mandela drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandela grinds an elbow into Bjorksen's temple.
Mandela moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mandela is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bjorksen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Mandela politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mandela prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bjorksen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mandela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mandela is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bjorksen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mandela working the ground and pound but Bjorksen is defending the strikes.
Mandela trying to control the position but Bjorksen is working away.
Bjorksen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandela is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bjorksen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bjorksen wants to get back to his feet.
Mandela decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mandela throws a combination that misses
and Bjorksen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mandela defending well as Bjorksen loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Bjorksen as he connects with a hook.
Mandela misses with a takedown attempt - Bjorksen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Mandela with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandela drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mandela advances to half guard.
Mandela keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mandela works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mandela controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jrock Mandela dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jrock Mandela's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mandela fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bjorksen sprawls well initially but Mandela persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mandela wants to free his trapped foot but Bjorksen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bjorksen wants to get back to his feet.
Mandela trying to pass the guard but Bjorksen defending well.
Bjorksen is refusing to be controlled, as Mandela sits in half guard.
Bjorksen pushes Mandela off looking to stand but Mandela dives back in and keeps control.
Mandela stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bjorksen to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorksen misses with a hook.
Mandela tries to clinch
and Bjorksen counters with a one-two to the body.
Mandela looks for a takedown but Bjorksen sprawls well.
Bjorksen misses with a series of wild punches.
Bjorksen looks to land a right hand but Mandela moved out of range.
Mandela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bjorksen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bjorksen misses with a straight right.
Bjorksen misses with a hook. Mandela ducked under it nicely.
Bjorksen misses with a straight right.
Mandela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bjorksen.
Mandela tries to clinch but Bjorksen moves out of range.
Bjorksen misses with a wild combination.
Bjorksen throws a nice looking combination but Mandela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjorksen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjorksen misses with a hook.
Mandela wants to clinch.
Bjorksen misses with a double jab
and Mandela counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mandela trying to control but Bjorksen is working from the bottom.
Mandelais looking to pass into half guard but Bjorksen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bjorksen is in guard.
Bjorksen wants to stand but Mandela is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bjorksen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjorksen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Mandela counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mandela stops Bjorksen from standing up.
Mandela looking to sit in guard and control but Bjorksen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mandela wants to sweep here but Bjorksen controlling him for the moment.
Mandela is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bjorksen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bjorksen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mandela is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandela looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mandela moves out of range as Bjorksen strikes.
Mandela scores with a takedown into Bjorksen's guard.
Mandela wants to control from the top but Bjorksen keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandela is really struggling to control Bjorksen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jrock Mandela showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mandela has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Jrock Mandela!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jrock Mandela!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Jrock Mandela!
Jrock Mandela wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Paining (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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172 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Paining!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paining ducks right into an uppercut from Marciano.
Marciano connects with a high kick.
Paining is rocked!
Marciano has a takedown stuffed.
Paining is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Paining misses with a takedown attempt
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paining shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paining forces his way into half guard.
Paining prevents Marciano from improving his position.
Paining seems to have recovered his senses.
Paining is taking a breather. Marciano 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.
Marciano is trying to get back to full guard.
Marciano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paining's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paining's back!
Paining is really stuck here.
Paining looks gassed!
Marciano is looking for the choke from the back position but Paining is controlling his hands well.
Marciano not allowing Paining to control his hands.
Marciano looking for the RNC.
Marciano misses with an elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano is trying to stick to Paining's back but Paining is turning into Marciano. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marciano's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paining.
Paining trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom.
Paining trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paining thows a big elbow that misses.
Marciano trying to keep a closed guard but Paining is proving a slippery customer.
Marciano looking for a guillotine here but Paining defends easily.
Marciano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marciano wants to stand but Paining is controlling the position.
Marciano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paining controls the pace.
Marciano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paining doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paining manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marciano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paining won't allow Marciano to sweep him here.
Marciano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marciano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paining trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marciano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paining gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marciano is looking to stand up but Paining isn't so interested in that idea.
Paining wants to control from the top but Marciano keeps moving.
Marciano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paining with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paining controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marciano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marciano is looking to stand up but Paining isn't so interested in that idea.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from Marciano misses.
Paining scores a takedown into full mount!
Marciano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marciano wants to improve his position but Paining is controlling well.
Paining is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marciano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano has his foot on Paining's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paining works his way back into a safe position though.
Marciano working for a triangle but Paining defends it easily.
Paining looking to pass the guard.
Paining stands up over Marciano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marciano controls Paining momentarily but Paining frees himself.
Marciano wants to get back to his feet but Paining is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marciano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paining has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marciano finds it's way round the side to connect with Paining's head.
Paining uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Paining fails with the takedown
and Marciano counters with a shoot takedown. Paining fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Marciano 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.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
Marciano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Paining blocks a head kick by Marciano.
Paining fails with a takedown attempt.
Marciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paining shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marciano counters with a left and a right that stings Paining.
Paining closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marciano to the mat! Marciano manages to get full guard.
Marciano looking for a guillotine here but Paining defends easily.
Paining is working Marciano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marciano keeping moving, preventing Paining from controlling successfully.
Paining preventing the sweep.
Paining pushing down on Marciano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paining wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marciano keeps working.
Marciano is trying to stand back up but Paining is controlling him
Marciano makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mac Paining seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paining has his takedown stuffed
and Marciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Frank Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Paining.
Paining is breathing heavily.
Marciano fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Marciano.
Good standup being displayed there by Marciano as he connects with a hook.
Paining fails with the takedown
and Marciano counters with a big head kick but Paining shrugs it off.
Marciano misses with a few strikes there.
Frank Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marciano throws a series of strikes that have Paining backpedaling.
Paining seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Marciano shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Paining is backing up but Marciano catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Paining covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Marciano Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Marciano!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase comes to the cage accompanied by All the Above - Maino. 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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149 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Chase!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Torres!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres moves in looking to clinch but Chase pushes him off.
Torres wants to clinch up but Chase keeps it at a distance.
Torres stuffs the takedown attempt from Chase. Chase gets slowly back to his feet.
John Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch but Chase swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torres wants to clinch up but Chase keeps it at a distance.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch but Chase swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Chase with that takedown attempt.
Torres doesn't manage to clinch there - Chase circles away.
Torres tries to clinch up but Chase circles away and keeps his distance.
Torres lands with a nice combination. Chase backs away looking to recover.
Chase darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Torres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torres.
Torres is looking to stand up but Chase isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chase trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chase is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torres has escaped and now he's on top!
Chase has a closed guard, preventing Torres from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Chase looking for a sweep. Not yet Chase, not yet.
Chase is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chase 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.
Chase looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
Chase is breathing heavily.
Torres won't allow Chase to sweep him here.
Torres trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chase's guard.
Chase has an active guard here but Torres has managed to pass into half guard.
It looks like Torres is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chase looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torres controlling the action here.
Torres tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Torres is keen to just control but Chase is a slippery customer.
Chase is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chase keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chase avoiding damage as Torres throws knees to the body.
Torres tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Torres tries to work over Chase's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chase blocks it with crossed arms.
Chase lands a takedown into guard.
Chase is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torres has escaped and now he's on top!
Torres wants to stand but Chase is controlling his posture from full guard.
Torres won't allow Chase to sweep him here.
Torres wanted to stand there but Chase had control of the position.
Torres stands up from Chase's guard - Torres perhaps looking for a knockout.
Torres tries to clinch up but Chase circles away and keeps his distance.
Torres tries to clinch up but Chase circles away and keeps his distance.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torres tries to clinch but Chase is having none of it.
Kid Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres tries to clinch up but Chase circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Torres tries to clinch up but Chase circles away and keeps his distance.
Chase misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres tries to clinch there but Chase circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Torres misses with a knee to the head.
Torres is pressed up against the cage. Chase has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Torres down to the mat. Torres avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chase paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chase misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torres scoring well with a low kick there.
Torres fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chase misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chase shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chase scores with a takedown into Torres's guard.
Chase stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chase thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Torres wants to get back to his feet but Chase is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chase drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chase jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chase pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kid Torres will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chase shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torres but Torres pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Torres tries to clinch up but Chase circles away and keeps his distance.
Chase fails with a takedown attempt.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chase swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torres tries to clinch there but Chase circles away.
Torres tries to clinch but Chase moves out of range.
Torres scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chase shoots in but Torres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch but Chase swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chase misses with a takedown attempt - Torres sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Torres tries to clinch up.
Torres moves into the clinch successfully.
Torres crunches a lovely knee into Chase's ribcage.
Torres connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chase's face.
Torres lands a nice knee to the body.
Torres with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Torres trying to land knees to the body.
Chase tries for a takedown. No joy.
Torres tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chase can't get the takedown.
A knee to the head by Torres.
Torres scores a nice knee to the body.
Torres is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chase is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Torres.
A knee to the head by Torres.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chase.
Torres landing knees to the head.
Chase tries to score a body lock takedown but Torres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chase goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torres prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chase lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torres tries to clinch but Chase is having none of it.
Torres lands a high kick!
Torres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Torres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chase. Chase circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Torres tries to clinch but Chase moves out of range.
Chase shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torres as he avoids it easily.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
Torres lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chase's sensitive parts.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chase swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torres tries to clinch up but Chase circles away and keeps his distance.
Chase tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Torres swivels and escapes.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chase swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chase scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chase wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Torres, who protects the arm well.
Chase is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Torres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chase is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Torres knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Torres has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chase swings around for an armbar but Torres sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chase's guard.
Chase has his foot on Torres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Torres works his way back into a safe position though.
Torres stands up and waves to Chase to follow him.
Chase looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torres is fending him off so far but Chase persists. Nope, Torres circles away and we're back to standing.
Chase misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kid Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chase shoots in and bounces Torres off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chase looking to pass the guard.
Torres trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chase prevents Torres from getting back to his feet.
Torres controls Chase momentarily but Chase frees himself.
Chase looking to pass the guard.
Torres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chase is controlling him.
Chase looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chase avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chase fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Torres doesn't manage to clinch there - Chase circles away.
Torres doesn't manage to clinch there - Chase circles away.
Torres tries to clinch up.
Torres tries to clinch but Chase moves out of range.
Chase looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torres is fending him off so far but Chase persists. Nope, Torres circles away and we're back to standing.
Torres scoring well with a low kick there.
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.
Torres doesn't manage to clinch there - Chase circles away.
Chase shoots in looking for a takedown. Torres tries to sprawl out of it but Chase keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torres manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Torres stuffs the takedown.
Chase shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torres pinned against the cage. Torres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chase shoots in but no luck this time.
Torres gets a clinch.
Chase drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torres misses with a knee strike.
Chase changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torres fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Torres doesn't manage to clinch there - Chase circles away.
Torres is looking to clinch but Chase is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Chase shoots in.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chase misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chase darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chase moves into full mount! Torres won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chase closes this distance looking for a takedown but Torres circles away.
Torres has Chase up against the cage in a clinch.
Chase blocking some punches.
Torres is pressed up against the cage. Chase has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Torres down to the mat. Torres avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Torres gets caught flat footed, as Chase shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chase advances position into side control!
Chase wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Torres, who protects the arm well.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres prevents Chase from improving position.
Chase goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Torres has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chase but great work by Torres.
Torres stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chase swats away the attempt to clinch by Torres.
Chase shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chase wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres has his feet on Chase's thighs here. He's pushed Chase off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Chase screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kid Torres!
Kid Torres is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tor Nansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Demented (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nansen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is The Prodigy - Thunder. Damien Demented is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tor Nansen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Demented!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demented misses with the combination.
Demented lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nansen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick lands from Demented that sends Nansen to the canvas. Nansen tries to scramble back to his feet but Demented brings him back down into side control.
Nansen is rocked!
Nansen is trying to escape the position but Demented is controlling the position.
Nansen is looking for a sweep.
Nansen tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Nansen tries to bench press Demented off him but Demented keeps the position.
Demented wants to control but Nansen is keeping him busy.
Demented stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Demented throws a combination that misses
and Demented takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Damien Demented seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nansen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nansen has Demented pushed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demented breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demented looks to land a combination but Nansen avoids it well.
Demented misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Demented throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nansen counters with a takedown into side control.
Nansen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nansen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Demented is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nansen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Demented is looking to escape.
Demented is trying is best to control the position here.
Demented is trying to get back to full guard.
Demented is refusing to be controlled, as Nansen sits in half guard.
Nansen wants to pass to mount but Demented is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demented keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nansen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Demented swings for the body but Nansen moves out of range.
Nansen digs a good body shot into Demented's ribs.
Demented swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demented pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demented looks gassed!
Demented throws a head kick that misses
and Nansen counters with a nice body kick.
Nansen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nansen lands in his opponent's guard.
Nansen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nansen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nansen throwing strikes from guard but Demented blocks nicely.
Nansen wants to control from the top but Demented keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demented is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nansen looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen content to stall in guard here.
Nansen cracks Demented with a solid left hand.
Nansen prevents Demented from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Demented throws a series of punches but Nansen moves out of range.
Demented tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Nansen as he connects with a hook.
Nansen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Nansen.
Demented fails to land with a series of punches.
Demented falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nansen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Demented thinking.
Demented throws a lazy head kick
and Nansen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nansen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Demented is not content to let Nansen control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Demented is just riding it out for now. Nansen eventually gives up the hold.
Nansen prevents Demented from standing back up.
Demented trying to control from the bottom.
Nansen wants to pass to mount but Demented is defending the position.
Nansen prevents Demented from standing back up.
Nansen is trying to work for a kimura but Demented is defending well.
Nansen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Demented doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nansen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demented keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Nansen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demented.
Demented throws a lazy head kick
and Nansen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nansen.
Demented wants to stand and escape but Nansen is having none of it.
Nansen thows a big elbow that misses.
Demented pulls Nansen in to control the position.
Nansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nansen passes Demented's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Demented manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Demented throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nansen counters with a left and a right that stings Demented.
Tor Nansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nansen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demented.
Demented throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nansen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Demented as Nansen shoots in.
Nansen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nansen passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented is trying to stand up.
Demented tries to hold on but Nansen postures up.
Tor Nansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Demented wants to get back to his feet.
Demented regains half guard.
Demented trying to hold on to Nansen's head to control him but Nansen postures up.
Demented is trying to stand up here but Nansen is controlling him well.
Demented is looking for a sweep. Nansen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Demented is trying to control but can't.
Demented tries to kick Nansen off but Nansen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nansen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nansen is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Demented trying to control but Nansen postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demented tries to land a front kick but Nansen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Demented takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nansen throws a hook but Demented blocks it.
Demented tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demented throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nansen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demented.
Nansen takes the fight into the clinch.
Nansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demented.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen cracks Demented with a nice body shot.
Demented tries to break the clinch but Nansen is controlling the position.
Nansen trying to land knees to the body.
Nansen tries to pull guard but Demented won't allow it.
Demented breaks from the clinch.
Demented throws a head kick that misses.
Nansen throws a head kick that misses.
Demented tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nansen blocks a head kick by Demented.
Nansen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Demented misses with an uppercut. Nansen saw that one coming.
Demented throws a head kick that misses.
Nansen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nansen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Demented tries a head kick but it misses.
Damien Demented is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nansen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Demented swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demented misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Demented is just out of range.
Demented goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nansen lands a with a good body shot.
Nansen misses with a looping left.
Nansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demented swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Demented tries a head kick but it misses.
Nansen tries to clinch but Demented moves out of range.
Demented lands with an uppercut that bounces Nansen off the cage and back into rage.
Nansen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nansen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor Nansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demented throws a head kick that misses.
Demented misses with a head kick.
Demented has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Demented swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tor Nansen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Demented misses with a straight right.
Demented uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nansen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nansen, as that shot connected.
Demented throws a head kick but Nansen moves out of range.
Nansen slow jab from Demented misses its intended target.
Nansen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Demented looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Demented is trying to get back to half guard.
Nansen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Demented knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nansen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Demented rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nansen's guard! Nice work there by Demented!
Nansen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Demented takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nansen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Demented gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen has a closed guard, preventing Demented from standing up.
Nansen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Demented gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Demented wants to stand but Nansen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nansen keeping moving, preventing Demented from controlling successfully.
Nansen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Demented doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Demented manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Demented is looking to stand up but Nansen won't let him.
Nansen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nansen is trying to hold Demented in close to prevent damage but Demented has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demented is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nansen!
Demented controlling his opponent.
Demented prevents Nansen from getting the reversal.
Demented controlling from mount.
Nansen tries to reverse the position but Demented maintains control.
Nansen is working hard here to advance position.
Demented tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nansen working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demented tries to control but Nansen wriggling away.
Nansen is trying desperately to improve position.
Demented tries to control but Nansen wriggling away.
Demented looking to control and managing it successfully.
Demented trying to control but Nansen is having none of it.
Nansen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Demented trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Damien Demented just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four 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.
Demented throws a head kick but Nansen moves out of range.
Nansen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Demented misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Damien Demented seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Nansen.
Demented throws a lazy uppercut
and Nansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demented throws an off balance right hand
and Nansen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Demented's guard.
Nansen lands a couple of elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Demented holds on and takes a little breather.
Nansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Demented swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Demented is pulling down on Nansen's head to control his posture.
Demented's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Nansen clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Demented swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nansen counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Demented misses
and Demented takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nansen throws a good cross that connects.
Nansen fails to land the takedown.
Demented keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nansen.
Some wild striking there from Demented.
Nansen slips a jab and a cross from Demented.
Nansen shoots in and bounces Demented off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Demented is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nansen slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented controlling the position well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Demented wants to get back to his feet.
Demented is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nansen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Demented defending well though.
Nansen is taking a breather. Demented 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.
Nansen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nansen wants to work for an arm triangle but Demented is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Demented pushes Nansen off looking to stand but Nansen dives back in and keeps control.
Demented is defending against the submission attempts here by Nansen.
Demented is refusing to be controlled, as Nansen sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nansen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Demented!
Demented defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nansen.
Demented is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nansen wants to control the pace but Demented is squirming around nicely.
Nansen looking to secure an arm triangle but Demented defends it well.
Demented holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nansen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nansen avoids the attempt from Demented to control.
Demented is squirming around, avoiding Nansen's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demented is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nansen looking to control but Demented is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nansen has control of Demented's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Demented regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Demented tries to hold on but Nansen postures up.
Nansen working for a guillotine from mount but Demented is in no mood to give up.
Nansen is working for a guillotine from mount but Demented frees his head quite easily.
Nansen works his way to his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nansen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Demented knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Demented for a finish.
Nansen is trying to stick to Demented's back but Demented is turning into Nansen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nansen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Demented.
Demented trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nansen's guard.
Demented is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Demented would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nansen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Demented manages to get himself to full guard.
Nansen looking to pass the guard.
Demented wants to stand and escape but Nansen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Nansen had his way with Damien Demented in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Demented throws a sloppy body shot
and Nansen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demented.
Nansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demented.
Demented throws a nice head kick!
Nansen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Demented goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Demented shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nansen as he avoids it easily.
Demented has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nansen misses with a low kick as Demented jumps back.
Demented misses with the combination.
Nansen keeps Demented at a distance using the push kick.
Demented throws a poor cross that misses
and Nansen counters with a single leg into guard. Demented didn't expect that.
Nansen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nansen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Demented is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nansen, into his guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nansen is working an open guard so Demented takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented moves forwards but Nansen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nansen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Demented throws a head kick that misses.
Nansen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Demented looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Demented tries to improve position but can't.
Nansen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Demented is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nansen tries for a kimura but Demented is defending well.
Demented pushes Nansen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nansen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Demented tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Demented's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demented lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick by Demented misses
and Nansen counters with a body kick.
Nansen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demented moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demented jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demented keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demented lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick by Demented misses
and Nansen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nansen.
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!
Nansen advances to half guard.
Nansen seems to be working for a kimura but Demented defends the submission attempt.
Demented moves into full guard.
Demented is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nansen is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Demented is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demented seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Demented is keeping the position for now.
Nansen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Demented is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Demented is looking to reverse the position.
Nansen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Demented knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Demented is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Demented takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Demented wants to get back to his feet but Nansen drags him back down.
Nansen working the ground and pound.
Nansen has hold of Demented's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Demented seems comfortable defending it but Nansen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Demented is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Demented is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nansen couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tor Nansen!
Tor Nansen retains his lightweight title!
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