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Syn' 56: In For The Kill PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenata Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mackie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi comes to the cage accompanied by Come to Daddy - Aphex Twin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenata Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Mackie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi throws a series of punches but Mackie avoids them all with ease.
A head kick from Takahashi lands but Mackie takes it in his stride.
Takahashi throws a nice looking combination but Mackie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takahashi misses with a hook. Mackie ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body.
Takahashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Takahashi lands with a kick to the temple. Mackie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mackie shoots in and drives through. Takahashi sprawls well.
Mackie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takahashi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Takahashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takahashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mackie doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Takahashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takahashi throws a head kick but Mackie moves out of range.
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a nice hook to Mackie's body. Mackie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mackie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mackie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takahashi as he jumps to the side.
Takahashi throws a head kick but Mackie moves out of range.
Kenata Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mackie avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Mackie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mackie wants to clinch up but Takahashi keeps it at a distance.
Takahashi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takahashi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takahashi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mackie shoots in and drives through. Takahashi sprawls well.
Kenata Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Mackie.
Mackie looks gassed!
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenata Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi throws a series of punches but Mackie moves out of range.
Takahashi lands with a kick to the temple. Mackie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Takahashi throws a right and a left that Mackie avoids nicely.
Mackie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Mackie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Takahashi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mackie.
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi lands a head kick!
Takahashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mackie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takahashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takahashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Mackie. Mackie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Mackie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mackie slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a right hand that Mackie ducks under and follows up with a left that Mackie also avoids with ease.
Takahashi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Takahashi misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Takahashi does no damage.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mackie.
Mackie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takahashi.
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.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Mackie moves out of range easily.
Mackie shoots for a double leg takedown but Takahashi sprawls well. He's pushed Mackie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takahashi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takahashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mackie's head.
Mackie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takahashi as he avoids it easily.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takahashi sprawls well initially but Mackie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takahashi is trying to stand up here but Mackie is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mackie is trying to control the action in half guard but Takahashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mackie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenata Takahashi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mackie checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Mackie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mackie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mackie trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mackie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahashi wants to stand but Mackie is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mackie throws a big right hand that misses.
Mackie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An elbow from Mackie crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi pushes Mackie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mackie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mackie is looking to clinch.
Mackie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takahashi pinned against the cage. Takahashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takahashi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mackie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mackie's head.
Mackie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Takahashi's guard.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Mackie from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackie prevents Takahashi from getting back to his feet.
Mackie wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Takahashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mackie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Mackie trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mackie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mackie throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Takahashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mackie.
Takahashi fails to land with a series of punches.
Mackie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takahashi takes a swing at Mackie's ribcage but misses.
Mackie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takahashi throws a head kick but Mackie moves out of range.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mackie fails with the takedown.
Kenata Takahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Mackie.
Takahashi misses with the combination.
Takahashi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mackie backs up against the cage.
Takahashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mackie has a takedown stuffed.
Takahashi is looking to land body kicks.
Mackie slips a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses.
Mackie moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mackie at a distance.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mackie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takahashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Takahashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Mackie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mackie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takahashi. That one must have hurt.
Kenata Takahashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takahashi takes a swing at Mackie's ribcage but misses.
Mackie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kenata Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahashi throws a head kick but Mackie moves out of range.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mackie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Takahashi wants to control but Mackie is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mackie controlling the position easily from mount.
Takahashi is desperately trying to improve his position but Mackie has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi is working hard here to advance position.
Takahashi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mackie.
Mackie goes for an armbar but Takahashi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Takahashi.
Mackie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takahashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takahashi stands up and waves to Mackie to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mackie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mackie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takahashi.
Mackie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takahashi misses with a head kick.
Mackie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mackie tries to pass to full mount but Takahashi defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackie is trying for a kimura here. Takahashi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mackie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Mackie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Burnside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dostojevskij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Burnside might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Clipse - Money. 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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245 lbs
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Poweful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Burnside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Dostojevskij !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Burnside as Dostojevskij shoots in.
Dostojevskij fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burnside thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burnside looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burnside looks to land a combination but Dostojevskij avoids it well.
Dostojevskij shoots in looking for a takedown. Burnside tries to sprawl out of it but Dostojevskij keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burnside manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eddie Burnside has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Dostojevskij .
Dostojevskij tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burnside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burnside closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dostojevskij to the mat! Dostojevskij manages to get full guard.
Burnside working some strikes from top position.
Burnside is working Dostojevskij over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burnside is working Dostojevskij over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burnside keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dostojevskij 's head.
Dostojevskij is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Burnside stands and throws Dostojevskij 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dostojevskij is still in real trouble! Can Burnside finish him?
Burnside advances nicely into full mount.
Dostojevskij seems to have recovered his senses.
Burnside in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Burnside postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dostojevskij bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Burnside and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Burnside!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ciprian Mukesha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mukesha might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sound of Madness. Mike Hunt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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217 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Intelligent |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ciprian Mukesha!
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, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mukesha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Mukesha's ribs.
Hunt drops Mukesha with a beautiful combination! Mukesha stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hunt is looking for the KO!
Mukesha is rocked!
It looks like Ciprian Mukesha has been cut.
Mukesha fails with the takedown.
Oh Mukesha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Mukesha tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mukesha seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt tries to bum rush Mukesha with a series of wild strikes but Mukesha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt drops his shoulder and cracks Mukesha with a huge uppercut! Mukesha goes down! Can Hunt finish him?
Mukesha trying to strike off his back.
Hunt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Mukesha is retaining full guard.
Mukesha keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mukesha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunt wants to stand and escape but instead Mukesha has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mukesha wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Mukesha controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mukesha drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mukesha is breathing heavily.
Hunt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mukesha is controlling him well.
Mukesha creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mukesha has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mukesha manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hunt to take his back!
Mukesha tries to get the hooks in deep but Hunt pushed the leg off.
Mukesha tightening his grip on Hunt, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to stand back up.
Mukesha has his opponent's back but Hunt is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Mukesha.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mukesha wants to clinch.
Hunt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mukesha sprawls well initially but Hunt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukesha punching from the bottom.
Mukesha is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Mukesha wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Mukesha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mukesha is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mukesha.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Mukesha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mukesha tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Mukesha looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hunt!
Mukesha is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hunt is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ciprian Mukesha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Greenbud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Hakuin Ekaku has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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153 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakuin Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Greenbud!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenbud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ekaku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Ekaku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekaku.
Ekaku throws the kick towards the body but Greenbud avoids it.
Ekaku connects with a jab.
It looks like Calvin Greenbud has been cut.
Ekaku throws a front kick that sends Greenbud stumbling back into the cage.
Greenbud tries to keep at a distance but Ekaku has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ekaku scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greenbud lands a takedown into guard.
Ekaku seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Greenbud wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Ekaku tries to strike from the bottom.
Ekaku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ekaku working for submissions but it's allowed Greenbud to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ekaku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Greenbud's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Greenbud's back!
Greenbud tries to escape but Ekaku has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Greenbud showing good submission defense here.
Ekaku is trying to control but Greenbud is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Greenbud tries to reverse the position but Ekaku maintains control.
Ekaku tries to control but Greenbud wriggling away.
Greenbud in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Ekaku circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ekaku counters with a nice leg kick.
Greenbud slips a jab from Ekaku.
Greenbud has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ekaku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greenbud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greenbud takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - Ekaku scores with a four punch combination!
Greenbud looks gassed!
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!
Ekaku lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Greenbud is rocked!
Ekaku has closed the distance and engaged Greenbud in a clinch.
Greenbud is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku finish him?
Ekaku breaks the clinch.
Greenbud seems to have recovered his senses.
Hakuin Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Greenbud's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Greenbud changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ekaku looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ekaku sneaks back into half guard.
Ekaku wants to control but Greenbud is keeping busy.
Ekaku tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Greenbud blocks the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku is looking to control Greenbud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ekaku avoid being mounted?
Ekaku moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku trying to keep a closed guard but Greenbud is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku misses with a head kick.
Greenbud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ekaku gets a clinch.
Greenbud is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ekaku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ekaku thuds his right hand into Greenbud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ekaku closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Ekaku.
Greenbud fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ekaku takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuin Ekaku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Greenbud's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Greenbud shoots in for a double leg but Ekaku sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ekaku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ekaku fails to land with a series of punches.
Greenbud has his takedown stuffed
and Ekaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekaku scores with a jab to the body.
Greenbud looks for a takedown but Ekaku sprawls well.
Hakuin Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Greenbud.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Greenbud. That did some damage!
Greenbud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekaku jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekaku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donk. Ekaku catches Greenbud right on the button with a cross.
Ekaku is looking to score with low kicks.
Greenbud tries to clinch
letting Ekaku counter with a right hand.
Ekaku lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku lands a slapping body shot.
Greenbud fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greenbud tries to clinch but Ekaku is having none of it.
Greenbud changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ekaku tries to avoid it but Greenbud manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ekaku to the ground. Ekaku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ekaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Greenbud's head.
A combination from Greenbud does no damage.
Greenbud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greenbud closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ekaku circles away.
Greenbud takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ekaku scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hakuin Ekaku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ekaku! Greenbud is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Babbage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase comes into the arena with All the Above - Maino blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Chase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Babbage!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chase.
Babbage scores with a punch to the head.
Chase shoots in looking for a takedown. Babbage tries to sprawl out of it but Chase keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Babbage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chase looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Babbage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chase won't allow Babbage to get back to his feet.
Babbage looking for a sweep. Not yet Babbage, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Babbage dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chase is breathing heavily.
Babbage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Babbage preventing the sweep.
Chase throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Babbage escapes and throws Chase's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Babbage gets to mount! Chase was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Babbage controlling from the full mount.
Babbage is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babbage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Babbage.
Chase moves in looking to clinch but Babbage pushes him off.
Charles Babbage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Babbage as Chase shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big head kick from Babbage and Chase is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Chase is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babbage is stalling in the full guard.
Chase wants to sweep here but Babbage controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase is looking for a triangle here but Babbage uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chase is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chase is trying to escape the position but Babbage is controlling the position.
Chase is looking for a sweep.
Chase is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Babbage is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chase has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Chase is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
I would not like to be Chase right now.
Babbage tightening his grip on Chase, looking for the choke.
Babbage connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Chase to escape the position.
Chase is in bad spot here.
Chase is working hard here to advance position.
What can Chase do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babbage doesn't have the hooks in and Chase manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Babbage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chase tries for a takedown but Babbage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chase shoots for a double leg takedown but Babbage sprawls well. He's pushed Chase's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Babbage throws out a powerful jab.
Babbage scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chase shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chase stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Babbage.
Babbage throws a series of strikes that have Chase backpedaling.
Chase shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase shoots in for a double leg but Babbage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Babbage! Chase is backing up but he can't get away as Babbage lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Chase and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charles Babbage!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triston Baal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark McKagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKagan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ranma 1/2 - Kung fu fighting kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mark McKagan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Triston Baal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark McKagan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Mark McKagan has been cut.
McKagan throws a hook but Baal avoids it easily.
Baal moves into the clinch successfully.
Baal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McKagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKagan can't get the takedown.
Baal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baal pushes McKagan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Baal.
Baal stalling against the cage.
McKagan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Triston Baal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark McKagan.
McKagan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baal smiles and moves away.
Baal scores with the left hand. McKagan knows he should have avoided that one.
Baal moves into the clinch successfully.
McKagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baal gets underhooks to prevent McKagan's takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Baal.
Baal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baal scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKagan looks gassed!
McKagan fails to pull guard.
Baal is trying to trip McKagan. He has hold of a leg but McKagan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Baal persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Baal postures up in McKagan's guard and throws a big left but McKagan blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baal is looking to advance position but McKagan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Baal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baal regains half guard.
McKagan trying to control the action but Baal is working from the bottom.
Baal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McKagan manages to get himself to full guard.
Baal passes McKagan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McKagan has hold of Baal's hands but Baal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKagan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baal moves into full mount! McKagan won't be happy about that!
McKagan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Baal scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McKagan is trying desperately to improve position.
Baal dominating with strikes here.
Baal lands a big elbow.
Baal lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baal looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Baal raining down shots from the mount!
McKagan is bucking up trying to escape but Baal cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baal postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McKagan looks a forlorn figure.
Baal 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baal lands a big shot there that rocks McKagan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baal scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McKagan wants to hold on but Baal pushes him away.
Baal lands a big shot there that rocks McKagan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baal landing strikes, looking to finish!
McKagan is in a horrible position here. Baal smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Baal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McKagan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baal pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McKagan tries to lock up and control but Baal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McKagan is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKagan is in a horrible position here. Baal smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Baal fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Baal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Baal lands with some strikes.
Baal trying to control but McKagan is having none of it.
Baal with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baal pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Baal thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McKagan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Triston Baal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark McKagan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McKagan shoots in and drives through. Baal sprawls well.
Baal rushes McKagan and presses him up against the cage.
Baal has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McKagan is trying to keep an underhook but Baal manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Baal drops an elbow to the side of McKagan's head.
Baal wants to control but McKagan is keeping him busy.
McKagan wants to improve his position but Baal is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baal working over McKagan with some ground and pound. McKagan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baal throwing shots but McKagan is blocking nicely.
McKagan trying to control from the bottom.
Baal drops an elbow to the side of McKagan's head.
McKagan wants to improve his position but Baal is controlling well.
McKagan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baal.
Baal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKagan is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKagan tries to keep at a distance but Baal has taken the fight into the clinch.
McKagan wants a takedown.
Baal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baal digs a right hand underneath McKagan's ribcage. McKagan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKagans head.
Baal lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Baal.
McKagan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baal prevents it.
Triston Baal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark McKagan.
McKagan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McKagan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McKagan has Baal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McKagan swings wildly with an uppercut but Baal uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKagan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McKagan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baal just stands there and leans against the cage.
McKagan jumps guard but Baal stands there with McKagan around his waist. McKagan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baal gets underhooks to prevent McKagan's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKagan tries to pull guard but Baal holds him up against the cage and eventually McKagan drops back down to his feet.
Baal lands a takedown into guard.
McKagan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baal forces his way into half guard.
McKagan gets full guard.
McKagan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baal.
McKagan wants to stand but Baal is controlling the position.
McKagan wants to sweep here but Baal controlling him for the moment.
McKagan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Baal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baal.
McKagan wants to control from the top but Baal keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baal 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.
Triston Baal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McKagan manages to get himself to full guard.
Baal throws a strike but McKagan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McKagan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McKagan tries to stand but Baal is controlling from the bottom.
Baal keeping moving, preventing McKagan from controlling successfully.
Baal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baal wants to pass to mount but McKagan is defending the position.
Baal lands with a punch from half guard.
McKagan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McKagan is looking for a sweep. Baal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McKagan trying to control but Baal postures up.
Baal trying to control the action but McKagan is working from the bottom.
Baal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baal wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKagan keeps working.
Baal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKagan can do to turn this around?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baal misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Triston Baal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark McKagan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Baal dodges the punch combination from McKagan.
Mark McKagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McKagan pushes Baal up against the cage in a clinch.
McKagan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baal lands with a short shot to the head.
McKagan jumps guard but Baal stands there with McKagan around his waist. McKagan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McKagan tries to pull guard but Baal holds him up against the cage and eventually McKagan drops back down to his feet.
McKagan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Triston Baal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark McKagan.
Baal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baal pushes McKagan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKagan tries for a takedown but Baal manages to get underhooks.
McKagan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baal stalling against the cage.
Baal lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baal lands with a right to the head.
McKagan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McKagan is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKagan letting Baal take a breather here.
Baal pushes McKagan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baal slows down the pace here.
Baal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKagan backwards.
Baal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baal has hold of one of McKagan's legs. McKagan is fighting the takedown attempt but Baal gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Baal won't allow McKagan to sweep him here.
Baal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McKagan is trying to keep Baal in close.
McKagan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McKagan's guard.
Baal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McKagan is just riding it out for now. Baal eventually gives up the hold.
Baal throwing shots but McKagan is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baal trying to control from half guard but McKagan is working away.
Baal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKagan's head.
Baal slips a nice elbow through McKagan's hands, connecting with McKagan's forehead.
Baal passes to side control.
McKagan is looking for a sweep.
Baal lands a few punches from side control.
Baal prevents McKagan from escaping the position.
McKagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baal tries to score with some ground and pound. McKagan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Baal throws a strike aimed at the side of McKagan's head but McKagan avoids it well.
McKagan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Baal prevents McKagan from improving his position.
Baal drops an elbow to the side of McKagan's head.
McKagan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baal connects with a nice short shot to McKagan's temple.
Baal working the head and body with strikes.
McKagan has hold of Baal's hands but Baal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McKagan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baal moves into full mount! McKagan won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKagan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Baal tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Baal lands a nice shot to the head.
McKagan regains half guard.
Baal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McKagan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McKagan.
Baal postures up in McKagan's guard and throws a big left but McKagan blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Triston Baal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baal 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Triston Baal!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Triston Baal!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Triston Baal!
Triston Baal wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quik Yin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickhard Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quik Yin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickhard Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Yin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Nice defenses there by Yin.
Smith throws a body punch but Yin moves out of range.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yin misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Yin on that attempt.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith sends Yin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith is motioning to the referee to let Yin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Quik Yin has been cut.
Yin shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Yin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quik Yin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Yin clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Yin is rocked!
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oh Yin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Yin throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
No luck for Yin with that takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a hook. Yin ducked under it nicely.
Smith is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Yin hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rickhard Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Wiltsie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Grotesk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiltsie comes to the cage accompanied by Mein Herz Brennt. Vladimir Grotesk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robert Wiltsie's chin.
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Wiltsie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Grotesk!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Wiltsie lands.
Wiltsie misses with a body shot.
Wiltsie cracks Grotesk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wiltsie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grotesk's hands.
Grotesk slips a jab and a cross from Wiltsie.
Grotesk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wiltsie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grotesk won't be happy with that.
Grotesk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grotesk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grotesk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grotesk trying to control from half guard but Wiltsie is working away.
Wiltsie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wiltsie regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grotesk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wiltsie's head.
Wiltsie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grotesk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiltsie is keeping the position for now.
Grotesk advances position into side control!
Wiltsie regains half guard.
Grotesk slips a nice elbow through Wiltsie's hands, connecting with Wiltsie's forehead.
Wiltsie is trying to get back to full guard.
Grotesk wants to take a breather but Wiltsie is having none of it.
Wiltsie regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie controls Grotesk momentarily but Grotesk frees himself.
Wiltsie has his foot on Grotesk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grotesk works his way back into a safe position though.
Grotesk tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiltsie is retaining full guard.
Wiltsie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wiltsie controlling Grotesk's posture.
Wiltsie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Grotesk can't escape the position.
Wiltsie controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie working the ground and pound effectively.
Wiltsie landing strikes from the mount and Grotesk is in trouble!
Grotesk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grotesk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grotesk looks gassed!
Wiltsie scoring with strikes but Grotesk is staying in there.
Wiltsie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grotesk turns into him and now he's in Wiltsie's guard.
Grotesk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wiltsie is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grotesk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grotesk striking off his back but it's not causing Wiltsie any problems.
Grotesk is trying to keep Wiltsie in close.
Wiltsie drops back looking for a leg! Grotesk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grotesk manages to kick Wiltsie off! Wiltsie jumps back into Grotesk's guard.
Wiltsie advances position into side control!
Wiltsie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grotesk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Wiltsie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Grotesk misses with a takedown
and Wiltsie counters with a stiff right hand.
Vladimir Grotesk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiltsie lands with an uppercut that bounces Grotesk off the cage and back into rage.
Wiltsie stalks Grotesk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grotesk's face. Grotesk staggers backwards, shaken.
Wiltsie looks to land a combination but Grotesk avoids it well.
Wiltsie tries to bum rush Grotesk with a series of wild strikes but Grotesk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grotesk with a poor takedown
and Wiltsie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiltsie avoids the head kick by Grotesk.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wiltsie.
Wiltsie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grotesk is breathing heavily.
Grotesk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grotesk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grotesk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wiltsie slips under a jab from Grotesk.
Wiltsie scores with a sloppy right hand. Grotesk should have avoided that one.
Wiltsie lands with a right hand.
Grotesk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wiltsie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grotesk gets caught flat footed, as Wiltsie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grotesk throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wiltsie drops back looking for a leg! Grotesk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grotesk manages to kick Wiltsie off! Wiltsie jumps back into Grotesk's guard.
Wiltsie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wiltsie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grotesk throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Grotesk can't keep his opponent in guard - Wiltsie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wiltsie wants to control but Grotesk is keeping him busy.
Wiltsie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Grotesk defend it? Wiltsie steps over the head and cranks it - Grotesk is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wiltsie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Wiltsie!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lombardo Limba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limba has chosen The Prodigy - Voodoo People as his entrance music. Rob Wood could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lombardo Limba's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Wood!
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, Lombardo Limba!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limba throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
Limba misses with a head kick.
Wood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Limba is rocked!
Wood drops Limba with a straight right hand, right on the button! Wood follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Wood!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tor Nansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Grandmasion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nansen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Prodigy - Thunder. Tor Nansen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Grandmasion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nansen dodges the punch combination from Grandmasion.
Grandmasion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grandmasion throws a body punch but Nansen moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Grandmasion as he connects with a hook.
Grandmasion feints and then cracks Nansen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nansen down.
Grandmasion throws a head kick that misses.
Nansen feints and then cracks Grandmasion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grandmasion down.
Nansen throws out a loose jab but Grandmasion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nansen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nansen passes Grandmasion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nansen misses with a head shot. Grandmasion uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nansen looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandmasion kicks Nansen off and gets to his feet.
Grandmasion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nansen throws an overhand right that lands on Grandmasion's shoulder, as Grandmasion tries to avoid the shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nansen!
Grandmasion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from Grandmasion misses.
Grandmasion lands with a right hand.
Nansen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nansen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grandmasion tries to hold on but Nansen postures up.
Nansen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grandmasion is looking to escape.
Nansen is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandmasion avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nansen.
Nansen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nansen trying to control but Grandmasion is having none of it.
Grandmasion trying desperately to get to his feet.
BOOM! Nansen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Grandmasion taking shots to the head.
Grandmasion is desperately trying to get back to half 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nansen mounts Grandmasion! Really nice guard pass there!
Nansen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Grandmasion is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandmasion wants to stand but Nansen is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nansen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grandmasion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nansen is tightening it up a little... Grandmasion has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Grandmasion reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Grandmasion taps out! nice BJJ there by Nansen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tor Nansen!
Tor Nansen retains his lightweight title!
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