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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asher Edison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaoz Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaoz Killer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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295 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asher Edison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaoz Killer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edison moves away.
Edison just misses with a punch to the body.
Edison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Killer, pushing him back against the cage.
Edison stalling in the clinch but Killer improves position.
Edison manages to break the clinch.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edison misses with a wild body shot.
Edison changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Killer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Killer parries the strikes from Edison easily there. Edison is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Killer to escape.
Edison stands up.
Edison throws a hook but Killer blocks it.
Killer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Killer moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Edison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer lands a right hand.
Edison jumps guard but Killer stands there with Edison around his waist. Edison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killer breaks the clinch.
Killer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Edison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Edison tries to keep at a distance but Killer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Killer slows down the pace here.
Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer darts in and clinches Edison up against the cage.
Edison tries to break the clinch but Killer is controlling the position.
Edison throws a head punch that misses.
Killer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Killer breaks the clinch.
Killer throws a series of punches but Edison moves out of range.
Killer clinches.
Killer manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Edison.
It looks like Kaoz Killer has been cut.
Killer looks gassed!
Edison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Edison prevents Killer from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Edison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killer defending well though.
Killer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Killer gets full guard.
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Edison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killer's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer has momentary wrist control but Edison slips an elbow through the middle.
Edison looking to pass the guard.
Edison pushing down on Killer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Killer wants to get back to his feet.
Killer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Edison manages to mount him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edison has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Killer is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asher Edison!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RJ Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Combs comes to the cage accompanied by All About The Benjamins. RJ Baker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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275 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, RJ Baker!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Baker can't break the clinch.
Baker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Combs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Combs.
Baker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Combs is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, Combs circles away and we're back to standing.
Combs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Baker as he connects with a hook.
Combs tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Combs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baker rushes Combs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baker breaks the clinch.
Combs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baker is fending him off so far but Combs persists. Nope, Baker circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Combs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Combs has closed the distance and engaged Baker in a clinch.
Combs wants to break free but Baker has control.
Combs tries for a takedown but Baker manages to get underhooks.
Baker lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baker regains guard immediately.
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Combs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Combs won't allow Baker to get back to his feet.
Baker controlling the position.
Baker looks gassed!
Combs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Combs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Combs passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Combs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baker is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker regains half guard there - taking advantage of Combs's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Combs prevents Baker from standing back up.
Baker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Combs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Combs controlling the action here.
Combs's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Baker tries to roll over but Combs keeps him under control.
Baker tries to kick Combs off but Combs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Combs winds up and cracks Baker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice combination there by Baker.
It looks like Sean Combs has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker 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.
Baker wants to stand but Combs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Combs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baker is looking to stand up but Combs won't let him.
Combs punching from the bottom.
Combs has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Baker should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Combs has tightened it up now! Baker should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sean Combs!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Halibut Halibut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner comes to the cage accompanied by Come What(ever) May. Halibut has chosen Peter You Suck as his entrance music. Halibut Halibut will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Halibut Halibut!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner has a takedown stuffed.
Halibut fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halibut throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanner fails with the takedown.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown but Halibut shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halibut fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanner thuds his shin into the meat of Halibut's side.
Tanner throws a combination that misses
and Halibut counters with a single leg into guard. Tanner didn't expect that.
Tanner working a defensive guard here.
Tanner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halibut preventing the sweep.
Tanner wants to stand and escape but Halibut is having none of it.
Halibut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Halibut landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halibut manages to get himself to full guard.
Tanner won't allow Halibut to sweep him here.
Tanner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Halibut keeping moving, preventing Tanner from controlling successfully.
Tanner won't allow Halibut to sweep him here.
Tanner throwing strikes but missing.
Halibut is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two 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.
Tanner wants to stand but Halibut is controlling his posture from full guard.
Halibut thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Halibut stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanner.
Halibut tries to clinch up.
Halibut throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanner misses with a takedown
and Halibut holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Halibut prevents Tanner from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Tanner to work.
Tanner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Halibut fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Tanner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halibut counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner tries to pull guard but Halibut holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanner drops back down to his feet.
Tanner wants to break free but Halibut has control.
Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tanner jumps into guard, dragging Halibut to the mat.
Halibut stands up from Tanner's guard - Halibut perhaps looking for a knockout.
Halibut fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanner, pushing him back against the cage.
Halibut breaks the clinch.
Tanner wants to clinch
so Halibut counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tanner is looking for a triangle here but Halibut uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Halibut passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tanner!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halibut is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tanner tries to lock up and control but Halibut gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tanner is trying to escape the mount.
Tanner wants to hold on but Halibut pushes him away.
Halibut sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halibut Halibut dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tanner with a poor takedown
and Halibut counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tanner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halibut is stalling in the full guard.
Halibut trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom.
Tanner is trying to keep Halibut in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner wants to hit a switch here but Halibut passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tanner there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halibut content just to control the position here.
Tanner takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tanner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halibut Halibut has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halibut looking to control but Tanner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tanner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two 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.
Halibut is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tanner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tanner pushes Halibut off looking to stand but Halibut dives back in and keeps control.
Tanner trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tanner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Halibut blocks the strikes from Tanner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halibut controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Halibut has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Halibut looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tanner trying to control from the bottom.
Tanner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tanner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Halibut is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tanner is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Halibut is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Halibut is pressing down on Tanner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tanner is holding on for now.
Halibut is breathing heavily.
Tanner is pressing down on Halibut's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halibut seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanner wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Halibut Halibut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tanner clinches but Halibut breaks the clinch
and Halibut decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tanner's guard.
Tanner working a defensive guard but Halibut passes into half guard.
Tanner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Still in half guard, Halibut seems content to control.
Tanner is refusing to be controlled, as Halibut sits in half guard.
Tanner is trying to get back to full guard.
Tanner is pressing down on Halibut's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tanner trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner is pulling down on Halibut's head to control his posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanner wants to improve his position but instead Halibut has moved into half guard.
Tanner has one foot on Halibut's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tanner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Halibut counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tanner won't be happy with that.
Halibut controls the position.
Tanner is trying to get back to half guard.
Halibut staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner struggling a bit here.
Tanner manages to get back to half guard.
Tanner manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Aaron Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Halibut down.
Halibut wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tanner trying to control the position but Halibut is working away.
Tanner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Halibut to see if he's OK.
A control attempt from Halibut but he's now mounted!
Tanner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halibut is trying desperately to improve position.
Tanner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tanner looking to control but Halibut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tanner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Halibut Halibut.
I've got Halibut 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Halibut Halibut!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gee Damn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebron James looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gee Damn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to clinch up.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Damn closes the distance and clinches.
Damn tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
James tries to stall but Damn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Damn tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Damn has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
Damn has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
Damn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Damn avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Damn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Damn keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James is trying to stall.
Damn wants to break the clinch but can't.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Damn avoids the damage to the body.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Damn is trying to break free.
Damn managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Damn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
Damn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James prevents Damn from breaking the clinch.
James breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damn stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James looks gassed!
James wants to clinch but Damn slips to the side
and Damn counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Damn to acknowledge the strikes.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Damn forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Damn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Damn avoids the damage to the body.
Damn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Damn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James wants to clinch but Damn slips to the side
and Damn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Damn avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Damn wants to break free but James has control.
Damn wants to break free but James has control.
James jumps guard but Damn stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Damn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
Gee Damn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
Damn is trying to break free.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Gee Damn has been cut.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Damn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James closes the distance looking to clinch
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lebron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James closes the distance looking to clinch
and Damn counters with a two punch combo.
James clinches but Damn breaks the clinch
and Damn counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to clinch up
and Damn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Damn throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James shoots and misses
and Damn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James leaning his opponent against the cage.
Damn has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
Damn avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Damn breaks from the clinch.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Damn counters by moving into the clinch.
Damn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
James stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
James scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Damn avoids the damage to the body.
Damn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Damn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James blocks a head kick by Damn.
Damn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Damn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hand to the body from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damn wants to break the clinch but can't.
James landing knees to the head.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Damn.
Damn tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Damn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Damn.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Damn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Damn throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Damn counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
James throws a leg kick which misses Damn's front leg but catches the back leg as Damn tries to avoid it.
James misses with the combination.
Damn is working the combinations to good effect here.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Damn is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Damn circles away and we're back to standing.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Damn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Damn.
James tries a body shot but Damn blocks it.
James breaks the clinch.
Damn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
James closes the distance looking to clinch
and Damn counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Damn has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
Damn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Damn is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Damn down to the mat. Damn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Damn lands with a cross.
A nice combination there by Damn.
Damn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James clinches but Damn breaks the clinch
and Damn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Damn looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Damn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Damn counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damn clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
James misses with a body punch.
James trying to land knees to the body.
James prevents Damn from breaking the clinch.
James is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Damn wants to break free but James has control.
James looking to slow down the pace here.
Damn tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Damn.
James prevents Damn from breaking the clinch.
Damn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Damn cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gee Damn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gee Damn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Damn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Damn takes the fight into the clinch.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James manages to break the clinch.
James tries to clinch but Damn moves away
and Damn moves into the clinch.
James lands an elbow inside that Damn shrugs off.
Damn has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
James prevents Damn from breaking the clinch.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
James breaks the clinch.
James tries to clinch up
and Damn counters by moving into the clinch.
James scores a nice knee to the body.
Damn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James tries to clinch but Damn is having none of it.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Damn, pushing him back against the cage.
Damn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James is breathing heavily.
James slips a jab and a cross from Damn.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Damn as he jumps to the side.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
James is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Damn.
Damn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Damn throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James has closed the distance and engaged Damn in a clinch.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Damn prevents it.
Gee Damn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Damn blocks with his arms.
Damn managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James breaks from the clinch.
Damn drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James is trying to stall.
James keeps control of Damn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James is trying to break free.
Damn breaks the clinch.
Damn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Damn.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Damn, pushing him back against the cage.
James prevents Damn from breaking the clinch.
Damn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Damn has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for James.
James is trying desperately to land a takedown but Damn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for James.
Damn has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Damn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Damn rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Damn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Damn throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Damn gets a clinch.
Damn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James closes the distance looking to clinch
and Damn counters with a left and a right that stings James.
Damn misses with a double jab
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Damn counters by moving into the clinch.
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!
Damn wants to break free but James has control.
Damn has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
Damn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
Damn is trying to break free.
Damn avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James prevents Damn from breaking the clinch.
Damn wants to break the clinch but can't.
James landing knees to the body.
James prevents Damn from breaking the clinch.
Damn wants to break free but James has control.
Damn breaks the clinch.
James closes the distance but Damn moves to the side
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damn looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
A left and a right from Damn both land. Nice combination.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Damn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James throws a low kick but Damn avoids it.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James shoots and misses
enabling Damn to counter with a crisp jab.
Damn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Damn cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Damn falls off balance throwing a combination
and James counters with a nice low kick that buckles Damn's knee momentarily.
James clinches but Damn breaks the clinch
letting Damn counter with a right hand.
James darts in trying to clinch
enabling Damn to counter with a crisp jab.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Damn counters by clinching up.
Damn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Damn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Damn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Damn.
Knees in the clinch landing for James.
Damn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Damn misses with a few strikes there.
Damn tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Damn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Damn.
Damn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gee Damn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Damn counters with a left and a right that stings James. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James wants to clinch but Damn slips to the side
and Damn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Damn.
James wants to break free but Damn has control.
James breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gee Damn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gee Damn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Damn has James up against the cage in a clinch.
Damn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Damn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damn breaks from the clinch.
James slips a jab and a cross from Damn.
Damn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Damn misses with a series of wild punches.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Damn counters with a nice uppercut.
Damn clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
James missing with knees to the body.
James wants to stall.
Damn is trying to break free.
James crunches a lovely knee into Damn's ribcage.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Damn.
James looks to clinch
and Damn counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Damn does it's job there.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Damn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damn closes the distance and clinches.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Damn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Damn counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James tries to pull guard but Damn won't allow it.
Gee Damn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
James trying to land knees to the body.
Damn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
Damn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James prevents Damn from breaking the clinch.
James lands a takedown into guard.
Damn uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Damn clinches with his opponent.
Damn has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
Damn is fighting off a takedown attempt but James is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Damn to the mat. Damn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Damn wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James trying to control but Damn is working from the bottom.
James stands up and waves to Damn to follow him.
James throws a combination. Damn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James takes one to the side of the head.
Damn works over James's head and body with a nice combination.
Damn moves into the clinch successfully.
Damn can't break the clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Damn blocks with his arms.
James scores with a knee to the head.
Damn breaks from the clinch.
Damn drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damn throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Damn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Damn darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
Damn can't break the clinch.
James can't get the takedown.
James trying to land knees to the body.
James prevents Damn from breaking the clinch.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
James has Damn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Damn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Damn is trying to break free.
James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Damn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Damn moves into the clinch.
Damn is trying to break free.
Damn wants to break the clinch but can't.
James tries to pull guard but Damn won't allow it.
Damn tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
Damn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Damn is keeping busy.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Damn.
Damn has had enough of the clinch but James keeps him there for the moment.
James prevents Damn from breaking the clinch.
Damn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Damn is trying to break free.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James tries to clinch but Damn moves out of range.
Damn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Damn throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Damn misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Damn.
Gee Damn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James is looking to clinch but Damn is avoiding it.
Damn has taken the fight to the clinch.
James tries to pull guard but Damn won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James fails to pull guard.
Damn breaks from the clinch.
Damn has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
Damn is trying to break free.
Damn managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Damn wants to break free but James has control.
Damn tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
James wants to stall.
Damn breaks the clinch.
Lebron James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damn throws a one two combo.
Damn lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
Damn misses with a two punch combination.
Damn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Damn clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Damn manages to break the clinch.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Damn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James tries to clinch
enabling Damn to counter with a crisp jab.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Damn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Damn.
Damn tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
Damn can't break the clinch.
Damn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gee Damn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Damn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gee Damn!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Adelais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon Adelais will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frodo Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Adelais!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Adelais misses.
Adelais misses with a few strikes there.
Baggins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Adelais!
Adelais has given up his back. Will we see Baggins going for some submissions?
Baggins tightening his grip on Adelais, looking for the choke.
Baggins working for the choke.
Adelais trying to control the position but Baggins manages to sink in the hooks.
Baggins has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Adelais has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Baggins is breathing heavily.
Baggins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Adelais is defending well though. Baggins let's go of the attempt for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins working for the choke.
Baggins is not going to allow Adelais to sit and survive in this position.
Baggins missing with punches from the back.
Baggins has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Adelais has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Baggins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Adelais knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Adelais for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Baggins tightening his grip on Adelais, looking for the choke.
Baggins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Baggins has the hooks in. Adelais is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Baggins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Adelais defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Adelais is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adelais is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Baggins is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Adelais has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Baggins is not going to allow Adelais to sit and survive in this position.
Adelais fending off the submission attempt from Baggins.
Adelais is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Baggins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Adelais is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Baggins working for a choke but Adelais is defending well.
Baggins avoiding Adelais 's attempts to control his hands.
Baggins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Adelais really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baggins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adelais defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Baggins's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frodo Baggins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adelais will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adelais shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baggins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adelais's guard.
Baggins passes into half guard.
Baggins is thwarting Adelais's attempts to control the position.
Adelais wants to get back to full guard.
Baggins is trying to work for a kimura but Adelais is defending well.
Adelais avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baggins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Adelais has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baggins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baggins is working for a submission of some sort.
Baggins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adelais doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baggins.
Baggins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baggins uses his free foot to push down on Adelais's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Adelais.
Frodo Baggins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baggins goes for an armbar but Adelais turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Adelais.
Baggins wants to sweep here but Adelais controlling him for the moment.
Baggins is looking for a triangle here but Adelais uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Baggins is trying to improve his position.
Baggins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Baggins is pressing down on Adelais's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Baggins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adelais manages to get himself to full guard.
Baggins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baggins passes into half guard.
Baggins is trying for a kimura here. Adelais looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Baggins wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frodo Baggins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Choice Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Vitale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Of Wolf and Man. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vitale's choice of entrance music: Breaking Benjamin- So Cold. Choice Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Choice Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Vitale!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vitale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vitale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vitale wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Vitale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Choice Gracie has been cut.
Vitale breaks the clinch.
Vitale explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Vitale misses.
Vitale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vitale looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vitale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Vitale trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Vitale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vitale wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vitale throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Gracie throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vitale wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Vitale slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Vitale pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pushes a forearm under Vitale's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vitale is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Choice Gracie!
Choice Gracie retains his lightweight title!
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