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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brynjard Tristan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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190 cm
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215 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brynjard Tristan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Walker!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Brynjard Tristan has been cut.
Walker is looking to clinch but Tristan is avoiding it.
Tristan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tristan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tristan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tristan wants to free his trapped foot but Walker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is trying to escape back to his feet but Tristan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet.
Tristan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tristan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tristan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Walker is not content to let Tristan control the position.
That's two 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.
Tristan is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Tristan wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.
Tristan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Walker!
Tristan wants to take Walker's back here but Walker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tristan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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.
Tristan looking to secure an arm triangle but Walker defends it well.
Tristan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Walker is now in Tristan's guard. A big mistake from Tristan there, giving up the dominant position!
Walker stands up and waves to Tristan to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Tristan.
Tristan fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Tristan pushes him off.
Tristan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily.
Tristan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brynjard Tristan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tristan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tristan shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tristan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tristan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tristan is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker wants to hold on but Tristan pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jordan Walker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brynjard Tristan's cut.
That's time! Tristan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Walker stuffs the takedown.
Tristan misses with a takedown attempt - Walker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tristan throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
Tristan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brynjard Tristan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
Jordan Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tristan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walker pinned against the cage. Walker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tristan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Tristan pushes him off.
Tristan misses with a takedown attempt - Walker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tristan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tristan tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tristan misses with a takedown attempt - Walker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walker tries to clinch but Tristan moves out of range.
Walker tries to clinch but Tristan moves out of range.
Tristan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Tristan persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker tries to clinch but Tristan moves out of range.
Tristan swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Brynjard Tristan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Tristan with that takedown attempt.
Walker pushes Tristan up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is pressed up against the cage. Tristan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walker down to the mat. Walker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tristan gets a takedown into half guard.
Tristan seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.
Tristan prevents Walker from standing back up.
Tristan tries to pass to full mount but Walker defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is staying active underneath Tristan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tristan trying to mount his opponent but Walker defends it.
Tristan trying to control from half guard but Walker is working away.
Walker won't allow Tristan to pass to mount.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tristan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Tristan or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker which made him look bad.
Tristan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walker circles away.
Tristan keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker tries to clinch up but Tristan circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker wants to clinch.
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.
Tristan has a takedown stuffed.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Tristan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tristan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tristan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Walker works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Walker is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jordan Walker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brynjard Tristan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tristan.
Tristan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Walker!
Tristan looking for a guillotine from mount but Walker is having none of it.
Walker stops Tristan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tristan wants to finish this one by submission but Walker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tristan.
Walker wants to control but Tristan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tristan throws some wild stikes that Walker manages to avoid easily.
Brynjard Tristan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tristan wants to control the pace but Walker is squirming around nicely.
Walker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tristan looking for a guillotine from mount but Walker is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tristan has hold of Walker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Walker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tristan throwing strikes here but Walker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tristan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Walker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tristan tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Walker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tristan moves to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tristan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Brynjard Tristan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tristan somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Tristan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Walker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tristan struggling to land strikes to the head as Walker covers up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tristan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Walker is defending well though. Tristan let's go of the attempt for now.
Walker trying to control but not successfully.
Walker holding both Tristan 's hands and preventing any damage.
Tristan tightening his grip on Walker, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brynjard Tristan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brynjard Tristan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiberius Claudius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Karlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiberius Claudius has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiberius Claudius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Karlberg!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claudius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karlberg blocks a head kick by Claudius.
Claudius throws a head kick that misses.
Karlberg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Karlberg works over Claudius with some ground and pound from guard.
Karlberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Claudius's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karlberg lands a couple of elbows.
Karlberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karlberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Karlberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karlberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Claudius wants to stand and escape but Karlberg is having none of it.
Claudius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlberg postures up in Claudius's guard and throws a big left but Claudius blocks it.
Claudius on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Claudius tries to get out of the position.
Claudius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karlberg throwing strikes from guard but Claudius blocks nicely.
Claudius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karlberg is one step ahead there.
Karlberg throws and elbow that misses. Claudius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karlberg's guard. Nice move by Claudius!
Claudius is breathing heavily.
Karlberg wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Claudius throws a head kick but Karlberg moves out of range.
Karlberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Claudius tries to avoid it but Karlberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Claudius to the ground. Claudius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karlberg moves out of range of the body kick from Claudius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Karlberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Claudius as he jumps to the side.
Karlberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tiberius Claudius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Karlberg.
Claudius goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice takedown defense from Claudius. No joy for Karlberg on that attempt.
Claudius throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Karlberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Claudius as he jumps to the side.
Karlberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Claudius.
Karlberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Claudius swivels and escapes.
Karlberg looks for a takedown but Claudius sprawls well.
Claudius tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Claudius.
Claudius cracks the inside of Karlberg's front leg.
Claudius throws a head kick that misses.
Karlberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karlberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Karlberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Karlberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Claudius's head.
Claudius wants to control but Karlberg is keeping busy.
Karlberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karlberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karlberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Karlberg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Karlberg with good strikes from the mount here!
Karlberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Karlberg is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Claudius is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Karlberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Spector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Campbell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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279 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Campbell !
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, Phil Spector!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spector circles away.
Spector fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Campbell , pushing him back against the cage.
Spector is pressed up against the cage. Campbell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spector down to the mat. Spector avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Campbell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spector circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Campbell . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spector drops Campbell with a right and a left! Spector comes rushing in but Campbell regains his composure and manages to keep Spector in guard.
Campbell is rocked!
It looks like Bruce Campbell has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spector showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh Campbell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spector missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Campbell seems to have got his legs back now.
Spector really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campbell . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spector thows a big elbow that misses.
Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spector gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Spector looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Spector wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Spector in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is looking for a triangle but Spector pushes his legs off easily.
Spector must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spector content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bruce Campbell 's cut is getting worse.
Spector connects with a couple of short punches.
Spector working some strikes from top position.
Bruce Campbell 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Spector in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spector working some strikes from top position.
Campbell working for a triangle but Spector defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spector accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campbell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spector works over Campbell with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spector lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spector not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Campbell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Spector stands up over Campbell , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Spector missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Campbell has his foot on Spector's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spector works his way back into a safe position though.
Spector trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Spector postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spector postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spector lands a couple of elbows.
Spector lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spector can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campbell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spector controls the pace.
Spector trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Spector postures up and lands a big shot to Campbell 's brow.
Campbell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spector can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spector is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Campbell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spector is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Campbell is looking for a triangle but Spector pushes his legs off easily.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spector is one step ahead there.
Campbell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spector lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell looking for a guillotine here but Spector defends easily.
Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Spector dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Campbell 's cut.
That's time! Campbell 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spector scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Campbell gets back to half guard.
Spector working the head and body with strikes.
Campbell is staying active underneath Spector, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Campbell actively working from the bottom here.
Spector working Campbell over with strikes.
Campbell actively working from the bottom here.
Spector looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Campbell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spector trying to control the action but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spector slips a nice elbow through Campbell 's hands, connecting with Campbell 's forehead.
Campbell looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell wants to improve his position but Spector is controlling well.
Spector is nestled in close to Campbell , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Campbell actively working from the bottom here.
Campbell missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spector lands a nice short elbow.
Campbell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spector is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spector winds up and cracks Campbell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Campbell has hold of Spector's hands but Spector slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.
Spector drops an elbow to the side of Campbell 's head.
Phil Spector has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spector looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Campbell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spector trying to pass the guard but Campbell defending well.
Ground and pound from Spector.
Spector scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Campbell looking for submissions off his back.
Campbell actively working from the bottom here.
Campbell taking some punishment here, with Spector in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Spector pulls his head out easily.
Campbell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spector landing some decent shots from guard.
Spector working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Campbell 's head.
Campbell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spector manages to get himself to full guard.
Campbell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Spector is retaining full guard.
Spector is adopting a defensive guard.
Spector striking off his back but it's not causing Campbell any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Campbell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Campbell drops back looking for a leg! Spector is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spector manages to kick Campbell off! Campbell jumps back into Spector's guard.
Campbell connects with a couple of short punches.
Spector throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spector will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campbell fails with the takedown
and Spector counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spector.
Spector lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Campbell stops a takedown attempt from Spector.
Spector prevents the takedown attempt.
Spector gets through Campbell 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Spector showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Campbell 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Campbell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Campbell seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Spector is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruce Campbell !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Diggsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Power!
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, Travis Diggsby!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggsby feints and then cracks Power's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Power down.
Diggsby throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Diggsby's shoulder, as Diggsby tries to avoid the shot.
Power takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Diggsby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Power.
Power throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diggsby counters with a three punch combo that has Power backing up. Power nods at Diggsby to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power looks to throw the jab but Diggsby is out of range.
Diggsby slips a straight right by Power.
Diggsby misses with a straight left.
Power doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diggsby counters with a straight right hand.
Diggsby stalks Power and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Power's face. Power staggers backwards, shaken.
Power scores with a jab to the body.
Diggsby looks gassed!
Diggsby throws a hook but Power blocks it.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Diggsby as Power shoots in.
Diggsby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Power is rocked!
Diggsby connects with a superb combination that knocks Power out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Diggsby before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Power!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Travis Diggsby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and abc defg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weed comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Zombie - Superbeast. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremiah Weed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, abc defg!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
defg misses with the combination.
Weed's corner calls for a 1-2. Weed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like abc defg has been cut.
Weed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from defg.
Weed rushes defg and presses him up against the cage.
Weed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
defg wants to break free but Weed has control.
defg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Weed prevents a takedown attempt there.
defg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
defg throws an elbow but it misses.
defg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jeremiah Weed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of abc defg.
Weed has hold of one of defg's legs. defg is fighting the takedown attempt but Weed gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Weed looking to pass the guard.
defg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Weed stands up over defg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
defg looking for a sweep. Not yet defg, not yet.
Weed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Weed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. defg is keeping the position for now.
Weed 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.
Weed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for defg on the ground.
Weed decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on defg, up you get!
defg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weed throws a chopping leg kick but defg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Weed closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
defg looks gassed!
Weed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at defg to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed takes a little break here. defg wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Weed is looking to take a break and control but defg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weed stands up and we're back to a striking position.
defg misses with a takedown
and Weed counters with a nice double leg into side control. defg won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
defg prevents Weed from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weed content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Weed lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear defg down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed stands up.
defg shoots in for a double leg but Weed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Weed throws a head kick but defg moves out of range.
Weed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts defg as he jumps to the side.
Weed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Weed catches defg right on the button with a cross.
Weed scores with a takedown into defg's guard.
Weed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
defg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weed passes defg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Weed moves nicely into side control.
defg prevents Weed from improving position.
Weed is chipping away with strikes.
defg prevents Weed from improving position.
Weed in side control, just content to control the action for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Weed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on abc defg's cut.
That's time! Weed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Weed dips to his left and cracks defg with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown by defg or perhaps it was just good defense by Weed which made him look bad.
defg tries to clinch
and Weed counters with a shoot takedown. defg fights it but they end up in guard.
defg looking for a guillotine here but Weed defends easily.
Weed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
defg is working an open guard so Weed takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Weed misses with a few strikes there.
defg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
defg stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
defg tries to bum rush Weed with a series of wild strikes but Weed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for defg!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weed controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Weed connects with a massive shot to the dome!
defg is working to get back to half guard.
defg in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
defg taking shots to the head.
Weed looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns defg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Weed controlling the position easily from mount.
Weed has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of defg's face.
defg is trying to escape the mount.
Jeremiah Weed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
defg is bucking up trying to escape but Weed cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Weed.
Weed controlling his opponent.
Weed looking to finish defg with some ground and pound. This is bad for defg!
defg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Weed content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weed working the ground and pound effectively.
Weed looking to control and managing it successfully.
defg is desperately trying to improve his position but Weed has a good base and remains in mount.
defg in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Weed controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weed looking to finish defg with some ground and pound. This is bad for defg!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weed lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Weed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on abc defg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck for Weed with that takedown attempt.
Weed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that defg can do to turn this around?
defg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Weed finds it's way through defg's defenses.
defg is rocked!
Weed takes the fight into the clinch.
defg is still on wobbly legs! Can Weed finish him?
Weed has hold of one of defg's legs. defg is fighting the takedown attempt but Weed gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
defg seems to have recovered his senses.
Weed stands and steps away. defg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Weed throws a jab but it's blocked by defg.
Weed looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weed is pressing down on defg's thigh, looking to free his foot. defg is holding on for now.
defg is refusing to be controlled, as Weed sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. defg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed stands and steps away. defg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Weed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? defg is fending him off so far but Weed persists. Nope, defg circles away and we're back to standing.
defg gets caught flat footed, as Weed shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
defg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. defg is keeping the position for now.
Weed trying to control the position from guard on top but defg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
defg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Weed wants to pass the guard but defg is keeping the position.
Weed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
abc defg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed stands and steps away. defg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Weed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weed changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. defg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
defg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Weed off and has taken his back!
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!
Weed covering up well and avoiding damage.
Weed covering up well and avoiding damage.
defg controlling well, preventing Weed from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Weed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Weed throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
defg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weed's guard.
Weed wants to sweep but no luck.
Weed keeping full guard, as defg tries to pass.
Weed manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jeremiah Weed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
defg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weed is able to avoid easily.
defg looks for a takedown but Weed sprawls well.
defg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
defg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
defg shoots and misses
and Weed counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jeremiah Weed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of abc defg.
Weed has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but defg regains guard immediately.
defg being controlled here, momentarily.
defg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Weed puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weed frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
defg can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah Weed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Weed 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremiah Weed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Man Ape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man Ape is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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278 lbs
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272 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Man Ape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but Ape shows good takedown defense.
Hogan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ape's waist but Ape gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hogan off to one side.
Ape keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Man Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
Ape misses with a few strikes there.
Ape rushes Hogan with punches - Hogan moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Hogan goes down! Ape follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Man Ape!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQYQTFudrqc as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Ivan Drago will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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272 lbs
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Velasquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Drago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velasquez.
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Drago looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Velasquez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Velasquez controlling from mount.
Velasquez throws some wild stikes that Drago manages to avoid easily.
Velasquez controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez punching from mount but Drago doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Velasquez controlling from mount.
Velasquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Drago for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kain Velasquez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Velasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drago.
Drago throws a nice looking combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drago misses with a double jab.
Drago throws a hook but Velasquez avoids it easily.
A big left from Drago misses.
Velasquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velasquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a hook to the side of Velasquez's head but Velasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drago throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Drago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velasquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Velasquez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Velasquez taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Velasquez dominated that round.
That's time! Velasquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Velasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago misses with a wild body shot.
Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velasquez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Velasquez lands in his opponent's guard.
Velasquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kain Velasquez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Velasquez slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Velasquez feints and as Drago raises his hands in defense, Velasquez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velasquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Velasquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Velasquez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
An elbow from Velasquez crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago is being controlled here.
Velasquez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Drago is trying to escape the position but Velasquez is controlling the position.
The ground and pound from Velasquez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Velasquez controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Velasquez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Velasquez prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kain Velasquez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Drago misses with a straight right.
Drago throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Drago does no damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago misses with a double jab.
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Drago throws a shot from downtown. Velasquez moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Velasquez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drago misses with a wild body shot.
Drago misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Velasquez.
Drago misses with a double jab.
Velasquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Velasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velasquez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drago looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Velasquez crashes against the mat.
Velasquez works to advance to full mount. Drago defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Velasquez controlling from mount.
Drago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velasquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Velasquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Velasquez looking to secure an arm triangle but Drago defends it well.
Velasquez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Drago turns into him and now he's in Velasquez's guard.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez wants to sweep here but Drago controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasquez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Velasquez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Velasquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drago is one step ahead there.
Velasquez trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Velasquez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Drago!
Velasquez controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Velasquez clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Velasquez shoots in and drives through. Drago sprawls well.
Velasquez shoots for a takedown but Drago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drago throws a big shot that misses.
Velasquez feints and as Drago raises his hands in defense, Velasquez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velasquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Drago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Velasquez is controlling him.
Velasquez content to stall in guard here.
Velasquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez advances position into side control!
Kain Velasquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drago is trying to control Velasquez's posture but Velasquez avoids it.
Drago wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Drago!
BOOM! Velasquez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Velasquez lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kain Velasquez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Drago takes a swing at Velasquez's ribcage but misses.
Drago swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velasquez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drago is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez gets a takedown into half guard.
Drago is trying to stand back up but Velasquez is controlling him
Velasquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Velasquez is nestled in close to Drago, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez not doing much here.
Velasquez prevents Drago from improving his position.
Velasquez trying to mount his opponent but Drago defends it.
Velasquez throwing shots but Drago is blocking nicely.
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drago pushes Velasquez off looking to stand but Velasquez dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Velasquez had his way with Ivan Drago in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Drago fails to land with a series of punches.
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Drago throws a hook but Velasquez avoids it easily.
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Velasquez.
Drago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Drago.
Velasquez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velasquez 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.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velasquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Velasquez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is trying to get back to his feet.
Drago is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Drago trying to control but Velasquez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Velasquez scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Drago controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Velasquez throwing damaging strikes from the back! Drago could be in trouble here!
Velasquez scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Drago is looking for a way out.
Velasquez is punishing Drago with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez punishes Drago with strikes from the back mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez controlling from the back.
Velasquez'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Velasquez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Drago defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Drago preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Velasquez.
Drago holding both Velasquez 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kain Velasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez controls the action.
Ivan Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velasquez scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kain Velasquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Velasquez, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kain Velasquez!
Kain Velasquez retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Thunderclap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Tresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunderclap comes to the cage accompanied by Meet Her At The Love Parade - Da Hool. Niko Tresh will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 lbs
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271 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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, Tank Thunderclap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Tresh!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunderclap shoots in for a takedown but Tresh shows good takedown defense.
Tresh throws a nice looking combination but Thunderclap bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thunderclap looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tresh!
Thunderclap wants to finish this one by submission but Tresh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thunderclap.
Tresh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Thunderclap tries to control but Tresh wriggling away.
Thunderclap wants to finish this one by submission but Tresh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thunderclap.
Thunderclap is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tresh has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tresh!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderclap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tresh is one step ahead there.
Thunderclap is working hard here to advance position.
Tresh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thunderclap. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thunderclap looking for a guillotine here but Tresh defends easily.
Tresh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thunderclap's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thunderclap is pulling down on Tresh's head. It's preventing any offense from Tresh, at least for the moment.
Thunderclap has a closed guard, preventing Tresh from standing up.
Thunderclap might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thunderclap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tresh is one step ahead there.
Thunderclap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tresh preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thunderclap holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thunderclap looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thunderclap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunderclap trying to control the position from guard on top but Tresh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunderclap's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thunderclap drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tresh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thunderclap has Tresh in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tresh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thunderclap.
Thunderclap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Thunderclap dominated that round.
That's time! Thunderclap's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tresh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Tank Thunderclap has been cut.
Tresh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tresh drops Thunderclap with a right and a left! Tresh comes rushing in but Thunderclap regains his composure and manages to keep Tresh in guard.
Thunderclap is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thunderclap lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tresh!
Oh Thunderclap is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thunderclap looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thunderclap seems to have got his legs back now.
Thunderclap goes for an armbar but Tresh turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tresh.
Tresh wants to get up but he can't break Thunderclap's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderclap had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tresh is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Thunderclap Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tresh's back instead.
Thunderclap is trying to control but Tresh is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Thunderclap looking to control but Tresh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tresh is trying to escape the mount but Thunderclap keeps good control and instead manages to take Tresh's back.
Thunderclap is looking for the choke from the back position but Tresh is controlling his hands well.
Tresh is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap working for a choke but Tresh is defending well.
Thunderclap is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Thunderclap working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tresh defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap is looking for the choke from the back position but Tresh is controlling his hands well.
Thunderclap tightening his grip on Tresh, looking for the choke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thunderclap looking for the choke but no joy.
Tresh has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tank Thunderclap overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thunderclap is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunderclap looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Niko Tresh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tank Thunderclap's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tresh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tresh throws a series of punches but Thunderclap avoids them all with ease.
Thunderclap closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thunderclap lands in his opponent's guard.
Thunderclap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tresh keeping moving, preventing Thunderclap from controlling successfully.
Thunderclap drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tresh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tresh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tresh!
Thunderclap manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tresh is staying active underneath Thunderclap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderclap tries to pass to full mount but Tresh defends it.
Thunderclap is looking to stall here but Tresh recovers full guard.
Thunderclap trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tresh manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tresh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thunderclap pulls Tresh in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thunderclap is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thunderclap 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.
Thunderclap has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tresh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thunderclap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap looking for a sweep. Not yet Thunderclap, not yet.
Tresh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tresh preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thunderclap gets a takedown into half guard.
Thunderclap tries to pass to full mount but Tresh defends it.
Thunderclap is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Thunderclap goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tresh is on top in guard.
Thunderclap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tresh is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tank Thunderclap.
I think Thunderclap has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Thunderclap!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Rehlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grey Kopolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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19
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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19
272 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunnar Rehlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grey Kopolski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopolski scores a takedown into full mount!
Rehlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rehlin is working hard here to advance position.
Kopolski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rehlin hang on?
It looks like Gunnar Rehlin has been cut.
Kopolski is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Rehlin goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Kopolski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Grey Kopolski!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buffalo Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill has chosen Goodbye horses as his entrance music. Buffalo Bill has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ninja Assassin's chin.
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Assassin!
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, Buffalo Bill!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin closes the distance and clinches up with Bill, looking for a takedown. Assassin pushes Bill against the cage but Bill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Assassin shoots in but no luck this time.
Assassin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assassin shoots for a double leg takedown but Bill sprawls well. He's pushed Assassin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninja Assassin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bill stuffs the takedown.
Assassin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bill throws a looping overhand right but Assassin ducks down to avoid it.
Bill cracks Assassin with an uppercut from hell and Assassin crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Bill's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Assassin is rocked!
It looks like Ninja Assassin has been cut.
Bill tries to free his leg and advance position but Assassin is retaining full guard.
Oh Assassin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Assassin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Assassin seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bill is trying is best to control the position here.
Bill punching from the bottom.
Assassin seems to be looking for submissions.
Assassin is working for a submission of some sort.
Assassin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill trying to control from the bottom.
Bill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Assassin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Assassin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assassin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Assassin is breathing heavily.
Bill pulls Assassin in close to prevent any damage.
Bill 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.
Bill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Assassin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Assassin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bill is keeping the position for now.
That's two 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Assassin blocks the strikes from Bill.
Bill tries to get to full guard but Assassin has control of the leg.
Assassin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bill is trying to get back to full guard.
Assassin is looking to advance position but Bill won't allow it.
Assassin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Assassin.
Assassin prevents Bill from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin seems to be working for a kimura but Bill defends the submission attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Assassin closes the distance and clinches up with Bill, looking for a takedown. Assassin pushes Bill against the cage but Bill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bill tests Assassin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bill throws out a loose jab but Assassin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assassin closes the distance and clinches up with Bill, looking for a takedown. Assassin pushes Bill against the cage but Bill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bill throws a monster overhand right that drops Assassin! Bill follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buffalo Bill!
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