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IGR 55.5 - Christmas Eve Card PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen Kreator - Extreme Aggressions as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Jericho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson forces Jericho back against the cage and clinches.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Jericho in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Jericho lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Nick Thompson has been cut.
Jericho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jericho tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Jericho looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson wants to break free but Jericho has control.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson rushes Jericho and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Jericho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jericho lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jericho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the cage.
Jericho wants a takedown but no success here.
Jericho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Jericho is controlling the position.
Jericho keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jericho misses with a knee strike.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Jericho is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jericho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Jericho looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jericho tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Jericho trying to stall but Thompson improves his position.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jericho avoids the damage to the body.
Jericho is breathing heavily.
Jericho has Thompson pressed against the cage.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jericho has double underhooks.
Jericho looking to slow down the pace here.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jericho avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Jericho's ribcage.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Jericho lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jericho avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jericho.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jericho has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Jericho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Jericho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jericho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jericho prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Jericho misses with a knee strike.
Jericho is looking to control Thompson's arms but Thompson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jericho has his back to the cage.
Jericho lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson is trying to break free.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jericho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Jericho.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Jericho against the cage.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Jericho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jericho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jericho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Jericho takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jericho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Jericho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jericho tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Jericho takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jericho tries to land a knee to the head but Thompson blocks with his arms.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jericho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jericho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Jericho in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jericho is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jericho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Jericho keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jericho just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thompson's brow.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Jericho blocks with his arms.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho stalling.
Jericho landing knees to the head.
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson is leaning against Jericho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Thompson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jericho darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Jericho tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Jericho is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Jericho blocks with his arms.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Jericho is blocking nicely.
Thompson avoiding damage as Jericho throws knees to the body.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Jericho blocks with his arms.
Jericho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jericho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jericho blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jericho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jericho trying to land knees to the body.
Jericho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Jericho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jericho stalling.
Jericho throws an elbow that misses.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Jericho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jericho tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jericho to the ground. Jericho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jericho tries to clinch
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jericho won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.
Jericho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jericho.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jericho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Jericho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jericho being controlled here momentarily.
Jericho wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho preventing the sweep.
Jericho prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Jericho counter with a right hand.
Jericho misses with the combination.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Jericho counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jericho.
Chris Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Thompson.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jericho avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jericho has double underhooks.
Jericho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
Jericho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jericho avoids the damage to the body.
Jericho tries to stall but Thompson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jericho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four 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.
Jericho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jericho avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jericho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson being controlled against the cage.
Jericho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jericho with a knee to the head.
Jericho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jericho takes a shot to the head.
Jericho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jericho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Thompson letting Jericho take a breather here.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Thompson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jericho's face.
Jericho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jericho won't allow it.
Jericho lands a knee to the head.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
Thompson takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Thompson.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jericho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jericho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jericho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Jericho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jericho.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jericho leaning against his opponent.
Jericho tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jericho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jericho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Jericho landing knees to the head.
Jericho throws an elbow that misses.
Nick Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jericho avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Jericho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jericho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Jericho is blocking nicely.
Jericho throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jericho keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Jericho taking a breather.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jericho avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chris Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jericho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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.
Jericho creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jericho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jericho trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Jericho blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Jericho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jericho blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a knee strike.
Jericho avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Thompson throws an elbow but it misses.
Good body shot from Thompson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson wants to clinch but Jericho slips to the side
and Jericho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jericho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jericho.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jericho blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Jericho avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Jericho misses with a knee to the head.
Jericho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Jericho keeps him there for the moment.
Jericho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jericho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Jericho is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jericho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Jericho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jericho stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jericho managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Jericho lands an elbow just above Thompson 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Jericho looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chris Jericho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Jericho moves into the clinch.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jericho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson moves out of range as Jericho throws a body kick.
Jericho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thompson darts in and clinches Jericho up against the cage.
Good body shot from Jericho.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jericho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jericho tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Nick Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jericho avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Jericho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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 Chris Jericho.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boka Shiluo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Liriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boka Shiluo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Liriano!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiluo moves out of range as Liriano strikes.
Liriano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liriano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liriano lands a body shot.
Shiluo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liriano.
Liriano lands a jab to Shiluo's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Liriano.
Nice sprawl there from Liriano as Shiluo shoots in.
Liriano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liriano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Boka Shiluo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liriano misses with a looping left.
Liriano throws a jab when Shiluo was well out of range.
Shiluo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liriano was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiluo.
Liriano throws a sloppy head kick and Shiluo moves out of range easily.
Shiluo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liriano.
Shiluo shoots in for a double leg but Liriano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Liriano does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Liriano misses the target.
A punch combination from Liriano misses.
Nelson Liriano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liriano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shiluo ducks under a wild hook from Liriano.
Liriano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shiluo tries to clinch but Liriano moves out of range.
Liriano misses with the combination.
Liriano fails to land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shiluo, right into the meat.
Liriano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shiluo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liriano tries to avoid it but Shiluo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liriano to the ground. Liriano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boka Shiluo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liriano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shiluo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Liriano swinging wilding here.
Liriano looks gassed!
Liriano throws a shot to the body.
Liriano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liriano lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liriano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shiluo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liriano finds it's way round the side to connect with Shiluo's head.
Some wild striking there from Liriano.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Shiluo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Liriano throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liriano throws a body kick that misses.
Shiluo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liriano.
Liriano lands with a cross.
Liriano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liriano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shiluo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shiluo has managed to clinch.
Shiluo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Liriano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shiluo up against the cage.
Liriano works on Shiluo's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liriano breaks the clinch.
Liriano misses with a hook. Shiluo ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Liriano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liriano throws a leg kick
and Shiluo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Liriano's guard.
Shiluo wants to pass the guard but Liriano is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shiluo trying to control but Liriano is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Liriano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boka Shiluo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Liriano misses with a series of wild punches.
Shiluo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Liriano.
Nelson Liriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiluo shoots in but Liriano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shiluo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liriano as he avoids it easily.
Liriano misses with a double jab
and Shiluo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Liriano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Liriano.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Liriano.
Liriano breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiluo dodges the punch combination from Liriano.
Liriano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liriano misses with a few strikes there.
Liriano throws a series of punches but Shiluo avoids them all with ease.
Liriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liriano throws a leg kick
and Shiluo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Liriano keeping moving, preventing Shiluo from controlling successfully.
Shiluo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liriano is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liriano lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shiluo!
Shiluo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Liriano 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.
Let's hope that Liriano 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.
Shiluo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shiluo is working hard here to advance position.
Shiluo tries to lock up and control but Liriano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Liriano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boka Shiluo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Liriano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liriano looks to land a combination but Shiluo avoids it well.
Liriano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A solid body kick from Shiluo.
A punch lands to the side of Shiluo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liriano.
No joy there for Liriano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shiluo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liriano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liriano tries to keep at a distance but Shiluo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Liriano.
Liriano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shiluo trying to stall but Liriano improves his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shiluo can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liriano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Liriano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liriano breaks the clinch.
Shiluo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Liriano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiluo manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Liriano.
Liriano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shiluo backs up against the cage.
Shiluo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shiluo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liriano misses with a double jab.
Liriano throws a right hand that Shiluo ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiluo also avoids with ease.
A head kick by Liriano misses
and Shiluo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Liriano throws a head kick that misses
and Shiluo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liriano keeping full guard, as Shiluo tries to pass.
Liriano pulls Shiluo in close to prevent any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiluo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Liriano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Liriano has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liriano is looking to stand up but Shiluo won't let him.
Shiluo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Liriano passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Liriano slows the pace down in half guard.
Nelson Liriano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiluo actively working from the bottom here.
Boka Shiluo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liriano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Liriano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liriano 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Liriano!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson's entrance music is In Flames - Dead End. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikko Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blaze is trying to get back to half guard.
Blaze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tyson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tyson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tyson seems to be looking for submissions.
Blaze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blaze wants to improve his position but Tyson is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tyson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blaze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tyson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blaze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blaze looks gassed!
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Blaze.
Tyson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tyson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blaze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson won't allow Blaze to sweep him here.
Blaze has his foot on Tyson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tyson drops back looking for a leg! Blaze is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blaze manages to kick Tyson off! Tyson jumps back into Blaze's guard.
Tyson forces his way into half guard.
Tyson seems to be working for a kimura but Blaze defends the submission attempt.
Tyson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blaze is looking for a sweep. Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blaze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blaze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blaze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tyson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tyson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tyson scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Blaze is looking to improve his position.
Tyson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blaze sees it coming and defends easily.
Blaze is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tyson pulls his head out easily.
Blaze is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blaze moves into full guard.
Blaze manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Blaze will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Blaze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyson has hold of Blaze's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Blaze manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaze is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blaze is breathing heavily.
Blaze regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze is trying to get back to full guard.
Blaze is trying to maintain the position but Tyson is very close to passing his half guard.
Blaze is defending against the submission attempts here by Tyson.
Tyson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blaze defends it well.
Tyson throwing shots but Blaze is blocking nicely.
Blaze is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tyson pulls his head out easily.
Tyson seems to be working for a kimura but Blaze defends the submission attempt.
Tyson is looking for a kimura but Blaze is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tyson to get the leverage.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tyson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Blaze is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tyson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blaze has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blaze!
Blaze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blaze slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blaze is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tyson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tyson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looking for submissions off his back.
Blaze has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tyson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blaze seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tyson is holding on tight.
Tyson is looking to improve his position but Blaze isn't that keen on the idea.
Blaze working Tyson over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blaze prevents Tyson from getting the reversal.
Tyson has given up his back. Will we see Blaze going for some submissions?
Blaze looking to break Tyson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tyson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blaze will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tyson breaks Blaze's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Blaze is keeping the position.
Blaze isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tyson stacks Blaze on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tyson!
Tyson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Blaze is trying to escape and Tyson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Blaze is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tyson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikko Tyson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa Said Tap Him Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Dante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tap Him Out's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's Time For War by LL Cool J. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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200 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Said Tap Him Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Dante!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dante tries to clinch but Tap Him Out moves out of range.
Dante catches Tap Him Out napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Tap Him Out to the canvas!
It looks like Papa Said Tap Him Out has been cut.
Tap Him Out has a closed guard, preventing Dante from standing up.
Dante stopping the sweep attempt from Tap Him Out.
Tap Him Out throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tap Him Out wants to sweep but no luck.
Dante wanted to stand there but Tap Him Out had control of the position.
Tap Him Out looking for a sweep. Not yet Tap Him Out, not yet.
Tap Him Out escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tap Him Out has a closed guard, preventing Dante from standing up.
Dante avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dante postures up.
Dante trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tap Him Out's guard.
Dante won't allow Tap Him Out to sweep him here.
Tap Him Out is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Tap Him Out 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.
Dante has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tap Him Out is proving hard to escape from.
Dante stopping the sweep attempt from Tap Him Out.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tap Him Out shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tap Him Out prevents Dante from getting back to his feet.
Tap Him Out throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dante works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tap Him Out controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tap Him Out wants to control from the top but Dante keeps moving.
Tap Him Out wants to pass the guard but Dante is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tap Him Out won't allow Dante to get back to his feet.
Tap Him Out trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dante keeping moving, preventing Tap Him Out from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tap Him Out scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dante pushes Tap Him Out off looking to stand but Tap Him Out dives back in and keeps control.
Dante looks gassed!
Tap Him Out is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tap Him Out is controlling the pace.
Tap Him Out trying to mount his opponent but Dante defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tap Him Out trying to control the action but Dante is working from the bottom.
Tap Him Out trying to pass the guard but Dante defending well.
Tap Him Out is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dante doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tap Him Out.
Tap Him Out sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dante defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Dante will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Papa Said Tap Him Out'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.
Tap Him Out fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dante sprawls well initially but Tap Him Out persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dante is trying to stand.
Dante is not content to let Tap Him Out control the position.
Dante is trying to stand up here but Tap Him Out is controlling him well.
Tap Him Out with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tap Him Out stops Dante from getting back to his feet.
Tap Him Out trying to control from half guard but Dante is working away.
Dante wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Tap Him Out there.
Dante tries to kick Tap Him Out off but Tap Him Out keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dante is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tap Him Out throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tap Him Out sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dante is not content to let Tap Him Out control the position.
Tap Him Out is really struggling to control Dante but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tap Him Out is looking to advance position but Dante won't allow it.
Dante has hold of Tap Him Out's hands but Tap Him Out slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tap Him Out wants to free his trapped foot but Dante is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tap Him Out has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
BOOM! Tap Him Out connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tap Him Out tries to control but Dante wriggling away.
Dante wants to get back to his feet.
Tap Him Out takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tap Him Out scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dante is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tap Him Out lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Dante that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tap Him Out landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tap Him Out fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tap Him Out controlling the pace for now.
Tap Him Out is landing with some decent strikes but Dante is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tap Him Out won't let Dante get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tap Him Out raining down shots from the mount!
Tap Him Out landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tap Him Out postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dante looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tap Him Out lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Dante that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dante is in a horrible position here. Tap Him Out smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tap Him Out takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Tap Him Out connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Tap Him Out connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tap Him Out scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dante?
Dante is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tap Him Out lands a big shot there that rocks Dante but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dante is still in real trouble! Can Tap Him Out finish him?
Tap Him Out has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tap Him Out working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tap Him Out lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Said Tap Him Out dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Papa Said Tap Him Out's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Tap Him Out drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tap Him Out landing some decent shots from guard.
Tap Him Out drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tap Him Out jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tap Him Out pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dante is keeping the position for now.
Dante seems to have recovered his senses.
Tap Him Out drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dante looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dante looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dante!
Tap Him Out wants to control but Dante postures up.
Dante stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tap Him Out looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tap Him Out wants to pass the guard but Dante is keeping the position.
Tap Him Out is working hard here to advance position.
Tap Him Out trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dante manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tap Him Out 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.
Tap Him Out manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Papa Said Tap Him Out overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dante is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
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.
Tap Him Out lands a heavy elbow.
Dante wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Tap Him Out lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Tap Him Out connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tap Him Out lands a big elbow.
Tap Him Out sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tap Him Out working Dante over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tap Him Out controlling from mount.
Dante is squirming around, avoiding Tap Him Out's attempts to control the action.
Tap Him Out lands a heavy elbow.
Tap Him Out looking to isolate an arm here. Dante doesn't see it coming and as Tap Him Out extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Tap Him Out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Said Tap Him Out!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Cates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai comes into the arena with israel kamakawiwo'ole - Hawaii '78 blaring out of the sound system. Matt Kai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colton Cates!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai wants to clinch.
Kai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cates striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Kai is trying to ground and pound but Cates uses the momentary lack of control by Kai to regain half guard.
Cates is looking to improve his position.
Kai blocks the strikes from Cates.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cates looking for submissions off his back.
Kai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cates actively working from the bottom here.
Kai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cates sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cates scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kai sneaks back into half guard.
Kai trying to hold on to Cates's head to control him but Cates postures up.
Cates throws a strike but Kai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kai pushes a forearm under Cates's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cates is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Kai!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and fistina aguilera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, fistina aguilera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
aguilera shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense.
aguilera swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanson.
Hanson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson lands a two punch combo.
aguilera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanson as he jumps to the side.
Hanson tries to land a leg kick but aguilera saw it coming and moves away.
aguilera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanson is fending him off so far but aguilera persists. Nope, Hanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Hank Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of fistina aguilera.
Hanson gets caught flat footed, as aguilera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
aguilera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst aguilera is controlling him.
aguilera tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanson is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
aguilera advances to half guard.
aguilera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
aguilera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
aguilera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
aguilera looks gassed!
aguilera wants to pass to mount but Hanson is defending the position.
aguilera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson is trying to stand up here but aguilera is controlling him well.
Hanson wants to control but aguilera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from aguilera.
aguilera is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for aguilera on the ground.
aguilera prevents Hanson from standing back up.
aguilera passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hanson!
aguilera is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hanson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hanson!
Hanson wants to get up but he can't break aguilera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but aguilera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
aguilera looking for a guillotine here but Hanson defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of aguilera is proving hard to escape from.
aguilera working for a triangle but Hanson defends it easily.
aguilera throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
aguilera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
aguilera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
aguilera with the ground and pound from mount.
Hanson is looking to get to half guard.
aguilera lands a heavy elbow.
aguilera has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hanson's face.
aguilera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
aguilera dominating with strikes here.
aguilera working Hanson over with strikes here.
aguilera lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
aguilera landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
aguilera lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
aguilera working Hanson over with strikes here.
Hanson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson wants to control but aguilera is having none of it.
aguilera looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
aguilera lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
aguilera scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hanson is bucking up trying to escape but aguilera cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
aguilera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, aguilera cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
aguilera avoids the attempt from Hanson to control.
aguilera landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
fistina aguilera dominated that round.
That's time! Hanson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hanson gets caught flat footed, as aguilera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
aguilera throwing strikes from guard but Hanson blocks nicely.
aguilera drops back looking for a leg! Hanson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanson manages to kick aguilera off! aguilera jumps back into Hanson's guard.
aguilera throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
aguilera pushing down on Hanson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
aguilera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
aguilera is looking to advance position but Hanson won't allow it.
Hanson is trying to stand up here but aguilera is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aguilera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hanson looks like he's trying to stand up.
aguilera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
aguilera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
aguilera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hanson is bucking up trying to escape but aguilera cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
aguilera lands a big elbow.
aguilera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
aguilera with the ground and pound from mount.
aguilera looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hanson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson tries to hold on but aguilera postures up.
aguilera working away from the top, dropping strikes.
aguilera working for a guillotine from mount but Hanson is in no mood to give up.
Hanson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
aguilera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
aguilera has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hanson's face.
aguilera has control of Hanson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hanson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanson is bucking up trying to escape but aguilera cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
aguilera working for a submission but Hanson is keeping him at bay.
aguilera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
aguilera lands a big elbow.
aguilera is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hanson is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). fistina aguilera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dreiko Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drowning Pool - Let The Bodies Hit The Floor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dreiko Lao has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wanderson Silva's chin.
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderson Silva!
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, Dreiko Lao!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch up.
Lao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva tries to clinch but Lao is having none of it.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva tries to clinch up but Lao circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva wants to clinch up but Lao keeps it at a distance.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Lao swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Lao misses with a few strikes there.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva tries to clinch but Lao moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva wants to clinch up but Lao keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao misses with a two punch combination.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Lao.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva wants to clinch up but Lao keeps it at a distance.
Silva wants to clinch up but Lao keeps it at a distance.
Lao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva tries to clinch there but Lao circles away.
Silva wants to clinch.
Lao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Lao blocks with his arms.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Lao looks gassed!
Lao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Lao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva has picked Lao up - he's going for a ride! Silva dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Lao defending well.
Lao is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Silva is pressing down on Lao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lao is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Lao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva is looking to stall here but Lao recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lao is keeping the position for now.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva trying to control but Lao is working from the bottom.
Silva advances position into side control!
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lao, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lao swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but Lao is having none of it.
Silva tries to clinch but Lao is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva is looking to clinch but Lao is avoiding it.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao fails to land with a series of punches.
Wanderson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva tries to clinch there but Lao circles away.
Lao swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva wants to clinch up but Lao keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Lao in a clinch.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Lao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva is working for takedown but Lao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lao.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Lao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lao blocks it with crossed arms.
Lao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lao tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Lao is blocking nicely.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Lao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lao tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Lao tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Lao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva prevents Lao from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva looking to stall.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lao walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva wants to clinch up but Lao keeps it at a distance.
Lao throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Lao tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva is looking to clinch but Lao is avoiding it.
Silva tries to clinch up but Lao circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva tries to clinch there but Lao circles away.
Silva tries to clinch up.
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.
Lao keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lao avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva has hold of one of Lao's legs. Lao is fighting the takedown attempt but Silva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control but Lao is working from the bottom.
Silva is pushing down on Lao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lao is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva stops Lao from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Lao pushes him off.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva wants to clinch.
Lao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dreiko Lao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lao keeps the fight on the outside.
Lao misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Lao.
Silva wants to clinch up but Lao keeps it at a distance.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Lao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva tries to clinch but Lao moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch but Lao moves out of range.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Lao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Lao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Lao pushes him off.
Lao misses with a series of wild punches.
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.
Silva drives through and clinches with Lao against the cage.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lao.
Lao managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lao.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lao.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Lao's ribcage.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Silva is working for a kimura but Lao is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Lao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Lao defends it.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lao wants to get back to his feet.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Silva working for a guillotine from mount but Lao is in no mood to give up.
Silva moves to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is persistently looking for the submission but Lao is defending it well.
Dreiko Lao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wanderson Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva tries to get the hooks in deep but Lao pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderson Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Battery Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grappler Striking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Battery Maximus!
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, Grappler Striking!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Striking circles away from the clinch attempt.
Striking keeps the fight on the outside.
Maximus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Striking lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maximus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Striking misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Maximus has Striking up against the cage in a clinch.
Striking works on Maximus's body with a couple of short punches.
Striking digs a right hand into Maximus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maximus's gas tank.
Striking is leaning against Maximus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Striking.
Striking breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Striking circles away from the clinch attempt.
Striking misses with a low kick as Maximus jumps back.
A punch combination from Maximus misses.
Striking misses with a straight right.
Maximus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Striking.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Striking paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Striking swats away the attempt to clinch by Maximus.
Nice body punch from Striking.
Striking fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus misses with a body shot.
Battery Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Striking, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus wants to clinch up but Striking keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Striking.
It looks like Battery Maximus has been cut.
Maximus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Striking lands with a nice combination. Maximus backs away looking to recover.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Striking shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maximus but Maximus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Striking dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Striking keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maximus.
Striking scores a takedown into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Striking has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maximus's face.
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striking tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Striking lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striking is landing with some decent strikes but Maximus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Striking is landing with some decent strikes but Maximus is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Striking is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Striking lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Striking looking to finish Maximus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maximus!
Striking with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Striking pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Striking.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Striking looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Battery Maximus's cut is getting worse.
Striking putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Striking can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maximus is looking to escape.
Maximus squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Striking swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Maximus is now in Striking's guard. A big mistake from Striking there, giving up the dominant position!
Maximus postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Striking has an active guard here but Maximus has managed to pass into half guard.
Striking is looking to control Maximus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Striking avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Striking manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grappler Striking dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Battery Maximus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Striking throws a hook to the side of Maximus's head but Maximus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus takes the fight into the clinch.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Striking wants to stall.
Maximus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Striking fails to land.
Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Striking paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maximus throws a head kick but Striking moves out of range.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Striking swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Striking jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Striking fails with a takedown attempt.
Striking swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus tries to clinch up but Striking circles away and keeps his distance.
Striking shoots in but no luck this time.
Maximus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maximus is looking to clinch but Striking is avoiding it.
A jab lands there for Striking.
Battery Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus tries to clinch there but Striking circles away.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
Striking lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Battery Maximus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Striking closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maximus circles away.
Battery Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grappler Striking.
Striking is breathing heavily.
Striking fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Striking shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Striking blocks a jab.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Striking moves out of range easily.
Striking just misses with a punch to the body.
Striking avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Striking scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maximus defending against the ground and pound.
Striking creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maximus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Striking throws an elbow but Maximus slips to the side and avoids it well.
Striking is trying to get an arm triangle but Maximus is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Striking working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet but Striking is dominant here and he's now got Maximus's back!
Grappler Striking has got the better of the ground game so far.
Striking lands a shot to the body.
Striking lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Striking thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Maximus is covering up but some of the strikes from Striking are getting through and doing damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Striking.
Striking wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy.
Maximus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Striking lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Maximus hold on?!
Striking has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Maximus! Can he survive? No! He's out! Striking gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grappler Striking!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hulio Hinlares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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169 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulio Hinlares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Robson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinlares bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hinlares is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hinlares is trying to get an arm triangle but Robson is defending well.
Hinlares tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Robson is looking for a sweep.
Robson sneaks back into half guard.
Hinlares tries to stand and escape but Robson actually recovers to full guard.
Robson keeping moving, preventing Hinlares from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinlares drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Robson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hinlares has Robson in his guard.
Robson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hinlares regains half guard.
Hinlares is looking for a sweep. Robson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinlares tries to reverse the position but Robson maintains control.
Robson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hinlares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hinlares is breathing heavily.
Hinlares is working hard here to advance position.
Robson is landing with some decent strikes but Hinlares is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hinlares is working to get back to half guard.
Hinlares tries to hold on but Robson pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hinlares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Robson with good strikes from the mount here!
Hinlares working to try and regain half guard.
Hinlares is in a horrible position here. Robson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson landing punches.
Hinlares is trying to escape the mount.
Robson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hinlares's face.
Hinlares is trying to stand up.
The referee warns Hinlares that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson scoring with strikes but Hinlares is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Robson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Robson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Robson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hulio Hinlares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Hinlares misses with a series of wild punches.
Robson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hinlares. Hinlares gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson tries to clinch but Hinlares moves out of range.
Robson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hinlares misses with a straight left.
Hinlares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hinlares blocks a head kick by Robson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Robson. No joy for Hinlares on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulio Hinlares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hinlares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robson tries to clinch up but Hinlares circles away and keeps his distance.
Robson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hinlares fails to land the takedown.
Robson wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Robson does no damage.
Robson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hinlares misses with a hook.
Robson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Robson throws a head kick but Hinlares moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinlares blocks a head kick by Robson.
Robson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hinlares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hinlares tries to clinch there but Robson circles away.
Nice defenses there by Robson.
Hinlares blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Robson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hinlares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hinlares shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robson as he jumps to the side.
Hinlares throws a series of punches but Robson avoids them all with ease.
Hinlares moves out of range of the body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinlares moves out of range of the body kick.
Hinlares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinlares lands the left hand.
A combination from Robson does no damage.
Hinlares throws a nice looking combination but Robson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice takedown defense from Robson. No joy for Hinlares on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulio Hinlares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robson tries to clinch up.
Hinlares shoots in for a double leg but Robson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A punch combination from Robson misses.
Hinlares swats away the attempt to clinch by Robson.
Robson misses with a wild combination.
Robson wants to clinch up but Hinlares keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinlares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robson shoots in but Hinlares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hinlares fails with the takedown
and Robson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Robson.
Hulio Hinlares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hinlares is looking for a triangle here but Robson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinlares is trying to get back to half guard.
Hinlares looking for a sweep but Robson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Robson lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hinlares is in a horrible position here. Robson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hinlares keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Robson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Robson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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24
190 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Norris!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Spade.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spade.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Spade blocks a head kick by Norris.
Spade blocks a head kick by Norris.
Jab, jab by Spade - just one landing.
Spade blocks a head kick by Norris.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Norris avoids the body shot from Spade.
Norris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spade lands with a right hand.
Spade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spade drops Norris with a beautiful combination! Norris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spade is looking for the KO!
Norris 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!
Norris is holding his hands too far apart here. Spade throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Norris is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Spade!
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