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Konflikt- Black Sun PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderman Sylvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zumbi dos Palmares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Wanderman Sylvia has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderman Sylvia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zumbi dos Palmares!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Palmares clinches up against the cage.
dos Palmares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sylvia can't get the takedown.
dos Palmares has clasped his hands together around Sylvia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
dos Palmares is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sylvia is trying to escape and dos Palmares transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sylvia is forced to tap! Nice work there by dos Palmares! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zumbi dos Palmares!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valdemar RataJylppynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jumbo Nads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jumbo Nads has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valdemar RataJylppynen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jumbo Nads!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RataJylppynen stuffs the takedown.
Nads looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Nads or perhaps it was just good defense by RataJylppynen which made him look bad.
Valdemar RataJylppynen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jumbo Nads.
RataJylppynen misses with a few strikes there.
RataJylppynen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
RataJylppynen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from RataJylppynen. No joy for Nads on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nads uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from RataJylppynen.
RataJylppynen missing with a left hand there. Nads was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valdemar RataJylppynen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nads slips a jab and a cross from RataJylppynen.
RataJylppynen misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RataJylppynen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
RataJylppynen drops Nads with a left and a right! Oh, Nads is hurt - RataJylppynen dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Jumbo Nads has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nads is trying to control RataJylppynen's posture but RataJylppynen avoids it.
RataJylppynen tries to get to his feet but Nads is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with RataJylppynen in his guard.
Nads looking for a guillotine here but RataJylppynen defends easily.
RataJylppynen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nads controls RataJylppynen momentarily but RataJylppynen frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nads working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. RataJylppynen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. RataJylppynen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nads is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Nads looking to control.
Nads had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. RataJylppynen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nads Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take RataJylppynen's back instead.
RataJylppynen looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdemar RataJylppynen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jumbo Nads's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
RataJylppynen lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Nads falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Valdemar RataJylppynen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cecil Otter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicklas Mattsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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165 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cecil Otter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicklas Mattsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otter scores a takedown into full mount!
Otter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mattsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mattsson 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.
Mattsson wants to control from the top but Otter keeps moving.
Otter looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Otter wants to sweep here but Mattsson controlling him for the moment.
Mattsson wants to pass the guard but Otter is keeping the position.
Otter is trying to control the position but Mattsson postures up.
Otter throws a couple of heel strikes.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mattsson tries for a takedown but Otter circles away easily
and Otter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mattsson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Otter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Otter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mattsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Otter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Otter wants to control from the top but Mattsson keeps moving.
Otter working some strikes from top position.
Otter working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Otter trying to control but Mattsson is working from the bottom.
Otter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mattsson looks gassed!
Mattsson is looking for a triangle but Otter pushes his legs off easily.
Otter wants to pass the guard but Mattsson is keeping the position.
Otter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Otter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mattsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Otter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Otter lands a couple of elbows.
Otter working some strikes from top position.
Otter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Otter wants to control from the top but Mattsson keeps moving.
Otter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otter is really struggling to control Mattsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Otter throws a strike but Mattsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Otter controlling Mattsson's posture.
Otter wants to sweep but no luck.
Mattsson trying to control but Otter is working from the bottom.
Otter keeping full guard, as Mattsson tries to pass.
Otter looking for a sweep. Not yet Otter, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Otter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Otter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Otter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mattsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Otter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mattsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Otter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mattsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Otter uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otter lands some shots froms side control.
Otter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mattsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Otter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cecil Otter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Otter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mattsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mattsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cecil Otter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mattsson looking for submissions off his back.
Otter working the head and body with strikes.
Otter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mattsson taking some punishment here, with Otter in his half guard.
Otter trying to pass the guard but Mattsson defending well.
Mattsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mattsson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Otter pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Otter scores a takedown into full mount!
Mattsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Mattsson taking shots to the head.
Mattsson tries to hold on but Otter postures up.
Otter landing punches.
Mattsson tries to reverse the position but Otter maintains control.
Otter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mattsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Mattsson is in a horrible position here. Otter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mattsson is squirming around, avoiding Otter's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattsson regains half guard.
Mattsson has hold of Otter's hands but Otter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mattsson is trying to maintain the position but Otter is very close to passing his half guard.
Mattsson actively working from the bottom here.
Mattsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Otter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mattsson taking some punishment here, with Otter in his half guard.
Mattsson looking for submissions off his back.
Mattsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattsson actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Otter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mattsson trying to control here.
Otter winds up and cracks Mattsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mattsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Otter wants to free his trapped foot but Mattsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mattsson moves into full guard.
Mattsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattsson working for a triangle but Otter defends it easily.
Mattsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Otter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Otter trying to control the position from guard on top but Mattsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Otter wants to get up but he can't break Mattsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mattsson keeping moving, preventing Otter from controlling successfully.
Mattsson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Otter frees his head nicely. Oh but Mattsson has switched to an armbar! Otter is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nicklas Mattsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Payn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelius Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Payn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payn shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendez sprawls well. He's pushed Payn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Payn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Payn is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Payn! He's out on his feet! Mendez rushes in and drops Payn with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cornelius Mendez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graay Mayynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Florian's entrance music is Kenny Florian. A fine choice. Kenny Florian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Florian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Graay Mayynard!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayynard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mayynard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Florian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayynard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Florian tries to clinch up but Mayynard circles away and keeps his distance.
Florian tries to clinch there but Mayynard circles away.
Florian moves in looking to clinch but Mayynard pushes him off.
Florian tries to clinch but Mayynard is having none of it.
Florian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Florian tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayynard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mayynard swats away the attempt to clinch by Florian.
Florian wants to clinch up but Mayynard keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayynard keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenny Florian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayynard shoots in and drives through. Florian sprawls well.
Florian tries to clinch up but Mayynard circles away and keeps his distance.
Florian drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mayynard right on the button. Mayynard goes down! Florian follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Florian gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Florian!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao has chosen Drowning Pool - Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music. Johnnie Lao is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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209 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell!
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, Johnnie Lao!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Lao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lao trying to pass the guard but Liddell defending well.
Lao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Liddell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lao on the ground.
Lao seems to be working for a kimura but Liddell defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Liddell sees it coming and defends easily.
Liddell is trying to stand up here but Lao is controlling him well.
Lao is looking for a kimura but Liddell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lao 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.
Lao tries to pass to full mount but Liddell defends it.
Liddell tries to kick Lao off but Lao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lao moves into full mount! Liddell won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Liddell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lao wants to take Liddell's back but he can't do it this time.
Lao has hold of Liddell's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Liddell manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lao looks gassed!
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.
Liddell really wants to buck Lao off and get back to his feet.
Liddell trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lao looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnnie Lao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Liddell throws a one two combo.
Liddell throws a right hand that Lao ducks under and follows up with a left that Lao also avoids with ease.
Liddell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Liddell duly obliges.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lao misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lao misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
Liddell tries to bum rush Lao with a series of wild strikes but Lao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lao shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnnie Lao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Lao is breathing heavily.
Liddell throws a right hand that Lao ducks under and follows up with a left that Lao also avoids with ease.
Lao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liddell but Liddell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lao on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Liddell swinging wilding here.
Liddell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lao checks it well.
Nice takedown defense from Liddell. No joy for Lao on that attempt.
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lao shoots for a takedown but Liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lao shoots in looking for a takedown. Liddell tries to sprawl out of it but Lao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liddell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Liddell as Lao shoots in.
Liddell misses with a head kick.
Liddell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lao dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
Lao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liddell tests Lao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lao dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
Liddell looks to land a combination but Lao avoids it well.
Liddell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Lao moves out of range.
Lao dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
Liddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Lao. Lao gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Liddell lands a jab to the head.
Lao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liddell.
Liddell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Liddell duly obliges.
Liddell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Liddell swinging wilding here.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Lao moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Lao slips a jab and a cross from Liddell.
Liddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liddell lands with a nice combination. Lao backs away looking to recover.
Lao fails with the takedown.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Lao moves out of range easily.
Lao misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Lao. Lao gets slowly back to his feet.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnnie Lao.
Lao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liddell scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell swinging wilding here.
Liddell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Liddell throws a jab when Lao was well out of range.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liddell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lao manages to avoid it.
Liddell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liddell throws a head kick that Lao semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell lands a with a good body shot.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lao.
Lao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liddell's waist but Liddell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lao off to one side.
Liddell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Liddell looks to land a combination. Lao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Lao moves out of range easily.
Liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liddell looks to land a combination but Lao avoids it well.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Liddell misses.
Chuck Liddell is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Liddell does no damage.
Liddell swings for the body but Lao moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a looping left.
Lao shoots in for a double leg but Liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lao dodges the punch combination from Liddell.
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Lao with that takedown attempt.
Lao has a takedown stuffed.
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddell connects with a looping right hand.
Liddell throws a nice looking combination but Lao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Lao tries for a takedown but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Lao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lao tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lao prevents Liddell from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liddell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Marcus Jackson enters the cage!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paolo Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Ribeiro is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ribeiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ribeiro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ribeiro tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ribeiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Ribeiro is defending well.
Jackson working over Ribeiro with some ground and pound. Ribeiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ribeiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Ribeiro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ribeiro.
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.
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
Ribeiro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Jackson controls Ribeiro momentarily but Ribeiro frees himself.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there.
Ribeiro drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Ribeiro off! Ribeiro jumps back into Jackson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ribeiro is stalling in the full guard.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ribeiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ribeiro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Ribeiro.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Ribeiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribeiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribeiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Ribeiro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ribeiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ribeiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ribeiro!
Jackson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ribeiro is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ribeiro and Jackson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Ribeiro is defending well.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Jackson prevents Ribeiro from escaping the position.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Ribeiro wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro shows good takedown defense.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Ribeiro moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ribeiro checks a leg kick.
Ribeiro misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Paolo Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ribeiro!
Ribeiro is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Ribeiro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ribeiro?
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribeiro is looking to escape.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ribeiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ribeiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Ribeiro fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ribeiro.
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
Jackson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Ribeiro is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson cracks Ribeiro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Ribeiro is defending the strikes.
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.
Ribeiro manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson stalling away here and it's allowed Ribeiro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Jackson tries to stand but Ribeiro is controlling from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Marcus Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ribeiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Ribeiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Jackson blocks the strikes from Ribeiro.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Ribeiro is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Jackson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between PJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down - Chop Suey!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, PJ Benn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Boy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Benn feints and as Boy raises his hands in defense, Benn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boy wants to get back to his feet but Benn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benn looking to pass the guard.
Boy wants to get back to his feet but Benn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benn stays in close to Boy's body and controls the position.
Benn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Benn from controlling successfully.
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.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Benn keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice cross by Benn.
Benn jabs at Boy's body.
Boy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Boy.
Boy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benn.
Benn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boy's guard.
Benn passes Boy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Benn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benn.
Benn thows a huge punch but Boy dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Benn seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benn seems to be looking for submissions.
Benn thows a huge punch but Boy dodges it nicely.
Benn throwing shots but Boy is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Benn.
Benn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boy!
Benn trying to control but Boy is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy has given up his back. Will we see Benn going for some submissions?
Benn is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Boy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Benn is breathing heavily.
Boy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Benn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PJ Benn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like PJ Benn has been cut.
Benn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benn lands in his opponent's guard.
Benn with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy keeping full guard, as Benn tries to pass.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Benn from controlling successfully.
Benn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn forces his way into half guard.
Benn is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benn 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.
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.
Boy wants to get back to his feet.
Benn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boy tries to kick Benn off but Benn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Benn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Boy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Benn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). PJ Benn!
PJ Benn retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Ramones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cameron Cole could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Giuseppe Ramones's chin.
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Cole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Ramones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramones throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Ramones looks to land a combination but Cole avoids it well.
Cole lands with a straight right. Ramones didn't see that one coming.
Ramones misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Cole there.
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!
Ramones looks to land a body kick but Cole moved away.
Cole avoids the head kick by Ramones.
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cameron Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole throws an uppercut from hell that sends Ramones clean off his feet! He's out cold! Cole stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cameron Cole!
Cameron Cole retains his middleweight title!
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