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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dana Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black's entrance music is We Gon Rock. A fine choice. Brock has chosen Let's go as his entrance music. James Brock will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dana Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Brock!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
Brock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dana Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Brock.
Brock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brock fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brock misses with a combination
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brock misses with a takedown attempt
and Black counters with a three punch combo that has Brock backing up. Brock nods at Black to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab-cross combination lands for Black and sends Brock crashing to the mat! Black follows him down to the mat - Brock regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Brock is rocked!
Brock looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Brock is out! Black gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dana Black!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rach Trask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Trask might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Inner Light" by Schocking Lemon. Brian Hawk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rach Trask!
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, Brian Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trask scoring well with a low kick there.
Hawk looks gassed!
Hawk misses with a double jab.
Trask throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
Trask dodges the punch combination from Hawk.
Rach Trask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trask pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trask connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Hawk to the floor! Trask dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Brian Hawk has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trask throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trask is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Trask sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawk defending well though.
Trask not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trask thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawk's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Trask winds up and cracks Hawk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Trask thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawk's head.
Trask scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That has opened up Brian Hawk's cut even more.
Trask sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawk defending well though.
Trask wants to stand up but Hawk is controlling the position.
Hawk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trask.
Hawk wants to control but Trask is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trask slips a nice elbow through Hawk's hands, connecting with Hawk's forehead.
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.
Hawk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hawk trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trask misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Trask throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Hawk is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rach Trask!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between mark strike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J J Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, mark strike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, J J Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
strike gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt Thompson.
Thompson is rocked!
strike throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thompson is still in real trouble! Can strike finish him?
strike throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson is trying to control strike's posture but strike avoids it.
strike stands up.
strike throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thompson looks gassed!
strike misses with a series of wild punches.
strike circles away from the clinch attempt.
strike tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but strike paws at him with a jab and circles away.
strike throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thompson avoids the head kick by strike.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and strike needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Thompson just on the top of the head. Thompson drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Thompson - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). mark strike!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam V!
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, Brock Lesner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
V fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lesner sprawls well initially but V persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesner flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
V thows a huge punch but Lesner dodges it nicely.
Lesner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lesner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lesner is looking to improve his position.
Lesner wants to get back to his feet.
Lesner wants to improve his position but V is controlling well.
V sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lesner defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lesner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lesner lands in his opponent's guard.
Lesner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
V throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lesner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
V 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.
V controls Lesner momentarily but Lesner frees himself.
Lesner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lesner thows a big elbow that misses.
Lesner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lesner with a nice head shot there.
Lesner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
V keeping full guard, as Lesner tries to pass.
Lesner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
V is breathing heavily.
Lesner landing with the ground and pound.
Lesner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesner lands a couple of digs.
Lesner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
V has momentary wrist control but Lesner slips an elbow through the middle.
V working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lesner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lesner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
V keeping full guard, as Lesner tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
V trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lesner wanted to stand there but V had control of the position.
V throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lesner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with V. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lesner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lesner cracks V with a solid left hand.
Lesner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as V works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lesner working some strikes from top position.
Lesner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesner thows a big elbow that misses.
Lesner lands a couple of elbows.
Lesner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
V keeping full guard, as Lesner tries to pass.
Lesner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesner working some strikes from top position.
Lesner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lesner connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lesner distracts V with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesner 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.
Lesner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. V sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lesner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for V!
Lesner landing punches.
V tries to hold on but Lesner postures up.
V is bucking up trying to escape but Lesner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesner is landing with some decent strikes but V is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lesner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Adam V has been cut.
Lesner landing strikes from the mount and V is in trouble!
Adam V's cut is getting worse.
V is in a horrible position here. Lesner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Adam V's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adam V's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brock Lesner!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Wisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natan Grasel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Grasel's choice of entrance music: Kaney West- Champion. 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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163 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Wisco!
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, Natan Grasel!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grasel gets a clinch.
Grasel is trying to trip Wisco. He has hold of a leg but Wisco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Grasel persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wisco pushes Grasel off and gets back to his feet.
Wisco throws a nice looking combination but Grasel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wisco lands a head kick. Grasel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wisco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wisco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wisco.
Wisco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wisco throws a sloppy head kick and Grasel moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grasel blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wisco.
Grasel shoots in but Wisco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matt Wisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wisco throws a sloppy head kick and Grasel moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Wisco.
Grasel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Grasel working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Wisco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wisco is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Grasel is looking to take a break and control but Wisco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wisco is 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.
Grasel decides to stand back up. Grasel steps back and let's Wisco get back to his feet.
Wisco takes a swing at Grasel's ribcage but misses.
Wisco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grasel closes the distance and clinches up with Wisco, looking for a takedown. Grasel pushes Wisco against the cage but Wisco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matt Wisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Natan Grasel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grasel shoots in and bounces Wisco off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wisco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grasel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natan Grasel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Grasel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wisco but Wisco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wisco throws a series of punches but Grasel moves out of range.
Grasel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Wisco misses.
Grasel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wisco.
Grasel thows a body kick. Wisco tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grasel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Grasel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grasel prevents Wisco from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grasel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wisco hang on?
Grasel avoids the attempt from Wisco to control.
Wisco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wisco wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Grasel.
Wisco tries to reverse the position but Grasel maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grasel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wisco is looking to escape.
Grasel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wisco tries to hold on but Grasel pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grasel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Grasel looking to control but Wisco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wisco is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natan Grasel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Grasel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wisco struggling a bit here.
Wisco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grasel off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisco is trying to control but Grasel is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Grasel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wisco is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Grasel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Grasel!
Grasel stays in close to Wisco's body and controls the position.
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.
Wisco controls Grasel momentarily but Grasel frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grasel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wisco's guard.
Grasel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wisco looks to throw a body kick
and Grasel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grasel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisco trying to keep a closed guard but Grasel is proving a slippery customer.
Grasel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grasel stands and steps away. Wisco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natan Grasel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grasel 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natan Grasel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Pierre Barda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidehiko Sakuraba (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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Pierre Barda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hidehiko Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sakuraba sprawls well initially but Barda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barda slows the pace down in half guard.
Sakuraba wants to control but Barda passes into side.
Sakuraba tries to bench press Barda off him but Barda keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barda taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba wants to control but Barda postures up.
Barda just content to control the position.
Barda working away.
Sakuraba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barda off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barda is in bad spot here.
Sakuraba patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sakuraba looking for the choke but no joy.
Sakuraba looking for the RNC.
Sakuraba looks gassed!
Barda tries to break free.
Sakuraba looking for the RNC.
Sakuraba working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is not going to allow Barda to sit and survive in this position.
Sakuraba seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Barda's chin but Barda turns very nicely into Sakuraba's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Barda.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sakuraba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sakuraba is looking for a triangle but Barda pushes his legs off easily.
Barda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barda trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barda wants to get up but he can't break Sakuraba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barda pushes down on Sakuraba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barda trying to control the action but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba wants to control but Barda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakuraba is refusing to be controlled, as Barda sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back.
Barda is keen to just control but Sakuraba is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sakuraba bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Barda wants to sweep here but Sakuraba controlling him for the moment.
Sakuraba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barda is trying to control the position but Sakuraba postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Pierre Barda 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.
Sakuraba darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barda is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Barda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakuraba on the ground.
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura but Barda is defending well.
Sakuraba wants to pass to mount but Barda is defending the position.
Barda tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Barda is working away.
Barda wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to advance position but Barda won't allow it.
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barda defends it well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barda shoots and misses
and Sakuraba counters with a single leg into guard. Barda didn't expect that.
Barda keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barda has escaped and now he's on top!
Barda controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barda wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Sakuraba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hidehiko Sakuraba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barda trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sakuraba prevents Barda from improving position.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep.
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.
Sakuraba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sakuraba is positioning himself well to prevent Barda advancing to mount.
Sakuraba actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuraba wants to control but Barda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakuraba wants to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba tries to get to full guard but Barda has control of the leg.
Sakuraba trying to control but Barda postures up.
Barda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sakuraba trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hidehiko Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barda misses with a takedown attempt
and Sakuraba counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Barda's guard now.
Sakuraba 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.
Barda wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sakuraba ducks under a wild hook from Barda.
Sakuraba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barda tries to get out of the position.
Barda looking for a sweep. Not yet Barda, not yet.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Barda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barda looking for a sweep. Not yet Barda, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Barda keeps moving.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Barda is retaining full guard.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Barda keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barda scores with a takedown into Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Barda from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba is trying to keep Barda in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Barda from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakuraba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakuraba working a defensive guard here.
Barda wants to pass the guard but Sakuraba is keeping the position.
Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Barda is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sakuraba Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Barda's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barda is in bad spot here.
Sakuraba looking for the choke from the back.
Barda is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barda defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sakuraba's arms.
Sakuraba has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sakuraba working for a choke but Barda reverses nicely into Sakuraba 's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Barda tries to pass.
Barda postures up.
Sakuraba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barda slips nicely into half guard.
Sakuraba wants to control but Barda is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hidehiko Sakuraba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakuraba 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hidehiko Sakuraba!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between J Rodd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulo Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, J Rodd!
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, Paulo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodd thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodd as he jumps to the side.
Rodd throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodd looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Rodd tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodd sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodd as he avoids it easily.
J Rodd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Silva.
Silva tries for a takedown but Rodd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rodd misses with a straight left.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Rodd, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Rodd against the cage but Rodd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodd.
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rodd has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodd is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodd keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva throwing shots but Rodd is blocking nicely.
Rodd wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Rodd is defending well.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Rodd is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Rodd wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodd is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodd is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rodd scores with a body shot.
Silva avoids the head kick by Rodd.
Rodd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva blocks a head kick by Rodd.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good exchange - Rodd coming out on top.
J Rodd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Rodd misses with a low kick.
Rodd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodd lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodd tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
J Rodd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A right-left combo lands from Rodd.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodd.
Silva avoids the body shot from Rodd.
Rodd misses with a head kick.
Rodd misses with a wild combination.
Silva shoots in and bounces Rodd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodd is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva 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.
Rodd 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.
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.
Rodd keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Rodd.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Rodd misses the shot to the body.
Silva walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodd misses the shot to the body.
Rodd is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rodd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Rodd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Rodd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rodd to the mat! Rodd manages to get full guard.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodd keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
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.
Rodd can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva trying to control from Rodd's half guard. Rodd has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodd keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paulo Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rodd lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
Silva trying to control but Rodd is having none of it.
Silva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rodd is now in Silva's guard. A big mistake from Silva there, giving up the dominant position!
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodd wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rodd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodd is sitting in close to Silva's body. Silva has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rodd is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rodd is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paulo Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gravid Doughie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cervoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gravid Doughie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gravid Doughie!
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, Johnny Cervoni!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervoni gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Doughie is posturing up here but Cervoni has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Doughie tries to roll out but it's too tight and Doughie has to tap! Slick submission there by Cervoni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Cervoni!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iku Roe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by Slayed. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Rua!
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, Iku Roe!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rua pinned against the cage. Rua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice uppercut there from Rua.
Roe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rua's waist but Rua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roe off to one side.
Roe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rua as he jumps to the side.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iku Roe.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roe.
Rua lands a body shot.
Roe tries to move into range but Rua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Iku Roe has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roe gets the takedown into side control.
Roe looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Rua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Roe.
Rua is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rua is trying to stand.
Rua is trying to maintain the position but Roe is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roe is controlling the pace.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Roe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roe is just content to waste time from the top position. Rua takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rua has momentary wrist control but Roe slips an elbow through the middle.
Roe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Rua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rua fails to land with a series of punches.
Roe tries a low kick but Rua avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Rua. No joy for Roe on that attempt.
Rua cracks Roe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roe shoots in and drives through. Rua sprawls well.
Roe shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense.
Rua lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roe backs up against the cage.
Roe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rua as he avoids it easily.
Rua scores with the left hand. Roe knows he should have avoided that one.
Iku Roe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Roe to the ground! Rua dives into full mount looking to finish!
Roe is rocked!
Roe is looking to get to half guard.
Rua working Roe over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua working Roe over with strikes here.
BOOM! Rua connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rua has hold of Roe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Roe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Roe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rua is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Roe is surviving well by controlling Rua's body position as best he can.
Roe is desperately trying to improve his position but Rua has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Roe throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rua. What's that going to do exactly?
Roe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Roe is bucking up trying to escape but Rua cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Roe is looking to improve his position but Rua isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rua cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua trying to control but Roe is having none of it.
Roe is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iku Roe's cut.
That's time! Rua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roe tries for a takedown but Rua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roe walks into a left hand.
Roe tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Roe shoots in but Rua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roe fails with the takedown.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iku Roe.
Roe throws a leg kick but Rua sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roe looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
Rua misses with a double jab.
Roe shoots for a takedown but Rua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rua paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rua is fending him off so far but Roe persists. Nope, Rua circles away and we're back to standing.
Rua scores with a body shot.
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!
Rua lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That has opened up Iku Roe's cut even more.
Roe is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rua finds it's way round the side to connect with Roe's head.
Roe is still on wobbly legs! Can Rua finish him?
Look low, kick high! Rua uses the oldest trick in the book to send Roe tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Rua is absolutely delighted - when Roe wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mauricio Rua!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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