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GAMMA #88 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Amburo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tron McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFly is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Disappear by Metalica. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Amburo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tron McFly!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amburo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amburo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amburo closes this distance looking for a takedown but McFly circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Amburo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amburo closes the distance and clinches up with McFly, looking for a takedown. Amburo pushes McFly against the cage but McFly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amburo shoots in but no luck this time.
Amburo shoots in for a takedown but McFly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amburo shoots in but no luck this time.
Amburo is breathing heavily.
McFly forces Amburo back against the cage and clinches.
McFly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amburo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Amburo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McFly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McFly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amburo fails with a takedown attempt.
McFly moves into range and clinches up with Amburo.
McFly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McFly wants the takedown. Amburo is fighting it off but McFly persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Amburo's guard against the cage.
McFly tries to free his leg and advance position but Amburo is retaining full guard.
McFly wants to control from the top but Amburo keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McFly looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly throws a big right hand that misses.
McFly passes into half guard.
McFly slips a nice elbow through Amburo's hands, connecting with Amburo's forehead.
McFly seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Amburo is trying to get back to full guard.
McFly trying to mount his opponent but Amburo defends it.
Amburo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McFly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFly controlling the pace.
McFly is looking to advance position but Amburo won't allow it.
McFly throwing shots but Amburo is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Amburo blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFly.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McFly shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amburo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McFly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amburo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McFly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFly advances position into side control!
McFly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Amburo is trying to improve his position.
Amburo is trying to control McFly's posture but McFly avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amburo is not content to let McFly control the position.
McFly works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McFly advances to full mount.
McFly has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Amburo's face.
Amburo is bucking up trying to escape but McFly cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McFly has hold of Amburo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Amburo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McFly landing punches.
Amburo is trying to escape the mount.
McFly lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Amburo hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amburo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Amburo wants to hold on but McFly pushes him away.
McFly trying to control but Amburo is having none of it.
Amburo tries to hold on but McFly pushes him away.
Amburo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McFly breaks from Amburo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! McFly connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Amburo is trying to escape the mount.
McFly lands a big elbow.
McFly wants to finish this one by submission but Amburo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McFly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFly cracks Amburo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tron McFly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Amburo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McFly.
Amburo misses with a takedown
and McFly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McFly lands a knee to the head.
Amburo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McFly.
McFly scores with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McFly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Amburo's brow.
McFly landing knees to the head.
McFly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amburo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Danny Amburo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tron McFly.
Amburo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Amburo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McFly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McFly stalls.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amburo fails with the takedown
and McFly counters by clinching up.
McFly landing knees to the head.
Amburo is fighting off a takedown attempt but McFly is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Amburo to the mat. Amburo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Amburo is trying to keep McFly in close.
McFly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Amburo is trying to control the position but McFly postures up.
Amburo wants to sweep but no luck.
McFly wants to pass the guard but Amburo is keeping the position.
Amburo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McFly is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amburo misses with a takedown attempt
and McFly counters by clinching up.
McFly has hold of one of Amburo's legs. Amburo is fighting the takedown attempt but McFly gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McFly tries to free his leg and advance position but Amburo is retaining full guard.
McFly won't allow Amburo to sweep him here.
McFly passes Amburo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Amburo is staying active underneath McFly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Amburo trying to hold on to McFly's head to control him but McFly postures up.
Amburo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Amburo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McFly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McFly prevents Amburo from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McFly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amburo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McFly.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Amburo tries for a takedown but McFly circles away easily
and McFly counters by moving into the clinch.
McFly unloads a knee to the mid-section. Amburo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McFly wants a takedown but no success here.
McFly slows down the pace here.
Amburo stops a takedown attempt from McFly.
McFly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amburo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McFly gets underhooks to prevent Amburo's takedown attempt.
Amburo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McFly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McFly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Amburo goes for a takedown attempt but McFly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McFly clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly misses with a knee to the head.
McFly landing knees to the head.
McFly landing knees to the head.
McFly tries to land knees in the clinch but Amburo avoids the damage to the body.
Amburo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McFly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Amburo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McFly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Amburo has McFly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McFly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for McFly to work.
A knee to the head by McFly.
McFly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McFly connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amburo's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tron McFly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Amburo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Amburo fails with the takedown
and McFly moves into the clinch.
McFly trying to land knees to the body.
Amburo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McFly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McFly misses with a knee to the head.
McFly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Amburo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Amburo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McFly is working for takedown but Amburo is calmly controlling the position for now.
McFly has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Amburo is trying to keep an underhook but McFly manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McFly trying to mount his opponent but Amburo defends it.
McFly is looking to take a break and control but Amburo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McFly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amburo is trying to maintain the position but McFly is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFly tries to pass to full mount but Amburo defends it.
McFly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amburo blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFly.
McFly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Amburo tries for a takedown but McFly circles away easily
and McFly counters with a single leg into guard. Amburo didn't expect that.
McFly being controlled here momentarily.
McFly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amburo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amburo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McFly trying to control but Amburo is working from the bottom.
McFly trying to stand up but can't free himself from Amburo's guard.
McFly tries to free his leg and advance position but Amburo is retaining full guard.
McFly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McFly trying to control but Amburo is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Amburo tries for a takedown but McFly circles away easily
and McFly counters with a single leg into guard. Amburo didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amburo is trying to control the position but McFly postures up.
Danny Amburo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amburo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amburo looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFly is one step ahead there.
Amburo trying to keep a closed guard but McFly is proving a slippery customer.
Tron McFly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tron McFly has got the better of the ground game so far.
McFly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amburo trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McFly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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.
McFly closes the distance and clinches.
McFly connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amburo's face.
McFly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amburo blocks it with crossed arms.
McFly with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFly obliges.
McFly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amburo blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFly obliges.
McFly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Amburo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McFly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tron McFly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McFly 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tron McFly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stump Morbid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Cling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morbid's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hells Bells. Cling has chosen Indistructable as his entrance music. Mitch Cling is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stump Morbid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Cling!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morbid drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cling tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cling is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cling sneaks back into half guard.
Morbid perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morbid seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cling for as long as he can get away with.
Morbid's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morbid has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cling is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Morbid pulls his head out easily.
Morbid seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Cling is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Morbid pulls his head out easily.
Morbid controlling the action here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Stump Morbid just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Morbid tries to bum rush Cling with a series of wild strikes but Cling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morbid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cling scores with a three punch combo!
Mitch Cling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cling blocks a head kick by Morbid.
Morbid drops Cling with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cling! Morbid dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Stump Morbid!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Loka Shawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Ranson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn comes to the cage accompanied by Argy Bargy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loka Shawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Ranson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranson misses with an uppercut.
Ranson misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ranson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ranson throws a nice looking combination but Shawn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shawn closes the distance and clinches.
Shawn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ranson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Shawn - that landed with a thud.
Shawn pushes Ranson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Ranson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shawn is trying to break free.
Ranson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shawn tries to score a body lock takedown but Ranson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ranson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shawn backwards.
Shawn has hold of one of Ranson's legs. Ranson is fighting the takedown attempt but Shawn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shawn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ranson's guard.
Ranson wants to stand up but Shawn is controlling him.
Ranson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Shawn blocks a jab.
David Ranson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ranson.
Ranson looks to land a left hand but Shawn moved out of range nicely.
Ranson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shawn.
Ranson looks gassed!
Shawn misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ranson counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loka Shawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ranson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ranson misses with an uppercut.
Ranson loads up on a big right hand but Shawn slips the punch.
Ranson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ranson slaps away a takedown attempt from Shawn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ranson throws a body punch but Shawn moves out of range.
Ranson throws a series of punches but Shawn avoids them all with ease.
Ranson swats away the attempt to clinch by Shawn.
Shawn drops Ranson with a right and a left! Shawn comes rushing in but Ranson regains his composure and manages to keep Shawn in guard.
It looks like David Ranson has been cut.
Shawn trying to control but Ranson is working from the bottom.
Ranson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shawn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shawn 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.
Shawn wants to control from the top but Ranson keeps moving.
Shawn thows a big elbow that misses.
Shawn stands up and waves to Ranson to follow him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ranson throws out a loose jab but Shawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ranson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shawn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shawn tries to clinch but Ranson moves away
and Ranson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ranson keeps the fight on the outside.
Shawn throws a low kick, looking for Ranson's leg but Ranson calmly moves out of range.
Shawn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ranson.
A right-left combo lands from Ranson.
Shawn is looking to clinch.
Ranson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shawn tries to clinch there but Ranson circles away.
Ranson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shawn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ranson keeps the fight on the outside.
Shawn tries to clinch up.
Ranson keeps the fight on the outside.
Shawn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ranson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranson looks to land a right hand but Shawn moved out of range.
Ranson misses with a combination
and Shawn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shawn stuns Ranson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shawn tries to clinch there but Ranson circles away.
Shawn is looking to clinch but Ranson is avoiding it.
Shawn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shawn cracks Ranson with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Shawn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shawn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ranson or not.
Shawn trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Shawn on the inside.
Shawn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ranson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shawn is trying to drag Ranson to the mat but Ranson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ranson is trying to break free.
Ranson prevents the takedown attempt.
Shawn scores with a shot to the side of Ranson's head.
Shawn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ranson walks away with a smile on his face. Shawn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch combination from Ranson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loka Shawn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Ranson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shawn scores with a nice head shot.
Ranson moves away from the strike by Shawn.
Ranson looks to throw the jab but Shawn is out of range.
Ranson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shawn counters with a nice body shot.
Ranson swings for the body but Shawn moves out of range.
Ranson misses with a double jab
and Shawn moves into the clinch.
Shawn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Shawn.
Shawn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ranson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shawn scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shawn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shawn lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shawn tries to circle away but Ranson has him pinned against the cage.
Shawn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ranson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shawn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shawn tries to clinch up.
Shawn tries to clinch but Ranson moves out of range.
Shawn tries to clinch up but Ranson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ranson misses with a double jab
and Shawn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shawn closes the distance and clinches.
Shawn scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Shawn.
Shawn tries to stall but Ranson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shawn pulls guard effortlessly.
Shawn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ranson preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shawn is on top in guard.
Shawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ranson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shawn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ranson is looking to stand up but Shawn isn't so interested in that idea.
Ranson keeping moving, preventing Shawn from controlling successfully.
Shawn stays in close to Ranson's body and controls the position.
Ranson wants to get back to his feet but Shawn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shawn gets to his feet. Ranson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawn staying out of range there.
Ranson swinging wilding here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shawn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ranson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ranson keeps the fight on the outside.
Shawn misses with a double jab.
Shawn wants to clinch up but Ranson keeps it at a distance.
Shawn darts in and clinches Ranson up against the cage.
Shawn tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loka Shawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shawn has Ranson pushed against the cage.
Ranson lands a nice elbow.
Ranson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ranson throws a nice looking combination but Shawn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shawn tries to close the distance and clinch but Ranson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles 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.
Shawn wants to clinch.
Ranson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shawn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ranson scores with a nice strike.
Shawn darts in trying to clinch
and Ranson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shawn doesn't manage to clinch there - Ranson circles away.
Shawn slips a jab and a cross from Ranson.
Danga de danga de dang - Shawn scores with a four punch combination!
Shawn wants to land a leg kick but Ranson is out of range.
Ranson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ranson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shawn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loka Shawn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Ranson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shawn wants to clinch.
Loka Shawn is winning the standup battle so far.
Shawn tries to clinch up.
Ranson misses with a double jab
and Shawn counters with a left and a right that stings Ranson.
Shawn is looking to clinch but Ranson is avoiding it.
Shawn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ranson can do to turn this around?
Shawn wants to clinch.
Ranson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ranson throws a combination that misses
and Shawn counters with a nice uppercut.
Ranson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shawn throws a good cross that connects.
Shawn clinches up with Ranson and pushes him back against the cage.
Shawn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ranson is looking to control Shawn's arms but Shawn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ranson has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shawn cracks Ranson with a nice body shot.
Shawn is leaning against Ranson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Shawn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shawn lands a nice shot to the body.
Shawn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shawn is looking to clinch.
Shawn wants to clinch.
Shawn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ranson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shawn jabs at Ranson's body.
Shawn scores with a nice head shot.
Shawn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ranson throws the left hand but Shawn avoids the punch easily.
Ranson misses with a straight right.
Shawn fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shawn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shawn forces Ranson back against the cage and clinches.
Shawn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shawn gets through Ranson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Shawn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shawn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shawn tries to break the clinch but Ranson is controlling the position.
Ranson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shawn's efforts to push away.
Ranson gets underhooks to prevent Shawn's takedown attempt.
Ranson has had enough of the clinch but Shawn keeps him there for the moment.
Ranson is looking to control Shawn's arms but Shawn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ranson has his back to the cage.
Ranson is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Good body shot from Shawn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shawn lands a damaging elbow.
Shawn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ranson backwards.
Shawn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shawn wants to stall.
Shawn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shawn lands with a short shot to the head.
Shawn taking a breather.
Shawn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranson manages to break the clinch.
Ranson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ranson tries to clinch there but Shawn circles away.
Shawn tries to close the distance and clinch but Ranson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Loka Shawn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ranson throws a shot from downtown. Shawn moves away and avoids it.
Shawn pushes Ranson up against the cage in a clinch.
Shawn looking to throw knees to the head but Ranson is blocking nicely.
Ranson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shawn blocks an uppercut.
Shawn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shawn lands a right hand.
Ranson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shawn seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ranson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ranson is trying to break the clinch but Shawn has him pressed against the cage.
Shawn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shawn fails to pull guard.
Shawn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loka Shawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Ranson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ranson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shawn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Loka Shawn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ranson is looking to break free of the clinch but Shawn has double underhooks.
Shawn tries to circle away but Ranson has him pinned against the cage.
Shawn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ranson or not.
Shawn jumps guard.
Ranson wants to stand and escape but instead Shawn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Shawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ranson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shawn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Loka Shawn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ranson throws out a powerful jab.
Ranson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
David Ranson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Loka Shawn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shawn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loka Shawn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tua comes to the cage accompanied by Put your colours on. Jameson has chosen Requiem for a dream as his entrance music. Billy Jameson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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272 lbs
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230 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Tua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jameson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tua swivels and escapes.
Tua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tua throws a jab when Jameson was well out of range.
Jameson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jameson throws a series of punches but Tua moves out of range.
Jameson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tua.
Jameson looks gassed!
Jameson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Billy Jameson has been cut.
Tua throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Jameson tumbling to the canvas!
Jameson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua stands and steps away. Jameson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jameson counters with a two punch combo.
Jameson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jameson ducks right into an uppercut from Tua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tua misses.
Some wild striking there from Tua.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jameson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jameson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Tua misses with a body shot
and Jameson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jameson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jameson counters with a left and a right that stings Tua.
Tua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tua slaps away a takedown attempt from Jameson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
David Tua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Jameson.
Tua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
David Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tua throws a combination that misses
and Jameson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tua misses with a combination
and Jameson counters with a stiff right hand.
Tua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jameson counters with a three punch combo that has Tua backing up. Tua nods at Jameson to acknowledge the strikes.
Tua misses with a wild combination.
Jameson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jameson swinging wilding here.
Tua misses with a jab to the body
and Jameson counters with a shoot takedown. Tua fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameson looking to sit in guard and control but Tua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jameson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua wants to get up but he can't break Jameson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jameson kicks Tua off and gets to his feet.
Tua misses with a double jab
and Jameson counters with a three punch combo that has Tua backing up. Tua nods at Jameson to acknowledge the strikes.
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jameson.
Jameson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jameson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tua won't be happy with that.
Tua tries to escape but Jameson is in control.
Tua 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jameson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tua keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tua wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Jameson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Jameson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jameson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tua.
Tua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jameson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jameson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jameson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jameson tries to bum rush Tua with a series of wild strikes but Tua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
David Tua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tua circles away quickly and effectively.
David Tua is winning the standup battle so far.
Tua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jameson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jameson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tua has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jameson counters with a series of strikes. Tua will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tua moves away from the strike by Jameson.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jameson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua lands a body shot.
Jameson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab lands there for Tua.
Jameson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tua scores with the left hand. Jameson knows he should have avoided that one.
Tua misses with a combination
and Jameson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jameson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tua.
Jameson misses with a few strikes there.
Tua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jameson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jameson shoots in and bounces Tua off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tua wants to stand up but Jameson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jameson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tua throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua throws a hook but Jameson avoids it easily.
Tua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jameson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jameson looks to land a combination but Tua avoids it well.
Jameson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Tua. That snapped Jameson's head back.
Jameson lands a jab to Tua's midsection.
Jameson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jameson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tua moves out of range as Jameson strikes.
Tua looks to land a left hand but Jameson moved out of range nicely.
Jameson with a hook.
Jameson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tua counters with a two punch combo.
Tua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jameson prevents Tua from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson trying to control but Tua is working from the bottom.
Tua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tua tries to get out of the position.
Tua has his feet on Jameson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A right-left combo lands from Tua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jameson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Jameson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tua falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jameson counters with a left to the body.
Jameson lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Jameson.
Jameson misses with a double jab.
Tua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jameson tries for a takedown but Tua circles away easily
and Tua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tua misses with a series of wild punches.
Jameson scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Tua.
Tua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jameson counters with a takedown into side control.
Tua bucks up and tries to throw Jameson off but instead Jameson has got his back!
Tua controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Tua do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tua looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jameson.
Tua is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua staying busy and making it hard for Jameson to control.
Jameson controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tua controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Billy Jameson has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Good control from Jameson.
Tua is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
David Tua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Jameson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tua is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Jameson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jameson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Jameson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lemar Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ready to Fight. Lemar Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lemar Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Russell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Russell doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Russell in his tracks.
It looks like Jamal Russell has been cut.
Johnson lands a jab to Russell's midsection.
Russell looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lemar Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Russell's ribcage. Russell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Johnson manages to end up in side control.
Russell is trying to improve his position.
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Russell to his feet.
Russell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russell tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch but Russell is having none of it.
Johnson tries to clinch but Russell is having none of it.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Russell circles away.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Russell keeps it at a distance.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Russell circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Russell circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Russell shoots in.
Johnson connects with a high kick.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russell, pushing him back against the cage.
Russell tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson prevents Russell from breaking the clinch.
Russell wants to break free but Johnson has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Russell is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Russell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Russell is avoiding it.
Russell misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Russell throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Russell wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson has Russell pressed against the cage, preventing Russell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That has opened up Jamal Russell's cut even more.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Russell smiles and moves away.
Johnson defending well as Russell loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Russell is avoiding it.
Russell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Russell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Russell is avoiding it.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Russell wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson rushes Russell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Russell can't break the clinch.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Russell's defenses.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
Russell keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russell misses with a looping right.
Russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Russell misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lemar Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Russell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Russell throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries to clinch but Russell is having none of it.
Lemar Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Russell circles away.
Johnson lands a jab to Russell's midsection.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson swings for the body but Russell moves out of range.
Johnson throws a jab when Russell was well out of range.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Russell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Russell.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson rushes Russell and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson prevents Russell from breaking the clinch.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Russell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson is stalling here.
Russell takes a shot to the head.
Russell wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Russell improves position.
Russell is trying to break free.
Russell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.
Russell wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russell can do to turn this around?
Russell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Russell circles away.
Russell misses with a series of wild punches.
Russell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Russell misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson slips under a jab from Russell.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Russell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Russell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Russell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Russell slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Russell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russell blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Russell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russell moves away.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Russell.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russell.
Lemar Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Russell.
Russell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Russell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Russell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Russell postures up.
Johnson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Russell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Russell maintains control.
Russell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Russell throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Russell is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson frees his head quite easily.
Johnson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Russell.
A nice elbow there by Russell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jamal Russell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jamal Russell's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Russell misses with a looping left.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Russell throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Russell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Russell wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson takes a swing at Russell's ribcage but misses.
Russell tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
Russell misses with a wild combination.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Russell looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Russell keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russell tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Russell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Russell tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson keeps control of Russell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Johnson has Russell pressed against the cage, preventing Russell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Russell wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Russell blocks it.
Russell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Russell is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Russell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Russell's corner calls for a 1-2. Russell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Russell is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Russell.
Russell throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Russell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Russell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Russell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Russell circles away.
A swing and a miss from Russell.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson tries to bum rush Russell with a series of wild strikes but Russell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Russell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Russell tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Russell keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Russell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Russell working hard to break the clinch.
Russell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Russell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Russell's efforts to push away.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Russell lands.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Russell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Russell misses with a low kick.
Johnson tries to clinch but Russell moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemar Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemar Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Jim Yorke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thijs Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Jim Yorke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thijs Meyer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Jim Yorke!
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, Thijs Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yorke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yorke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yorke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yorke throws a leg kick but Meyer moved away.
Yorke looks to land a combination but Meyer avoids it well.
Meyer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yorke did well to prevent Meyer getting side control.
Meyer passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Meyer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yorke some visible discomfort.
Meyer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yorke is looking to reverse the position.
Meyer working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meyer is working Yorke over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
Meyer working the ground and pound.
Meyer working the head and body with strikes.
Yorke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meyer on the ground.
Check out the look on Meyer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer in side control, throwing shots but Yorke defends.
Yorke is trying to escape the position but Meyer is controlling the position.
Meyer working the head with strikes.
Yorke is looking for a sweep.
Yorke is trying to get back to his feet.
Meyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Yorke is defending well.
Meyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yorke keeps working.
Yorke tries to control but Meyer manages to take his back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Meyer.
It looks like Big Jim Yorke has been cut.
Meyer is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Yorke up.
Big Jim Yorke's cut is getting worse.
Yorke is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Yorke as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Meyer!
Big Jim Yorke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer has Yorke flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jeez, Big Jim Yorke's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Big Jim Yorke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thijs Meyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abraham King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Walker (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 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, Abraham King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Walker!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Walker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Walker looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
Walker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
King advances position into side control!
Walker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well.
Check out the look on King's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is looking for a sweep.
King decides to stand up, so the ref orders Walker to his feet.
Walker tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Walker. No joy for King on that attempt.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walker tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Walker is looking to land body kicks.
King throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely.
Nelson Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Walker as King shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King is breathing heavily.
King gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Walker throws a big right hand that misses.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Walker trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
King isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Walker stacks King on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Walker!
Walker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Walker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
King is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Walker scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Walker prevents King from escaping the position.
Walker grinds an elbow into King's temple.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King trying to remain calm as Walker controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Walker dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Walker tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King blocks a low kick nicely.
King misses with a takedown
and Walker counters with a nice low kick that buckles King's knee momentarily.
King displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Walker throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Walker tries to clinch there but King circles away.
Walker rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Walker misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker lands a knee to the head.
Walker tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Walker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from King.
Walker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Walker stops a takedown attempt from King.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Walker obliges.
King is trying to drag Walker to the mat but Walker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
Walker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Walker stops King from passing to mount.
Walker throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
King goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Walker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in King's guard! Nice work there by Walker!
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to strike off his back.
King could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Walker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
King thows a big elbow that misses.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
King is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Walker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Walker has escaped and now he's on top!
Walker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Walker cracks King with a solid left hand.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
Walker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nelson Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker with a nice head shot there.
Walker passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Walker working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Walker.
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Walker seems content to control.
Walker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
King actively working from the bottom here.
Walker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
King is not content to let Walker control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
King fails with the takedown
and Walker counters with a leg kick.
Walker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches King napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Walker is working King over with some ground and pound from side control.
Walker taking a break here but King is having none of it and regains half guard.
King trying to control here.
Walker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King actively working from the bottom here.
King wants to get back to full guard but Walker has passed into side control.
Walker controlling from mount.
King working to try and regain half guard.
Walker cracks King with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King working to try and regain half guard.
Walker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. King can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Walker is going olschool here, as he tries to force King to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so King shrugs it off.
Walker controlling from mount.
Walker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish King?
Walker prevents King from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of King's face.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish King?
King wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
King wants to control but Walker is having none of it.
Walker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker controlling the position easily from mount.
Walker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. King looks a forlorn figure.
King is bucking up trying to escape but Walker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
King is squirming around, avoiding Walker's attempts to control the action.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Abraham King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walker 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Walker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Raty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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260 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seppo Raty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raty misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raty.
Moreira checks a leg kick.
Raty throws a hook to the side of Moreira's head but Moreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moreira blocks a low kick nicely.
Moreira avoids the head kick by Raty.
Raty walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moreira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Seppo Raty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreira gets the takedown into side control.
Raty is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Moreira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moreira has an Americana. Raty didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Moreira is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Moreira hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rodrigo Moreira!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Claremont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Carvalho (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Claremont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claremont throws a leg kick that misses.
Claremont shoots in and bounces Carvalho off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Claremont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claremont wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a triangle. Claremont throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Carvalho's body to avoid the submission. Carvalho has instead reached around Claremont's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Carvalho arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Carvalho!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arska Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Arska Paska enters the cage!
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270 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerard Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arska Paska!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster shoots for a double leg takedown but Paska sprawls well. He's pushed Foster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Foster is looking to clinch but Paska is avoiding it.
Paska tries to clinch but Foster moves away
and Foster counters by moving into the clinch.
Paska is pressed up against the cage. Foster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paska down to the mat. Paska avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paska tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Foster counters with a single leg into guard. Paska didn't expect that.
Paska is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Foster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paska is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paska is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Paska is retaining full guard.
Paska trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster wants to pass the guard but Paska is keeping the position.
Foster is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paska is fending him off so far but Foster persists. Nope, Paska circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paska sprawls well initially but Foster persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Paska is trying to stand back up but Foster is controlling him
Foster is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Paska has managed to free his arm - good work.
Foster prevents Paska from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paska wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Foster stops Paska from getting back to his feet.
Paska keeping control of the position.
Paska keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paska connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Foster momentarily.
Paska fails to land with a series of punches.
Paska has managed to clinch.
Foster looking for a takedown.
Paska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paska throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska misses with a hook to the body
and Foster moves into the clinch.
Paska holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Foster lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Paska tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Paska is defending against the submission attempts here by Foster.
Foster wants to free his trapped foot but Paska is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Paska makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paska.
Paska has Foster pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster pushes down on Paska's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paska won't allow Foster to pass to mount.
Foster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Foster wants to pass the guard but Paska is defending well.
Paska is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foster is trying to work for a kimura but Paska is defending well.
Paska is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gerard Foster will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paska lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Gerard Foster has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Paska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Foster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foster, pushing him back against the cage.
Foster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paska gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Foster creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paska scores with a body shot.
Paska misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Foster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paska has one foot on Foster's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Paska instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paska lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paska throws a body punch but Foster moves out of range.
No joy there for Paska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arska Paska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foster fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gerard Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foster clinches but Paska breaks the clinch
and Paska counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paska lands a shot to the body.
Paska pushes Foster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paska.
Paska stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Paska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paska looks to throw the jab but Foster is out of range.
Foster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paska throws out the jab.
Foster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Foster needs to keep his hands up - Paska had a free shot at his head there.
Foster tries to clinch up but Paska circles away and keeps his distance.
Paska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paska moves into the clinch successfully.
Paska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Paska slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Foster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paska manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paska must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paska is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paska gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Foster fails with the takedown
and Foster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paska pushes Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
Paska is pushing Foster up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Paska - that landed with a thud.
Paska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paska lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paska misses with a series of wild punches.
Paska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.
Paska misses with the combination.
Paska tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Paska. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paska moves in looking to clinch but Foster pushes him off.
Foster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arska Paska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerard Foster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Paska closes the distance and pushes Foster back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Paska.
Foster is working for takedown but Paska is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paska is trying to break the clinch but Foster has him pressed against the cage.
Foster tries for a takedown but Paska manages to get underhooks.
Paska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paska looks to land a right hand but Foster moved out of range.
No joy there for Paska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paska throws a hook but Foster blocks it.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt
and Paska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foster avoids the body shot from Paska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paska connects with a crisp jab.
Paska misses with a looping right.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt
and Paska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paska.
Foster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paska avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paska has Foster pressed against the cage.
Paska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paska has Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paska presses Foster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paska manages to break the clinch.
Paska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paska holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paska lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Paska breaks the clinch.
Paska scores with a three punch combo!
Paska looks to clinch
and Foster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Foster.
Foster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Paska.
Arska Paska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska clinches with his opponent.
Paska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paska tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paska fails with an attempt to clinch.
Foster with a poor takedown
letting Paska counter with a right hand.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt
and Paska counters with a nice uppercut.
Paska drops Foster with a right and a left! Paska comes rushing in but Foster regains his composure and manages to keep Paska in guard.
Foster is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paska stands and steps away. Foster gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Paska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paska counters by clinching up.
Paska stalling the fight.
Foster swings wildly with an uppercut but Paska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foster with a poor takedown
and Paska counters with a left and a right that stings Foster.
Paska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
Foster darts in trying to clinch
and Paska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paska.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Paska.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arska Paska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paska 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arska Paska!
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