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GAMMA: Contenders 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Valderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruben Valderon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valderon's waist but Valderon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coleman off to one side.
Valderon misses with a few strikes there.
Valderon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valderon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valderon but Valderon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valderon doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
Valderon throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Valderon thuds his right hand into Coleman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Coleman looks for a takedown but Valderon sprawls well.
Coleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valderon fails with the takedown.
Coleman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valderon.
Coleman shoots and misses
and Valderon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valderon cracks Coleman with a right hand to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valderon.
Valderon looks gassed!
Valderon throws a lazy right hand but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valderon tries to clinch up but Coleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Valderon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valderon.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Valderon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valderon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Coleman counters by moving into the clinch.
Valderon wants to get back to striking at distance but Coleman won't allow it.
Valderon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valderon tries to break the clinch but Coleman is controlling the position.
Valderon has had enough of the clinch but Coleman keeps him there for the moment.
Valderon working hard to break the clinch.
Valderon prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valderon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coleman is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Valderon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coleman stalling against the ropes.
Valderon is trying to break free.
Valderon is trying to break the clinch but Coleman has him pressed against the ropes.
Valderon takes an elbow to the temple.
Valderon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Coleman breaks the clinch.
Valderon throws a series of punches but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Coleman duly obliges.
Coleman is looking to clinch but Valderon is avoiding it.
Valderon throws a low kick, looking for Coleman's leg but Coleman calmly moves out of range.
Coleman instigates a clinch.
Coleman pulls Valderon into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman is pulling down on Valderon's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Valderon postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Coleman wants to sweep here but Valderon controlling him for the moment.
Valderon is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Coleman seems keen to control Valderon's posture.
Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Valderon is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valderon is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Valderon throws a hook to the side of Coleman's head but Coleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coleman throws a nice head kick!
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Coleman moves into the clinch.
Valderon is trying to break the clinch but Coleman is controlling him.
Valderon has had enough of the clinch but Coleman keeps him there for the moment.
Valderon breaks the clinch.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coleman is defended easily by Valderon.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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 Tommy Coleman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Coleman is looking to clinch but Valderon is avoiding it.
Valderon misses with a few strikes there.
Valderon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coleman counters by moving into the clinch.
Coleman is trying to trip Valderon. He has hold of a leg but Valderon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Coleman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Valderon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valderon's guard.
Coleman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Coleman prevents Valderon from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Coleman seems content to control.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valderon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valderon is breathing heavily.
Valderon tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Valderon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valderon is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Valderon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coleman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Coleman not doing much here.
Coleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman prevents Valderon from improving his position.
Coleman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coleman is keen to just control but Valderon is a slippery customer.
Valderon is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valderon wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but Valderon defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coleman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valderon's guard.
Valderon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Coleman passes into side control.
Coleman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Coleman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valderon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valderon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Coleman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valderon scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Coleman manages to mount him!
Coleman controlling from the full mount.
Coleman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coleman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Coleman has control of Valderon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Valderon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Coleman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Valderon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coleman defends it nicely.
Coleman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valderon circles away.
Valderon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coleman.
Some wild striking there from Valderon.
Coleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valderon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valderon.
Valderon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman throws a nice looking combination but Valderon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valderon circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valderon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Valderon is looking to reverse the position.
Valderon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valderon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Coleman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Valderon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Coleman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Coleman closes the distance and clinches.
Coleman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valderon blocks it with crossed arms.
Coleman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valderon's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valderon has had enough of the clinch but Coleman keeps him there for the moment.
Valderon is trying to break free.
Valderon tries to break the clinch but Coleman is controlling the position.
Knees to the body from Coleman.
Coleman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valderon smiles and moves away.
Coleman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valderon.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coleman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman is looking to clinch.
Coleman pushes Valderon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Valderon is trying to break free.
Valderon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coleman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valderon can't break the clinch.
Coleman can't get the takedown.
Coleman breaks the clinch.
Valderon tries to keep at a distance but Coleman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valderon is pressed up against the ropes. Coleman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valderon down to the mat. Valderon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Valderon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coleman tries to score a body lock takedown but Valderon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Coleman tries to pull guard but Valderon holds him up against the ropes and eventually Coleman drops back down to his feet.
Valderon tries to circle away but Coleman has him pinned against the ropes.
Ruben Valderon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valderon tries to break the clinch but Coleman is controlling the position.
Valderon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coleman.
Valderon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tommy Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to clinch.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Valderon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valderon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Valderon keeps moving.
Tommy Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valderon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coleman is aware though and is defending well.
Valderon being controlled here, momentarily.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Valderon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coleman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Coleman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Wallus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mark Wallus was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Wallus!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hendricks takes a step back to recover.
Hendricks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hendricks looks to land a combination but Wallus avoids it well.
Hendricks with a nice cross.
No joy there for Hendricks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hendricks misses with a double jab.
Wallus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hendricks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hendricks cracks Wallus with a hook to the temple - Wallus is on wobbly legs here! Hendricks swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Wallus falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hendricks wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johny Hendricks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malky McMufty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMufty has chosen Hair Of The Dog as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Fenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malky McMufty!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenix drops McMufty with a beautiful combination! McMufty stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fenix is looking for the KO!
McMufty is rocked!
It looks like Malky McMufty has been cut.
Fenix throws a right and a left that McMufty avoids nicely.
McMufty is still on wobbly legs! Can Fenix finish him?
Fenix misses with a few strikes there.
Fenix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fenix throws a right hand that McMufty ducks under and follows up with a left that McMufty also avoids with ease.
Fenix misses with a wild combination.
McMufty seems to have recovered his senses.
Fenix lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - McMufty can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Fenix and McMufty drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Fenix.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Fenix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Stageberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Martyrdom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stageberg comes to the ring accompanied by Tha Crossroads from Bone Thugs and Harmony. The crowd seem to be enjoying Martyrdom's choice of entrance music: Steen1 - STJEON. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Stageberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Martyrdom!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stageberg shoots for a takedown but Martyrdom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stageberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martyrdom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stageberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stageberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stageberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Martyrdom circles away.
Martyrdom throws a one two combo.
Stageberg is looking to clinch but Martyrdom is avoiding it.
Stageberg tries to clinch but Martyrdom is having none of it.
Stageberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martyrdom was well out of range. Poor timing from Stageberg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stageberg.
Joey Stageberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stageberg is looking to clinch but Martyrdom is avoiding it.
Stageberg misses with a double jab
and Martyrdom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martyrdom decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stageberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martyrdom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stageberg thows a huge punch but Martyrdom dodges it nicely.
Stageberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martyrdom's head.
Stageberg throwing shots but Martyrdom is blocking nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stageberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martyrdom's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Martyrdom is controlling Stageberg's trapped leg to prevent Stageberg from advancing to side control.
Martyrdom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stageberg is thwarting Martyrdom's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stageberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martyrdom wants to control but Stageberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stageberg is keen to just control but Martyrdom is a slippery customer.
Stageberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martyrdom is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martyrdom is looking to improve his position.
Stageberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martyrdom is trying to maintain the position but Stageberg is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stageberg tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Martyrdom controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A right-left combo lands from Stageberg.
Stageberg looks to clinch
and Martyrdom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martyrdom slips a straight right by Stageberg.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martyrdom.
Martyrdom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martyrdom thows a body shot but no joy.
Stageberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stageberg shoots for a takedown but Martyrdom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stageberg is breathing heavily.
Stageberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Martyrdom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stageberg shoots in for a takedown but Martyrdom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Stageberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stageberg wants to clinch
and Stageberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martyrdom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martyrdom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Martyrdom dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stageberg misses with a body kick.
Stageberg tries to clinch
and Martyrdom counters with a three punch combo that has Stageberg backing up. Stageberg nods at Martyrdom to acknowledge the strikes.
Stageberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buck Martyrdom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stageberg throws a hook to the side of Martyrdom's head but Martyrdom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martyrdom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stageberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Stageberg misses with a double jab
and Martyrdom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martyrdom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martyrdom throws a right and a left that Stageberg avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martyrdom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stageberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martyrdom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Martyrdom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stageberg sprawls well initially but Martyrdom persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martyrdom stands up from half guard.
Martyrdom lands with a cross.
Martyrdom lands a nice shot that snaps Stageberg's head back.
Martyrdom stuns Stageberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stageberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Martyrdom scores with the left hand. Stageberg knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stageberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martyrdom.
Stageberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martyrdom.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Martyrdom, right into the meat.
Martyrdom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martyrdom has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martyrdom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martyrdom stuns Stageberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Martyrdom.
Martyrdom throws a good cross that connects.
Martyrdom fails to land with a series of punches.
Stageberg shoots in for a double leg but Martyrdom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martyrdom is looking to slow Stageberg down with leg kicks.
Stageberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Martyrdom scores with a jab to the body.
Martyrdom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stageberg. That did some damage!
Stageberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martyrdom with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martyrdom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martyrdom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martyrdom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martyrdom.
Martyrdom lands a body shot.
Martyrdom's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Martyrdom duly obliges.
Stageberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stageberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martyrdom sprawls well. Martyrdom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stageberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Martyrdom closes the distance and clinches.
Martyrdom lands with a light punch inside.
Martyrdom tries to break the clinch but Stageberg is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stageberg can't break the clinch.
Stageberg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martyrdom walks away with a smile on his face. Stageberg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Stageberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martyrdom lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martyrdom lands a nice looking body shot.
Martyrdom connects with a body shot.
Martyrdom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martyrdom throws a series of strikes that have Stageberg backpedaling.
Martyrdom jabs at Stageberg's body.
Martyrdom clinches up against the ropes.
Martyrdom has Stageberg pressed against the ropes, preventing Stageberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martyrdom pulls Stageberg into guard.
Martyrdom has his hands on Stageberg's head, controlling the position.
Martyrdom's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Martyrdom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stageberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Martyrdom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Martyrdom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stageberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martyrdom.
Stageberg fails to land the takedown.
Stageberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stageberg misses with a straight left.
Stageberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martyrdom pinned against the cage. Martyrdom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Stageberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martyrdom misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martyrdom rushes Stageberg and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Stageberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martyrdom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martyrdom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stageberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stageberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Martyrdom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stageberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martyrdom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stageberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martyrdom counters with a nice uppercut.
Martyrdom closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stageberg to the mat! Stageberg manages to get full guard.
Stageberg has a closed guard, preventing Martyrdom from standing up.
Stageberg wants to sweep here but Martyrdom controlling him for the moment.
Martyrdom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martyrdom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martyrdom lands a jab.
Martyrdom thuds a left hand into Stageberg's body.
Decent striking displayed by Martyrdom there.
Martyrdom has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martyrdom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stageberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stageberg taking a breather.
Stageberg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martyrdom uses from the top position.
Martyrdom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stageberg is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stageberg uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Martyrdom lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Martyrdom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stageberg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martyrdom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stageberg won't be happy with that.
Martyrdom stands up.
Buck Martyrdom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martyrdom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stageberg defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martyrdom slaps away a takedown attempt from Stageberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joey Stageberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martyrdom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stageberg wants to clinch but Martyrdom slips to the side
letting Martyrdom counter with a right hand.
Stageberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martyrdom counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stageberg throws the left hand but Martyrdom avoids the punch easily.
Stageberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martyrdom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Martyrdom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martyrdom 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Martyrdom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Drunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Drunk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murilo Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drunk misses with a takedown attempt - Dos Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drunk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dos Santos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Drunk escapes and throws Dos Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dos Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Drunk keeps moving and retains side control.
Dos Santos sneaks back into half guard.
Drunk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Drunk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Drunk keeps him under control.
Dos Santos is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Drunk is tapping! Great win for Dos Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Murilo Dos Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Nikisch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikisch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hero by Skillet kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Remy Bonjasky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Art Nikisch's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Bonjasky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Art Nikisch!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Bonjasky.
It looks like Art Nikisch has been cut.
Remy Bonjasky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikisch closes the distance and clinches up with Bonjasky, looking for a takedown. Nikisch pushes Bonjasky against the ropes but Bonjasky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that misses.
Nikisch fails to land the takedown.
Bonjasky throws a head kick that misses.
Nikisch gets a clinch.
Nikisch lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bonjasky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonjasky lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikisch shoots in and drives through. Bonjasky sprawls well.
Remy Bonjasky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Nikisch.
Bonjasky lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Nikisch falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Remy Bonjasky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Memphis Klaspinowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake Ritter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Ritter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Memphis Klaspinowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klaspinowski swivels and escapes.
Klaspinowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ritter sprawls well initially but Klaspinowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ritter is trying to control but can't.
Klaspinowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Klaspinowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ritter gets back to full guard.
Ritter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klaspinowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klaspinowski postures up in Ritter's guard and throws a big left but Ritter blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Klaspinowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klaspinowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ritter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritter wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Klaspinowski is now in half guard.
Klaspinowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaspinowski thows a huge punch but Ritter dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Klaspinowski lands a nice short elbow.
Klaspinowski slips a nice elbow through Ritter's hands, connecting with Ritter's forehead.
Klaspinowski wants to control but Ritter is keeping him busy.
Klaspinowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ritter defending well though.
Ritter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Klaspinowski escapes and gets back to his feet.
Klaspinowski misses with a looping left.
Klaspinowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ritter is looking for a triangle but Klaspinowski pushes his legs off easily.
Ritter is breathing heavily.
Klaspinowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Klaspinowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klaspinowski preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klaspinowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ritter is looking to stand up but Klaspinowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Klaspinowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ritter doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ritter lands an upkick as Klaspinowski stands over him.
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!
Ritter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klaspinowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Klaspinowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ritter checks a leg kick.
Ritter fails with a takedown attempt.
Klaspinowski scores with a takedown into Ritter's guard.
Klaspinowski thows a big elbow that misses.
Ritter looking for a guillotine here but Klaspinowski defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Klaspinowski defends well.
Ritter looking for a sweep. Not yet Ritter, not yet.
Klaspinowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Klaspinowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ritter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ritter trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ritter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Klaspinowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ritter has his feet on Klaspinowski's thighs here. He's pushed Klaspinowski off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Klaspinowski screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blake Ritter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between OIiver Twist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remington Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vice has chosen The Arcade by Hypercrush as his entrance music. Remington Vice told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, OIiver Twist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remington Vice!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twist closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Twist is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vice actively working from the bottom here.
Vice trying to control but Twist postures up.
Twist is trying to work for a kimura but Vice is defending well.
Vice is trying to maintain the position but Twist is very close to passing his half guard.
Vice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Twist passes to side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Twist working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vice wants it to stay on the feet.
Twist is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vice's half guard.
Vice actively working from the bottom here.
Vice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Twist.
Vice tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vice is trying to get back to full guard.
Vice is looking to control Twist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vice avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Vice manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vice keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Twist dives in and grabs Vice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vice pushes down on Twist's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Twist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vice leaves Twist with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for OIiver Twist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Twist is breathing heavily.
Twist misses with a wild body shot.
Vice tries for a takedown but Twist circles away easily
so Twist counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice has his foot on Twist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Twist works his way back into a safe position though.
Vice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vice keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Twist thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Twist controlling from the top position.
Vice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Twist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Twist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twist's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vice has a closed guard, preventing Twist from standing up.
Vice wants to sweep here but Twist controlling him for the moment.
Twist distracts Vice with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vice is trying to keep Twist in close.
Twist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vice keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Twist is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vice's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OIiver Twist dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vice fails with the takedown
and Twist counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Twist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vice keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
OIiver Twist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Twist stopping the sweep attempt from Vice.
Vice looking for a guillotine here but Twist defends easily.
Vice is trying to control the position but Twist postures up.
Vice working for a triangle but Twist defends it easily.
Vice is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Twist trying to control but Vice is working from the bottom.
Twist has gone for a leg lock! Vice slips out almost immediately though and dives into Twist's guard.
Twist trying to strike off his back.
Vice slips nicely into half guard.
Twist tries to kick Vice off but Vice keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vice in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Twist tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Remington Vice!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the ring accompanied by Tough Guy. Antonio Silva is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Silva shoots in.
Antonio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Silva shoots in.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson stands up from Silva's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva wants to control but Jackson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
I wouldn't like to be where Silva is right now.
Jackson staying calm.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva trying to control the position.
Jackson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva trying to control here.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Silva tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson darts in and clinches Silva up against the ropes.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson lands a nice forearm strike.
Silva is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Silva tries to control but Jackson manages to take his back.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Silva trying to control the position but Jackson manages to sink in the hooks.
Jackson looking for the choke from the back.
Silva is keeping busy.
Silva tries to break free.
Karl Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the hands but Jackson breaks the grip.
Jackson wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Silva tries to break free.
Jackson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Jackson let's go of the attempt for now.
Jackson looking for the RNC.
Jackson avoiding Silva 's attempts to control his hands.
Jackson is looking to control Silva but Silva is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson is hanging on to Silva's back as he tries to escape.
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Silva manages to turn into his guard.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson is posturing up here but Silva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jackson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jackson has to tap! Slick submission there by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Draven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gravid Doughie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gravid Doughie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Draven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gravid Doughie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doughie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doughie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Draven is trying to defend but Doughie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Draven tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Doughie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Draven is looking to control Doughie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Draven avoid being mounted?
Doughie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Draven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doughie winds up and cracks Draven with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Doughie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Draven keeps working.
Draven wants to improve his position but Doughie is controlling well.
Doughie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Draven throws a body punch but Doughie moves out of range.
Draven gets caught flat footed, as Doughie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Draven kicks Doughie off and gets to his feet.
Draven throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doughie was covering up waiting for the punch and Draven finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Doughie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Draven is one step ahead there.
Draven trying to control the position from guard on top but Doughie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doughie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Draven is one step ahead there.
Doughie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doughie controls Draven momentarily but Draven frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven trying to control the position from guard on top but Doughie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draven stopping the sweep attempt from Doughie.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doughie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Draven swivels and escapes.
Gravid Doughie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven throws a nice looking combination but Doughie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doughie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Draven knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doughie on the ground.
Doughie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven wants to control but Doughie is keeping busy.
Doughie prevents Draven from improving his position.
Draven taking some punishment here, with Doughie in his half guard.
Doughie drops an elbow to the side of Draven's head.
Draven trying to control here.
Draven gets full guard.
Doughie won't allow Draven to get back to his feet.
Doughie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Draven on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Draven tries to get out of the position.
Draven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doughie lands a couple of digs.
Doughie won't allow Draven to sweep him here.
Doughie landing some decent shots from guard.
Doughie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Draven's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doughie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Draven keeping full guard, as Doughie tries to pass.
Draven trying to control the position.
Doughie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Draven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Draven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doughie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Draven working a defensive guard here.
Draven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doughie's guard.
Doughie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Draven is aware though and is defending well.
Doughie looks gassed!
Draven trying to control but Doughie is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gravid Doughie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Doughie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Draven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doughie's sensitive parts.
Doughie feints and as Draven raises his hands in defense, Doughie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doughie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Draven strikes from his own guard.
Draven controls Doughie momentarily but Doughie frees himself.
Doughie trying to control but Draven is working from the bottom.
Draven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doughie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doughie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doughie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doughie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doughie is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Draven or perhaps it was just good defense by Doughie which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Doughie moves out of range easily.
Doughie throws a right hand that Draven ducks under and follows up with a left that Draven also avoids with ease.
Doughie works the jab nicely.
Doughie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doughie gets a takedown into half guard.
Draven regains full guard. Nicely done.
Draven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doughie is one step ahead there.
Doughie postures up in Draven's guard and throws a big left but Draven blocks it.
Draven is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doughie is controlling him.
Doughie scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doughie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Draven wants to stand up but Doughie is controlling him.
Draven is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Draven is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doughie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Doughie trying to control but Draven is working from the bottom.
Gravid Doughie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Draven throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Draven striking off his back but it's not causing Doughie any problems.
Draven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Doughie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doughie working the head and body with strikes.
Doughie scoring with punches and elbows.
Doughie working the ground and pound from side control.
Draven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doughie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Doughie scoring with punches from side control.
Draven tries to buck Doughie off but Doughie is having none of it.
Doughie looks up at the clock and then as Draven takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Doughie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Doughie is working Draven over with some ground and pound from side control.
Doughie has control of an arm but Draven manages to advance to Doughie's back!
Draven slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Draven doesn't have the hooks in and Doughie manages to turn into his guard.
Draven lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Doughie!
Doughie is looking to improve his position but Draven isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draven looking to control but Doughie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Doughie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Draven lands a heavy elbow.
Doughie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Draven lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Draven prevents Doughie from getting the reversal.
Doughie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gravid Doughie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Doughie avoids the body shot from Draven.
Doughie closes the distance and clinches up with Draven, looking for a takedown. Doughie pushes Draven against the ropes but Draven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Doughie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Draven's waist but Draven gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doughie off to one side.
Draven looks to land a combination but Doughie avoids it well.
Doughie digs a good body shot into Draven's ribs.
Draven throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Doughie.
Draven scores with a spinning back kick!
Doughie avoids the head kick by Draven.
A solid leg kick lands there for Draven.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Draven gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doughie.
Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gravid Doughie.
Draven drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doughie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Draven lands a nice looking body kick.
Some wild striking there from Draven.
Draven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draven throws the kick towards the body but Doughie avoids it.
Draven misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Draven, right into the meat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doughie is defended easily by Draven.
Draven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doughie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Draven counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Doughie!
Doughie wants to control but Draven is having none of it.
Gravid Doughie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven landing strikes from the mount.
Draven controlling from the full mount.
Doughie gets back to half guard.
Doughie tries to roll over but Draven keeps him under control.
Draven is trying to control. Doughie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Draven trying to work for an americana but Doughie has managed to regain full guard.
Doughie pulls Draven in close to his closed guard and prevents Draven from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven controlling from the top position.
Draven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doughie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Doughie is trying to keep Draven in close.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doughie is on top in guard.
Draven looking to control.
Draven pushes Doughie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Draven shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Doughie is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doughie gets full guard.
Eric Draven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doughie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Draven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doughie 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 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gravid Doughie!
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