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VENDETTA: Blood Feud 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Nedkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanislav Nedkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Carver!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nedkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carver.
Carver clinches with his opponent.
Nedkov lands a shoulder strike.
Nedkov managing to block the knees to the body from Carver.
Carver holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Carver prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carver tries to land knees in the clinch but Nedkov avoids the damage to the body.
Nedkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Carver controls his hands.
Nedkov is working for takedown but Carver is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nedkov stops a takedown attempt from Carver.
Nedkov working aggressively here.
Carver has Nedkov pressed against the cage, preventing Nedkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A bit of stalling here from Carver.
Carver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nedkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislav Nedkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carver is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carver can't get the takedown.
Carver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nedkov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Carver darts in and clinches Nedkov up against the cage.
Nedkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carver tries for a takedown but Nedkov manages to get underhooks.
Carver looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Carver won't allow it.
Carver is pressed up against the cage. Nedkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carver down to the mat. Carver avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nedkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nedkov wants to slow Carver down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Carver.
Carver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nedkov is trying to break the clinch but Carver is controlling him.
Carver ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Carver no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Carver keeping moving, preventing Nedkov from controlling successfully.
Carver has a closed guard, preventing Nedkov from standing up.
Nedkov trying to control but Carver is working from the bottom.
Nedkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nedkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nedkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nedkov lands a nice hook to Carver's body. Carver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nedkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clint Carver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nedkov throws a series of punches but Carver moves out of range.
Carver takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Clint Carver has been cut.
Nedkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nedkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Carver's head.
Carver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carver circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carver counters by clinching up.
Nedkov tries a body shot but Carver blocks it.
Nedkov pulls guard effortlessly.
Carver is standing up over Nedkov. Nedkov looks to escape but Carver dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov is looking for a sweep.
Carver in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nedkov tries to improve position but can't.
Carver trying to control the position but Nedkov is working away.
Nedkov is trying to improve his position.
Carver trying to control the action but Nedkov is working from the bottom.
Nedkov tries to bench press Carver off him but Carver keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nedkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carver but Carver pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nedkov fails to land the takedown.
Carver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carver closes the distance and clinches.
Carver pulls guard.
Nedkov looking to sit in guard and control but Carver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nedkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Nedkov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nedkov tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carver trying to control the position from guard on top but Nedkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Nedkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clint Carver's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Carver looks to clinch
and Nedkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nedkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carver napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carver is looking for a sweep.
Nedkov wants to control but Carver is keeping him busy.
Nedkov cracks Carver with a big right hand but Carver just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carver can't do much from the bottom here.
Carver on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nedkov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nedkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nedkov cracks Carver with a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nedkov trying to control the action but Carver is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carver is breathing heavily.
Nedkov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedkov is looking to take a break and control but Carver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nedkov lands a few punches from side control.
Nedkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carver on the ground.
Nedkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nedkov lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Nedkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nedkov wants to control but Carver is keeping him busy.
Nedkov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Carver takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nedkov landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carver down.
Nedkov working the head and body with strikes.
Nedkov working the head with strikes.
Carver is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nedkov scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Nedkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nedkov cracks Carver with a big elbow.
Stanislav Nedkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Carver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nedkov working the ground and pound from side control.
Nedkov scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver tries to improve position but can't.
Nedkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nedkov grinds an elbow into Carver's temple.
Nedkov scores with punches from side control.
Nedkov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nedkov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nedkov cracks Carver with a big elbow.
Nedkov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nedkov moves into the clinch.
Carver fails to pull guard.
Carver being controlled against the cage.
Nedkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nedkov has had enough of the clinch but Carver keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov tries to pull guard but Carver won't allow it.
Carver blocks a body shot from Nedkov.
Nedkov jumps guard but Carver stands there with Nedkov around his waist. Nedkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nedkov wants to break free but Carver has control.
Nedkov lands a body punch.
Nedkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Carver won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carver.
Carver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nedkov lands with a right hand.
Carver wants to clinch but Nedkov slips to the side
and Nedkov counters with a series of strikes. Carver will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nedkov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A combination from Nedkov does no damage.
Stanislav Nedkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nedkov tries to land a front kick but Carver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left lands for Nedkov.
Nedkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carver's hands.
Nedkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carver, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Nedkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clint Carver's cut.
That's time! Nedkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nedkov throws a leg kick but Carver sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nedkov throws a series of strikes that have Carver backpedaling.
Oooh a lovely combination from Nedkov sends Carver down but not out. Nedkov dives into side control looking to finish.
Carver is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nedkov scores with punches from side control.
Carver is still in real trouble! Can Nedkov finish him?
Nedkov trying to control the position but Carver is working away.
Carver seems to have recovered his senses.
Nedkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carver tries to bench press Nedkov off him but Nedkov keeps the position.
Carver wants to control but Nedkov postures up.
Carver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nedkov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nedkov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nedkov scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nedkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nedkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Carver circles away.
Nedkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Carver sprawls well. He's pushed Nedkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nedkov works Carver's body with a nice hook.
Nedkov has Carver up against the cage in a clinch.
Nedkov is trying to break free.
Carver breaks the clinch.
Nedkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nedkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nedkov closes the distance and clinches.
Nedkov jumps guard and drags Carver to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Carver won't allow Nedkov to sweep him here.
Nedkov wants to stand up but Carver is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov keeping moving, preventing Carver from controlling successfully.
Carver postures up.
Nedkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carver can do to turn this around?
Carver stops Nedkov from standing up.
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.
Carver wants to clinch up but Nedkov keeps it at a distance.
Nedkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nedkov looking for a takedown.
Carver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nedkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nedkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nedkov trying to control from half guard but Carver is working away.
Nedkov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Carver is looking to escape.
Carver trying to control here.
Nedkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nedkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carver tries to kick Nedkov off but Nedkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nedkov is looking to take a break and control but Carver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nedkov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carver backs up against the cage.
A nice combination there by Nedkov.
Stanislav Nedkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nedkov cracks Carver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nedkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carver as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislav Nedkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carver throws the kick towards the body but Nedkov avoids it.
Carver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nedkov.
Carver moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nedkov tries to clinch but Carver moves out of range.
Carver tries to clinch up
and Nedkov counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanislav Nedkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nedkov 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanislav Nedkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mace Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dolph Lundgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mace Raven!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren throws a wild body kick that Raven sees coming a mile off.
Raven clinches with his opponent.
Raven has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lundgren is trying to keep an underhook but Raven manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Raven's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lundgren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raven stopping the sweep attempt from Lundgren.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lundgren wants to sweep here but Raven controlling him for the moment.
Raven controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven postures up in Lundgren's guard and throws a big left but Lundgren blocks it.
Raven stays in close to Lundgren's body and controls the position.
Lundgren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lundgren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raven is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Raven takes the fight into the clinch.
Raven gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Raven wants to pass to mount but Lundgren is defending the position.
Raven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Raven missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lundgren wants to control but Raven is keeping busy.
Raven content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren missing with punches from the bottom.
Raven decides to stand and escape the position.
Raven takes the fight into the clinch.
Raven keeps control of Lundgren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Raven just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lundgren's brow.
Lundgren working hard to break the clinch.
Raven avoiding damage.
Lundgren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raven just stands there and leans against the cage.
Raven lands a takedown into guard.
Raven trying to control but Lundgren is working from the bottom.
Raven is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raven lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lundgren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raven trying to control but Lundgren is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raven pushes down on Lundgren's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Raven is working for a submission of some sort.
Raven uses his free foot to push down on Lundgren's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lundgren.
Raven avoids the attempt from Lundgren to control.
Raven sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mace Raven 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.
Raven takes the fight into the clinch.
Raven lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Dolph Lundgren has been cut.
Lundgren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Raven blocks an elbow strike from Lundgren.
Lundgren can't get the takedown.
Raven tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lundgren avoids it.
Raven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lundgren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raven has him pressed against the cage.
Raven throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lundgren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raven prevents it.
Raven has Lundgren pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven has Lundgren pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Raven pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lundgren tumbling to the mat - Raven dives into Lundgren's guard.
Raven keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lundgren's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lundgren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raven is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Raven throwing strikes from guard but Lundgren blocks nicely.
Raven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lundgren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lundgren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Raven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Raven looking to pass the guard.
Lundgren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raven controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raven looking to pass the guard.
Lundgren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raven passes Lundgren's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Raven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Raven there.
Lundgren has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raven is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren is looking for a sweep. Raven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raven seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lundgren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lundgren tries to get to full guard but Raven has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Raven there.
Raven is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raven lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Raven prevents Lundgren from standing back up.
Raven slips a nice elbow through Lundgren's hands, connecting with Lundgren's forehead.
Raven is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Raven is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mace Raven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dolph Lundgren's cut.
That's time! Lundgren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Raven has closed the distance and engaged Lundgren in a clinch.
Raven lands a nice knee to the body.
Raven creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lundgren's defenses.
Raven trying to land knees to the body.
Raven creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lundgren's defenses.
Lundgren is fighting off a takedown attempt but Raven is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lundgren to the mat. Lundgren regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Raven trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundgren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lundgren tries to pass to full mount but Raven defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raven gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven pulls Lundgren in to control the position.
Lundgren won't allow Raven to sweep him here.
Raven manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Raven lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lundgren hang on?
Raven working Lundgren over with strikes here.
Lundgren tries to hold on but Raven postures up.
Raven cracks Lundgren 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.
Raven controlling the pace for now.
Raven lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Raven lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raven moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lundgren has worked his arm free - good work by Lundgren!
Raven moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Raven scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lundgren to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lundgren is trying to improve his position.
Raven taking a breather here.
Lundgren can't do much from the bottom here.
Raven working the head and body with strikes.
Lundgren is looking to regain half guard here but Raven keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Raven cracks Lundgren with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lundgren tries to escape but Raven is in control.
Mace Raven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raven lands a decent elbow from side control.
Raven controls the position.
Raven working the head with strikes.
Raven content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lundgren taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mace Raven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raven 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mace Raven!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Johson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trey Johson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
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, Trey Johson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lesnar tries to avoid it but Johson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lesnar to the ground. Lesnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lesnar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lesnar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johson is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnar keeps moving and retains side control.
Lesnar controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Johson is trying to escape and Lesnar transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Johson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lesnar! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knock Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Carwin 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 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, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Knock Out!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Out tries to clinch up but Carwin circles away and keeps his distance.
Carwin swinging wilding here.
Out looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carwin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Out has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Out and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Out shoots for a double leg takedown but Carwin sprawls well. He's pushed Out's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Out doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Out manages to avoid it.
Carwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Out sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carwin throws a combination that misses
and Out counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Out closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carwin circles away.
Out uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carwin.
Carwin forces Out back against the cage and clinches.
Out is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carwin breaks from the clinch.
Carwin misses with a few strikes there.
Out takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Knock Out has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carwin leaves Out with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shane Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knock Out.
Out looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carwin cracks Out with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Carwin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Out to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carwin fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Out out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Shane Carwin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ninjard Oceans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dracula Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninjard Oceans had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninjard Oceans!
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, Dracula Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oceans tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oceans tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oceans is looking to clinch.
Oceans wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Oceans wants to clinch.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oceans is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
Oceans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oceans moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
Oceans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oceans moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Oceans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oceans fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oceans tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Oceans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oceans wants to clinch but Hardy slips to the side
and Hardy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oceans!
Oceans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oceans tries to get out of the position.
Hardy controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Oceans tries to lock up and control but Hardy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Oceans wants to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardy controlling the pace for now.
Hardy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hardy content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dracula Hardy 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.
Oceans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Oceans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy fails with the takedown.
Oceans moves into the clinch.
Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oceans lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Dracula Hardy has been cut.
Oceans misses with an elbow over the top.
Hardy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oceans smiles and moves away.
Ninjard Oceans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dracula Hardy.
Hardy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardy is taking a breather. Oceans says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oceans is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oceans wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy.
Oceans is looking to improve his position.
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.
Hardy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dracula Hardy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oceans wants to clinch.
Oceans wants to clinch
and Hardy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardy.
Oceans has his hands on Hardy's head, controlling the position.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Oceans is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hardy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hardy wants to control but Oceans is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dracula Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dracula Hardy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
Oceans tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oceans closes the distance and clinches.
Oceans lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Oceans breaks from the clinch.
Oceans tries to clinch
so Hardy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hardy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oceans is keeping the position for now.
Oceans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oceans is looking to sweep but instead, Hardy has passed into half guard.
Oceans wants to get back to full guard but Hardy has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ninjard Oceans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oceans tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
Dracula Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dracula Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dracula Hardy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Kael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kael comes into the arena with Nagasaki - Ken Doh blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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, Tyson Kael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kael is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko wants to slow Kael down by chopping away at his legs.
Kael tried to score with a low kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kael.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kael.
Emelianenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kael throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emelianenko counters with a low kick, right behind Kael 's knee.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Kael.
Nice shot by Emelianenko.
Kael misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kael swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko looks for the body kick but Kael saw that one coming.
Emelianenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kael can pounce on him.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Kael circles away and keeps his distance.
Kael wants to land a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Kael circles away.
Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kael throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kael misses the target.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko throws a head kick but Kael moves out of range.
Kael connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kael throws out a leg kick but Emelianenko moves out of range and Kael only half commits.
Kael loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyson Kael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kael dips to his left and cracks Emelianenko with an uppercut!
Kael throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Kael.
Kael blocks the body kick.
Kael scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kael is trying to control the action in half guard but Emelianenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kael stops Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.
Kael controlling the action here.
Kael tries to pass to full mount but Emelianenko defends it.
Well, if Kael is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to stand back up but Kael is controlling him
Kael wants to free his trapped foot but Emelianenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kael prevents Emelianenko from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab from Kael misses.
Kael throws a shot from downtown. Emelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Emelianenko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
Kael is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Kael strikes.
Emelianenko walks into a stiff left hand from Kael.
Kael throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Emelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Kael moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kael throws out the jab.
Kael throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kael scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kael is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kael wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kael 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kael dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Emelianenko misses with a body kick.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Kael.
Emelianenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kael rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kael misses with an uppercut.
A shot to de liver by Kael. Beautiful body shot.
Kael throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kael fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kael falls off balance throwing a combination
so Emelianenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Emelianenko trying to control but Kael is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kael is controlling Emelianenko's posture.
Kael trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Kael is looking for a triangle but Emelianenko pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stopping the sweep attempt from Kael.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Kael keeps moving.
Kael trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko looks to land a combination but Kael avoids it well.
Kael throws a left and a right that both miss
and Emelianenko counters with a three punch combo that has Kael backing up. Kael nods at Emelianenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Kael shows good takedown defense.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Kael throws a leg kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kael slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kael misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Kael misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kael.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kael throws the kick towards the body but Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Kael.
A telegraphed right hand from Kael misses the target.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Kael pivots, looking for a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range and Kael settles back down.
Kael misses with a hook to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Kael missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko misses with a double jab.
Kael punishes Emelianenko's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fedor Emelianenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Emelianenko digs a good body shot into Kael's ribs.
Kael takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kael throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
Kael throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Kael misses.
Kael showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emelianenko.
A slow jab from Kael misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Kael misses with a hook.
Kael blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kael shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kael stops Emelianenko from standing up.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko is trying to control the position but Kael postures up.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Kael tries to pass.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Kael from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kael wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kael cracks the inside of Emelianenko's front leg.
Kael misses with a leg kick.
Kael throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily.
Kael lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kael throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kael has his takedown stuffed
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kael doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Kael missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kael throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Tyson Kael is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kael lands a jab to Emelianenko's midsection.
Kael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Kael's head.
Emelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kael counters with a stiff right hand.
Kael throws a leg kick but Emelianenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kael lands a body shot.
Kael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Kael attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kael throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Emelianenko counters with a left to the body.
Kael misses with a double jab.
Kael swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kael prevents it.
Emelianenko tries to stall but Kael uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kael is trying to trip Emelianenko. He has hold of a leg but Emelianenko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kael persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kael stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kael wants to get up but he can't break Emelianenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Kael showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kael 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Kael!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Veloso I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Johnson 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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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Veloso I!
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, Jay Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veloso I circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veloso I momentarily.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Veloso I fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veloso I lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Veloso I thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Jay Johnson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veloso I throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Veloso I finish him?
A combination from Veloso I does no damage.
Veloso I fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Douglas Veloso I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veloso I throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veloso I drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Veloso I is looking for the KO!
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Veloso I misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Veloso I misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Veloso I gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson drops Veloso I with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Veloso I looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Veloso I is rocked!
Veloso I rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veloso I is breathing heavily.
Veloso I clinches but Johnson breaks the clinch
and Johnson counters with a crisp right that sends Veloso I to the canvas! Johnson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Johnson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Schaub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Beat It - MJ as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brendan Schaub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores with a jab.
It looks like Brendan Schaub has been cut.
Silva lands a big right hand that sends Schaub crashing to the mat! Silva stays standing though and waves Schaub back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Schaub right on the button. Schaub goes down! Silva follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Silva gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Silva!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raffer Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Saic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saic has chosen It Takes Two as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raffer Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mo Saic!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saic avoids the head kick by Steele.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saic blocks the body kick.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele keeps the fight on the outside.
Saic is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steele looks for the body kick but Saic saw that one coming.
Saic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saic checks a leg kick.
Saic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steele can pounce on him.
Steele goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Mo Saic has been cut.
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!
Saic tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Steele throws a head kick but Saic moves out of range.
Steele throws and low kick but Saic moves out of range easily.
Saic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws the kick towards the body but Saic avoids it.
Steele tries to land a front kick but Saic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steele throws a head kick that Saic semi-blocks.
Saic tries to clinch but Steele is having none of it.
Saic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Steele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saic is out of range and Steele settles back down.
Saic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steele.
Saic looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Saic moves out of range easily.
Steele throws the left hand but Saic avoids the punch easily.
Steele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saic tries to clinch but Steele is having none of it.
Steele lands with a slapping head kick.
Steele misses with a low kick.
Saic moves into the clinch.
Steele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saic's face.
Steele taking a breather.
Steele tries to break free but Saic pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking to break free of the clinch but Saic has double underhooks.
Saic lands with a left to the head.
Saic swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Saic.
It looks like Raffer Steele has been cut.
Saic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saic slowing the pace effectively.
Saic managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Steele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steele is trying to break free.
Saic pushes off an throws an elbow but Steele leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steele wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saic lands an elbow just above Steele 's eye.
Saic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saic closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Saic fails to land.
Steele takes an elbow to the temple.
Saic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steele's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffer Steele dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steele misses with a low kick.
Saic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saic blocks the body kick.
Steele looks for the body kick but Saic saw that one coming.
Saic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saic lands with a nice body punch.
Raffer Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Steele.
Steele throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele lands with a kick to the temple. Saic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Raffer Steele is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele scores with a nice body kick.
Saic is breathing heavily.
Steele scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steele.
Steele throws the kick towards the body but Saic avoids it.
A head kick misses from Steele.
Steele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saic checks a low kick from Steele.
Saic blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A left and a right from Steele both land. Nice combination.
Steele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele misses with a kick to the body.
Raffer Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Saic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saic avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Steele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele wants to slow Saic down by chopping away at his legs.
Saic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Steele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steele delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Steele throws out a leg kick but Saic moves out of range and Steele only half commits.
Saic moves out of range of the body kick from Steele.
Steele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steele throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffer Steele dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Steele cracks Saic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saic tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Steele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steele does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Saic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saic moves out of range of the leg kick from Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele scores with a leg kick.
Steele keeps the fight on the outside.
Steele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele wants to land a leg kick but Saic is out of range.
Steele throws and low kick but Saic moves out of range easily.
Steele throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steele throws a head kick that Saic semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steele - that will leave a mark!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steele.
Steele cracks the inside of Saic's front leg.
Steele throws a head kick but Saic moves out of range.
Saic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steele can pounce on him.
Steele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Steele.
Steele throws a leg kick which misses Saic's front leg but catches the back leg as Saic tries to avoid it.
Steele tries to score with a low kick but Saic moves his leg out of the way.
Crunch! Steele slams his shin into Saic's torso.
Saic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steele can pounce on him.
Steele tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele looks for the body kick but Saic saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steele.
Steele misses with a kick to the body.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saic can do to turn this around?
Steele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saic moves out of range of the body kick.
Saic tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range.
Saic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steele, right into the meat.
Mo Saic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raffer Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raffer Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steele, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raffer Steele!
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