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GAMMA: Contenders 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Nikisch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Duran Duran. Nikisch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hero by Skillet. Art Nikisch is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Art Nikisch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikisch closes the distance and clinches.
Filipovic tries to break the clinch but Nikisch is controlling the position.
Nikisch misses with a knee to the head.
Nikisch connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Filipovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Nikisch has double underhooks.
Nikisch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Nikisch clinches up against the ropes.
Filipovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nikisch scores with a knee to the head.
Nikisch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nikisch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
Nikisch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Filipovic's efforts to push away.
Nikisch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nikisch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikisch has Filipovic pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Filipovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Nikisch.
Nikisch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Nikisch moves out of range easily.
Filipovic slips a jab and a cross from Nikisch.
Nikisch has closed the distance and engaged Filipovic in a clinch.
Nikisch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filipovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Filipovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nikisch.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch but Nikisch keeps him there for the moment.
Nikisch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nikisch lands a nice knee to the body.
Nikisch pulls Filipovic into guard.
Nikisch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikisch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Filipovic's guard.
Nikisch trying to control the position from guard on top but Filipovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikisch advances to half guard.
Nikisch throwing shots but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
Nikisch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Filipovic!
Nikisch landing punches.
Nikisch putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nikisch has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Filipovic's face.
Mirko Filipovic's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filipovic is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Filipovic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nikisch.
Nikisch tries to control but Filipovic wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nikisch breaks from Filipovic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Filipovic taking shots to the head.
Nikisch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nikisch lands a big shot to the head and Filipovic winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Art Nikisch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson comes into the arena with Emeth - Telesis blaring out of the sound system. Karl Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Counter striker
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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, Frank Svensson!
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, Karl Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Svensson.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Svensson tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Svensson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Svensson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Svensson somewhat.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Svensson. That did some damage!
Jackson gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson has Jackson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson jumps guard.
Svensson has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Svensson's guard.
Svensson keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Svensson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard!
Svensson actively working from the bottom here.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Svensson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Svensson actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Svensson 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.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Svensson can't get the takedown.
Svensson wants a takedown.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Svensson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson rushes Svensson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jumps guard.
Jackson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson pulls Svensson in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Svensson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Svensson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson pulls Svensson in to control the position.
Svensson wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Svensson regains guard.
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.
Svensson has his feet on Jackson's thighs here. He's pushed Jackson 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! Jackson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Svensson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hinds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Relo Kitty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hinds might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Back up by 12 Stones. Kitty has chosen Satyricon - Filthgrinder as his entrance music. 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
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Hinds!
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, Relo Kitty!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitty misses with a series of wild punches.
Kitty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hinds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kitty's half guard.
Kitty wants to improve his position but Hinds is controlling well.
Kitty wants to control but Hinds is keeping busy.
Hinds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kitty on the ground.
Hinds looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kitty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hinds is working away from the top position though.
Hinds looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kitty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hinds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hinds's back!
Hinds showing good submission defense here.
Hinds tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kitty prevents Hinds from getting the reversal.
Kitty landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kitty swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hinds is now in Kitty's guard. A big mistake from Kitty there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinds looking to pass the guard.
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.
Kitty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hinds is aware though and is defending well.
Hinds wants to pass the guard but Kitty is keeping the position.
Kitty working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hinds.
Kitty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hinds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hinds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hinds moves into the clinch.
Hinds has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kitty clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kitty turns into Hinds and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hinds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kitty.
Kitty wants to control from the top but Hinds keeps moving.
Kitty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hinds is breathing heavily.
Kitty trying to control the position from guard on top but Hinds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hinds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hinds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hinds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kitty cracks Hinds with an open hand slap.
Kitty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kitty darts in trying to clinch
and Hinds counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kitty won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinds in side control, throwing shots but Kitty defends.
Kitty sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kitty is looking to control Hinds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kitty avoid being mounted?
Kitty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hinds pulls his head out easily.
Kitty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hinds is looking to advance position but Kitty won't allow it.
Kitty moves into full guard.
Kitty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hinds wants to pass the guard but Kitty is keeping the position.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hinds shoots in but no luck this time.
Kitty misses with a double jab.
Kitty scores with a punch to the head.
Kitty misses with a two punch combination.
Kitty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hinds counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hinds.
Hinds looking to pass the guard.
Kitty lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hinds!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitty in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hinds is in a horrible position here. Kitty smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hinds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kitty lands a jab.
Kitty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kitty is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hinds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hinds lands a with a good body shot.
Kitty sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hinds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hinds lands in his opponent's guard.
Kitty looking for a guillotine here but Hinds defends easily.
Hinds preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hinds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kitty looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinds slips nicely into half guard.
Hinds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kitty is pressing down on Hinds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hinds won't allow Kitty to sweep him here.
Hinds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kitty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kitty is trying to control the position but Hinds postures up.
Kitty keeping full guard, as Hinds tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kitty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kitty with a poor takedown
so Hinds counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kitty looking for a guillotine here but Hinds defends easily.
Kitty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hinds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kitty is keeping the position for now.
Hinds throws a big right hand that misses.
Kitty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hinds looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitty trying to keep a closed guard but Hinds is proving a slippery customer.
Kitty manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hinds on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hinds tries to get out of the position.
Kitty breaks from Hinds's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hinds is trying to escape the mount.
Kitty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jeff Hinds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hinds is in a horrible position here. Kitty smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kitty raining down shots from the mount!
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.
Kitty landing shots from mount.
Hinds is trying desperately to improve position.
Kitty with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kitty cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kitty cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kitty scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hinds?
Kitty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hinds is looking to escape.
Kitty prevents Hinds from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeff Hinds will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kitty lands with a nice combination. Hinds backs away looking to recover.
Kitty misses with a takedown attempt
and Hinds counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kitty's guard now.
Kitty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hinds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hinds is working hard here to advance position.
Kitty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hinds keeps working.
Kitty is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hinds is desperately trying to improve his position but Kitty has a good base and remains in mount.
Hinds taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kitty fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitty dominating with strikes here.
Kitty with a couple of short strikes.
Kitty with shots to the head and body - Hinds looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kitty breaks from Hinds's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kitty in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hinds tries to reverse the position but Kitty maintains control.
Kitty has control of Hinds's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hinds regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kitty working for a guillotine from mount but Hinds is in no mood to give up.
Hinds working to try and regain half guard.
Kitty looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two 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.
Hinds gets back to half guard.
Kitty wants to control but Hinds is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kitty connects with a nice short shot to Hinds's temple.
Kitty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kitty throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kitty throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kitty slips a nice elbow through Hinds's hands, connecting with Hinds's forehead.
Kitty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hinds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kitty misses with a wild combination.
Kitty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kitty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hinds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Relo Kitty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinds scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hinds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hinds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hinds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hinds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hinds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kitty, who protects the arm well.
Kitty sneaks back into half guard.
Kitty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hinds is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinds tries to pass to full mount but Kitty defends it.
Kitty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Relo Kitty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Kitty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kitty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hinds defends it easily.
Hinds connects with a couple of short punches.
Kitty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hinds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kitty's head.
Jeff Hinds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kitty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hinds defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeff Hinds.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hinds, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeff Hinds!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mico Zvijer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mico Zvijer 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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200 lbs
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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, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mico Zvijer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zvijer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dover tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zvijer misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zvijer misses with a head kick.
Dover rushes Zvijer and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Zvijer looking for a takedown.
Dover stops a takedown attempt from Zvijer.
Zvijer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dover successfully pulls guard.
Dover is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zvijer is aware though and is defending well.
Dover trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zvijer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dover's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover wants to sweep here but Zvijer controlling him for the moment.
Zvijer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dover wants to clinch up but Zvijer keeps it at a distance.
Dover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zvijer is fending him off so far but Dover persists. Nope, Zvijer circles away and we're back to standing.
Dover shoots for a double leg takedown but Zvijer sprawls well. He's pushed Dover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zvijer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Zvijer as Dover shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zvijer lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Ben Dover has been cut.
Zvijer lands a big head kick that sends Dover tumbling to the mat! Zvijer takes a step backwards and waves Dover back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zvijer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zvijer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
BOOM! Zvijer lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dover. Dover tries to recover but Zvijer is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dover lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mico Zvijer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between gerard mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). gerard mousasi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Harper's chin.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, gerard mousasi!
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, John Harper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mousasi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harper stuffs the takedown.
mousasi slips a jab and a cross from Harper.
A jab from Harper misses.
mousasi slips a straight right by Harper.
Harper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
mousasi has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for gerard mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harper, as that shot connected.
mousasi moves out of range as Harper strikes.
mousasi shoots in for a takedown but Harper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
mousasi slips under a jab from Harper.
mousasi tries to keep at a distance but Harper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. mousasi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harper drops down looking for an ankle pick but mousasi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper tries to clinch there but mousasi circles away.
A punch combination from Harper misses.
mousasi shoots in and drives through. Harper sprawls well.
Harper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Harper grinds an elbow into mousasi's temple.
Harper landing a few strikes.
Harper is looking to take a break and control but mousasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
mousasi is breathing heavily.
Harper in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harper cracks mousasi with a big elbow.
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.
mousasi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
mousasi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
mousasi tries to improve position but can't.
Oh mousasi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harper moves into full mount!
mousasi seems to have got his legs back now.
Harper dominating with strikes here.
mousasi is looking to improve his position but Harper isn't that keen on the idea.
mousasi is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Harper cracks mousasi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Harper controlling the pace for now.
Harper loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have mousasi scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Harper land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Harper stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Harper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Bacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Brown!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Bacon is defending well.
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bacon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown prevents Bacon from escaping the position.
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bacon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown looks gassed!
Bacon pushes Brown away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brown gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bacon, who protects the arm well.
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bacon has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacon stops Brown from passing to mount.
Brown wants to control but Bacon is keeping him busy.
Brown prevents Bacon from escaping the position.
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brown wants to control but Bacon is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Bacon scores with a four punch combination!
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bacon but Bacon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Bacon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Bacon is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Bacon is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Bacon sprawls well.
Jay Bacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Brown.
Bacon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Brown 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.
Bacon is looking to clinch.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Bacon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Jay Bacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Bacon sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bacon wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jay Bacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Brown.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Bacon.
Brown is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown prevents Bacon from standing back up.
Bacon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Bacon defends it.
Bacon wants to stand back up but Brown manages to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Bacon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown tries to move to mount but Bacon blocks the move with his legs.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bacon throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown dives in and grabs Bacon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bacon pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown tries for a takedown but Bacon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bacon avoids it really well and circles away.
Bacon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bacon has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bacon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bacon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bacon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bacon working Brown over with knees to the body.
Brown wants a takedown.
Bacon misses with a knee strike.
Bacon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bacon scores with a knee to the head.
Bacon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown's face.
Bacon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Bacon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bacon lands a good knee to the midsection. Brown won't want to take too many of those.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Bacon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bacon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Bacon dominated that second round.
That's time! Bacon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bacon wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Bacon which made him look bad.
Bacon fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bacon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bacon misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bacon tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bacon circles away.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jay Bacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Brown.
Bacon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bacon stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bacon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bacon throws a head kick that misses.
Jay Bacon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Bacon sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bacon stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Bacon tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bacon is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Bacon circles away and we're back to standing.
Bacon is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown blocks a head kick by Bacon.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Bacon.
Bacon misses with the combination.
Bacon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bacon slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bacon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bacon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Bacon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jay Bacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bacon has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Bacon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bacon 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Bacon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between r r (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguelangel Jiminez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguelangel Jiminez 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
3 - 1 - 0 |
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173 lbs
3 - 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, r r!
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, Miguelangel Jiminez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiminez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
r shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jiminez pinned against the cage. Jiminez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
r scores a takedown into full mount!
r jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jiminez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jiminez and r has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
r is trying to get an arm triangle but Jiminez is defending well.
Jiminez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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.
r is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jiminez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
r tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no r has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jiminez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but r is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
r is trying to get an arm triangle but Jiminez is defending well.
Jiminez is trying to buck r off.
r thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
r is breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jiminez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jiminez duly obliges.
It looks like r r has been cut.
Jiminez drops r with a beautiful combination! r stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jiminez is looking for the KO!
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!
Jiminez clinches up with r and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jiminez lands a hook to the side of the head.
r is rocked!
Jiminez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oh r is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jiminez throws a right hand that r ducks under and follows up with a left that r also avoids with ease.
r is holding his hands too far apart here. Jiminez throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! r is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguelangel Jiminez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukaz Vai Touro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Its A Long Road. John Rambo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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233 lbs
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210 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukaz Vai Touro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo is looking to clinch.
Rambo misses with a wild combination.
Rambo lands a slapping body shot.
Rambo tries a head kick but it misses.
Vai Touro shoots in for a takedown but Rambo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rambo scores with a decent looking hook.
Vai Touro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rambo!
Vai Touro controlling from the full mount.
Vai Touro wants to finish this one by submission but Rambo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vai Touro.
Rambo is looking to improve his position but Vai Touro isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vai Touro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rambo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rambo is not content to let Vai Touro control the position.
Vai Touro is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rambo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Vai Touro gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rambo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Vai Touro lets go of the hold and Rambo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lukaz Vai Touro!
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