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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George StClaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George StClaire has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George StClaire!
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, Jim Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StClaire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to avoid it but StClaire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rogers to the ground. Rogers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
StClaire shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed StClaire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rogers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with StClaire, pushing him back against the cage.
StClaire tries to pull guard but Rogers won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George StClaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers gets underhooks to prevent StClaire's takedown attempt.
Rogers presses StClaire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rogers gets through StClaire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
StClaire tries to score a body lock takedown but Rogers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rogers.
StClaire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rogers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers closes the distance and clinches.
StClaire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rogers walks away with a smile on his face. StClaire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rogers clinches up against the cage.
StClaire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rogers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Rogers.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
StClaire wants a takedown but no success here.
Rogers lands with a light punch inside.
Rogers gets underhooks to prevent StClaire's takedown attempt.
StClaire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rogers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
StClaire is breathing heavily.
Rogers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down StClaire.
StClaire tries to circle away but Rogers has him pinned against the cage.
Rogers stops a takedown attempt from StClaire.
StClaire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rogers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers leaning against his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
StClaire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers effectively controlling the action here.
Rogers lands a body punch.
Rogers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
StClaire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rogers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
StClaire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Rogers.
Rogers lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Rogers - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Rogers.
A shot in the inside from Rogers.
Rogers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt StClaire or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rogers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rogers leaning his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rogers.
Rogers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rogers.
Rogers has StClaire pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rogers.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rogers rushes StClaire and presses him up against the cage.
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogers rushes StClaire and presses him up against the cage.
Rogers leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position but instead, StClaire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rogers into the cage.
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
StClaire shoots for a takedown but Rogers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
StClaire misses with a takedown attempt - Rogers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rogers scores with a jab. StClaire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
StClaire gets tackled into the cage by Rogers. Rogers maintains the clinch.
Rogers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rogers scores with a hook to the body.
Rogers lands a body punch.
Rogers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rogers scores with a shot to the side of StClaire's head.
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
StClaire tries to keep at a distance but Rogers has taken the fight into the clinch.
StClaire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rogers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rogers digs a right hand underneath StClaire's ribcage. StClaire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
StClaire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rogers.
Rogers punishes StClaire's body with a nice straight punch.
Rogers clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Rogers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
StClaire wants a takedown.
Rogers lands a left hand that snaps the head of StClaire backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Rogers.
Rogers pushes StClaire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rogers scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Rogers - that landed with a thud.
Rogers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of StClaires head.
Rogers is pushing StClaire up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rogers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Rogers.
A right hand to the body from Rogers.
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogers takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Rogers.
Rogers displaying some good clinch control by pressing StClaire up against the cage.
Rogers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rogers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rogers lands a hook that snaps the head of StClaire backwards.
StClaire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rogers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown by StClaire or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogers which made him look bad.
Rogers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Rogers rushes StClaire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
StClaire tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Rogers on the inside.
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Rogers digs a good body shot into StClaire's ribs.
Rogers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
StClaire is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for StClaire. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rogers moves into range and clinches up with StClaire.
Oh StClaire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers is struggling to control the position.
Rogers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rogers forces StClaire back against the cage and clinches.
StClaire seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
StClaire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rogers smiles and moves away.
Rogers rushes StClaire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers gets underhooks to prevent StClaire's takedown attempt.
Rogers manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Rogers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rogers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from StClaire.
Rogers works StClaire's body with a nice hook.
Rogers closes the distance and pushes StClaire back into the cage.
Rogers prevents the takedown attempt.
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers takes the fight into the clinch.
StClaire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rogers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
StClaire can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George StClaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers lands a left hand.
Rogers prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rogers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rogers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from StClaire.
A right hand to the body from Rogers.
Rogers leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
StClaire goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rogers prevents it.
StClaire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rogers just leaning against StClaire, taking a breather.
Rogers trying to control the position but instead, StClaire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rogers into the cage.
Rogers lands a body punch.
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Rogers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
StClaire is trying to trip Rogers. He has hold of a leg but Rogers is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. StClaire persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rogers 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.
StClaire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and StClaire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
StClaire won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
Rogers pulls StClaire in to control the position.
StClaire pushing down on Rogers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rogers is refusing to be controlled, as StClaire sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers pushes StClaire off and gets back to his feet.
Rogers has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
StClaire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rogers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rogers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rogers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rogers lands a body shot.
StClaire is working for takedown but Rogers is calmly controlling the position for now.
StClaire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rogers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rogers tries to stall but StClaire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jim Rogers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Rogers.
StClaire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rogers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rogers closes the distance and pushes StClaire back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
StClaire tries a body shot but Rogers blocks it.
StClaire tries to pull guard but Rogers holds him up against the cage and eventually StClaire drops back down to his feet.
StClaire is working for takedown but Rogers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rogers presses StClaire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers cracks a nice hook into StClaire's ribs.
Rogers leaves StClaire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rogers moves into the clinch successfully.
Rogers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of StClaire backwards.
Rogers lands a shot to the body.
Rogers is pressed up against the cage. StClaire has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rogers down to the mat. Rogers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rogers lands a jab-cross combination.
Jim Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
StClaire seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Rogers shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! StClaire is backing up but Rogers catches him with a final right hook that drops him! StClaire covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Rogers Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Rogers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Venom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachariah Jabari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venom comes to the cage accompanied by Orbital Smasher. Jabari has chosen Run this town as his entrance music. Zachariah Jabari will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Charlie Venom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zachariah Jabari!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabari getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Venom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Venom slips a jab and a cross from Jabari.
Jabari connects with a body shot that sends Venom's belly button to the back.
Jabari throws a right hand that Venom ducks under and follows up with a left that Venom also avoids with ease.
Jabari scores with the left hand. Venom knows he should have avoided that one.
Venom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jabari's waist but Jabari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Venom off to one side.
Venom avoids the body shot from Jabari.
Jabari punishes Venom's body with a nice straight punch.
Venom misses with a few strikes there.
Zachariah Jabari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Venom doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Venom misses.
Jabari thuds a left hand into Venom's body.
Venom walks into a straight right hand from Jabari.
Jabari ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jabari connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Venom momentarily.
Jabari scores with a three punch combo!
Venom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jabari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jabari scores with a punch to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Jabari. No joy for Venom on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Venom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Jabari both land. Nice combination.
Jabari misses with a few strikes there.
Jabari cracks a nice hook into Venom's ribs.
Venom walks into a straight right hand from Jabari.
Jabari throws a one two combo.
Venom is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabari misses with a combination
and Venom counters with a single leg into guard. Jabari didn't expect that.
Oh Venom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venom is breathing heavily.
Jabari wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Venom seems to have got his legs back now.
Venom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabari is keeping the position for now.
Jabari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Venom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Venom 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Venom trying to control but Jabari is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Charlie Venom.
Jabari lands a nice shot to the body.
Venom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jabari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Venom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jabari cracks Venom with an open hand slap.
Jabari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Venom doesn't seem bothered though.
Jabari misses with the combination.
Jabari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Venom closes the distance and clinches up with Jabari, looking for a takedown. Venom pushes Jabari against the cage but Jabari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jabari throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Venom on the side of the head.
Jabari lands a nice hook to Venom's body. Venom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Venom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jabari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jabari digs a good hook to Venom's body.
Venom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jabari lands a nice looking body shot.
Venom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zachariah Jabari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jabari throws a series of punches but Venom avoids them all with ease.
Jabari lands a slapping body shot.
Jabari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jabari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jabari misses with a double jab.
Jabari scores with a jab to the body.
Jabari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jabari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jabari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Venom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jabari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jabari throws a series of punches but Venom avoids them all with ease.
Jabari moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Venom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jabari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jabari jabs at Venom's body.
Jabari misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabari digs a good body shot into Venom's ribs.
Jabari lands a nice looking body shot.
Jabari throws out a powerful jab.
Jabari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Venom's head backwards.
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!
Venom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jabari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Venom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jabari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Venom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jabari cracks Venom with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Venom tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jabari pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Venom is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachariah Jabari!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dubonet has chosen Kevin Chalfant - Hold on to the vision in your eyes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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161 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Dubonet!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubonet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a push kick but Dubonet slaps the foot to one side.
Dubonet misses with a head kick.
Dubonet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dubonet wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dubonet as he jumps to the side.
Dubonet throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Dubonet counters with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Dubonet misses.
Dubonet fails to land with a series of punches.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dubonet defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith throws the left hand but Dubonet avoids the punch easily.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dubonet throws a body kick that misses.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dubonet throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Dubonet connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dubonet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dubonet.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet misses with a wild combination.
Dubonet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dubonet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Dubonet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dubonet!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dubonet, right into the meat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Smith. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Dubonet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dubonet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dubonet.
Dubonet misses with a two punch combination.
Dubonet looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Dubonet misses with a head kick.
Dubonet lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith shoots in but Dubonet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dubonet throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
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!
Dubonet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dubonet lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet connects with a stiff jab that staggers Smith - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francois Dubonet!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Fatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Never Faulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatts comes to the cage accompanied by Hit Em Up by Tupac. Never Faulter has chosen Fire it up by Modest Mouse 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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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Fatts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Never Faulter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatts lands with a hook. Never Faulter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fatts tries for a takedown but Never Faulter circles away easily
and Never Faulter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Never Faulter throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Fatts counter with a right hand.
Never Faulter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Never Faulter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Never Faulter throwing strikes but Fatts manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Never Faulter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fatts.
Never Faulter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Never Faulter parries the strikes from Fatts easily there. Fatts is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Never Faulter to escape.
Fatts is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Never Faulter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Never Faulter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Never Faulter keeps working.
Fatts scoring with punches and elbows.
Fatts throwing strikes but Never Faulter manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fatts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Never Faulter off and has taken his back!
Fatts looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Fatts is hanging on to Never Faulter's back as he tries to escape.
Never Faulter covering up well and avoiding damage.
Fatts has Never Faulter flattened out and is raining down punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatts working for a choke but Never Faulter is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatts goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Never Faulter escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Fatts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Never Faulter.
Fatts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Never Faulter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fatts preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Never Faulter lands strikes from half guard.
Fatts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Never Faulter.
Never Faulter misses with a head shot. Fatts uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fatts controls Never Faulter momentarily but Never Faulter frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Never Faulter is looking to work some ground and pound but Fatts has wrist control.
Fatts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fatts is on top in guard.
Never Faulter keeping moving, preventing Fatts from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fatts throws a strike but Never Faulter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Fatts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fatts shoots in and gets a takedown into Never Faulter's guard.
Fatts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Never Faulter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fatts.
Fatts trying to control but Never Faulter is working from the bottom.
Fatts wants to get up but he can't break Never Faulter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fatts chips away with some ground and pound.
Fatts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fatts wants to control from the top but Never Faulter keeps moving.
Fatts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Never Faulter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Never Faulter has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Never Faulter is looking to advance position but Fatts has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Fatts punishing his opponent with strikes.
Never Faulter is desperately trying to improve his position but Fatts has a good base and remains in mount.
Never Faulter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fatts raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fatts pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Never Faulter is in a horrible position here. Fatts smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Fatts connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Never Faulter tries to lock up and control but Fatts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fatts is landing with some decent strikes but Never Faulter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Fatts.
Never Faulter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fatts drops a big elbow. That's hurt Never Faulter! More shots from Fatts and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Fatts!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Svenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake VanVactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svenn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is We Taking Over. VanVactor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Like a Pimp by David Banner kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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183 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Svenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake VanVactor!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from VanVactor. Svenn does a little dance to reset his feet.
VanVactor misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by VanVactor as he connects with a hook.
VanVactor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
VanVactor misses with a hook
and Svenn counters with a two punch combo.
VanVactor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Svenn counters with a nice double leg into side control. VanVactor won't be happy with that.
Svenn is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt VanVactor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Svenn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
VanVactor tries to bench press Svenn off him but Svenn keeps the position.
VanVactor can't do much from the bottom here.
Svenn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at VanVactor to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on VanVactor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
VanVactor tries to buck Svenn off but Svenn is having none of it.
VanVactor is trying to control Svenn's posture but Svenn avoids it.
VanVactor is not content to let Svenn control the position.
VanVactor prevents Svenn from improving position.
VanVactor looks to move to half guard but instead Svenn has passed into mount! Damn!
Svenn wants to control the pace but VanVactor is squirming around nicely.
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.
Svenn goes for an armbar but VanVactor turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from VanVactor.
VanVactor throwing strikes from guard but Svenn blocks nicely.
VanVactor wants to control from the top but Svenn keeps moving.
VanVactor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
VanVactor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Svenn's head.
VanVactor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Svenn's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Svenn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from VanVactor.
VanVactor wants to control from the top but Svenn keeps moving.
VanVactor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Svenn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Svenn trying to keep a closed guard but VanVactor is proving a slippery customer.
VanVactor postures up in Svenn's guard and throws a big left but Svenn blocks it.
Svenn is looking for a triangle but VanVactor pushes his legs off easily.
Svenn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
VanVactor preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
VanVactor postures up and lands a big shot to Svenn's brow.
Svenn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
VanVactor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Svenn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
VanVactor wants to control from the top but Svenn keeps moving.
VanVactor connects with a couple of short punches.
Svenn keeping moving, preventing VanVactor from controlling successfully.
Svenn working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Svenn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
VanVactor looks for a takedown but Svenn sprawls well.
VanVactor misses with a takedown
and Svenn counters with a left to the body.
Jake VanVactor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svenn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and VanVactor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svenn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. VanVactor is trying to defend but Svenn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Svenn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and VanVactor defends it well.
Svenn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Svenn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. VanVactor tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Svenn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Svenn!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maik Pellicciai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabrera comes to the cage accompanied by Hector. Maik Pellicciai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maik Pellicciai!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pellicciai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cabrera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cabrera prevents Pellicciai from breaking the clinch.
Pellicciai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pellicciai working hard to break the clinch.
Cabrera dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pellicciai tries to break free but Cabrera pushes him back against the cage.
Cabrera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cabrera gets through Pellicciai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pellicciai has had enough of the clinch but Cabrera keeps him there for the moment.
Cabrera just leaning against Pellicciai, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellicciai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
Cabrera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pellicciai's efforts to push away.
Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera is controlling him.
Pellicciai is trying to push Cabrera away but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cabrera lands a nice uppercut.
Pellicciai working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cabrera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera digs a right hand into Pellicciai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pellicciai's gas tank.
Cabrera cracks Pellicciai with a nice body shot.
Cabrera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cabrera has Pellicciai pressed against the cage, preventing Pellicciai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pellicciai wants to break free but Cabrera has control.
Cabrera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pellicciai is looking to break free of the clinch but Cabrera has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrera.
Pellicciai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabrera lands a body punch.
Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cabrera prevents Pellicciai from breaking the clinch.
Cabrera is struggling to control the position.
Cabrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pellicciai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pellicciai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cabrera counters with a nice leg kick.
Pellicciai misses with a combination
and Cabrera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pellicciai looks gassed!
Pellicciai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cabrera counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera closes the distance and pushes Pellicciai back into the cage.
Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera slows down the pace here.
Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a right hand.
Cabrera has Pellicciai pushed against the cage.
Pellicciai is trying to break free.
Cabrera has Pellicciai pressed against the cage.
Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera is controlling him.
Cabrera pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pellicciai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pellicciai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cabrera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera is controlling him.
Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
Pellicciai tries to break free but Cabrera pushes him back against the cage.
Pellicciai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cabrera lands a body punch.
Pellicciai wants to get back to striking at distance but Cabrera won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cabrera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cabrera slowing the pace effectively.
Pellicciai working hard to break the clinch.
Cabrera lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pellicciai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cabrera is stalling here.
Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera is controlling him.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pellicciai tries to circle away but Cabrera has him pinned against the cage.
Cabrera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cabrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pellicciai backwards.
Cabrera digs a right hand underneath Pellicciai's ribcage. Pellicciai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pellicciai is looking to break free of the clinch but Cabrera has double underhooks.
Pellicciai has had enough of the clinch but Cabrera keeps him there for the moment.
Cabrera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pellicciai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pellicciai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cabrera pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pellicciai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pellicciai tries to circle away but Cabrera has him pinned against the cage.
Cabrera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pellicciai can't break the clinch.
Pellicciai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pellicciai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
Cabrera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pellicciai wants to get back to striking at distance but Cabrera won't allow it.
Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Cabrera.
Pellicciai wants to get back to striking at distance but Cabrera won't allow it.
Cabrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pellicciai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pellicciai is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Cabrera dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pellicciai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cabrera lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pellicciai is not content to let Cabrera control the position.
Cabrera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cabrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Cabrera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cabrera connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pellicciai is squirming around, avoiding Cabrera's attempts to control the action.
Pellicciai is working to get back to half guard.
Cabrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellicciai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pellicciai is breathing heavily.
Cabrera has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pellicciai's face.
Cabrera has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pellicciai's face.
Cabrera looking to control but Pellicciai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pellicciai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cabrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pellicciai is looking to get to half guard.
Cabrera looking to finish Pellicciai with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pellicciai!
Pellicciai is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellicciai regains half guard.
Cabrera trying to control the action but Pellicciai is working from the bottom.
Pellicciai wants to sweep but Cabrera has passed to side control!
Cabrera gets to mount! Pellicciai was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cabrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cabrera fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Maik Pellicciai has been cut.
Cabrera working for a submission but Pellicciai is keeping him at bay.
Cabrera landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellicciai is desperately trying to improve his position but Cabrera has a good base and remains in mount.
Cabrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pellicciai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pellicciai regains half guard.
Cabrera working over Pellicciai with some ground and pound. Pellicciai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pellicciai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cabrera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cabrera landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera landing strikes from the mount and Pellicciai is in trouble!
Cabrera dominating with strikes here.
Cabrera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cabrera controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Pellicciai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cabrera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera dominating with strikes here.
Pellicciai is rocked!
Cabrera has control of Pellicciai's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pellicciai regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pellicciai is still in real trouble! Can Cabrera finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pellicciai is desperately trying to improve his position but Cabrera has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Cabrera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maik Pellicciai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pellicciai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pellicciai seems to have recovered his senses.
Pellicciai connects with the punch.
Pellicciai cracks Cabrera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pellicciai can do to turn this around?
Cabrera stuffs the takedown attempt from Pellicciai. Pellicciai gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Pellicciai.
Cabrera clinches up against the cage.
Pellicciai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
Cabrera prevents Pellicciai from breaking the clinch.
Cabrera has Pellicciai pressed against the cage, preventing Pellicciai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Cabrera as the two fighters clinch.
Cabrera lands with a light punch inside.
Pellicciai tries to circle away but Cabrera has him pinned against the cage.
Pellicciai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pellicciai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pellicciai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cabrera dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pellicciai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pellicciai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellicciai is trying to break free.
Pellicciai is trying to push Cabrera away but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pellicciai tries to break free but Cabrera pushes him back against the cage.
Cabrera taking a breather.
Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pellicciai has had enough of the clinch but Cabrera keeps him there for the moment.
Pellicciai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pellicciai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera is controlling him.
Cabrera stalling the fight.
Pellicciai takes a shot to the head.
Pellicciai tries to circle away but Cabrera has him pinned against the cage.
Cabrera slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Pellicciai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pellicciai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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.
Pellicciai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pellicciai tries to circle away but Cabrera has him pinned against the cage.
Cabrera lands with a light punch inside.
Pellicciai can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pellicciai wants to break free but Cabrera has control.
A body shot lands from Cabrera.
Cabrera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera is controlling him.
Pellicciai is trying to push Cabrera away but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pellicciai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cabrera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cabrera is leaning against Pellicciai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cabrera pushes Pellicciai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pellicciai tries to break free but Cabrera pushes him back against the cage.
Cabrera stalling against the cage.
Pellicciai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cabrera taking a breather.
Pellicciai working hard to break the clinch.
Cabrera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hector Cabrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellicciai can't break the clinch.
Pellicciai can't break the clinch.
Cabrera avoiding damage.
Pellicciai is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera is controlling him.
Cabrera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cabrera has Pellicciai pressed against the cage, preventing Pellicciai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cabrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pellicciai backwards.
Cabrera lands a body shot.
Pellicciai is trying to push Cabrera away but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cabrera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pellicciai backwards.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cabrera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pellicciai's efforts to push away.
Cabrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pellicciai backwards.
Pellicciai is trying to force a seperation but Cabrera has the dominant position.
Cabrera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cabrera prevents Pellicciai from breaking the clinch.
Cabrera leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pellicciai's face as he tries to break the 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.
Cabrera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pellicciai up against the cage.
A short right from Cabrera.
Pellicciai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cabrera lands with a left to the head.
Cabrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cabrera is pushing Pellicciai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cabrera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cabrera slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pellicciai is looking to break free of the clinch but Cabrera has double underhooks.
Pellicciai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
Maik Pellicciai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pellicciai misses with a body punch.
Cabrera controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Cabrera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cabrera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Cabrera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Tuffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Dread Zepellin - Stairway to Heaven. Tuffs has chosen Korn Blind as his entrance music. Roger Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trevor Tuffs's chin.
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190 lbs
13 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Tuffs!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuffs slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Tuffs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Tuffs.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Tuffs avoids nicely.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Tuffs avoids them all with ease.
Tuffs with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Tuffs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tuffs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roger Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Tuffs.
Tuffs misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Gracie lands a jab-cross combination.
Tuffs slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Tuffs misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuffs looks gassed!
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuffs circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tuffs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tuffs misses with a takedown
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Tuffs is rocked!
Gracie steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Tuffs is out on his feet! Gracie sets himself and nearly takes Tuffs's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Gracie!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Ballantine has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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181 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Ballantine!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballantine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ballantine wants to clinch but Alves slips to the side
and Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alves lands with an uppercut that bounces Ballantine off the cage and back into rage.
Nice cross by Alves.
Ballantine tries to clinch
and Alves counters with a thumping low kick.
Ballantine moves out of range as Alves throws a body kick.
Ballantine throws a body punch but Alves moves out of range.
Wayne Ballantine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Alves.
Alves fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ballantine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Ballantine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alves is looking to clinch but Ballantine is avoiding it.
Alves scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballantine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alves counters with a head kick.
Ballantine misses with a hook to the body
and Alves counters with a flying knee that drops Ballantine! Alves dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Alves!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barbara Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan IV comes to the cage accompanied by Seven Deadly Sins. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barbara Boxer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer swings for the body but Sullivan IV moves out of range.
Sullivan IV pushes Boxer away with a front kick.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV misses with a hook
and Boxer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sullivan IV thinking.
Sullivan IV throws a poor cross that misses
and Boxer counters with a straight right hand.
Sullivan IV takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boxer lands a slapping body shot.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Sullivan IV slips a jab and a cross from Boxer.
Sullivan IV lands a left and a right that send Boxer crashing to the mat, dazed. Sullivan IV thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Barbara Boxer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan IV digs a good body shot into Boxer's ribs.
Sullivan IV misses with an uppercut. Boxer saw that one coming.
Sullivan IV lands a right hook to the body.
Boxer looks gassed!
Boxer avoids the body shot from Sullivan IV.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer misses with a left hand
and Sullivan IV counters with a monster head kick that knocks Boxer out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John L Sullivan IV!
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