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IP XIII: Sidera Magistri PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sexy Battlestation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen The Call Of Ktulu as his entrance music. Anderson Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sexy Battlestation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch up
and Battlestation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Battlestation throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva throws a push kick but Battlestation slaps the foot to one side.
Battlestation scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva misses with a hook
and Battlestation counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva looks gassed!
Battlestation lands a body shot.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Battlestation goes for a small jab and connects. Now Battlestation goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Silva stumbles back but Battlestation runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Silva to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Silva will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sexy Battlestation!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Satoru Nakano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
Powerful |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Satoru Nakano!
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, Sergio Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos scores a takedown into full mount!
Nakano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramos raining down hammerfists from mount.
It looks like Satoru Nakano has been cut.
Nakano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the head.
Satoru Nakano's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakano trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nakano wants to hold on but Ramos pushes him away.
Nakano taking shots to the head.
Jeez, Satoru Nakano's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Satoru Nakano's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergio Ramos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Hendrikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Radcliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Hendrikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Radcliffe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrikson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Radcliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hendrikson.
Hendrikson tries to clinch up
and Radcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Radcliffe looks gassed!
Radcliffe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendrikson closes the distance but Radcliffe moves to the side
letting Radcliffe counter with a right hand.
Hendrikson lands a body shot.
Hendrikson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Radcliffe is rocked!
Hendrikson throws a shot to the body.
Radcliffe is still on wobbly legs! Can Hendrikson finish him?
Radcliffe drops his hands momentarily and Hendrikson needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Radcliffe just on the top of the head. Radcliffe drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Radcliffe - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jon Hendrikson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Lanzaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sune Snowball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lanzaro comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Superman. Freddy Lanzaro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Lanzaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sune Snowball!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lanzaro takes a swing at Snowball's ribcage but misses.
Lanzaro misses with a low kick.
Snowball has his takedown stuffed
and Lanzaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lanzaro blocks a head kick by Snowball.
Snowball misses with a head kick.
Lanzaro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Snowball was covering up waiting for the punch and Lanzaro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lanzaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snowball is keeping the position for now.
Lanzaro is standing up over Snowball. Snowball looks to escape but Lanzaro dives into side control.
Snowball takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Snowball prevents Lanzaro from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanzaro stands up.
Freddy Lanzaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Lanzaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lanzaro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lanzaro throws a leg kick
and Snowball counters by moving into the clinch.
Lanzaro is trying to break the clinch but Snowball is controlling him.
Snowball pushes Lanzaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lanzaro breaks from the clinch.
Snowball gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lanzaro counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowball misses with a combination
and Lanzaro comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Snowball stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Lanzaro is on him like rabid pit bull! Snowball slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Lanzaro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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289 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Samuelsson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov fails with the takedown
and Ivanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samuelsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivanov gets caught flat footed, as Samuelsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Samuelsson throwing strikes but missing.
Ivanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Samuelsson stays in close to Ivanov's body and controls the position.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuelsson postures up in Ivanov's guard and throws a big left but Ivanov blocks it.
Samuelsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Samuelsson has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanov's legs - danger averted.
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet but Samuelsson passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Samuelsson connects with a nice short shot to Ivanov's temple.
Nice strikes from Samuelsson there.
Ivanov is trying to maintain the position but Samuelsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Samuelsson.
Samuelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Samuelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Samuelsson works his way into full mount!
Samuelsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Samuelsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ivanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ivanov tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samuelsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ivanov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Samuelsson looking to finish Ivanov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ivanov!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Samuelsson! Ivanov is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shane Samuelsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickety Cricket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cricket's entrance music is Rickety Cricket - Cocaine. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rickety Cricket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cricket counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machida misses with an uppercut
and Cricket counters with a straight right hand.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Cricket blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Cricket does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida misses with a jab to the body
and Cricket cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Cricket moves out of range of the body kick.
Machida blocks a head kick by Cricket.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machida misses with a hook to the body
and Cricket counters with a nice body shot.
Machida throws a sloppy body shot
and Cricket counters with a leg kick.
Machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machida lands a slapping body shot.
Cricket lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cricket. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cricket takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machida misses the body punch
and Cricket makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Machida really felt that one!
Cricket works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Machida.
Machida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cricket rather than just go for the knockout.
Cricket throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machida.
A low kick from Machida is predictable there
and Cricket counters with a leg kick.
Machida takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cricket.
Cricket lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machida throws a poor cross that misses
and Cricket counters with a good low kick that Machida was not able to check.
Cricket misses with a straight right.
Cricket throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Machida misses with a right hand
and Cricket counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Cricket.
Machida cracks Cricket with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cricket moves away.
Cricket throws a leg kick
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Cricket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Cricket does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a right hand that misses
and Cricket makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Machida throws an off balance right hand
and Cricket counters with a straight right hand.
Machida blocks a jab.
Cricket swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cricket.
Cricket lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cricket avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida takes a swing at Cricket's ribcage but misses.
Machida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cricket has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Cricket misses with a kick to the body
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cricket connects with a crisp jab.
Cricket clinches up with Machida and pushes him back against the cage.
Cricket looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Machida pushes off an throws an elbow but Cricket leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machida tries a body shot but Cricket blocks it.
Cricket working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cricket.
Machida tries a body shot but Cricket blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cricket blocks the elbow strike.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cricket's elbow.
Cricket lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machida.
Cricket lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machida looks gassed!
Cricket blocks the elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Machida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cricket is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cricket.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cricket.
Machida is rocked!
Cricket lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Machida to his knees! Cricket keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rickety Cricket!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piak Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piak Drake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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Brawler
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piak Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Drake gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Gracie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gracie manages to end up in side control.
Gracie is working to tighten is grip on Drake's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Drake has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gracie is really squeezing tight and eventually Drake passes out! Gracie breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carl Gracie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryfus Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tupac Last Muthafucka Breathin. Kelly has chosen Spaceboy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryfus Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly thows a body kick. Diaz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Kelly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diaz's knee momentarily.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Kelly counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kelly throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kelly won't be happy with that.
Kelly holding on.
Kelly struggling a bit here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
What's Kelly going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kelly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz is keen to just control but Kelly is a slippery customer.
Kelly moves into full guard.
Kelly pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kelly is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kelly has escaped and now he's on top!
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.
Kelly stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Kelly slips nicely into half guard.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelly pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelly pulls his head out easily.
Kelly is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Kelly uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount but Kelly keeps good control and instead manages to take Diaz's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diaz doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryfus Kelly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kelly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diaz is rocked!
Kelly lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz leaves his chin hanging out and Kelly seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Diaz crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryfus Kelly!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dyne Yevon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yevon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ayreon - Age of Shadows. Helio Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dyne Yevon's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dyne Yevon!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yevon counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yevon.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yevon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yevon's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yevon is keeping the position for now.
Gracie trying to control but Yevon is working from the bottom.
Gracie postures up in Yevon's guard and throws a big left but Yevon blocks it.
Yevon looking for a sweep. Not yet Yevon, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Yevon's brow.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yevon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a big elbow.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yevon because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gracie tries to control but Yevon wriggling away.
Yevon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie is landing with some decent strikes but Yevon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yevon manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Yevon, under a barage of strikes from Gracie.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Yevon recovers full guard.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yevon keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yevon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yevon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie 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.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Helio Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yevon throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yevon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Yevon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yevon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yevon manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Yevon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yevon leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yevon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yevon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yevon counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yevon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Yevon, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Yevon against the cage but Yevon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Yevon counter with a right hand.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
enabling Yevon to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yevon counters with a huge left! Gracie is in big trouble! He's backing up but Yevon isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gracie from any more damage. A dominating finish by Yevon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dyne Yevon!
Dyne Yevon is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Bradstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattl Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drake Bradstone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mattl Evans!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradstone tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradstone misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradstone has his takedown stuffed
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Bradstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bradstone moves into the clinch.
Bradstone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Evans gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bradstone tries for a takedown but Evans manages to get underhooks.
Bradstone tries for a takedown but Evans manages to get underhooks.
Bradstone wants a takedown but no success here.
Bradstone has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bradstone looking for a takedown.
Evans tries a body shot but Bradstone blocks it.
Bradstone tries to score a body lock takedown but Evans shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Evans throws an elbow that misses.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans can't get the takedown.
Bradstone wants a takedown but no success here.
Bradstone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bradstone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bradstone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans is pressed up against the cage. Bradstone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Evans down to the mat. Evans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bradstone is breathing heavily.
Evans throws the left hand but Bradstone avoids the punch easily.
Evans gets the takedown into side control.
Bradstone defending against the ground and pound.
Evans misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bradstone managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Evans.
Evans misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Evans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bradstone, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradstone defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone is looking for a sweep.
Evans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bradstone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Evans working the ground and pound but Bradstone is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradstone is looking to reverse the position.
Bradstone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.
Evans advances to full mount.
Evans throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bradstone because Evans loaded up on that one.
Bradstone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Evans throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bradstone because Evans loaded up on that one.
Evans wants to finish this one by submission but Bradstone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone blocking the ground and pound.
Bradstone tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Evans throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Evans throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bradstone wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Evans.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bradstone is looking to improve his position but Evans isn't that keen on the idea.
Evans thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Evans thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Evans avoids the attempt from Bradstone to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Evans throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bradstone blocking the ground and pound.
Bradstone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Evans tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Evans thowing shots but they're missing.
Evans has isolated one of Bradstone's arms. Bradstone looking to fight him off but Evans twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mattl Evans!
Mattl Evans is the new middleweight champion!
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