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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Gracie had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stann throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stann closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Roger Gracie has been cut.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Stann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
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!
Stann throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stann distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stann.
Stann tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stann tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stann defends it easily.
Stann scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Stann from standing up.
Stann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stann is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Stann is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Stann! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Stann taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roger Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khairi Fortt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Yizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Yizzle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khairi Fortt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Yizzle!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yizzle.
Yizzle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fortt swings for the body but Yizzle moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Yizzle.
A jab from Fortt does it's job there.
Yizzle misses with a looping left.
Fortt slips under a jab from Yizzle.
Yizzle misses with an uppercut
and Fortt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortt. Yizzle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yizzle misses with a hook
and Fortt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yizzle throws an off balance right hand
and Fortt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yizzle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Yizzle misses.
Fortt lands a nice shot that snaps Yizzle's head back.
Fortt clobbers Yizzle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fortt lands with a nice combination. Yizzle backs away looking to recover.
Yizzle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortt has a couple of punches blocked by Yizzle.
Good body shot from Fortt.
Fortt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Fortt.
A right hook to the body lands for Fortt.
Fortt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortt lands with a right to the head.
Fortt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fortt throws a head punch that misses.
Yizzle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fortt has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Fortt.
Yizzle blocking some punches.
Yizzle wants to get back to striking at distance but Fortt won't allow it.
Fortt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortt.
Yizzle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yizzle manages to end up in side control.
Yizzle looks gassed!
Fortt is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yizzle is looking to take a break and control but Fortt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fortt wants to control but Yizzle postures up.
Fortt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Yizzle.
Yizzle tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yizzle is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fortt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fortt is not content to let Yizzle control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortt is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yizzle wants to control but Fortt is keeping him busy.
Fortt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yizzle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fortt is trying to stand.
Yizzle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fortt is looking for a sweep. Yizzle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fortt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yizzle.
Fortt wants to get back to full guard.
Yizzle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fortt is refusing to be controlled, as Yizzle sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jay Yizzle.
Fortt darts in and clinches Yizzle up against the cage.
Fortt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fortt lands a nice uppercut.
Yizzle tries to stall but Fortt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yizzle takes a shot to the head.
Fortt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yizzle is trying to break the clinch but Fortt is controlling him.
Yizzle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fortt throws a head punch that misses.
Fortt digs a right hand underneath Yizzle's ribcage. Yizzle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khairi Fortt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fortt clinches with his opponent.
Yizzle blocks a body shot from Fortt.
A body shot lands from Fortt.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortt.
Yizzle blocks an uppercut.
Fortt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortt throws a head punch that misses.
Yizzle wants a takedown but no success here.
Yizzle takes a shot to the head.
Fortt misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Fortt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortt.
Yizzle is breathing heavily.
Fortt cracks Yizzle with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Fortt.
Good body shot from Fortt.
Yizzle misses with a punch to the body.
Fortt presses Yizzle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fortt misses with some punches.
Fortt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fortt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yizzle backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortt.
Fortt has a couple of punches blocked by Yizzle.
Fortt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yizzle is trying to break the clinch but Fortt has him pressed against the cage.
Fortt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortt.
Fortt presses Yizzle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fortt scores with a shot to the side of Yizzle's head.
Yizzle tries to work over Fortt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortt lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Fortt.
Yizzle is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortt creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Yizzle with a big uppercut! Yizzle tries to clinch up but Fortt pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Yizzle to the mat! Yizzle covers up and Fortt unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Khairi Fortt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Sobchek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Larinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter Sobchek has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Sobchek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Larinov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larinov checks a leg kick.
Sobchek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Larinov counters with a nice uppercut.
Larinov misses with a combination
and Sobchek counters with a solid body kick.
Sobchek has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sobchek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sobchek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sobchek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sobchek with a jab.
Larinov looks gassed!
Sobchek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sobchek pushes Larinov up against the cage in a clinch.
Larinov takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Igor Larinov has been cut.
Sobchek slows down the pace here.
Sobchek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobchek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sobchek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Larinov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sobchek misses with an elbow over the top.
Sobchek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sobchek lands a knee to the head.
Sobchek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sobchek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sobchek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Larinov's brow.
Sobchek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sobchek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Larinov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sobchek looking to throw knees to the head but Larinov is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Sobchek.
Sobchek lands an elbow inside.
Sobchek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sobchek misses with an elbow over the top.
Larinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sobchek obliges.
Sobchek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larinov.
Sobchek landing knees to the body.
Sobchek connects with a knee to the head.
Sobchek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Larinov up against the cage.
Sobchek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobchek tries to land knees in the clinch but Larinov avoids the damage to the body.
Sobchek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Larinov is trying to force a seperation but Sobchek has the dominant position.
Sobchek stalling in the clinch.
Larinov blocks an elbow strike from Sobchek.
Sobchek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sobchek misses with a knee strike.
Larinov blocks the elbow strike.
Larinov wants to break free but Sobchek has control.
Sobchek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sobchek lands an elbow just above Larinov 's eye.
Larinov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larinov tries to pull guard but Sobchek won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sobchek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Larinov is trying to break the clinch but Sobchek has him pressed against the cage.
Larinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Larinov has had enough of the clinch but Sobchek keeps him there for the moment.
Sobchek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Larinov up against the cage.
Sobchek tries to land a knee to the head but Larinov blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Sobchek.
Larinov avoids the elbow strike from Sobchek, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Sobchek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Larinov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sobchek throws a good cross that connects.
Sobchek has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sobchek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Larinov blocks it with crossed arms.
Sobchek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Larinov jumps guard but Sobchek stands there with Larinov around his waist. Larinov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Sobchek.
Larinov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Sobchek.
Sobchek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sobchek tries to land knees in the clinch but Larinov avoids the damage to the body.
Larinov tries to break free but Sobchek pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larinov tries to circle away but Sobchek has him pinned against the cage.
Sobchek lands a damaging elbow.
Sobchek tries to land a knee to the head but Larinov blocks with his arms.
Sobchek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sobchek misses with an elbow over the top.
Larinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sobchek throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sobchek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sobchek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Larinov's brow.
Larinov avoids the elbow strike from Sobchek, against the cage.
Larinov can't break the clinch.
Sobchek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Larinov managing to block the knees to the body from Sobchek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobchek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Larinov breaks the clinch.
Igor Larinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larinov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sobchek counters with a right hand to the body.
Larinov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Walter Sobchek is winning the standup battle so far.
Larinov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sobchek counters with an outside leg kick.
Larinov is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Larinov.
Good leg kick by Sobchek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Larinov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larinov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sobchek thumps Larinov with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobchek cracks Larinov with a good jab.
Sobchek scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sobchek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sobchek.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sobchek - that will leave a mark!
A head kick from Sobchek lands but Larinov takes it in his stride.
Sobchek is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Larinov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sobchek counters with a thumping low kick.
Larinov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sobchek counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sobchek fakes the leg kick and cracks Larinov in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Sobchek.
An inside leg kick lands from Sobchek.
Larinov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larinov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sobchek. Sobchek obviously looking to wear him down.
Sobchek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sobchek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sobchek tests Larinov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larinov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sobchek.
Larinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Larinov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sobchek counters with a low kick, right behind Larinov 's knee.
Walter Sobchek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobchek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Larinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sobchek counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sobchek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobchek has managed to clinch.
Larinov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sobchek.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sobchek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Sobchek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Larinov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
A lazy body kick from Larinov
and Sobchek holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Larinov tries to pull guard but Sobchek won't allow it.
Sobchek misses with an elbow strike.
Sobchek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Larinov pulls guard effortlessly.
Sobchek has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Larinov is proving hard to escape from.
Larinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobchek is one step ahead there.
Sobchek wants to stand and escape but instead Larinov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larinov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sobchek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larinov can do to turn this around?
Larinov is keen to just control but Sobchek is a slippery customer.
Sobchek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larinov on the ground.
Larinov stops Sobchek from getting back to his feet.
Sobchek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larinov.
Larinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Larinov wants to control but Sobchek is keeping him busy.
Sobchek wants to get back to full guard.
Sobchek is looking to control Larinov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sobchek avoid being mounted?
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. Larinov connects with a nice short shot to Sobchek's temple.
Sobchek has hold of Larinov's hands but Larinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sobchek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larinov.
Larinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sobchek is looking to escape.
Sobchek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sobchek tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sobchek keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larinov moves nicely into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Sobchek is right now.
Larinov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sobchek is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Larinov landing a few strikes.
Larinov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sobchek some visible discomfort.
Larinov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sobchek is trying to buck Larinov off.
Larinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobchek keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larinov is putting a hurting on Sobchek here, landing some big shots from side control.
Larinov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Larinov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sobchek is trying to improve his position.
Larinov looks up at the clock and then as Sobchek takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Larinov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Larinov 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.
Sobchek is looking for a sweep.
Larinov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sobchek tries to bench press Larinov off him but Larinov keeps the position.
Larinov working the ground and pound.
Larinov landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobchek wants to get back to his feet.
Sobchek is looking to reverse the position.
Sobchek is trying to control Larinov's posture but Larinov avoids it.
Larinov lands a few punches from side control.
Larinov scoring with punches from side control.
Sobchek wants to control but Larinov postures up.
Larinov lands an elbow.
Sobchek is trying to get back to his feet.
Larinov working the head with strikes.
Sobchek looks to move to half guard but instead Larinov has passed into mount! Damn!
Sobchek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Igor Larinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larinov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Larinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sobchek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Sobchek!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Boy Rune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Voxis - Tell Me Everything (Deepside Deejays Remix) . Bad Boy Rune has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Boy Rune!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rune misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Rune on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rune with a poor takedown
and Santos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rune doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ricardo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad Boy Rune.
Santos scores with a leg kick.
Santos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rune looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rune moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Santos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Santos lands a head shot.
Rune slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Bad Boy Rune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Santos does it's job there.
It looks like Bad Boy Rune has been cut.
Rune takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santos.
Rune walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rune's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santos.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santos.
Rune moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That kick from Santos tenderised Rune's leg. Rune is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rune chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santos can pounce on him.
Santos thows a body shot but no joy.
Rune has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rune there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rune looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santos.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Santos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rune doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Rune takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rune is rocked!
BOOM! Santos lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rune. Rune tries to recover but Santos is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rune lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and big Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes into a darkened arena with his song building. my life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claudio Luiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, big Black!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Black blocks an elbow strike from Luiz.
Luiz lands a nice uppercut.
Black manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Luiz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Black shoots and misses
and Luiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Luiz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
big Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luiz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Black looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luiz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Claudio Luiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of big Black.
Luiz tries to land a knee to the head but Black blocks with his arms.
Luiz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Black's defenses.
Black is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luiz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Black tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luiz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short left from Luiz.
Luiz scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luiz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luiz looking to throw knees to the head but Black is blocking nicely.
Luiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head.
Luiz lands a nice elbow.
Luiz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Black takes an elbow to the forehead.
Luiz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like big Black has been cut.
Luiz landing knees to the head.
Luiz lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Luiz.
Luiz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Black's face.
Black avoids a wild elbow strike from Luiz.
Luiz scores a nice knee to the body.
Luiz lands a nice elbow.
Luiz lands an elbow that stopped Black in his tracks for a moment.
Luiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.
Luiz with a knee to the head.
Black takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luiz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Luiz.
Luiz working Black over with knees to the body.
Luiz scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luiz throws an elbow that misses.
Luiz misses with an elbow strike.
Luiz gets underhooks to prevent Black's takedown attempt.
A short right from Luiz on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Luiz.
Luiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luiz lands an elbow inside that Black shrugs off.
Luiz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luiz lands a good knee to the midsection. Black won't want to take too many of those.
Luiz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Black tries to pull guard but Luiz won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luiz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Luiz lands a good knee to the midsection. Black won't want to take too many of those.
A short uppercut from Luiz.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Luiz obliges.
Black takes a knee to the side of the body.
Luiz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Luiz.
Luiz scores with a knee to the head.
Luiz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Black in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Luiz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Luiz lands an elbow inside.
Black takes an elbow to the temple.
Luiz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Luiz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Black in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Luiz landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black takes an elbow to the forehead.
Luiz lands a knee to the head.
Luiz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Black.
Luiz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Black lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters up against the cage, Luiz throws an elbow but misses.
Black tries to pull guard but Luiz won't allow it.
Luiz lands an elbow that stopped Black in his tracks for a moment.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luiz smiles and moves away.
Luiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luiz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Luiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on big Black's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Luiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Luiz throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Black misses with a takedown
and Luiz counters with a left and a right that stings Black.
Black tries for a takedown but Luiz circles away easily
and Luiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luiz clinches up against the cage.
Luiz lands an elbow inside.
Luiz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Luiz lands a damaging elbow.
Black is breathing heavily.
Black drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Luiz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Claudio Luiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of big Black.
Luiz looking to throw knees to the head but Black is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black takes an elbow to the temple.
Luiz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luiz lands an elbow just above Black 's eye.
Luiz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luiz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Black tries for a takedown but Luiz manages to get underhooks.
Luiz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Black's face.
Luiz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Luiz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Luiz.
Luiz lands a nice shot to the body.
Luiz lands an elbow inside.
Luiz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luiz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Luiz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black has Luiz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luiz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Luiz lands a nice knee to the body.
Luiz lands an elbow that stopped Black in his tracks for a moment.
Luiz landing knees to the body.
Luiz connects with a knee to the head.
Black takes a shot to the head.
Luiz lands a knee to the head.
Luiz landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Luiz.
Luiz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Luiz trying to land knees to the body.
Luiz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Black is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Luiz to the mat. Luiz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Black wants to control from the top but Luiz keeps moving.
Luiz wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black content to stall in guard here.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Luiz keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Black content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. big Black wasn't active enough on the ground.
Black fails with the takedown
and Luiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Luiz.
Black misses with a takedown attempt
and Luiz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Luiz misses with a head kick.
Luiz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Black backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black needs to keep his hands up - Luiz had a free shot at his head there.
Luiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luiz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Luiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on big Black's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Black shoots in for a takedown but Luiz shows good takedown defense.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luiz.
Black shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Black was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Black avoids the attempt from Luiz to control.
Luiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Black wants to control the pace but Luiz is squirming around nicely.
Luiz wants to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black with shots to the head and body - Luiz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Luiz tries to buck Black off but he can't manage it.
A nice elbow there by Black.
Black working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Black controlling the position easily from mount.
Black looking to control but Luiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
big Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black controlling the pace for now.
Black trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
big Black has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Luiz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.
Luiz with a knee to the head.
Luiz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Luiz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Luiz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Black blocks the elbow strike.
Luiz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luiz throws an elbow that misses.
Black tries to pull guard but Luiz holds him up against the cage and eventually Black drops back down to his feet.
Black drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claudio Luiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of big Black.
Luiz lands an elbow inside that Black shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black takes an elbow to the forehead.
Claudio Luiz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luiz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luiz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black.
Luiz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Luiz crunches a lovely knee into Black's ribcage.
Luiz missing with knees to the body.
Luiz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Luiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Black avoids the damage to the body.
Luiz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Black dodges an elbow strike from Luiz.
Black blocks the elbow strike.
Black jumps guard but Luiz stands there with Black around his waist. Black gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Black has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Luiz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Claudio Luiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Black misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
big Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Luiz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Nickatina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nickatina comes to the cage accompanied by Andre Nickatina ~ Blood In My Hair . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Nickatina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Danzig!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickatina shoots in and gets a takedown into Danzig's guard.
Nickatina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickatina slips nicely into half guard.
Nickatina trying to mount his opponent but Danzig defends it.
Nickatina seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Danzig does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Danzig won't allow Nickatina to pass to mount.
Nickatina is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Danzig is trying to stand up here but Nickatina is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickatina keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nickatina trying to control from Danzig's half guard. Danzig has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nickatina scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nickatina is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nickatina trying to control but Danzig is working from the bottom.
Nickatina drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Danzig dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danzig would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nickatina wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickatina pulls Danzig in to control the position.
Danzig wants to control from the top but Nickatina keeps moving.
Danzig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nickatina looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickatina is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Glenn Danzig.
Danzig throws a sloppy head kick and Nickatina moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danzig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nickatina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Glenn Danzig has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickatina lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Danzig has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Danzig and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nickatina throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Danzig's waist but Danzig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nickatina off to one side.
Danzig on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Danzig looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nickatina fails with a takedown attempt.
Nickatina fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Nickatina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickatina misses with a low kick.
Danzig misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nickatina counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickatina passes Danzig's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Danzig is staying active underneath Nickatina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickatina thows a huge punch but Danzig dodges it nicely.
Danzig is staying active underneath Nickatina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Nickatina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glenn Danzig's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nickatina feints and then cracks Danzig's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Danzig down.
Nickatina lands with a good body shot.
Danzig misses with an attempted mid kick.
Danzig misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nickatina counters with a shoot takedown. Danzig fights it but they end up in guard.
Nickatina tries to free his leg and advance position but Danzig is retaining full guard.
Danzig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickatina controls the pace.
Nickatina wants to pass the guard but Danzig is keeping the position.
Nickatina drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nickatina jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Danzig is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig keeping moving, preventing Nickatina from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danzig is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nickatina is controlling him.
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.
Danzig keeping moving, preventing Nickatina from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Andre Nickatina wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nickatina throws a series of punches but Danzig moves out of range.
Danzig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nickatina counters with a straight right hand.
Nickatina avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Danzig misses with a wild body shot.
Nickatina shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Danzig manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nickatina wants to pass the guard but Danzig is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickatina wants to control from the top but Danzig keeps moving.
Nickatina showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Danzig wants to stand but Nickatina is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Danzig keeping moving, preventing Nickatina from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andre Nickatina.
Danzig blocks a head kick by Nickatina.
Nickatina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Danzig but Danzig pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nickatina drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nickatina tries to free his leg and advance position but Danzig is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Nickatina dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glenn Danzig's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nickatina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Danzig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Nickatina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nickatina gets a takedown into half guard.
Nickatina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Danzig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickatina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nickatina looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nickatina is trying to control. Danzig wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickatina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nickatina is keen to just control but Danzig is a slippery customer.
Nickatina passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nickatina raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickatina sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nickatina wants to control the pace but Danzig is squirming around nicely.
Glenn Danzig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickatina takes Danzig's back.
Nickatina trying to control.
Danzig is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Nickatina off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Danzig is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Andre Nickatina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Nickatina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nickatina 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Nickatina!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruiner Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Ratcliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnett's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, canceled forever. Jonathan Ratcliffe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruiner Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Ratcliffe!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett lands a big head kick that sends Ratcliffe tumbling to the mat! Barnett takes a step backwards and waves Ratcliffe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jonathan Ratcliffe has been cut.
Nice body kick from Barnett.
Ratcliffe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnett avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratcliffe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnett counters with a body kick.
Ratcliffe looks gassed!
Barnett lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Ratcliffe crumples to the floor! Barnett milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ruiner Barnett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keenan Lazzar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirco Crokopovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keenan Lazzar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirco Crokopovich!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazzar lands with a good body shot.
Crokopovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lazzar.
Crokopovich avoids the head kick by Lazzar.
Crokopovich misses with the combination.
Crokopovich misses with a few strikes there.
Lazzar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
Lazzar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Lazzar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Lazzar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crokopovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lazzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crokopovich swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzar misses with a right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar misses with a left hand
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Lazzar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lazzar misses with a lunging right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
Crokopovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mirco Crokopovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lazzar scores with the left hand. Crokopovich knows he should have avoided that one.
Lazzar throws a poor cross that misses
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Lazzar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Lazzar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lazzar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar misses with a combination
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar swings widly with a right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazzar misses with a hook
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
Crokopovich is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lazzar misses with a hook
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crokopovich moves out of range as Lazzar throws a body kick.
Lazzar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar misses with a double jab
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Lazzar looks for a takedown but Crokopovich sprawls well.
Lazzar tries to clinch there but Crokopovich circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich misses with the combination.
Lazzar scores with the left hand. Crokopovich knows he should have avoided that one.
Lazzar throws a combination that misses
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Lazzar.
Lazzar throws a lazy uppercut
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Keenan Lazzar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazzar misses with a hook to the body
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Lazzar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
A low kick from Lazzar is predictable there
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Lazzar wants to clinch up but Crokopovich keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar misses with an uppercut
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Crokopovich ducks right into an uppercut from Lazzar.
Lazzar scores with a nice head shot.
Lazzar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Lazzar.
Lazzar fails with the takedown
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Lazzar will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lazzar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lazzar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crokopovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lazzar.
Lazzar throws a combination that misses
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirco Crokopovich 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.
Lazzar swings widly with a right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Crokopovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lazzar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lazzar misses with a double jab
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Lazzar misses with a lunging right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lazzar misses with an uppercut
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Lazzar tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazzar tries to clinch there but Crokopovich circles away.
Lazzar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar punishes Crokopovich's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzar misses with a two punch combination.
Lazzar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar throws an off balance right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar misses with an uppercut
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Mirco Crokopovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crokopovich tries to bum rush Lazzar with a series of wild strikes but Lazzar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crokopovich throws a nice looking combination but Lazzar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lazzar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
Crokopovich misses with a double jab
and Lazzar counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar shoots in for a takedown but Crokopovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Lazzar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crokopovich scores with a three punch combo!
Crokopovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazzar has his takedown stuffed
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keenan Lazzar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crokopovich throws a series of punches but Lazzar moves out of range.
Lazzar misses with a left hand
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Lazzar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lazzar throws a poor cross that misses
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Crokopovich throws a right and a left that Lazzar avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar misses with a double jab
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar shoots in and gets a takedown into Crokopovich's guard.
Lazzar trying to control the position from guard on top but Crokopovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazzar looking to pass the guard.
Lazzar throws and elbow that misses. Crokopovich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lazzar's guard. Nice move by Crokopovich!
Lazzar 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Keenan Lazzar.
Lazzar misses with a combination
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crokopovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lazzar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirco Crokopovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lazzar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lazzar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lazzar misses with a double jab
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Lazzar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Keenan Lazzar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lazzar moves in looking to clinch but Crokopovich pushes him off.
Lazzar lands a glancing blow to the side of Crokopovich's head.
Lazzar throws a body kick that misses.
Lazzar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
Lazzar lands with an uppercut that bounces Crokopovich off the cage and back into rage.
Lazzar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crokopovich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Lazzar does no damage.
Crokopovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lazzar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lazzar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lazzar throws a lazy head kick
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Lazzar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crokopovich.
Crokopovich throws a nice looking combination but Lazzar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lazzar throws a poor cross that misses
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crokopovich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lazzar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar scores with a shot to the body.
No luck for Lazzar with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar misses with a body punch
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
Crokopovich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lazzar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lazzar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar throws a lazy body kick
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Lazzar will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazzar thows a leg kick but Crokopovich checks it
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crokopovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lazzar throws a lazy uppercut
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar throws an off balance right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lazzar throws a lazy uppercut
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar throws a combination that misses
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Lazzar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crokopovich slips a jab and a cross from Lazzar.
Lazzar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Lazzar slips a jab and a cross from Crokopovich.
Crokopovich blocks a head kick by Lazzar.
Lazzar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Crokopovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Lazzar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Crokopovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lazzar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crokopovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Lazzar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Crokopovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Lazzar lands with a nice combination. Crokopovich backs away looking to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crokopovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keenan Lazzar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirco Crokopovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lazzar misses with a combination
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keenan Lazzar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crokopovich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirco Crokopovich!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wade Deadpool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Venture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Venture told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Deadpool!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Venture!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deadpool shoots and misses
and Venture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Venture bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Deadpool is looking for a sweep.
Deadpool gets back to half guard.
Venture tries to pass to full mount but Deadpool defends it.
Deadpool tries to get to full guard but Venture has control of the leg.
Venture is trying to control the action in half guard but Deadpool is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deadpool wants to improve his position but Venture is controlling well.
Venture landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadpool wants to improve his position but Venture is controlling well.
Venture wants to pass to mount but Deadpool is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Venture there.
Deadpool avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Venture.
Venture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deadpool is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Venture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deadpool keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Venture looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Venture thows a huge punch but Deadpool dodges it nicely.
Deadpool wants to sweep but Venture has passed to side control!
Venture wants to control but Deadpool is keeping him busy.
Venture lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deadpool is looking to regain half guard here but Venture keeps moving and retains side control.
Venture tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venture is working Deadpool over with some ground and pound from side control.
It looks like Wade Deadpool has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Deadpool's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Venture content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Venture lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wade Deadpool's cut is getting worse.
Deadpool tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Venture is chipping away with strikes.
Wade Deadpool's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wade Deadpool's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hank Venture! Hank Venture retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Bunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Edith singin Those were the days..... Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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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Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Bradshaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archie Bunker!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bunker.
Bunker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunker instigates a clinch.
Bradshaw stops a takedown attempt from Bunker.
Bradshaw has clasped his hands together around Bunker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bunker is not content to let Bradshaw control the position.
Bunker is trying to get back to his feet.
Bradshaw throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bunker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Bradshaw seems content to control.
Bradshaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bradshaw throwing shots but Bunker is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunker trying to hold on to Bradshaw's head to control him but Bradshaw postures up.
Bradshaw takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bunker is trying to stand up here but Bradshaw is controlling him well.
Bradshaw 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.
Bunker trying to hold on to Bradshaw's head to control him but Bradshaw postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker is staying active underneath Bradshaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bunker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bradshaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bunker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bunker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bradshaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bunker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Bunker on the inside.
Bunker lands with a light punch inside.
Bunker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bradshaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bunker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw misses with a body punch.
Bunker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bunker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bradshaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bunker feints a jab promting Bradshaw to slip. Bunker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bradshaw slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Bobby Bradshaw has been cut.
Bunker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradshaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bunker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bunker closes the distance and clinches.
Bunker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bradshaw is just riding it out for now. Bunker eventually gives up the hold.
Bradshaw missing with punches from the bottom.
Bunker looks to land a strike but Bradshaw avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunker trying to control but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
Bradshaw wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bradshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bunker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bunker with a nice head shot there.
Bunker stops Bradshaw from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bradshaw keeping full guard, as Bunker tries to pass.
Bunker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bunker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bradshaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bunker throwing strikes but missing.
Bunker cracks Bradshaw with a solid left hand.
Bunker wants to pass the guard but Bradshaw is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bradshaw holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw keeping moving, preventing Bunker from controlling successfully.
Bunker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bradshaw has managed to clinch.
A short right from Bunker on the inside.
Bunker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bradshaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bobby Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Bunker.
Bunker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bradshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bunker is trying to stall.
Bradshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunker pushes off an throws an elbow but Bradshaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bunker has clasped his hands together around Bradshaw's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bunker with the ground and pound but Bradshaw regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunker is looking to take a break and control but Bradshaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bunker thows a huge punch but Bradshaw dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Bunker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bradshaw's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bunker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bradshaw moves out of range of the body kick from Bunker.
Bradshaw misses with a wild combination.
Bunker throws a jab when Bradshaw was well out of range.
Bradshaw throws a shot from downtown. Bunker moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Bradshaw. That snapped Bunker's head back.
Horrible takedown by Bradshaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Bunker which made him look bad.
Bunker shoots in but Bradshaw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bradshaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bunker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bunker moves out of range of the body kick.
Bunker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bradshaw.
Bradshaw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bunker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bradshaw's guard now.
Bunker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bunker postures up.
Bunker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bradshaw is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bunker, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker trying to control the position.
Bunker has control of Bradshaw's left arm, preventing Bradshaw from doing any damage.
Bunker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bradshaw is controlling him.
Bunker managing to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Archie Bunker was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bradshaw shoots in and drives through. Bunker sprawls well.
Bradshaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bunker, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bunker lands a right hand.
Bradshaw tries to break the clinch but Bunker is controlling the position.
Bunker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bradshaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunker leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunker.
Bunker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bradshaw prevents it.
Bobby Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Bunker.
Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bunker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from Bunker.
Bradshaw dodges the punch combination from Bunker.
Bunker fails to land with a series of punches.
Bradshaw moves into the clinch.
Bradshaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bunker tries for a takedown but Bradshaw manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Bunker on the inside.
Bunker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards.
Bunker trying to stall but Bradshaw improves his position.
Bunker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bunker pushes Bradshaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bradshaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bunker.
Bradshaw is trying to force a seperation but Bunker has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw gets control of Bunker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bradshaw will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bunker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bradshaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bunker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradshaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bunker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bunker preventing the sweep.
Bradshaw managing to control the position.
Bunker throws a sloppy strike and Bradshaw has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bunker is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Bradshaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Bradshaw!
Bobby Bradshaw is the new light heavyweight champion!
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