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EFC 8: Guetzlaff vs Stalit PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seto Kaiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Swarowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Swarowski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seto Kaiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Swarowski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaiba misses with a body shot
and Swarowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaiba swings away with a body shot that misses
and Swarowski counters with a straight right hand.
Swarowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaiba misses with a hook to the body
and Swarowski counters with a shoot takedown. Kaiba fights it but they end up in guard.
Kaiba is looking to stand up but Swarowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Kaiba keeping full guard, as Swarowski tries to pass.
Kaiba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaiba tries to get out of the position.
Swarowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Swarowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swarowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swarowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kaiba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kaiba has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarowski wants to stand up but Kaiba is controlling him.
Swarowski keeping full guard, as Kaiba tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Swarowski wants to stand up but Kaiba is controlling him.
Swarowski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kaiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Swarowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Seto Kaiba has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Swarowski fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swarowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Swarowski misses with a wild combination.
Swarowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kaiba but Kaiba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seto Kaiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Swarowski.
Swarowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaiba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swarowski somewhat.
Kaiba lands with a nice body punch.
Swarowski looks gassed!
Kaiba throws a predictable looking body shot
and Swarowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kaiba won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaiba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swarowski prevents Kaiba from improving his position.
Swarowski stops Kaiba from getting back to his feet.
Swarowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Swarowski prevents Kaiba from standing back up.
Swarowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kaiba wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaiba pushes Swarowski off but Swarowski dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Swarowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kaiba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaiba misses with a hook to the body
and Swarowski counters with a single leg into guard. Kaiba didn't expect that.
Swarowski throwing strikes from guard but Kaiba blocks nicely.
Swarowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaiba looking to control.
Swarowski thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swarowski postures up in Kaiba's guard and throws a big left but Kaiba blocks it.
Swarowski postures up in Kaiba's guard and throws a big left but Kaiba blocks it.
Kaiba is trying to control the position but Swarowski postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarowski throwing strikes but missing.
Swarowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaiba's head.
Swarowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Swarowski 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.
Swarowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Swarowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Swarowski scoring with some ground and pound.
Swarowski working some strikes from top position.
Kaiba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swarowski is one step ahead there.
Swarowski landing some decent shots from guard.
Swarowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swarowski.
Swarowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kaiba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaiba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swarowski on the ground.
Swarowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaiba's head.
Swarowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaiba has wrist control.
Swarowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swarowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Swarowski pushes down on Kaiba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Swarowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Swarowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kaiba!
Swarowski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kaiba?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Swarowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A shot to the body from Kaiba misses
and Swarowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kaiba misses the body punch
and Swarowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Kaiba misses
and Swarowski counters with a one-two to the body.
Kaiba is looking to wear down Swarowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kaiba misses with a shot to the body
and Swarowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swarowski.
Swarowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaiba keeping moving, preventing Swarowski from controlling successfully.
Swarowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Swarowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swarowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swarowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Swarowski distracts Kaiba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Swarowski pushes down on Kaiba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Swarowski stalling.
Kaiba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes 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. Swarowski connects with a nice short shot to Kaiba's temple.
Kaiba tries to get to full guard but Swarowski has control of the leg.
Kaiba is refusing to be controlled, as Swarowski sits in half guard.
Chris Swarowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaiba scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Swarowski manages to mount him!
A nice elbow there by Swarowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiba is in a horrible position here. Swarowski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kaiba is in a horrible position here. Swarowski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Swarowski content just to control the position here.
Chris Swarowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Swarowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swarowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Swarowski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Storman Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Tyson Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Storman Norman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Norman is not content to let Brown control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brown prevents Norman from improving his position.
Brown is keen to just control but Norman is a slippery customer.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Tyson Brown has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Norman misses with a wild combination.
Norman throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Norman did well to prevent Brown getting side control.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Norman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Norman wants to get back to full guard.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Norman defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Norman tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Norman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Tyson Brown wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norman defends it well.
Brown stalling.
Norman is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Norman is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyson Brown just wasn't active enough.
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Norman!
Norman controls the position.
Brown looking to control but Norman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Brown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Norman sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Norman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Norman landing shots from mount.
Brown is bucking up trying to escape but Norman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Norman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brown is surviving well by controlling Norman's body position as best he can.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to hold on but Norman pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Norman wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brown tries to hold on but Norman pushes him away.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Norman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Norman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Norman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Norman is working for a guillotine from mount but Brown frees his head quite easily.
Brown blocking the ground and pound.
Brown tries to buck Norman off but he can't manage it.
Norman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Norman throws some wild stikes that Brown manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Norman wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Norman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Norman content just to control the position here.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Norman breaks from Brown's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Brown that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Norman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Storman Norman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Norman is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Brown is pressing down on Norman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Norman looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norman wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Storman Norman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norman wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyson Brown wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Norman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Norman can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman is looking for a sweep.
Brown tries for a kimura but Norman is defending well.
Norman is being controlled here.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Norman keeps working.
Norman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Norman tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Norman tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman manages to get back to half guard.
Norman moves into full guard.
Norman being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Norman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Brown stands and throws Norman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brown has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Norman is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Brown yanks on the arm and Norman is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Brown.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyson Brown!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Limuel Agustin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Limuel Agustin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agustin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Agustin trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Agustin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Agustin tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agustin throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Agustin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Agustin has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agustin 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.
Agustin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agustin lands a nice shot to the head.
Agustin with good strikes from the mount here!
Agustin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agustin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Agustin with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Agustin landing strikes from the mount.
Agustin controlling from mount.
Agustin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Agustin controlling from the full mount.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agustin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Agustin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Agustin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Agustin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Agustin is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Johnson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Johnson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Agustin anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Johnson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Agustin slips an arm under Johnson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Agustin has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Agustin is squeezing on Johnson like an anaconda would it's prey. Johnson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Limuel Agustin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Sunfields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunfields kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hostil Groove - Fly RoutineHostil Groove - Fly Routine. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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269 lbs
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Sunfields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos swings widly with a right hand
and Dos Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sunfields misses with a takedown attempt
and Dos Santos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dos Santos won't allow Sunfields to sweep him here.
Sunfields lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dos Santos!
Dos Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Sunfields has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Sunfields connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sunfields thowing shots but they're missing.
Dos Santos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunfields looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That has opened up Junior Dos Santos's cut even more.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Sunfields! Dos Santos is hurt baaadly! Sunfields is firing away with more strikes - Dos Santos is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Sunfields!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Fleckson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Fleckson has the eye of the tiger 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Lilke!
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, Steven Fleckson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fleckson gets the takedown into side control.
Lilke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lilke wants to improve his position but Fleckson is controlling well.
Fleckson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fleckson drops an elbow to the side of Lilke's head.
Lilke is trying to get back to full guard.
Fleckson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lilke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lilke tries to get out of the position.
Fleckson slips a nice elbow through Lilke's hands, connecting with Lilke's forehead.
Lilke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fleckson on the ground.
Lilke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fleckson is working away from the top position though.
Fleckson is working for a kimura but Lilke is defending it quite comfortably.
Fleckson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleckson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fleckson misses with a head shot. Lilke uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fleckson stops Lilke from standing up.
Fleckson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fleckson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lilke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fleckson postures up in Lilke's guard and throws a big left but Lilke blocks it.
Fleckson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fleckson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fleckson throwing strikes from guard but Lilke blocks nicely.
Fleckson landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleckson stopping the sweep attempt from Lilke.
Fleckson has gone for a leg lock! Lilke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fleckson's guard.
Lilke wants to stand but Fleckson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fleckson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lilke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fleckson keeping full guard, as Lilke tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleckson has his foot on Lilke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lilke works his way back into a safe position though.
Fleckson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lilke wants to control from the top but Fleckson keeps moving.
Fleckson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lilke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lilke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fleckson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lilke defends well.
Fleckson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fleckson looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleckson looking to control.
Fleckson has an active guard here but Lilke has managed to pass into half guard.
Fleckson looking for submissions off his back.
Lilke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fleckson tries to roll over but Lilke keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleckson kicks Lilke off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Fleckson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lilke.
Fleckson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lilke as he jumps to the side.
Steven Fleckson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lilke shoots in but no luck this time.
Lilke shoots in for a takedown but Fleckson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Lilke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lilke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lilke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fleckson with a nice head shot there.
Lilke has momentary wrist control but Fleckson slips an elbow through the middle.
Fleckson drops back looking for a leg! Lilke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lilke manages to kick Fleckson off! Fleckson jumps back into Lilke's guard.
Lilke lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fleckson!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleckson tries to hold on but Lilke postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lilke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fleckson tries to lock up and control but Lilke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fleckson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fleckson tries to control Lilke's body but Lilke pushes him off. Fleckson squirms to his side and now Lilke has his back!
Lilke connects with a big shot to the side of Fleckson's head.
Lilke not allowing Fleckson to control his hands.
Lilke trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fleckson is trying to get back to his feet but Lilke has full control of the position and if anything, Fleckson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fleckson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lilke.
Lilke looking for the choke but no joy.
Lilke doesn't have the hooks in and Fleckson manages to turn into his guard.
Lilke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fleckson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lilke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fleckson.
Lilke working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleckson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fleckson landing some decent shots from guard.
Lilke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fleckson works over Lilke with some ground and pound from guard.
Fleckson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lilke is adopting a defensive guard.
Fleckson stopping the sweep attempt from Lilke.
Fleckson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilke controls Fleckson momentarily but Fleckson frees himself.
Fleckson passes Lilke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fleckson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fleckson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fleckson throwing shots but Lilke is blocking nicely.
Fleckson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lilke is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steven Fleckson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Cramor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Cramor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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184 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Cramor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cramor wants to clinch but Souza slips to the side
and Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza fails with the takedown
and Cramor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cramor tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Souza.
Cramor wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Souza uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cramor tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andrew Cramor just wasn't active enough.
Cramor shoots in and bounces Souza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cramor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrew Cramor.
Souza shoots and misses
and Cramor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Souza won't be happy with that.
Cramor tries to stand but Souza is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cramor tries to move to full mount but Souza actually manages to regain half guard.
Cramor is looking to stall here but Souza recovers full guard.
Cramor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Souza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cramor, into his guard.
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.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cramor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cramor looking for a sweep. Not yet Cramor, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Cramor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cramor tries to clinch but Souza moves away
and Souza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Souza preventing the sweep.
Souza passes Cramor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cramor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Souza.
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Souza is looking to advance position but Cramor won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cramor trying to hold on to Souza's head to control him but Souza postures up.
Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cramor is pressing down on Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cramor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cramor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cramor keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Souza slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Cramor is positioning himself well to prevent Souza advancing to mount.
Cramor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Souza's back!
Souza is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cramor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
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.
Cramor stands up from mount. Strange move.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cramor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cramor.
Cramor tries to stand but Souza is controlling from the bottom.
Cramor wants to stand and escape but instead Souza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrew Cramor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cramor darts in trying to clinch
and Souza counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cramor!
Souza is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cramor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cramor!
Cramor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Souza's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrew Cramor.
Souza tries for a takedown but Cramor circles away easily
so Cramor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cramor wants to stand and escape but instead Souza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cramor is keeping the position for now.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Cramor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cramor wants to stand but Souza is controlling the position.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Andrew Cramor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrew Cramor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cramor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Souza has Cramor in his guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cramor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ronaldo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andrew Cramor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cramor shoots in and gets a takedown into Souza's guard.
Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Cramor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cramor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Cramor!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Preuss Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Preuss Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Belfort has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jackson to stand back up!
Jackson is rocked!
It looks like Samuel Jackson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Belfort finish him?
Belfort throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Belfort leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Belfort did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Belfort is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belfort wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Belfort blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Belfort makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belfort.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belfort throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Belfort throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Belfort will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Belfort utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Belfort is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Belfort is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Belfort has escaped and now he's on top!
Belfort throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belfort missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belfort in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belfort accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belfort is one step ahead there.
Belfort throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson wriggles free and stands up.
Belfort lands an overhand right.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belfort.
Belfort slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Belfort on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Belfort tries to get out of the position.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Belfort is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson is pushing down on Belfort's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belfort is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belfort keeps working.
Jackson is thwarting Belfort's attempts to control the position.
Belfort tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Belfort's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Belfort.
Jackson landing shots from mount.
Belfort is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Belfort is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson breaks from Belfort's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Preuss Belfort will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Belfort, up you get!
Belfort scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Belfort tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Belfort's guard.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Belfort is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belfort is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Belfort has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belfort trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Belfort trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Belfort.
Jackson 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.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson distracts Belfort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Samuel Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Belfort tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Belfort's guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson thows a big elbow that misses.
Belfort has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Belfort utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson postures up in Belfort's guard and throws a big left but Belfort blocks it.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Samuel Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belfort defending well though.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Jackson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson lands with a hook. Belfort tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belfort.
Nice sprawl there from Belfort as Jackson shoots in.
Belfort loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Belfort throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Belfort sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Belfort is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Jackson passes to side control.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Belfort is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belfort struggling a bit here.
Jackson cracks Belfort with a big right hand but Belfort just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belfort has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Jackson working away.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Belfort taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Belfort on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson happy to just control the position for now.
Jackson cracks Belfort with a big right hand but Belfort just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belfort keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Belfort some visible discomfort.
Belfort being controlled for a moment.
Belfort managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson 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.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Belfort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Belfort some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Belfort's half 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!
Jackson is trying to control. Belfort wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belfort avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson trying to control the action but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson throwing shots but Belfort is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 27:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Draybil Guetzlaff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Stalit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Draybil Guetzlaff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Stalit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Guetzlaff. Those never looked like landing.
Guetzlaff wants to clinch
and Stalit counters with a nice uppercut.
Stalit staying out of range there.
Stalit drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stalit postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Guetzlaff is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stalit, into his guard.
Guetzlaff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guetzlaff passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalit looks gassed!
Guetzlaff controlling the pace.
Stalit looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guetzlaff wants to pass to mount but Stalit is defending the position.
Guetzlaff seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guetzlaff's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Draybil Guetzlaff wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Guetzlaff fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stalit is out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Guetzlaff.
Guetzlaff controls the position from side control.
Guetzlaff is trying to get an arm triangle but Stalit is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Guetzlaff advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guetzlaff controlling from the full mount.
Guetzlaff seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stalit for as long as he can get away with.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Draybil Guetzlaff has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Guetzlaff instigates a clinch.
Guetzlaff controlling the action here for a moment.
Guetzlaff has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stalit regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draybil Guetzlaff dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guetzlaff scores with a takedown into Stalit's guard.
Guetzlaff content to stall in guard here.
Guetzlaff passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Guetzlaff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stalit trying to remain calm as Guetzlaff controls from the top position.
Stalit is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guetzlaff has hold of Stalit's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Stalit tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Guetzlaff cranks the arm and Stalit screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Stalit, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Draybil Guetzlaff!
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