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VEF 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaine de La Valliere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de La Valliere has chosen Showtek - Black 2008 as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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221 lbs
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223 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaine de La Valliere!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
de La Valliere misses with a double jab.
A head kick by Jenkins misses
and de La Valliere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jenkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and de La Valliere counters with a nice body shot.
Kaine de La Valliere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
de La Valliere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from de La Valliere. No joy for Jenkins on that attempt.
de La Valliere ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
de La Valliere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
de La Valliere feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jenkins sprawling to the canvas! Jenkins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can de La Valliere finish him?!
Jenkins is rocked!
It looks like Paul Jenkins has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from de La Valliere misses.
Oh Jenkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jenkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and de La Valliere counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaine de La Valliere!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bull Pango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
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196 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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bull Pango!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva clinches up with Pango and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pango just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pango is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pango working hard to break the clinch.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pango fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pango feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Pango changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Pango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pango looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Pango is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva stays in close to Pango's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pango keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Pango keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lyoto Silva just wasn't active enough.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pango counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is trying to control the position but Pango postures up.
Pango scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Pango from controlling successfully.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Pango keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pango has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Pango keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Pango keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Pango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lyoto Silva.
Pango closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Pango working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva has his feet on Pango's thighs here. He's pushed Pango off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pango screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lyoto Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Dante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Lusion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lusion has chosen Destroy Everything as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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198 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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, Bruce Dante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Lusion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dante misses with a right hand
and Lusion counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lusion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dante has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lusion is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dante.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dante is trying to escape the position but Lusion is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lusion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lusion works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lusion in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dante gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusion not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anthony Lusion.
Dante gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lusion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lusion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lusion slips nicely into half guard.
Lusion decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dante throws a sloppy head kick
and Lusion counters by clinching up.
Lusion breaks the clinch.
Lusion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dante missing with knees to the body.
Lusion tries to pull guard but Dante holds him up against the cage and eventually Lusion drops back down to his feet.
Dante misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lusion.
Lusion breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lusion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lusion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lusion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dante misses the body punch
and Lusion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dante's guard.
Dante knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lusion on the ground.
Lusion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anthony Lusion was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lusion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lusion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Lusion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Anthony Lusion hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lusion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lusion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lusion manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusion doesn't manage to clinch there - Dante circles away.
Dante misses with a left hand
and Lusion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lusion is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lusion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lusion gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lusion instigates a clinch.
Dante can't break the clinch.
Lusion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dante misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lusion counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dante throws a right hand that misses
and Lusion counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dante is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dante scores with a shot to the body.
Bruce Dante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dante throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lusion counters with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lusion scores with a takedown into Dante's guard.
Lusion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lusion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dante tries a low kick but Lusion avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Lusion. Those never looked like landing.
Lusion tries to clinch up.
Dante misses with a left hand
and Lusion counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lusion.
Lusion has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dante uses from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dante accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lusion has his hands on Dante's head, controlling the position.
Lusion tries to strike from the bottom.
Anthony Lusion has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dante thows a big elbow that misses.
Dante throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dante is looking to work some ground and pound but Lusion has wrist control.
Dante thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante looking to pass the guard.
Lusion manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lusion postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dante looks a forlorn figure.
Lusion is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dante has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lusion tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusion landing punches.
Lusion looking to finish Dante with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dante!
Lusion lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Dante is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lusion controlling his opponent.
Anthony Lusion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four 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.
Dante wants to hold on but Lusion pushes him away.
Dante is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lusion controlling from mount.
Dante looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Lusion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lusion 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Lusion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). French has chosen MGM Intro as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Ortizz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve French!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Ortizz.
Ortizz with a jab.
Ortizz slips a jab and a cross from French.
Nice takedown defense from French. No joy for Ortizz on that attempt.
Ortizz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but French avoids it really well and circles away.
Ortizz misses with a hook.
Ortizz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
French swings for the body but Ortizz moves out of range.
Ortizz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
French blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortizz.
Ortizz wants to pass the guard but French is defending well.
Ortizz throwing shots but French is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortizz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ortizz wants to pass the guard but French is defending well.
French blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortizz.
Ortizz prevents French from standing back up.
Ortizz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
French keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
French is trying to stand back up but Ortizz is controlling him
Ortizz throwing shots but French is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortizz winds up and cracks French with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ortizz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ortizz misses with a head shot. French uses the momentum to regain guard.
French utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortizz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortizz throws and elbow that misses. French uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortizz's guard. Nice move by French!
French wants to control from the top but Ortizz keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
French controlling from the top position.
Ortizz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
French must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ortizz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ortizz is working hard here to advance position.
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.
French engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steve French has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ortizz shoots for a takedown but French saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortizz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortizz fails with the takedown.
No luck for Ortizz with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
French misses the shot to the body.
French throws a shot from downtown. Ortizz moves away and avoids it.
Ortizz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. French tries to avoid it but Ortizz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag French to the ground. French escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortizz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ortizz wants to clinch up but French keeps it at a distance.
Ortizz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steve French is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
French stuns Ortizz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ortizz with a lazy takedown attempt
and French counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ortizz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ortizz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
French is looking to improve his position.
French slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ortizz preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortizz throwing strikes from guard but French blocks nicely.
Ortizz lands a couple of elbows.
Ortizz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ortizz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ortizz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as French works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ortizz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
French 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 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.
Ortizz throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortizz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortizz postures up in French's guard and throws a big left but French blocks it.
French working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortizz.
French working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortizz.
Ortizz 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.
Ortizz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
French working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortizz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortizz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as French works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
French is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ortizz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ortizz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
French working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortizz.
French preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ortizz is looking to work some ground and pound but French has wrist control.
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.
Ortizz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ortizz throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
French wants to stand but Ortizz is controlling the position.
Ortizz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortizz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if French can do anything to dispel that myth.
French working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortizz.
Ortizz throwing strikes but missing.
Ortizz stopping the sweep attempt from French.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortizz dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ortizz misses with a left hand
and French counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortizz has a takedown stuffed.
French throws a sloppy body shot
so Ortizz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ortizz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortizz throwing strikes from guard but French blocks nicely.
Ortizz postures up in French's guard and throws a big left but French blocks it.
Ortizz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortizz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as French works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
French has momentary wrist control but Ortizz slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortizz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as French works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
French is trying to keep Ortizz in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortizz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ortizz working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortizz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
French avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortizz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steve French has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
French has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ortizz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
French throws a combination that misses
and Ortizz counters with a shoot takedown. French fights it but they end up in guard.
Ortizz postures up in French's guard and throws a big left but French blocks it.
French avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortizz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortizz thows a big elbow that misses.
French wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortizz thows a big elbow that misses.
French preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortizz throws a strike but French rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as French accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
French wants to get up but he can't break Ortizz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ortizz working a defensive guard here.
French tries to stand but Ortizz is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ortizz trying to keep a closed guard but French is proving a slippery customer.
French stopping the sweep attempt from Ortizz.
Ortizz controls French momentarily but French frees himself.
Tito Ortizz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ortizz 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Ortizz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortizz, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Ortizz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parsons comes to the cage accompanied by Call Me The Breeze. Tyler Rose acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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218 lbs
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World class 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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Parsons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Rose!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Rose misses.
Rose scores with a kick to the body.
Rose jabs at Parsons's body.
Parsons is breathing heavily.
Rose tries to clinch but Parsons is having none of it.
Rose throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parsons counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose is looking for a sweep.
Rose defending against the ground and pound.
Rose can't do much from the bottom here.
Rose tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parsons wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rose struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parsons scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rose prevents Parsons from improving position.
Rose is trying to improve his position.
Parsons looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rose is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose manages to work his way to half guard, despite Parsons's best efforts.
Parsons thows a huge punch but Rose dodges it nicely.
Rose manages to get to full guard.
Rose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parsons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rose preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rose preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parsons postures up.
Parsons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Parsons from controlling successfully.
Parsons throwing strikes but missing.
Parsons trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
Parsons looking to pass the guard.
Parsons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Parsons uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyler Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parsons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rose misses with an uppercut
and Parsons counters with a good low kick that Rose was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Rose will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Parsons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parsons throws a leg kick which misses Rose's front leg but catches the back leg as Rose tries to avoid it.
Rose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parsons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsons throws a right hand that misses
and Rose counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons moves away from the strike by Rose.
Rose connects with a body shot.
Parsons moves out of range as Rose strikes.
A big right from Rose 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.
Rose throws a low kick, looking for Parsons's leg but Parsons calmly moves out of range.
Rose misses with a straight right.
Parsons misses with a body shot
enabling Rose to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons throws a head kick that misses.
Rose darts in trying to clinch
so Parsons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose has control of Parsons's left arm, preventing Parsons from doing any damage.
Rose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parsons's guard.
Rose controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Parsons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rose controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Parsons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parsons wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Rose controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Rose 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. This is the final round!
Parsons fails with the takedown.
A jab from Parsons misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsons throws an overhand right that lands on Rose's shoulder, as Rose tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Rose. No joy for Parsons on that attempt.
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Parsons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Parsons is predictable there
and Rose counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Rose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Parsons misses with a head kick.
Parsons loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch.
Charlie Parsons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rose doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Parsons misses its intended target.
Rose is looking to score with low kicks.
Parsons shoots for a double leg takedown but Rose sprawls well. He's pushed Parsons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Parsons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parsons throws a jab but it's blocked by Rose.
Parsons throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the body from Parsons misses
and Rose counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Rose!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titou Ortizzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Morrison might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jingle Bell Knock Out. Titou Ortizzz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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219 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Powerful |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titou Ortizzz!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortizzz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ortizzz tries to clinch but Morrison moves away
and Morrison counters with a shoot takedown. Ortizzz fights it but they end up in guard.
Ortizzz wants to get back to his feet but Morrison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morrison landing some decent shots from guard.
Ortizzz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrison.
Ortizzz wants to stand but Morrison is controlling the position.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Ortizzz is keeping the position.
Ortizzz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morrison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Ortizzz blocks nicely.
Morrison drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ortizzz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Morrison has Ortizzz in his guard.
Ortizzz wanted to stand there but Morrison had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortizzz stands up and waves to Morrison to follow him.
Ortizzz darts in trying to clinch
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Ortizzz darts in trying to clinch
and Morrison counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morrison.
Ortizzz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morrison is controlling him.
Morrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortizzz is keeping the position for now.
Ortizzz wants to stand and escape but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison working some strikes from top position.
Morrison stops Ortizzz from standing up.
Morrison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morrison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ortizzz tries to kick Morrison off but Morrison keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Morrison frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Ortizzz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison landing shots from mount.
Ortizzz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ortizzz looks gassed!
Morrison with shots to the head and body - Ortizzz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Morrison quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Morrison but it's paid off an Ortizzz is forced to tap! Nice work by Morrison.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Morrison!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Folami Zuberi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli comes to the cage accompanied by Mario theme. Zuberi has chosen Mickey Factz - Rocker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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282 lbs
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240 lbs
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Very strong |
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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
32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Betoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Folami Zuberi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuberi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Betoli misses with a takedown attempt
and Zuberi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Betoli tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Betoli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuberi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Betoli doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Zuberi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Zuberi coming out on top.
Betoli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuberi counters with a low kick, right behind Betoli 's knee.
Betoli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zuberi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuberi scores with a one two! Betoli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Betoli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zuberi counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuberi counters with a left and a right that stings Betoli.
Zuberi misses with a body kick.
Betoli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zuberi counters with a head kick. That will keep Betoli thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Betoli slips under a jab.
Betoli has his takedown stuffed
enabling Zuberi to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Zuberi finds it's target.
Betoli misses with a takedown attempt
and Zuberi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betoli fails with the takedown
and Betoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Betoli is breathing heavily.
Zuberi misses with a low kick.
Betoli has his takedown stuffed
and Zuberi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Betoli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Betoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Betoli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuberi.
Zuberi misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli misses with a takedown attempt
and Zuberi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Betoli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zuberi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zuberi connects with the punch.
Betoli has his takedown stuffed
and Zuberi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zuberi, right into the meat.
Mario Betoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Betoli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Betoli walks into a jab.
Betoli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zuberi counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuberi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zuberi lands a glancing blow to the side of Betoli's head.
Betoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Betoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zuberi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Zuberi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zuberi.
Betoli tries for a takedown but Zuberi circles away easily
and Zuberi counters with a left to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Zuberi. Those never looked like landing.
Betoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Zuberi lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Folami Zuberi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Betoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zuberi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuberi scores with a hook to the body. Betoli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Betoli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuberi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Betoli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zuberi counters with a straight right hand.
Betoli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zuberi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Betoli thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Betoli tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zuberi throws a hook but Betoli blocks it.
A slow jab from Zuberi misses its intended target.
Zuberi tries a head kick but it misses.
Betoli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi lands with a hook. Betoli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zuberi misses with a straight left.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zuberi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Betoli misses with a takedown
and Zuberi counters with a head kick.
Zuberi cracks Betoli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Folami Zuberi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Zuberi misses its intended target.
Betoli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zuberi counters with a left and a right that stings Betoli.
Betoli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zuberi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuberi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Betoli misses with a takedown attempt
and Zuberi counters with a series of strikes. Betoli will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuberi tries to bum rush Betoli with a series of wild strikes but Betoli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Betoli tries for a takedown but Zuberi circles away easily
and Zuberi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Betoli. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Betoli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Betoli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zuberi counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Betoli might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zuberi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Betoli fails with the takedown
and Zuberi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zuberi lands a two punch combo.
Zuberi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Betoli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zuberi misses with a low kick as Betoli jumps back.
Betoli tries for a takedown but Zuberi circles away easily
and Zuberi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuberi scores with a sloppy right hand. Betoli should have avoided that one.
Betoli blocks a head kick by Zuberi.
Zuberi misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli with a poor takedown
and Zuberi counters with a nice uppercut.
Zuberi misses with a right hand
letting Betoli counter with a right hand.
Folami Zuberi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Betoli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zuberi counters with a two punch combo.
Zuberi cracks Betoli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Betoli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Betoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Zuberi misses.
Zuberi's corner calls for a 1-2. Zuberi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zuberi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Folami Zuberi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Betoli has his takedown stuffed
and Zuberi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Betoli shoots and misses
and Zuberi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zuberi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Betoli lands a jab.
Zuberi throws out a loose jab but Betoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Betoli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zuberi counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuberi looks to land a combination. Betoli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Betoli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Betoli is working for a kimura but Zuberi is defending it quite comfortably.
Zuberi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Betoli with a poor takedown
and Zuberi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuberi scores with a jab. Betoli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Betoli thuds his right hand into Zuberi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zuberi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Betoli misses with a takedown attempt
and Zuberi counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Betoli misses with a takedown
and Zuberi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Betoli shoots and misses
and Zuberi counters with a one-two to the body.
Betoli fails with the takedown
and Zuberi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zuberi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Betoli blocks a jab.
Zuberi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Betoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Betoli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuberi counters with a nice body shot.
Zuberi misses with a wild combination.
Zuberi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Betoli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zuberi counters with a stiff right hand.
Zuberi misses with a combination
and Betoli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi gets full guard.
Zuberi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Betoli manages to get himself to full guard.
Zuberi wants to get up but he can't break Betoli's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zuberi stands up from Betoli's guard - Zuberi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mario Betoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Betoli blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zuberi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Folami Zuberi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zuberi scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Folami Zuberi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zuberi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Folami Zuberi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mean Mug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mean Mug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mug throws a head kick that misses
and Alexander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexander lands a front kick.
A low kick from Mug misses
and Alexander counters with a thumping low kick.
Mug shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alexander pinned against the cage. Alexander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mug is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alexander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mug.
Mug throws a sloppy head kick
and Alexander makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mug really felt that one!
Mug is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mug looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexander is fending him off so far but Mug persists. Nope, Alexander circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mean Mug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mug rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a head kick. That will keep Mug thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Travis Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander darts in and clinches Mug up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexander blocks an elbow strike.
Mug takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Mean Mug has been cut.
Alexander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mug. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A short uppercut from Alexander.
Alexander lands an elbow inside.
Alexander throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mug blocks it with crossed arms.
Alexander with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alexander is leaning against Mug and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexander lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexander.
Alexander lands a body punch.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Alexander obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexander.
Mug is rocked!
Mug blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Mug is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mug blocking some punches.
Mug seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
Alexander lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mug's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands a good knee to the midsection. Mug won't want to take too many of those.
Clinched against the cage, Alexander lands a big elbow that drops Mug! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Mug is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Alexander!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasqz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Velasqz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Champ is Here. Bravo has chosen Damian Marley - Confrontation as his entrance music. Cain Velasqz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Velasqz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Velasqz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Velasqz, as that shot connected.
Velasqz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Velasqz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasqz is retaining full guard.
Bravo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Velasqz's guard.
Bravo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Velasqz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velasqz is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold.
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Velasqz has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Velasqz won't allow Bravo to pass to mount.
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.
Velasqz is in trouble now - Bravo has advanced to mount!
Bravo controlling from mount.
Bravo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Velasqz has worked his arm free - good work by Velasqz!
Velasqz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo forces the positional change into back control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bravo 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bravo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Velasqz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Velasqz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bravo .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasqz is in a bad position with Bravo working for a choke. Velasqz manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Bravo trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Rodinerio Bravo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Velasqz.
Velasqz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Velasqz lunges at Bravo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bravo 's hand.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Velasqz keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasqz is retaining full guard.
Bravo stands and throws Velasqz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bravo advances to mount.
Bravo wants to control the pace but Velasqz is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqz throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Bravo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Velasqz is on top in guard.
Bravo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Velasqz defends well.
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.
Bravo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bravo is looking for a triangle here but Velasqz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bravo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo looking for a sweep but Velasqz has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Velasqz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bravo to take his back!
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.
Velasqz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bravo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bravo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Velasqz's guard. Nice work there by Bravo .
Bravo has gone for a leg lock! Velasqz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bravo 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasqz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bravo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bravo wants to free his trapped foot but Velasqz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bravo is trying to control the action in half guard but Velasqz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasqz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Bravo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Velasqz reverses the position - he's now on top in Bravo 's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bravo has his foot on Velasqz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Velasqz works his way back into a safe position though.
Bravo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Velasqz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Velasqz throwing strikes from guard but Bravo blocks nicely.
Velasqz works over Bravo with some ground and pound from guard.
Velasqz postures up and lands a big shot to Bravo 's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasqz passes Bravo 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bravo gets full guard.
Bravo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velasqz's guard.
Velasqz can't keep his opponent in guard - Bravo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasqz tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is trying for a kimura here. Velasqz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bravo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
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