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Sunday Night Showdown: 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Rodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The World's Most Dangerous Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Rodman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shamrock in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The referee asks Shamrock politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shamrock prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shamrock 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.
Rodman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shamrock works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Rodman's face as Shamrock controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodman throws Shamrock to one side and escapes!
Rodman fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shamrock is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rodman, up you get!
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shamrock decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ken Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodman looks for a takedown but Shamrock sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Rodman - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodman. Rodman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shamrock clinches up with Rodman and pushes him back against the cage.
Shamrock breaks the clinch.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shamrock was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rodman is trying to stand up.
Rodman tries to buck Shamrock off but Shamrock takes his back!
Rodman wants to get back to his feet.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rodman taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Shamrock!
After the fight, Ken Shamrock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sick Puppy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Thompkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Thompkins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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166 lbs
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161 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sick Puppy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Thompkins!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puppy dives in and scores a takedown into Thompkins's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thompkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puppy.
Thompkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puppy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puppy throwing strikes but missing.
Puppy 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.
Puppy stands up over Thompkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Puppy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Puppy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompkins has momentary wrist control but Puppy slips an elbow through the middle.
Puppy throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puppy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Puppy pushes down on Thompkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puppy throwing shots but Thompkins is blocking nicely.
Puppy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Puppy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thompkins defending well though.
Thompkins is trying to stand up here but Puppy is controlling him well.
Puppy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Puppy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thompkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puppy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thompkins looks gassed!
Puppy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puppy looking to finish Thompkins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thompkins!
Thompkins is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Puppy locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Thompkins is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sick Puppy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Papip Antioquia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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160 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papip Antioquia!
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, The Machine!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Machine does it's job there.
Machine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Antioquia will feel that in the morning.
Papip Antioquia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antioquia misses with a takedown attempt - Machine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machine throws a right and a left that Antioquia avoids nicely.
Antioquia shoots in for a double leg but Machine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Machine catches Antioquia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machine tries to sprawl but Antioquia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Antioquia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Antioquia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Machine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Antioquia.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antioquia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Antioquia throwing shots but Machine is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine is trying to stand back up but Antioquia is controlling him
Machine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Antioquia.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Antioquia tries to pass to full mount but Machine defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antioquia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Antioquia with the ground and pound but Machine uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Machine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Antioquia working some strikes from top position.
Antioquia won't allow Machine to get back to his feet.
Antioquia postures up in Machine's guard and throws a big left but Machine blocks it.
Antioquia thows a big elbow that misses.
Antioquia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Antioquia scores a takedown into full mount!
Antioquia is breathing heavily.
Machine is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine blocking the ground and pound.
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!
Machine's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Antioquia misses with a head shot.
Machine bucks up and throws Antioquia to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Antioquia misses with a takedown attempt - Machine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papip Antioquia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Antioquia is out of range.
Machine stuffs the takedown.
Nice body punch from Machine.
Machine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antioquia looks for a takedown but Machine sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antioquia shoots in and drives through. Machine sprawls well.
Machine throws a head kick that Antioquia semi-blocks.
Machine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Machine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Antioquia doesn't seem phased though.
Antioquia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Antioquia crashes against the mat.
Antioquia throwing strikes but Machine manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Machine decides to stand back up.
Machine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine misses with the combination.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machine lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine scores with a sloppy right hand. Antioquia should have avoided that one.
Machine scores with a three punch combo!
Antioquia is rocked!
Machine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Antioquia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Antioquia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antioquia walks into a straight right hand from Machine.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machine connects with a body shot.
Machine works Antioquia's body with a nice hook.
Machine lands a really nice looking cross but Antioquia seems unphased.
Antioquia walks straight into a right hand from Machine - that's dropped him! Machine jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Antioquia from any more punishment! Antioquia complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Machine!
An out of breath and clearly excited The Machine thanked Best Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tdk Spark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuma Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen The Sound of Silence as his entrance music. Tdk Spark has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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199 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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203 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tdk Spark!
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, Kuma Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spark misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spark throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Spark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spark misses with a double jab
and Nelson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spark's knee momentarily.
Tdk Spark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spark throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Nelson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Tdk Spark has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Nelson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spark.
Nelson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spark is breathing heavily.
Nelson throws a shot to the body.
Nelson throws a good cross that connects.
Nelson lands a head shot.
Nelson feints and then cracks Spark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spark down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson lands a head kick!
Spark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nelson thuds his shin into the meat of Spark's side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nelson.
Nelson lands a head shot.
Spark is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Spark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson lands a leg kick that knocks Spark off balance momentarily.
Nelson cracks Spark with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Spark falls to his knees and Nelson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kuma Nelson!
An out of breath Kuma Nelson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Relentless AD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Spektor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Relentless AD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noel Spektor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from AD is predictable there
and Spektor counters with an outside leg kick.
Spektor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from AD.
AD misses the shot to the body.
Spektor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts AD as he jumps to the side.
Spektor drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Spektor sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AD looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
AD kicks Spektor off and gets to his feet.
AD fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spektor sprawls well initially but AD persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Spektor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but AD scores with a couple of nice shots.
AD wants to pass the guard but Spektor is defending well.
Spektor trying to hold on to AD's head to control him but AD postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AD with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
AD is working for a submission of some sort.
Spektor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from AD.
Spektor trying to get back to full guard but AD takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
AD working for a guillotine from mount but Spektor is in no mood to give up.
AD working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Spektor looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by AD! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Relentless AD!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Relentless AD made sure he mentioned Best Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yiouski Mi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Butterworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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, Yiouski Mi!
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, Paul Butterworth!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butterworth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mi.
Butterworth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Butterworth's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mi throwing strikes from guard but Butterworth blocks nicely.
Butterworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Butterworth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Butterworth pulls Mi in close to his closed guard and prevents Mi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Butterworth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mi.
Butterworth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mi throws a strike but Butterworth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Butterworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mi can't keep his opponent in guard - Butterworth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mi is staying active underneath Butterworth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mi tries to get out of the position.
Butterworth passes to side control.
Mi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Butterworth is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Butterworth seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mi is holding on tight.
Butterworth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mi working to try and regain half guard.
Butterworth controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butterworth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Butterworth controlling from the full mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Butterworth.
Butterworth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mi, pushing him back against the cage.
Mi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Butterworth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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!
Mi with a poor takedown
and Butterworth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Butterworth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yiouski Mi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butterworth slips nicely into half guard.
Mi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterworth wants to take a breather but Mi is having none of it.
Butterworth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Butterworth is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Butterworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Butterworth trying to control from half guard but Mi is working away.
Mi actively working from the bottom here.
Butterworth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Butterworth trying to control from Mi's half guard. Mi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mi keeping moving, preventing Butterworth from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Butterworth.
Mi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Butterworth as he avoids it easily.
Butterworth jabs at Mi's body.
Butterworth connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butterworth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mi to the ground. Butterworth is now in Mi's guard.
Mi keeping moving, preventing Butterworth from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Butterworth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Butterworth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mi, pushing him back against the cage.
Butterworth has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mi regains guard immediately.
Mi is striking from the bottom but Butterworth uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Mi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Butterworth controlling the action here.
Butterworth is trying to control. Mi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mi is trying to maintain the position but Butterworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Butterworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Paul Butterworth hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Butterworth 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Butterworth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Butterworth trying to control but Mi is working from the bottom.
Butterworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butterworth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Butterworth preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Butterworth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butterworth throwing strikes from guard but Mi blocks nicely.
Mi 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.
Butterworth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Butterworth postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Butterworth gets a clinch.
Mi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Butterworth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Butterworth manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mi's guard.
Butterworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mi is keeping the position for now.
Butterworth wants to control from the top but Mi keeps moving.
Butterworth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Butterworth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butterworth wants to take a breather but Mi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butterworth stalling.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Paul Butterworth hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Butterworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Mi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Butterworth to the mat! Butterworth manages to get full guard.
Butterworth has control of Mi's left arm, preventing Mi from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butterworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mi's guard.
Butterworth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butterworth trying to control but Mi is working from the bottom.
Butterworth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Butterworth wants to control from the top but Mi keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Butterworth 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Butterworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Butterworth dives in and scores a takedown into Mi's guard.
Mi wants to stand up but Butterworth is controlling him.
Mi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Butterworth working some strikes from top position.
Paul Butterworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butterworth is pushing down on Mi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mi is fighting to maintain full guard but Butterworth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Butterworth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Butterworth 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! Mi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Butterworth!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vechter Schilpov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beowulf Peredur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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269 lbs
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225 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Prefers standup |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vechter Schilpov!
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, Beowulf Peredur!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peredur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schilpov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peredur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schilpov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peredur.
Peredur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schilpov blocks a jab.
Schilpov misses with a straight right.
Peredur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schilpov finds it's way round the side to connect with Peredur's head.
Schilpov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peredur.
Schilpov lands a nice shot that snaps Peredur's head back.
Peredur looks to score with a jab to the body but Schilpov is just out of range.
Schilpov connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schilpov lands a really nice looking cross but Peredur seems unphased.
Peredur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schilpov.
Schilpov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peredur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peredur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilpov cracks Peredur with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Peredur tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Schilpov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Peredur is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vechter Schilpov!
A victorious Vechter Schilpov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fourie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Air Canada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Fourie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Air Canada!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fourie moves in looking to clinch but Canada pushes him off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fourie.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fourie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Canada has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fourie but great work by Canada.
Fourie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Canada tries to move to mount but Fourie blocks the move with his legs.
Canada throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fourie tries to bench press Canada off him but Canada keeps the position.
Fourie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Canada off and has taken his back!
Canada is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fourie gets his way!
Canada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fourie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canada controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canada defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fourie's arms.
Canada holding both Fourie 's hands and preventing any damage.
Fourie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Canada is defending well though. Fourie let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Canada is trying to stand back up.
Canada manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fourie.
Canada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fourie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Canada counters with a one-two to the body.
Canada cracks Fourie with a good jab.
Fourie tries for a takedown but Canada circles away easily
and Canada counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Fourie badly! He tries to strike back but Canada puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Fourie out cold! Oh man, Fourie will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Air Canada!
Air Canada is the new lightweight champion!
Air Canada took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Best Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastien De Valmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flex Nuisance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuisance is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: High Hopes by Frank Sinatra. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Flex Nuisance enters the cage!
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280 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastien De Valmont!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flex Nuisance!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Valmont throws a combination. Nuisance tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Flex Nuisance has been cut.
De Valmont throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuisance shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Valmont bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nuisance's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuisance changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Valmont looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
De Valmont trying to remain calm as Nuisance controls from the top position.
De Valmont is not content to let Nuisance control the position.
Nuisance fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Nuisance seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nuisance cracks De Valmont with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuisance throwing shots but missing, from side control.
De Valmont tries to bench press Nuisance off him but Nuisance keeps the position.
Nuisance landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Valmont tries to buck Nuisance off but Nuisance is having none of it.
De Valmont wants to control but Nuisance postures up.
De Valmont takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nuisance in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee asks Nuisance politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nuisance prefers to stall for the moment though.
De Valmont is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuisance moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuisance has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuisance scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuisance is chipping away with strikes.
Nuisance working the head and body with strikes.
Nuisance connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused De Valmont some visible discomfort.
De Valmont is looking to regain half guard here but Nuisance keeps moving and retains side control.
Nuisance controlling the position.
Nuisance throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Valmont wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on De Valmont's face as Nuisance controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Valmont tries to buck Nuisance off but Nuisance is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nuisance throws a strike aimed at the side of De Valmont's head but De Valmont avoids it well.
Nuisance staying calm.
Nuisance landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flex Nuisance dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flex Nuisance's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Valmont listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Valmont is rocked!
Nuisance lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens De Valmont up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Nuisance from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw De Valmont's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Flex Nuisance!
Flex Nuisance is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Flex Nuisance thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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