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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tek Jansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bebe Momo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bebe Momo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tek Jansen!
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, Bebe Momo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Momo.
Jansen tries to clinch up.
Momo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jansen has closed the distance and engaged Momo in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Momo takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Bebe Momo has been cut.
Momo looking for a takedown.
Jansen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Momo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jansen prevents it.
A short left from Jansen.
Momo is rocked!
Momo is trying to drag Jansen to the mat but Jansen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Momo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jansen finish him?
Tek Jansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bebe Momo.
Jansen prevents the takedown attempt.
Jansen taking a breather.
Jansen has Momo pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Momo is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Jansen - that's hurt Momo badly! Oh, another knee lands and Momo is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Momo doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tek Jansen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larson Greenwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Costanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Costanza's choice of entrance music: Do the Opposite. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Daniel Costanza enters the cage!
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202 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larson Greenwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Costanza!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Greenwood misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Greenwood.
Costanza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Costanza.
Greenwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greenwood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greenwood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Costanza is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Greenwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Costanza has him pressed against the cage.
Greenwood tries to break free but Costanza pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Costanza.
It looks like Larson Greenwood has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenwood letting Costanza take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from Costanza.
Costanza tries to work over Greenwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greenwood.
Costanza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Costanza breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwood moves away from the strike by Costanza.
Costanza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Greenwood.
Costanza moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Costanza.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Costanza.
Costanza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greenwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costanza throws out the jab.
Greenwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Costanza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Costanza.
Greenwood is rocked!
Greenwood walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Greenwood limp body while Costanza jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Costanza!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Project Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry McKean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alpha comes to the cage accompanied by Sub Focus - Rock It. McKean has chosen Korn - Shoots and Ladders as his entrance music. Project Alpha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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255 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Project Alpha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry McKean!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alpha fails with the takedown
and McKean counters with a good low kick that Alpha was not able to check.
Alpha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alpha looks for a takedown but McKean sprawls well.
Alpha connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKean. McKean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alpha's jab looks to have found its range, popping McKean under the eye.
Donk. Alpha catches McKean right on the button with a cross.
Alpha has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Project Alpha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alpha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alpha digs a good body shot into McKean's ribs.
Alpha closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKean circles away.
Alpha clobbers McKean with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Alpha scores with a crisp jab that stopped McKean in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKean walks into a jab.
Alpha scores with a sloppy right hand. McKean should have avoided that one.
McKean defending well as Alpha loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - McKean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alpha misses with a looping right.
Project Alpha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKean tried to score with a low kick but Alpha checks it.
McKean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alpha manages to avoid it.
Alpha connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKean. McKean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McKean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alpha.
Alpha shoots in looking for a takedown. McKean tries to sprawl out of it but Alpha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McKean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKean stuffs the takedown attempt from Alpha. Alpha gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpha looks to score with a jab to the body but McKean is just out of range.
Alpha lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKean works Alpha's body with a nice hook.
McKean throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alpha.
Alpha darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alpha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alpha trying to mount his opponent but McKean defends it.
Alpha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKean defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alpha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McKean is looking to improve his position.
Alpha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McKean is trying to maintain the position but Alpha is very close to passing his half guard.
Alpha tries to pass to full mount but McKean defends it.
Alpha slips a nice elbow through McKean's hands, connecting with McKean's forehead.
Alpha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKean is looking to improve his position.
McKean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alpha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alpha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alpha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alpha thows a huge punch but McKean dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alpha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alpha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McKean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alpha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Alpha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McKean takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alpha.
McKean misses the jab.
Alpha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McKean has time to react.
Alpha cracks McKean with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McKean throws a wild body kick that Alpha sees coming a mile off.
Project Alpha is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for McKean.
Alpha closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKean circles away.
Alpha fails with the takedown.
Alpha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKean tries to avoid it but Alpha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKean to the ground. McKean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Project Alpha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKean slips a straight right by Alpha.
Alpha misses with a takedown attempt - McKean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKean manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKean looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alpha shoots for a takedown but McKean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good work by Alpha as he checks the leg kick.
Alpha shoots in looking for a takedown but McKean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alpha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alpha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKean manages to avoid it.
A big right from McKean misses.
Alpha shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Alpha was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alpha lands a heavy elbow.
Alpha thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKean takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKean can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKean is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alpha thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Alpha lands with some strikes.
Alpha misses with a head shot.
Alpha throws a sloppy strike and McKean uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and McKean has ended up in Alpha's guard.
Alpha is pulling down on McKean's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKean preventing the sweep.
Alpha pulls McKean in close to his closed guard and prevents McKean from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Project Alpha.
Alpha misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alpha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alpha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McKean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alpha throws a strike but McKean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alpha wants to sweep but no luck.
McKean being controlled here momentarily.
Alpha lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McKean!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Alpha dominated that second round.
That's time! Alpha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alpha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKean.
Alpha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McKean defending well as Alpha loads up on a big left hand.
McKean misses with a hook. Alpha ducked under it nicely.
Alpha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alpha misses with a hook
and McKean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alpha.
Nice shot by Alpha.
Alpha checks a low kick from McKean.
McKean throws a big shot that misses.
McKean throws a body punch but Alpha moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barry McKean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alpha was well out of range. Poor timing from McKean.
Alpha looks for a takedown but McKean sprawls well.
Alpha throws a right hand that misses
and McKean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alpha throws out the jab.
McKean takes one to the side of the head.
Alpha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alpha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alpha looks for a takedown but McKean sprawls well.
McKean lands a nice hook to Alpha's body. Alpha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKean digs a good hook to Alpha's body.
Barry McKean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKean is looking to chop away at Alpha's legs.
McKean misses with a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown by Alpha or perhaps it was just good defense by McKean which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Project Alpha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alpha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alpha moves out of range as McKean throws a body kick.
McKean throws a big shot that misses.
Alpha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McKean avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from McKean.
Alpha drops his hands momentarily and McKean takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha swings for the body but McKean moves out of range.
Alpha fails with a takedown attempt.
McKean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alpha.
Nice body punch from Alpha.
Alpha lands a jab.
McKean misses the shot to the body.
Alpha blocks a jab.
Alpha scores a takedown into full mount!
Alpha connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Project Alpha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKean wants to hold on but Alpha pushes him away.
Alpha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McKean's face.
McKean taking shots to the head.
Alpha throws a wild left hand from mount and McKean manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Alpha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McKean is rocked!
Alpha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McKean blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alpha.
Alpha winds up and cracks McKean with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alpha lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Project Alpha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alpha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Alpha!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Severus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Stig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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200 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlo Severus!
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, The Stig!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Severus tries to clinch but Stig moves out of range.
Severus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Severus tries a low kick but Stig avoids it.
Stig is looking to chop away at Severus's legs.
Stig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stig lands with a nice body punch.
Severus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stig is looking to slow Severus down with leg kicks.
Stig swats away the attempt to clinch by Severus.
Severus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stig.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Severus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stig crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Severus - the referee stops the clock and Stig gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Severus. Stig manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Severus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stig.
Severus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stig.
Severus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Severus scores with a nice strike.
Severus tries to close the distance and clinch but Stig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Severus lands a leg kick that knocks Stig off balance momentarily.
Severus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Stig.
Severus throws a head kick that misses.
Stig scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Severus misses its intended target.
Severus swings for the body but Stig moves out of range.
Severus drops his hands momentarily and Stig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Severus is rocked!
A low kick from Severus misses
and Stig counters with a crisp right that sends Severus to the canvas! Stig follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Stig!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasqz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corleone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Direct Hit!/Mixtapes - Werewolf Shame. Velasqz has chosen The Champ is Here as his entrance music. Rich Corleone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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207 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Velasqz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasqz darts in trying to clinch
and Corleone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corleone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Velasqz misses.
Corleone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Velasqz finds it's way round the side to connect with Corleone's head.
Velasqz cracks the inside of Corleone's front leg.
A slow jab from Velasqz misses its intended target.
Corleone staying out of range there.
Velasqz throws a hook but Corleone avoids it easily.
A jab from Velasqz misses.
Velasqz throws a series of punches but Corleone avoids them all with ease.
Velasqz moves out of range as Corleone strikes.
Velasqz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corleone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velasqz somewhat.
Velasqz scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqz tries to clinch there but Corleone circles away.
Velasqz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corleone.
Velasqz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Corleone counters with a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Velasqz.
Velasqz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corleone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Velasqz shoots for a takedown but Corleone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Velasqz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corleone as he avoids it easily.
Rich Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Velasqz.
Corleone lands a jab.
Velasqz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corleone.
Corleone avoids a kick to the body.
Corleone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velasqz was covering up waiting for the punch and Corleone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Corleone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasqz keeping full guard, as Corleone tries to pass.
Velasqz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Velasqz keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
Corleone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Corleone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasqz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velasqz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasqz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corleone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Corleone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velasqz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasqz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Corleone is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasqz keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Corleone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Corleone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velasqz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corleone is looking to work some ground and pound but Velasqz has wrist control.
Velasqz is trying to keep Corleone in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corleone trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasqz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corleone postures up and lands a big shot to Velasqz's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Corleone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Corleone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Velasqz missing with punches from the bottom.
Corleone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Velasqz to regain full guard.
Corleone is looking to work some ground and pound but Velasqz has wrist control.
Corleone trying to control but Velasqz is working from the bottom.
Velasqz working for a triangle but Corleone defends it easily.
Velasqz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corleone defends it easily.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corleone throwing strikes but missing.
Corleone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone postures up in Velasqz's guard and throws a big left but Velasqz blocks it.
Corleone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Corleone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Velasqz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corleone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is in close to Velasqz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Corleone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Corleone throws a big right hand that misses.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velasqz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Corleone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is looking to work some ground and pound but Velasqz has wrist control.
Corleone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses.
Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Velasqz keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
Velasqz strikes from his own guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corleone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Corleone dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Velasqz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velasqz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corleone's head backwards.
Velasqz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Velasqz connects with a crisp jab.
Velasqz throws a head kick but Corleone moves out of range.
Velasqz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corleone.
Velasqz moves out of range of the strikes.
Corleone takes a swing at Velasqz's ribcage but misses.
Velasqz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Velasqz misses with a looping right.
Cain Velasqz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velasqz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Velasqz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Velasqz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corleone. Corleone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cain Velasqz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Corleone - just one landing.
Corleone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Corleone content to stall in guard here.
Corleone throwing strikes from guard but Velasqz blocks nicely.
Corleone throwing strikes from guard but Velasqz blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasqz keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
Corleone throwing strikes but missing.
Rich Corleone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corleone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses.
Corleone stays in close to Velasqz's body and controls the position.
Corleone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Corleone lands a couple of digs.
Cain Velasqz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corleone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Corleone wants to control from the top but Velasqz keeps moving.
Velasqz is looking for a triangle but Corleone pushes his legs off easily.
Velasqz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velasqz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasqz throws a couple of heel strikes.
Corleone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Corleone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasqz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Corleone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Corleone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Corleone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corleone, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Corleone!
Rich Corleone made sure to mention his sponsor, Burning Fist Apparel in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Marius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregores Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marius's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My World - Dale Oliver. Mendez has chosen Paleface- Helsinki-Shangri-La as his entrance music. The key to victory for Alexander Marius has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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24
213 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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27
213 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Marius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregores Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marius changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mendez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Mendez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Mendez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marius's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mendez looking for subs from the bottom but Marius mounts him!
Mendez regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez trying to hold on to Marius's head to control him but Marius postures up.
Mendez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marius pulls his head out easily.
Mendez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marius pulls his head out easily.
Marius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mendez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendez actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendez is just riding it out for now. Marius eventually gives up the hold.
Mendez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mendez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez has his foot on Marius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marius works his way back into a safe position though.
Mendez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marius 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 Mendez.
Marius gets to mount! Mendez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Marius content just to control the position here.
Mendez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregores Mendez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marius misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Marius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mendez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marius. Mendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marius clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marius tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marius lands an elbow inside that Mendez shrugs off.
Marius tries a knee to the head but Mendez blocks it.
Mendez blocks an uppercut.
Marius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mendez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marius throws an elbow but it misses.
Mendez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marius pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marius looking to throw knees to the head but Mendez is blocking nicely.
Marius lands an elbow just above Mendez 's eye.
Marius misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius lands with a short shot to the head.
Mendez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marius trying to land knees to the body.
Mendez takes a shot to the head.
Marius looking to throw knees to the head but Mendez is blocking nicely.
Marius misses with the head strike.
Marius prevents Mendez from breaking the clinch.
Marius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marius swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marius tries a knee to the head but Mendez blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius lands a body punch.
Mendez managing to block the knees to the body from Marius.
Marius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marius keeps control of Mendez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marius lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marius.
Marius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mendez breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Marius. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marius changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mendez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mendez manages to get back to half guard.
Mendez actively working from the bottom here.
Marius is trying to control. Mendez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marius scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Marius dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marius tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mendez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marius.
Marius scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marius lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Mendez misses.
Marius misses with a left hand
so Mendez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez passes into half guard.
Marius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Gregores Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marius is trying to maintain the position but Mendez is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendez is working for an americana but Marius has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mendez was thinking about the submission.
Marius being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez cracks Marius with a solid left hand.
Mendez stands and throws Marius's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marius is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mendez connects with a decent elbow.
Mendez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mendez wants to control but Marius is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius regains half guard, as Mendez was trying to land strikes.
Mendez winds up and cracks Marius with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Marius regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mendez.
Marius has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mendez 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 Marius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendez trying to control the position but Marius is working away.
Mendez cracks Marius with a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marius defending against the ground and pound.
Marius tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregores Mendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mendez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregores Mendez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil NaLeans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Dread Zepellin - Stairway to Heaven. 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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25
190 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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28
190 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil NaLeans!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by NaLeans.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and NaLeans counters with a stiff right hand.
NaLeans throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
NaLeans throws a combination that misses
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
NaLeans throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from NaLeans.
NaLeans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NaLeans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
NaLeans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
NaLeans misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from NaLeans does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
NaLeans throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
NaLeans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
NaLeans cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
NaLeans working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Gracie looking to stall.
NaLeans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
NaLeans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie is pushing NaLeans up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
NaLeans throws a knee to the head but misses.
NaLeans misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from NaLeans fails to land.
NaLeans misses with a body punch.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but NaLeans has double underhooks.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Roger Gracie has been cut.
NaLeans connects with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from NaLeans.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
NaLeans struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
NaLeans lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
NaLeans scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
NaLeans misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
NaLeans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from NaLeans.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but NaLeans is keeping busy.
NaLeans lands a knee to the head.
Gracie lands a right hand.
NaLeans working aggressively here.
NaLeans missing with knees to the body.
NaLeans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
NaLeans tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
NaLeans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
NaLeans throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
NaLeans looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
NaLeans is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NaLeans tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
NaLeans misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
NaLeans lands a knee to the head.
Gracie avoiding damage as NaLeans throws knees to the body.
NaLeans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
NaLeans misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil NaLeans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
NaLeans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
NaLeans throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but NaLeans circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
NaLeans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie scores a takedown into full mount!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
NaLeans wants to get back to his feet.
NaLeans blocking the ground and pound.
NaLeans is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount and NaLeans is in trouble!
Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish!
NaLeans is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie punching from mount but NaLeans doing a good job of avoiding damage.
NaLeans sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
NaLeans is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
NaLeans is looking to improve his position.
Gracie throwing shots but NaLeans is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but NaLeans defends the submission attempt.
NaLeans trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
NaLeans works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NaLeans is controlling Gracie's posture.
NaLeans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
NaLeans wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Neil NaLeans.
NaLeans tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
NaLeans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
NaLeans wants to clinch
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
NaLeans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
NaLeans misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by NaLeans.
NaLeans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
NaLeans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
NaLeans tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from NaLeans on the inside.
Neil NaLeans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
NaLeans tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
NaLeans misses with a hook to the ribs.
NaLeans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
NaLeans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
NaLeans scores with a hook to the body.
NaLeans misses with a punch to the body.
NaLeans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for NaLeans.
NaLeans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, NaLeans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neil NaLeans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roger Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
NaLeans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
NaLeans misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has NaLeans backing up. NaLeans nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
Roger Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
NaLeans throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces NaLeans back to the cage. Gracie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by NaLeans.
NaLeans throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
NaLeans throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
NaLeans tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from NaLeans.
NaLeans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from NaLeans.
NaLeans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
NaLeans moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
NaLeans tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie stalling against the cage.
NaLeans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neil NaLeans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from NaLeans.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by NaLeans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Roger Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Gracie is looking to control NaLeans's arms but NaLeans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Maybe Gracie would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Roger Gracie.
NaLeans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
NaLeans looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
NaLeans tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil NaLeans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got NaLeans 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil NaLeans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osbourne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code. 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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29
201 lbs
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189 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Osbourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osbourne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgibbon manages to avoid it.
Fitzgibbon moves forwards but Osbourne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzgibbon. That snapped Osbourne's head back.
Osbourne throws a jab when Fitzgibbon was well out of range.
Fitzgibbon misses with a straight right.
Fitzgibbon throws an overhand right that lands on Osbourne's shoulder, as Osbourne tries to avoid the shot.
Osbourne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Osbourne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzgibbon misses with a wild combination.
Fitzgibbon tries to move into range but Osbourne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgibbon. Those never looked like landing.
Osbourne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Osbourne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fitzgibbon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgibbon tries to bum rush Osbourne with a series of wild strikes but Osbourne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzgibbon swats away the attempt to clinch by Osbourne.
Oleg Osbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgibbon shoots for a double leg takedown but Osbourne sprawls well. He's pushed Fitzgibbon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzgibbon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osbourne was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon ducks under a wild hook from Osbourne.
Osbourne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzgibbon's head backwards.
Fitzgibbon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Osbourne punishes Fitzgibbon's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzgibbon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgibbon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Osbourne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fitzgibbon somewhat.
Osbourne closes the distance and pushes Fitzgibbon back into the cage.
Osbourne has Fitzgibbon pressed against the cage, preventing Fitzgibbon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Osbourne.
Osbourne is leaning against Fitzgibbon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzgibbon looks gassed!
Osbourne tries to work over Fitzgibbon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Osbourne scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osbourne prevents Fitzgibbon from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Osbourne fails to land.
Fitzgibbon has had enough of the clinch but Osbourne keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
A short left from Osbourne.
Osbourne pushes Fitzgibbon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgibbon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Osbourne.
Fitzgibbon blocks an uppercut.
Osbourne pushes Fitzgibbon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osbourne misses with a body punch.
Fitzgibbon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Osbourne has him pressed against the cage.
Osbourne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
Osbourne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgibbon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Osbourne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Osbourne scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzgibbon is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Osbourne.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osbourne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgibbon is still on wobbly legs! Can Osbourne finish him?
Osbourne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Osbourne.
Osbourne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzgibbon backwards.
Osbourne has Fitzgibbon pressed against the cage, preventing Fitzgibbon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Osbourne.
Fitzgibbon takes a shot to the head.
Osbourne creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fitzgibbon with a big uppercut! Fitzgibbon tries to clinch up but Osbourne pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fitzgibbon to the mat! Fitzgibbon covers up and Osbourne unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oleg Osbourne!
After the big win, Oleg Osbourne made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Terror-Trition: Video Proven 155Q for $49+Laundry! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laidback Luke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Sakuraba's Theme. Laidback Luke has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Billy Smith's chin.
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Smith!
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, Laidback Luke!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Luke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Luke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Luke shows good takedown defense.
Luke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Luke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luke has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith 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.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith postures up in Luke's guard and throws a big left but Luke blocks it.
Luke lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Luke tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Luke throws some wild stikes that Smith manages to avoid easily.
Smith regains half guard.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luke pulls his head out easily.
Smith pushes Luke off looking to stand but Luke dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Luke.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Luke delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Luke duly obliges.
Luke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luke but Luke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luke bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Luke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luke works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Luke is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws Luke to one side and escapes!
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith wants to clinch up but Luke keeps it at a distance.
Luke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith shoots and misses
and Luke counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Luke scores with a four punch combination!
Luke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luke tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Smith. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Luke slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Luke counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Luke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Luke trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Luke pushes his legs off easily.
Luke trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Luke!
Smith working for a guillotine from mount but Luke is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Laidback Luke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Luke scores with a leg kick.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Luke counter with a right hand.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Luke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luke as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luke scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Laidback Luke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luke gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Luke as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Luke tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luke tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Luke is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Luke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Luke, against the cage.
Smith has picked Luke up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Luke taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Billy Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is nestled in close to Luke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Luke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Luke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Luke wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Luke tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Luke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith lands with some strikes.
Luke in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Luke tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Luke takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith wants to control the pace but Luke is squirming around nicely.
Luke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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!
Smith punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Luke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Luke is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Luke in real trouble here! The ref calls for Luke to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Smith!
A less than humble Billy Smith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eulogy Spoakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logen Glotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Spoakin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Scarface ft Devin The Dude - Hand Of The Dead Body. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
272 lbs
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31
252 lbs
25 - 7 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
25 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eulogy Spoakin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logen Glotka!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glotka moves away from the strike by Spoakin.
Spoakin looks to land a left hand but Glotka moved out of range nicely.
Spoakin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glotka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glotka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glotka misses with a double jab.
Glotka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spoakin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Glotka finds it's way through Spoakin's defenses.
Glotka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spoakin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glotka connects with a solid leg kick.
Spoakin is breathing heavily.
Glotka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Glotka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoakin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spoakin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Glotka misses with a double jab.
Spoakin throws the kick towards the body but Glotka avoids it.
Spoakin looks to land a right hand but Glotka moved out of range.
Glotka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spoakin on the side of the head.
Spoakin misses with a hook
and Glotka counters with a leg kick.
Eulogy Spoakin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glotka drops Spoakin with a huge uppercut! Spoakin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Glotka is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logen Glotka!
Logen Glotka is the new heavyweight champion!
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