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Einherjer 21 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Lenk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timur Lenk!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
Lenk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Lenk lands a right hook to the body.
Lenk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like John Morrison has been cut.
Lenk looks for a takedown but Morrison sprawls well.
Morrison drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lenk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Lenk keeps moving.
Lenk controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
Morrison is pushing down on Lenk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lenk is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lenk keeps working.
Morrison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenk is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morrison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lenk is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lenk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morrison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morrison working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison controls the position from side control.
Lenk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Morrison works his way into side control.
Morrison passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lenk!
Morrison controlling the pace for now.
Lenk tries to hold on but Morrison postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morrison with shots to the head and body - Lenk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lenk is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Morrison cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Morrison has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lenk's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison content just to control the position here.
Lenk working to try and regain half guard.
Morrison controlling from mount.
Lenk is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison content just to control the position here.
Lenk is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lenk is in a horrible position here. Morrison smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Morrison scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Morrison with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Morrison.
A nice elbow there by Morrison.
Lenk is rocked!
Lenk tries to reverse the position but Morrison maintains control.
Lenk is still in real trouble! Can Morrison finish him?
BOOM! Morrison connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Morrison connects with a bit shot that sees Lenk covering up! More strikes from Morrison and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Morrison is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Morrison!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Matrix comes into the arena with Power Station - We Fight For Love blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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280 lbs
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283 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Matrix!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John Matrix shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches John Matrix napping and manages to drive through into side control!
John Matrix taking a bit of punishment here - John Matrix scoring with strikes.
John Matrix is looking to work his way out of this bad position but John Matrix is controlling him well.
John Matrix takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
John Matrix lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John Matrix is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
John Matrix working the ground and pound from side control.
John Matrix in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John Matrix wants to get back to his feet but John Matrix drags him back down.
John Matrix scoring with punches and elbows.
John Matrix lands an elbow.
John Matrix lands a strong strike to the head of John Matrix. That's dazed him! John Matrix looking to finish here. John Matrix is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - John Matrix lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Matrix!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cookie Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cookie Monster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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221 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter striker
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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, Lasse Kongo!
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, Cookie Monster!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monster circles away quickly and effectively.
Monster decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Monster throwing shots but Kongo is blocking nicely.
Monster working the head and body with strikes.
Kongo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monster.
Kongo is controlling Monster's trapped leg to prevent Monster from advancing to side control.
Monster thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kongo to regain full guard.
Monster stops Kongo from standing up.
Monster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kongo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monster, into his guard.
Monster controls Kongo momentarily but Kongo frees himself.
Monster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster is striking off his back. Kongo thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Monster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Monster keeping full guard, as Kongo tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monster throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kongo escapes and throws Monster's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Monster is looking to regain half guard here but Kongo keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Monster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kongo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kongo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kongo has Monster up against the cage in a clinch.
Monster is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kongo can't fight it off and eventually Monster manages to take the fight to the floor. Kongo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Monster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Monster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kongo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Monster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kongo is working away from the top position though.
Monster moves into full guard.
Monster is trying to keep Kongo in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kongo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Monster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kongo is fighting to break Monster's control of his arms but Monster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kongo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cookie Monster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kongo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monster looks for a takedown but Kongo sprawls well.
Kongo lands a big head kick that sends Monster tumbling to the mat! Kongo takes a step backwards and waves Monster back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Cookie Monster has been cut.
Kongo throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Kongo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lasse Kongo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Man Ape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQYQTFudrqc as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Man Ape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ape scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Drago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ape doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Ape does no damage.
Drago misses with a wild combination.
Man Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago misses with the combination.
Ape drops Drago with a beautiful combination! Drago stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ape is looking for the KO!
Drago is rocked!
Drago looks gassed!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Ape has cracked Drago with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Ape lands another huge swinging hook and Drago tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Drago, before Ape can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Man Ape!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Magass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magass comes to the cage accompanied by DVDA - Lets Fighting Love. Aaron Escobar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Magass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magass throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Escobar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Magass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magass pulls Escobar in close to prevent any damage.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magass pulls Escobar in close to prevent any damage.
Magass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
Magass can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Escobar controls the pace.
Magass keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magass wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Magass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magass bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Escobar's guard.
Magass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar is working an open guard so Magass takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Escobar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Magass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magass misses with a head kick.
Magass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magass wants to clinch.
Magass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escobar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar shoots in but Magass avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Escobar.
Escobar trying to control the action but Magass is working from the bottom.
Magass pushes Escobar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Escobar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Escobar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magass has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Escobar but great work by Magass.
Magass wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy.
Escobar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magass's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Escobar won't allow Magass to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is not content to let Magass control the position.
Escobar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magass is aware though and is defending well.
Magass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Escobar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magass passes Escobar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Escobar is staying active underneath Magass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magass trying to control from Escobar's half guard. Escobar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magass trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Magass has gone for a leg lock! Escobar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magass's guard.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar.
Escobar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Magass dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magass lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Escobar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Magass!
Magass is trying desperately to improve position.
Escobar controlling from mount.
Escobar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Escobar tries to control but Magass wriggling away.
Escobar looking to land elbow strikes but Magass uses the position to regain half guard.
Escobar working over Magass with some ground and pound. Magass looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magass is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Magass defends it.
Escobar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escobar prevents Magass from improving his position.
Magass slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magass keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Magass wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Escobar is now in half guard.
Magass gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Magass is keeping the position.
Magass is trying to keep Escobar in close.
Escobar won't allow Magass to sweep him here.
Magass lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Escobar!
Magass with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Escobar is looking to get to half guard.
Magass seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Escobar is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magass trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magass goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Escobar turns into him and now he's in Magass's guard.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Magass keeps moving.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Magass is keeping the position.
Magass trying to control the position.
Magass keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escobar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Escobar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Magass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magass being controlled here, momentarily.
Magass is controlling Escobar's posture.
Escobar 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.
Aaron Escobar 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Magass.
Magass throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Escobar is defended easily by Magass.
Magass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Magass.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Escobar is defended easily by Magass.
Escobar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magass is looking to clinch but Escobar is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Magass misses.
Escobar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Escobar showed some decent athleticism there.
Escobar stops Magass from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magass tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
Magass pushes Escobar off and gets back to his feet.
Peter Magass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magass tries to close the distance and clinch but Escobar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escobar.
Peter Magass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Escobar.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magass tries to avoid it but Escobar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magass to the ground. Magass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peter Magass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magass throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
Escobar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Escobar showed some decent athleticism there.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magass keeps working.
Magass tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking to advance position but Magass won't allow it.
Escobar looks to land a strike but Magass avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Magass keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Magass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magass is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Escobar gets back to full guard.
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magass passes Escobar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magass wants to work for an arm triangle but Escobar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Escobar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Magass tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magass is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magass works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control here.
Aaron Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magass passes the guard and advances to mount!
Escobar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Escobar tries to control the position but Magass now has his back.
Magass struggling to keep hold of the position.
Magass is persistently looking for the submission but Escobar is defending it well.
Escobar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Magass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magass has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Magass!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Swoop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathew Swoop could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ninja Assassin's chin.
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212 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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211 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Swoop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swoop avoids it really well and circles away.
Assassin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swoop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Assassin somewhat.
Assassin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mathew Swoop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninja Assassin.
Assassin shoots for a double leg takedown but Swoop sprawls well. He's pushed Assassin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Swoop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Assassin.
Swoop stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assassin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swoop avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Assassin.
Swoop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swoop slaps away a takedown attempt from Assassin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Assassin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Swoop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Assassin looks for a takedown but Swoop sprawls well.
Assassin closes the distance and clinches up with Swoop, looking for a takedown. Assassin pushes Swoop against the cage but Swoop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Assassin fails with a takedown attempt.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown but Swoop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Assassin looks gassed!
Assassin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swoop swivels and escapes.
Assassin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Swoop!
Assassin avoids the attempt from Swoop to control.
Assassin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Swoop is now in Assassin's guard. A big mistake from Assassin there, giving up the dominant position!
Assassin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Swoop defends well.
Assassin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Swoop passes into side control.
Swoop decides to stand back up. Swoop steps back and let's Assassin get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swoop as he avoids it easily.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown but Swoop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swoop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swoop wants it to stay on the feet.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swoop as he jumps to the side.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown but Swoop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swoop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swoop wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Assassin.
Swoop stalks Assassin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Assassin's face. Assassin staggers backwards, shaken.
Assassin tries to keep at a distance but Swoop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Swoop misses with an elbow over the top.
Assassin blocks an elbow strike from Swoop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swoop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Swoop.
Swoop creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Assassin's defenses.
Swoop lands a damaging elbow.
Swoop misses with an elbow over the top.
Swoop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Swoop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Swoop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Assassin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Assassin avoids the elbow strike from Swoop, against the cage.
Swoop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Swoop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Swoop throws an elbow but it misses.
Assassin avoids a wild elbow strike from Swoop.
Swoop throws an elbow but it misses.
Swoop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swoop throws an elbow but it misses.
Assassin wants a takedown.
Swoop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Swoop pushes off an throws an elbow but Assassin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Swoop 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.
Assassin shoots in but no luck this time.
Swoop leaves Assassin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Swoop slaps away a takedown attempt from Assassin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mathew Swoop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninja Assassin.
Swoop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Assassin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swoop avoids it really well and circles away.
Swoop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Assassin.
Assassin is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Assassin with that takedown attempt.
Assassin shoots in for a double leg but Swoop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swoop tries to avoid it but Assassin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swoop to the ground. Swoop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Assassin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swoop pinned against the cage. Swoop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Assassin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assassin punching from mount but Swoop doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Assassin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Swoop has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Swoop blocking the ground and pound.
Swoop wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Assassin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Assassin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Swoop is now in Assassin's guard. A big mistake from Assassin there, giving up the dominant position!
Assassin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Swoop has picked Assassin up and slammed him! Assassin can't keep hold of the triangle and Swoop manages to pass to side control!
Assassin is looking for a sweep.
Swoop decides to stand back up.
Assassin shoots in looking for a takedown. Swoop tries to sprawl out of it but Assassin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swoop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swoop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Assassin.
Swoop leaves Assassin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mathew Swoop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assassin dives in and grabs Swoop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swoop pushes down on Assassin's head and hops out.
Assassin has a takedown stuffed.
Swoop cracks Assassin with an open hand slap.
Assassin swats away the attempt to clinch by Swoop.
Swoop tries to clinch but Assassin is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Assassin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swoop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Assassin.
Horrible takedown by Assassin or perhaps it was just good defense by Swoop which made him look bad.
Assassin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swoop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Assassin somewhat.
Assassin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swoop avoids it really well and circles away.
Swoop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Assassin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Assassin closes the distance and clinches up with Swoop, looking for a takedown. Assassin pushes Swoop against the cage but Swoop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Swoop dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for Assassin with that takedown attempt.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swoop sprawls well. Swoop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Assassin gets slowly back to his feet.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown but Swoop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mathew Swoop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninja Assassin.
Assassin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swoop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swoop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assassin wants a takedown but no success here.
Swoop pushes off an throws an elbow but Assassin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swoop lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ninja Assassin has been cut.
Assassin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swoop lands an elbow that stopped Assassin in his tracks for a moment.
Swoop lands an elbow inside that Assassin shrugs off.
Swoop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Assassin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Swoop.
Swoop lands an elbow inside that Assassin shrugs off.
Swoop lands an elbow that stopped Assassin in his tracks for a moment.
Assassin blocks an elbow strike.
Swoop misses with an elbow strike.
Swoop lands an elbow inside.
Swoop lands an elbow just above Assassin 's eye.
Swoop misses with an elbow strike.
Swoop lands a knee to the body.
Swoop pushes off an throws an elbow but Assassin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swoop lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Swoop.
Swoop pushes off an throws an elbow but Assassin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Swoop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assassin avoids the elbow strike from Swoop, against the cage.
Assassin blocks an elbow strike from Swoop.
Swoop throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swoop throws an elbow but it misses.
Assassin avoids a wild elbow strike from Swoop.
Swoop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Swoop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swoop missing with knees to the body.
Swoop throws an elbow but it misses.
Swoop lands an elbow just above Assassin 's eye.
That has opened up Ninja Assassin's cut even more.
Swoop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Assassin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Assassin has Swoop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Swoop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Swoop throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Swoop.
Swoop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Assassin avoids a wild elbow strike from Swoop.
Assassin can't get the takedown.
Swoop throws an elbow that misses.
Assassin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swoop gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swoop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Swoop.
Assassin blocks an elbow strike.
Assassin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Swoop throws an elbow but misses.
Swoop misses with an elbow over the top.
Swoop misses with an elbow strike.
Swoop looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Assassin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Swoop pulls his leg out and moves away.
Assassin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swoop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Assassin or perhaps it was just good defense by Swoop which made him look bad.
Assassin shoots for a double leg takedown but Swoop sprawls well. He's pushed Assassin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swoop but Swoop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Assassin.
Swoop looks to land a combination but Assassin avoids it well.
Swoop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Assassin.
Swoop has closed the distance and engaged Assassin in a clinch.
Swoop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mathew Swoop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Assassin'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Swoop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swoop 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Swoop!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjarne Sluggo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Tresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjarne Sluggo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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286 lbs
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271 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjarne Sluggo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Tresh!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sluggo throws a hook but Tresh avoids it easily.
Sluggo throws the left hand but Tresh avoids the punch easily.
Bjarne Sluggo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tresh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tresh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sluggo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tresh counters with a straight right hand.
Sluggo misses the body punch
and Tresh counters with a straight right hand.
Tresh misses with a series of wild punches.
Sluggo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tresh sprawling to the canvas! Tresh rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sluggo finish him?!
It looks like Niko Tresh has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sluggo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tresh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sluggo misses with a double jab
and Tresh counters with a series of strikes. Sluggo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sluggo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sluggo misses the body punch
and Tresh counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tresh throws a right and a left that Sluggo avoids nicely.
Sluggo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tresh at a distance.
Sluggo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tresh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sluggo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tresh counters with a two punch combo.
Sluggo misses with a double jab.
Sluggo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tresh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sluggo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tresh counters with a two punch combo.
Sluggo is breathing heavily.
Sluggo misses with a combination
and Tresh counters with a straight right hand.
Tresh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sluggo.
Tresh moves out of range as Sluggo strikes.
Tresh is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sluggo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sluggo loads up on a big right hand but Tresh slips the punch.
Sluggo slips a jab and a cross from Tresh.
Sluggo throws a looping overhand right but Tresh ducks down to avoid it.
Sluggo throws an overhand right that lands on Tresh's shoulder, as Tresh tries to avoid the shot.
Sluggo misses the body punch
and Tresh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sluggo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tresh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sluggo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tresh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sluggo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tresh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tresh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sluggo. Sluggo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tresh misses with a few strikes there.
Sluggo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tresh counters with a three punch combo that has Sluggo backing up. Sluggo nods at Tresh to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tresh fails with the takedown.
Tresh blocks a jab.
Tresh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tresh moves out of range as Sluggo strikes.
Tresh misses with the combination.
Sluggo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tresh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sluggo misses with a combination
and Tresh counters with a straight right hand.
Tresh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tresh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sluggo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sluggo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sluggo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tresh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bjarne Sluggo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tresh.
It looks like Bjarne Sluggo has been cut.
Sluggo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tresh.
Tresh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tresh swinging wildly here.
Sluggo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tresh moves away.
Sluggo misses with a double jab
and Tresh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sluggo won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tresh is trying to get an arm triangle but Sluggo is defending well.
Tresh controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Tresh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sluggo looks to land a left hand but Tresh moved out of range nicely.
Sluggo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tresh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sluggo thinking.
Tresh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sluggo throws a combination that misses
and Tresh counters with a series of strikes. Sluggo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sluggo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tresh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bjarne Sluggo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sluggo misses with a combination
and Tresh counters with a straight right hand.
Sluggo looks to land a left hand but Tresh moved out of range nicely.
Sluggo misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Tresh counter with a right hand.
Sluggo throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Tresh counter with a right hand.
A jab from Tresh finds it's way through Sluggo's defenses.
Tresh slips under a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sluggo misses the body punch
and Tresh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sluggo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tresh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sluggo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tresh counters with a left and a right that stings Sluggo.
Tresh throws a wild body kick that Sluggo sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Sluggo misses.
Tresh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sluggo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tresh.
Tresh lands a nice looking body shot.
Tresh throws a good cross that connects.
Tresh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sluggo.
Tresh misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tresh.
Tresh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tresh.
Tresh lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tresh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sluggo misses with a combination
and Tresh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tresh content to stall in guard here.
Sluggo wants to stand up but Tresh is controlling him.
Tresh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sluggo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sluggo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sluggo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tresh wants to get back to his feet but Sluggo drags him back down.
Sluggo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tresh will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sluggo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tresh keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sluggo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tresh to his feet.
Sluggo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tresh counters with a series of strikes. Sluggo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tresh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sluggo counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sluggo takes a swing at Tresh's ribcage but misses.
Sluggo misses with a straight left.
Sluggo throws a lazy right hand but Tresh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Tresh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sluggo lands a jab.
Sluggo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tresh.
Nice defenses there by Tresh.
A right-left combo lands from Tresh.
Sluggo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tresh counters with a nice uppercut.
Tresh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sluggo.
Tresh scores with a decent looking hook.
Sluggo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tresh counters with a one-two to the body.
Sluggo swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Tresh to counter with a crisp jab.
Sluggo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sluggo ducks right into an uppercut from Tresh.
Tresh defending well as Sluggo loads up on a big left hand.
Tresh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Sluggo misses.
Niko Tresh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tresh scores with a one two! Sluggo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sluggo misses with a double jab
and Tresh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Tresh.
Sluggo throws the left hand but Tresh avoids the punch easily.
Tresh looks to land a combination but Sluggo avoids it well.
Sluggo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tresh throws a right hand that Sluggo ducks under and follows up with a left that Sluggo also avoids with ease.
Sluggo misses with a hook.
Sluggo throws an overhand right that lands on Tresh's shoulder, as Tresh tries to avoid the shot.
Sluggo misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sluggo throws a sloppy body shot
and Tresh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sluggo throws a series of strikes that have Tresh backpedaling.
Sluggo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tresh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tresh scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sluggo throws a combination that misses
and Tresh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sluggo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tresh counters with a series of strikes. Sluggo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tresh might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tresh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sluggo looks to land a right hand but Tresh moved out of range.
Sluggo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tresh stalks Sluggo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sluggo's face. Sluggo staggers backwards, shaken.
Tresh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tresh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tresh.
Bjarne Sluggo's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tresh does it's job there.
A combination from Tresh does no damage.
Sluggo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tresh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tresh scores with a one two! Sluggo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tresh looks to land a body kick but Sluggo moved away.
Donk. Tresh catches Sluggo right on the button with a cross.
Sluggo misses with an uppercut.
Tresh misses with a combination
and Sluggo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tresh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sluggo throws a combination that misses
and Tresh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tresh tries to bum rush Sluggo with a series of wild strikes but Sluggo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sluggo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tresh counters with a straight right hand.
Tresh looks to land a combination. Sluggo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sluggo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tresh counters with a one-two to the body.
Bjarne Sluggo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tresh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bjarne Sluggo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sluggo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tresh counters with a shoot takedown. Sluggo fights it but they end up in guard.
Tresh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sluggo being controlled here, momentarily.
Niko Tresh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Tresh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tresh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Tresh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marion Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Diggsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cobretti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Robert Tepper - Angel of the City. Travis Diggsby will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Marion Cobretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Diggsby!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggsby checks a low kick from Cobretti.
Horrible takedown by Diggsby or perhaps it was just good defense by Cobretti which made him look bad.
Cobretti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cobretti tries to clinch up but Diggsby circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobretti tries to clinch but Diggsby is having none of it.
Cobretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobretti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diggsby avoids the head kick by Cobretti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggsby looks for a takedown but Cobretti sprawls well.
Cobretti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diggsby checks it well.
Diggsby drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diggsby tries for a kimura but Cobretti is defending well.
Diggsby throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Diggsby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cobretti sneaks back into half guard.
Cobretti looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diggsby is working for an americana but Cobretti has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Diggsby was thinking about the submission.
Cobretti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cobretti will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Diggsby is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cobretti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cobretti has escaped and now he's on top!
Cobretti tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggsby is retaining full guard.
Cobretti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cobretti stands and throws Diggsby's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cobretti landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cobretti working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggsby gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cobretti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobretti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diggsby is trying to get back to full guard.
Diggsby looking for submissions off his back.
Cobretti wants to take a breather but Diggsby is having none of it.
Cobretti blocks the strikes from Diggsby.
Diggsby tries to roll over but Cobretti keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cobretti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diggsby keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cobretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diggsby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marion Cobretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Diggsby.
Cobretti tries to clinch but Diggsby moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Cobretti.
Cobretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cobretti moves in looking to clinch but Diggsby pushes him off.
Cobretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cobretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diggsby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marion Cobretti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cobretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diggsby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diggsby tries for a takedown but Cobretti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cobretti wants to clinch.
Marion Cobretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggsby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cobretti but Cobretti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cobretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobretti tries to clinch there but Diggsby circles away.
Cobretti is looking to clinch but Diggsby is avoiding it.
Cobretti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diggsby's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti tries to clinch up.
Cobretti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobretti tries to clinch but Diggsby is having none of it.
Cobretti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobretti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diggsby decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Diggsby wants to work for an arm triangle but Cobretti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cobretti is trying to maintain the position but Diggsby is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggsby looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cobretti controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cobretti wants to improve his position but Diggsby is controlling well.
Diggsby seems to be working for a kimura but Cobretti defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggsby is working for a submission of some sort.
Cobretti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diggsby has gone for a leg lock! Cobretti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diggsby's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobretti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diggsby is breathing heavily.
Diggsby looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cobretti passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti lands a few punches from side control.
Cobretti working the ground and pound.
Diggsby is looking to regain half guard here but Cobretti keeps moving and retains side control.
Cobretti is working Diggsby over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cobretti lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Diggsby taking punishment in the form of punches.
Diggsby takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cobretti is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobretti works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diggsby is rocked!
Marion Cobretti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diggsby is trying to improve his position.
Diggsby taking a bit of punishment here - Cobretti scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marion Cobretti dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cobretti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cobretti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cobretti tries to clinch up but Diggsby circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobretti moves in looking to clinch but Diggsby pushes him off.
Cobretti moves in looking to clinch but Diggsby pushes him off.
Travis Diggsby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobretti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diggsby. That did some damage!
Cobretti wants to clinch.
Cobretti tries to clinch up.
Diggsby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti throws a head kick but Diggsby moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cobretti.
Cobretti tries to clinch up but Diggsby circles away and keeps his distance.
Diggsby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobretti wants to clinch.
Cobretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobretti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diggsby moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggsby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobretti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobretti tries to clinch up.
Cobretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diggsby scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggsby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Cobretti.
Cobretti tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggsby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cobretti throws a sloppy head kick and Diggsby moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diggsby tries for a takedown but Cobretti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cobretti leaves Diggsby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marion Cobretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diggsby blocks the body kick.
Cobretti tries to clinch there but Diggsby circles away.
Cobretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobretti tries to clinch but Diggsby is having none of it.
Diggsby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cobretti.
Cobretti wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diggsby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobretti misses with a body kick.
Diggsby avoids the head kick by Cobretti.
Cobretti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobretti misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobretti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Travis Diggsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobretti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marion Cobretti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cobretti 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marion Cobretti!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaiser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Kalandarishvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bogdan Kalandarishvili was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaiser Soze!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogdan Kalandarishvili !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soze scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Soze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kalandarishvili , who protects the arm well.
Kalandarishvili is trying to improve his position.
Kalandarishvili is working to avoid the ground and pound but Soze connects with a decent elbow.
Soze scoring with punches from side control.
Soze throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kalandarishvili is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kalandarishvili manages to work his way to half guard, despite Soze's best efforts.
Kalandarishvili is refusing to be controlled, as Soze sits in half guard.
Soze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kalandarishvili wants to get back to full guard.
Soze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalandarishvili wants to improve his position but Soze is controlling well.
Soze content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalandarishvili wants to improve his position but Soze is controlling well.
Kalandarishvili is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kalandarishvili shoots in for a takedown but Soze shows good takedown defense.
Soze shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Soze lands a nice short elbow.
Soze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kalandarishvili manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kalandarishvili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soze chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze advances position into side control!
Soze in side control lands a decent elbow.
Soze is putting a hurting on Kalandarishvili here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kalandarishvili sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalandarishvili avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soze.
Soze prevents Kalandarishvili from improving his position.
Soze sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Soze connects with a nice short shot to Kalandarishvili 's temple.
Soze working over Kalandarishvili with some ground and pound. Kalandarishvili looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kalandarishvili looking for submissions off his back.
Soze has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kalandarishvili is looking to get to half guard.
Soze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Soze with shots to the head and body - Kalandarishvili looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kalandarishvili really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soze lands a heavy elbow.
Soze with a couple of short strikes.
Soze working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kalandarishvili working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalandarishvili is looking to improve his position but Soze isn't that keen on the idea.
Soze is landing with some decent strikes but Kalandarishvili is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kalandarishvili keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soze lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soze scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Soze cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Soze lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiser Soze 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.
Soze shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Soze was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Soze looking to secure an arm triangle but Kalandarishvili defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kalandarishvili slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kalandarishvili is staying active underneath Soze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soze prevents Kalandarishvili from improving his position.
Soze lands with a punch from half guard.
Kalandarishvili is looking to get back to full guard here but Soze has managed to pass to side control instead.
Soze looking to finish Kalandarishvili with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kalandarishvili !
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kalandarishvili tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soze working Kalandarishvili over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze trying to control but Kalandarishvili is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Soze.
Soze lands with some strikes.
Kalandarishvili taking shots to the head.
Kaiser Soze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soze prevents Kalandarishvili from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Soze cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Soze trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Soze raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Soze putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalandarishvili really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soze with a couple of short strikes.
Kalandarishvili tries to reverse the position but Soze maintains control.
Soze looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kalandarishvili in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kalandarishvili is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze trying to control but Kalandarishvili is having none of it.
Kalandarishvili really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soze landing strikes from the mount and Kalandarishvili is in trouble!
Kalandarishvili is trying to escape the mount.
Kalandarishvili is breathing heavily.
Soze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soze scoring with strikes but Kalandarishvili is staying in there.
Kalandarishvili is rocked!
Soze goes for an armbar but Kalandarishvili turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kalandarishvili .
Soze keeping full guard, as Kalandarishvili tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kalandarishvili 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.
Kalandarishvili postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Soze is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kalandarishvili , into his guard.
Soze slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalandarishvili tries to improve position but can't.
Soze trying to control the position but Kalandarishvili is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiser Soze dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kalandarishvili tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kalandarishvili somewhat.
Soze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soze scores with a takedown into Kalandarishvili 's guard.
Soze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalandarishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalandarishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalandarishvili can do to turn this around?
Kalandarishvili is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soze is aware though and is defending well.
Soze won't allow Kalandarishvili to sweep him here.
Kalandarishvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kalandarishvili is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Soze, into his guard.
Soze working a defensive guard here.
Kalandarishvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soze strikes from his own guard.
Soze is controlling Kalandarishvili 's posture.
Kalandarishvili stopping the sweep attempt from Soze.
Kalandarishvili looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soze trying to control the position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kalandarishvili misses with a takedown attempt - Soze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaiser Soze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Kalandarishvili .
Kalandarishvili tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soze swivels and escapes.
Soze connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalandarishvili . Kalandarishvili circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Soze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kalandarishvili .
Soze shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Soze landing with the ground and pound.
Soze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soze wants to pass the guard but Kalandarishvili is keeping the position.
Kalandarishvili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalandarishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soze chips away with some ground and pound.
Soze tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalandarishvili is retaining full guard.
Soze trying to control but Kalandarishvili is working from the bottom.
Kalandarishvili is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soze defends well.
Soze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalandarishvili has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soze has managed to get both his arms back between Kalandarishvili 's legs - danger averted.
Soze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze trying to control but Kalandarishvili is working from the bottom.
Soze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kalandarishvili 's head.
Soze passes Kalandarishvili 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soze passes the guard and advances to mount!
Soze is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kalandarishvili can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kalandarishvili sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiser Soze clearly takes that round.
That's time! Soze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Soze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalandarishvili .
Soze gets the takedown into side control.
Kalandarishvili is looking to regain half guard here but Soze keeps moving and retains side control.
Kalandarishvili stops Soze from passing to mount.
Kalandarishvili is looking for a sweep.
Kalandarishvili takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kalandarishvili is looking for a sweep.
Soze lands some shots froms side control.
Soze works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalandarishvili regains half guard there - taking advantage of Soze's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Soze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soze trying to control the action but Kalandarishvili is working from the bottom.
Kalandarishvili looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soze stalling.
Kalandarishvili keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kalandarishvili is looking for a sweep. Soze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kalandarishvili shoots in but no luck this time.
Soze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soze lands in his opponent's guard.
Kalandarishvili keeping moving, preventing Soze from controlling successfully.
Soze scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kalandarishvili keeping moving, preventing Soze from controlling successfully.
Soze is looking to work some ground and pound but Kalandarishvili has wrist control.
Kalandarishvili looking for a guillotine here but Soze defends easily.
Kalandarishvili keeping moving, preventing Soze from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kalandarishvili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soze is one step ahead there.
Soze postures up and lands a big shot to Kalandarishvili 's brow.
Soze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soze wants to control from the top but Kalandarishvili keeps moving.
Kalandarishvili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalandarishvili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soze defends it easily.
Soze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Soze distracts Kalandarishvili with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soze stands and throws Kalandarishvili 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Soze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soze sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kalandarishvili is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Soze scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kalandarishvili to see if he's OK.
Kalandarishvili tries to improve position but can't.
Soze is putting a hurting on Kalandarishvili here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kalandarishvili regains half guard.
Soze is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalandarishvili is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kalandarishvili is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soze pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiser Soze had his way with Bogdan Kalandarishvili in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Soze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kalandarishvili is trying to defend but Soze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kalandarishvili is in trouble now - Soze has advanced to mount!
Soze looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Soze working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kalandarishvili is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soze landing shots from mount.
Kalandarishvili is trying desperately to improve position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kalandarishvili taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalandarishvili regains half guard.
Kalandarishvili looking for submissions off his back.
Soze is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalandarishvili is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Soze working the head and body with strikes.
Kalandarishvili wants to improve his position but Soze is controlling well.
Soze wants to pass the guard but Kalandarishvili is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Soze connects with a nice short shot to Kalandarishvili 's temple.
Kalandarishvili is not content to let Soze control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalandarishvili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kalandarishvili won't allow Soze to pass to mount.
Kalandarishvili is trying to get back to full guard.
Soze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kalandarishvili looking for submissions off his back.
Soze passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kalandarishvili !
Kalandarishvili is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Soze lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kalandarishvili taking shots to the head.
Kalandarishvili defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Soze.
Soze connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kalandarishvili tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bogdan Kalandarishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soze lands with some strikes.
Soze landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kalandarishvili tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soze with good strikes from the mount here!
Soze wants to finish this one by submission but Kalandarishvili is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Soze.
Kalandarishvili tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Soze.
Soze working the ground and pound effectively.
Soze lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalandarishvili is looking to improve his position but Soze isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiser Soze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soze 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiser Soze!
Kaiser Soze retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelin has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Aleksandr Karelin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandr Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Creed misses.
Creed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karelin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Creed.
It looks like Aleksandr Karelin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Creed's half guard.
Karelin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Creed defending well though.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karelin wants to advance to full mount but Creed doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Karelin throws a strike but Creed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Creed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Creed decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Karelin, up you get!
Creed connects with a single shot there.
Creed misses with an uppercut. Karelin saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Creed.
Creed walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Creed misses.
Karelin walks into a jab.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Creed but Creed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Creed throws a hook to the side of Karelin's head but Karelin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Creed swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Karelin moves away from the strike by Creed.
A combination from Creed does no damage.
Karelin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karelin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Creed.
A left and a right from Creed both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Creed.
Creed lands a left and a right that send Karelin crashing to the mat, dazed. Creed thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Karelin is rocked!
Creed is breathing heavily.
Creed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karelin drops Creed with a big left hand and mounts him. Creed is in big trouble!
Creed is rocked!
It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karelin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Creed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice elbow there by Karelin.
Creed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Creed tries to get out of the position.
Creed is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Creed seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Creed is trying to stand.
Karelin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
You get the feeling that Creed really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Karelin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Karelin controlling the position easily from mount.
Karelin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Creed looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin working Creed over with strikes here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Creed trying desperately to get to his feet.
Karelin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Karelin landing punches.
Karelin connects with a bit shot that sees Creed covering up! More strikes from Karelin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Karelin is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Karelin! Aleksandr Karelin retains his heavyweight title!
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