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CFC 8: Maldonado vs Berg PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Areski Chayem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ware comes into the arena with Put on blaring out of the sound system. Chayem has chosen 3 6 mafia -Some bodies gonna get it as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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177 lbs
11 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Areski Chayem!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chayem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ware.
Chayem tries to keep at a distance but Ware has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chayem tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chayem throws a head punch that misses.
Chayem pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ware pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chayem is keeping the position for now.
Chayem wants to stand and escape but Ware is having none of it.
Ware stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chayem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chayem wants to sweep here but Ware controlling him for the moment.
Ware wants to control from the top but Chayem keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Demarcus Ware wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ware throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ware shoots in and gets a takedown into Chayem's guard.
Chayem keeping moving, preventing Ware from controlling successfully.
Ware is really struggling to control Chayem but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ware has gone for a leg lock! Chayem slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ware's guard.
Ware had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chayem defends it easily.
Chayem throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware working for a triangle but Chayem defends it easily.
Chayem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ware has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chayem has managed to get both his arms back between Ware's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ware is trying to keep Chayem in close.
Ware is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chayem is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chayem is working Ware over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chayem controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chayem trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chayem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chayem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ware works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chayem throws a strike but Ware rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware is looking to advance position but Chayem has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Chayem takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ware is bucking up trying to escape but Chayem cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chayem controlling from the full mount.
Ware is looking to get to half guard.
Chayem tries to control but Ware wriggling away.
Ware wants to control but Chayem is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chayem wants to control the pace but Ware is squirming around nicely.
Ware wants to control but Chayem is having none of it.
Chayem lands a nice shot to the head.
Chayem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Chayem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ware regains half guard.
Ware is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chayem pulls his head out easily.
Ware trying to control here.
Chayem slips a nice elbow through Ware's hands, connecting with Ware's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ware is trying to stand up here but Chayem is controlling him well.
Ware tries to roll over but Chayem keeps him under control.
Ware actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Areski Chayem will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chayem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ware gets underhooks to prevent Chayem's takedown attempt.
Ware leaning against his opponent.
Ware wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chayem tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chayem decides to pull guard.
Ware throws a big right hand that misses.
Chayem throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ware stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chayem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chayem wants to sweep here but Ware controlling him for the moment.
Ware looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chayem is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ware trying to control the position from guard on top but Chayem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chayem keeping full guard, as Ware tries to pass.
Chayem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Areski Chayem has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chayem manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ware on his heels. He'll look to pass Ware's guard now, I'm sure.
Ware working for a triangle but Chayem defends it easily.
Ware is trying to keep Chayem in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chayem preventing the sweep.
Chayem looking to sit in guard and control but Ware gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chayem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ware's guard.
Ware had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chayem defends it easily.
Chayem advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chayem is thwarting Ware's attempts to control the position.
Ware is looking for a sweep. Chayem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chayem is working away from the top position though.
Chayem works his way into full mount!
Ware can't escape the position.
Chayem putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chayem scoring with strikes but Ware is staying in there.
Ware can't escape the position.
Ware is working hard here to advance position.
Chayem punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ware keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chayem connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chayem postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ware looks a forlorn figure.
Ware in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chayem with a couple of short strikes.
Chayem is landing with some decent strikes but Ware is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chayem with the ground and pound from mount.
Ware is rocked!
Chayem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Ware is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Let's hope that Chayem has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chayem landing strikes from the mount and Ware is in trouble!
Chayem connects with a bit shot that sees Ware covering up! More strikes from Chayem and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chayem is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Areski Chayem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Piotrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcin Piotrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piotrowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thompson to the ground. Piotrowski is now in Thompson's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Piotrowski 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.
Piotrowski 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Piotrowski keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Piotrowski is retaining full guard.
Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Piotrowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Piotrowski's legs - danger averted.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piotrowski keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piotrowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Piotrowski keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Piotrowski keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Piotrowski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thompson uses it to pass to side control.
Thompson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thompson gets to mount! Piotrowski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Piotrowski looks a forlorn figure.
Piotrowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thompson looking to finish Piotrowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Piotrowski!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Thompson tries to control but Piotrowski wriggling away.
Piotrowski is trying to escape the mount.
Piotrowski is breathing heavily.
Thompson looking to control but Piotrowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Piotrowski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Piotrowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Thompson has a good base and remains in mount.
Thompson dominating with strikes here.
Thompson trying to control but Piotrowski is having none of it.
Thompson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Piotrowski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Piotrowski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thompson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Piotrowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Piotrowski is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piotrowski is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Piotrowski's legs.
Thompson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thompson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thompson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piotrowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thompson off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Piotrowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Piotrowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Piotrowski shoots in and bounces Thompson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piotrowski is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson controls Piotrowski momentarily but Piotrowski frees himself.
Piotrowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thompson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thompson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thompson!
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piotrowski keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piotrowski prevents Thompson from moving into mount.
Thompson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Piotrowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Piotrowski down.
Piotrowski tries to buck Thompson off but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson tries for a kimura but Piotrowski is defending well.
Piotrowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is putting a hurting on Piotrowski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Thompson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Piotrowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thompson but great work by Piotrowski.
Piotrowski has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Thompson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Piotrowski yanks on the arm and Thompson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Piotrowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcin Piotrowski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bj Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes into the arena with Pride FC blaring out of the sound system. Worner has chosen lets go by lil john as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bj Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Worner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Worner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Worner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Worner doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
Evans has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Worner moves out of range easily.
Evans moves into range and clinches up with Worner.
Evans wants to stall.
Evans blocks an elbow strike from Worner.
Evans leaning his opponent against the cage.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Worner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Worner instigates a clinch.
Evans takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Worner is controlling the position.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Evans tries to pull guard but Worner holds him up against the cage and eventually Evans drops back down to his feet.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Worner misses with a wild combination.
Austin Worner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worner looks gassed!
Evans lands a body shot.
Worner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Evans thows a body kick. Worner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Evans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Worner was covering up waiting for the punch and Evans finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans has gone for a leg lock! Worner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Evans's guard.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Worner from controlling successfully.
Worner tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Worner is one step ahead there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worner trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans pulls Worner in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Austin Worner hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Evans fakes the leg kick and cracks Worner in the body.
Worner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
Worner blocks the body kick.
Evans fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Worner sprawls well initially but Evans persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Evans stands up out of the half guard.
Evans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Worner, pushing him back against the cage.
Worner prevents a body shot from Evans.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Worner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Worner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Evans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Worner moves to clinch but Evans breaks away
and Evans counters with a solid body kick.
Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans jabs Worner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Worner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Evans misses with a body kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Worner enables Evans to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Worner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Worner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worner throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Evans escapes and throws Worner's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Evans decides to stand up, so the ref orders Worner to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Evans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Evans scores with a head kick. Worner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans misses with a body kick.
Evans moves into range and clinches up with Worner.
Worner misses with a body punch.
Worner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Evans walks away with a smile on his face. Worner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
An inside leg kick from Evans misses.
Evans bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Worner throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worner.
Worner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Worner is breathing heavily.
Evans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans throws a push kick but Worner slaps the foot to one side.
Evans throws a solid leg kick but Worner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans throws a push kick but Worner slaps the foot to one side.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Evans, right into the meat.
Bj Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Worner blocks a head kick by Evans.
Worner avoids the head kick by Evans.
Evans tries to clinch up but Worner circles away and keeps his distance.
Bj Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Worner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Worner dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Evans throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Evans swings for the body but Worner moves out of range.
Worner moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Worner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Worner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
Evans tries to clinch but Worner moves out of range.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Worner.
Worner tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Worner wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Evans clinches with his opponent.
Evans scores a nice knee to the body.
Worner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Worner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Evans just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bj Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Worner.
Evans tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Worner smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner avoids the head kick by Evans.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Evans.
Evans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Worner tries to clinch
and Evans counters with a good, hard body kick but Worner shrugs it off.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but Worner pushes him off.
Evans feints and then cracks Worner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Worner down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Evans.
Worner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans throws a hook to the side of Worner's head but Worner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans tries to clinch but Worner moves out of range.
Worner is looking to clinch.
Evans throws a push kick but Worner slaps the foot to one side.
Worner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Worner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Evans to score with a decent uppercut.
Worner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Evans misses with a kick to the body.
Evans gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Worner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evans.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evans pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Evans dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Evans.
Evans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Worner tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Worner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Evans tries to land a front kick but Worner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Worner misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Worner as he avoids it easily.
Worner is looking to clinch.
Worner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner is working to get back to half guard.
Evans landing strikes from the mount.
Evans controlling from mount.
Evans lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Evans throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Worner because Evans loaded up on that one.
Evans is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Worner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Evans wants to finish this one by submission but Worner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Evans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control but Worner is having none of it.
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Worner can do to turn this around?
Evans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Worner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.
Evans throws some wild stikes that Worner manages to avoid easily.
Evans is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Evans changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Worner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Evans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Evans is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Worner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner wants to control but Evans postures up.
Evans decides to stand up, so the ref orders Worner to his feet.
Evans throws a head kick that Worner semi-blocks.
Worner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Evans.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Evans.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans tries to clinch up but Worner circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Worner is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bj Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Evans 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Bj Evans!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Bj Evans!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Bj Evans!
Bj Evans wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hippo Maimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Donnie Darko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Darko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hippo Maimer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maimer dodges the punch combination from Darko.
Maimer slips a jab and a cross from Darko.
Maimer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Hippo Maimer has been cut.
Darko lands a left and a right that send Maimer crashing to the mat, dazed. Darko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maimer fails with a takedown attempt.
Maimer slips a jab and a cross from Darko.
Darko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maimer on the side of the head.
A jab from Darko does it's job there.
That has opened up Hippo Maimer's cut even more.
Darko cracks Maimer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maimer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Darko finish him?
Maimer is rocked!
Darko tries to bum rush Maimer with a series of wild strikes but Maimer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darko weaves into range and cracks Maimer right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Maimer goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Darko is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donnie Darko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berg has chosen Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Maldonado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Berg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Berg.
Maldonado bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maldonado goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Berg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maldonado but great work by Berg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldonado is looking to reverse the position.
Maldonado is trying to work for a sweep but Berg has mounted him!
Berg controlling the pace for now.
Maldonado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berg controlling his opponent.
Maldonado is trying to reverse the position but instead Berg has taken his back - oops!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldonado can't escape the position.
Maldonado turns into Berg and is now in his guard.
Maldonado wants to pass the guard but Berg is keeping the position.
Berg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maldonado's guard.
Berg stands up and waves to Maldonado to follow him.
No luck for Maldonado with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg cracks Maldonado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Berg lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berg fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Berg. Those never looked like landing.
Berg lands a glancing blow to the side of Maldonado's head.
Maldonado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Berg misses with a right hand
and Maldonado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldonado is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berg has escaped and now he's on top!
Maldonado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maldonado working for submissions but it's allowed Berg to get to half guard.
Maldonado looking for submissions off his back.
Berg escapes and gets back to his feet.
Berg misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berg lands a right hook to the body.
Maldonado is breathing heavily.
Maldonado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berg connects with the punch.
Maldonado needs to keep his hands up - Berg had a free shot at his head there.
Berg cracks Maldonado with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Maldonado falls to his knees and Berg doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Berg!
Alexander Berg is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Alexander Berg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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