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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Duhrover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiago Nascimento acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Duhrover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiago Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nascimento looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Duhrover scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duhrover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nascimento moves away.
Nascimento has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duhrover.
Duhrover swings for the body but Nascimento moves out of range.
Nascimento is looking to clinch but Duhrover is avoiding it.
Duhrover stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duhrover is looking to chop away at Nascimento's legs.
Duhrover gets a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Duhrover is looking to advance position but Nascimento won't allow it.
Duhrover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nascimento is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duhrover scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duhrover is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duhrover stalling.
Duhrover slips a nice elbow through Nascimento's hands, connecting with Nascimento's forehead.
Nascimento is rocked!
Nascimento is trying to get back to full guard.
Nascimento on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nascimento is still in real trouble! Can Duhrover finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duhrover passes to side control.
Duhrover lands a strong strike to the head of Nascimento. That's dazed him! Duhrover looking to finish here. Nascimento is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Duhrover lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Duhrover!
A victorious Ben Duhrover thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dray comes to the cage accompanied by Champion. Ricky Dray had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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209 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Dray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dray slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dray manages to avoid it.
Stevens throws a right hand that misses
and Dray counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dray looking to pass the guard.
Stevens wants to stand and escape but Dray is having none of it.
Dray is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stevens is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stevens has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dray is proving hard to escape from.
Stevens throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but Dray is working from the bottom.
Stevens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stevens is looking to stand up but Dray won't let him.
Stevens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevens has managed to get both his arms back between Dray's legs - danger averted.
Stevens is working Dray over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stevens wants to get up but he can't break Dray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevens is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stevens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevens throws a big right hand that misses.
Stevens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stevens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens throws a strike but Dray rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dray drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stevens manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dray has Stevens in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dray keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dray is proving hard to escape from.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Dray keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stevens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stevens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stevens lands a couple of elbows.
Stevens looking to pass the guard.
Stevens wanted to stand there but Dray had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens wants to stand and escape but instead Dray has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Stevens 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.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Dray's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dray scrambles back to his feet.
Mike Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Stevens.
Stevens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dray walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Stevens scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dray in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stevens. That's going to slow Dray down.
A cross from Stevens lands.
Stevens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dray swivels and escapes.
Nice cross by Stevens.
A head kick misses from Stevens.
Stevens works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens lands a big head kick that sends Dray tumbling to the mat! Stevens takes a step backwards and waves Dray back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dray is rocked!
It looks like Ricky Dray has been cut.
Stevens throws an overhand right that has Dray reeling! Stevens follows up with more punches and Dray is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Stevens!
Our winner, Mike Stevens, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Braz Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirty Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Braz Serra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirty Randy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra throws a right and a left that Randy avoids nicely.
Serra drives through with a takedown into Randy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Serra makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Randy has control of Serra's left arm, preventing Serra from doing any damage.
Randy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Serra defends well.
Randy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Randy wants to sweep but no luck.
Randy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Serra lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randy looking for a sweep. Not yet Randy, not yet.
Serra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Serra is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra is trying to reverse the position but instead Randy has taken his back - oops!
Serra rolls, trying to escape but Randy keeps control of the position.
Serra wants to control his opponent's hands but Randy gets his hands free.
Randy has the hooks in. Serra is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Serra trying to control the position but Randy manages to sink in the hooks.
Randy biding his time, controlling Serra.
Randy tries to get the hooks in deep but Serra pushed the leg off.
Serra manages to reverse the position and now he's in Randy's guard. Nice work there by Serra.
Serra throwing strikes from guard but Randy blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Serra defends well.
Randy looks gassed!
Randy keeping moving, preventing Serra from controlling successfully.
Serra throwing strikes but missing.
Serra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Serra postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Randy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serra is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serra scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra cracks Randy with a solid left hand.
Serra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randy looking for a guillotine here but Serra defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Serra throwing strikes from guard but Randy blocks nicely.
Serra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Serra throwing strikes but missing.
Serra throws a big right hand that misses.
Serra content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Serra tries to stand but Randy is controlling from the bottom.
Serra throws a strike but Randy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Serra thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Serra throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Serra lands some strikes from the bottom.
Randy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serra trying to keep a closed guard but Randy is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braz Serra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Randy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Serra avoids it really well and circles away.
Serra gets the takedown into side control.
Braz Serra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randy is looking for a sweep.
Serra looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Randy is avoiding damage well.
Serra working the ground and pound but Randy is defending the strikes.
Randy is trying to get back to half guard.
Randy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Serra scores with punches from side control.
Serra is trying to ground and pound but Randy uses the momentary lack of control by Serra to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serra trying to mount his opponent but Randy defends it.
Randy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Randy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Serra wants to work for an arm triangle but Randy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Serra.
Randy is trying to control but can't.
Serra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Randy tries to roll over but Serra keeps him under control.
Randy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Serra drops an elbow to the side of Randy's head.
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. Serra connects with a nice short shot to Randy's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randy is refusing to be controlled, as Serra sits in half guard.
Serra working the head and body with strikes.
Serra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Serra there.
Serra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Randy is rocked!
Serra 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.
Randy is still in real trouble! Can Serra finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Serra connects with a nice short shot to Randy's temple.
Serra winds up and cracks Randy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Serra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randy keeps working.
Randy keeping hold of Serra's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Serra lands a nice short elbow.
Serra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Serra lands a nice short elbow.
Randy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Serra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Serra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randy can do to turn this around?
Serra lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Randy! More strikes land and this one is all over! Serra jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braz Serra!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between ALtropos Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opaki Ljevpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for ALtropos Lion has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ALtropos Lion!
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, Opaki Ljevpo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lion drives through with a takedown into Ljevpo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ljevpo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lion uses it to pass to side control.
Lion trying to control the position but Ljevpo is working away.
Ljevpo struggling a bit here.
Lion is working Ljevpo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ljevpo is trying to get back to half guard.
Lion scoring with punches from side control.
Ljevpo tries to buck Lion off but Lion is having none of it.
Lion lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ljevpo can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Ljevpo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ljevpo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lion off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljevpo lands punches and elbows.
Lion rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lion is concentrating on defense, preventing Ljevpo from advancing position.
Lion works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lion trying to keep a closed guard but Ljevpo is proving a slippery customer.
Ljevpo throws a big elbow that misses.
Lion keeping moving, preventing Ljevpo from controlling successfully.
Lion is looking to stand up but Ljevpo isn't so interested in that idea.
Lion trying to strike off his back.
Ljevpo is sitting in close to Lion's body. Lion has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ljevpo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ljevpo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). ALtropos Lion!
A victorious ALtropos Lion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sub Mityou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Courchesne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Courchesne has chosen Two Steps From Hell - To Glory as his entrance music. Sub Mityou has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sub Mityou !
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, Jonathan Courchesne!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mityou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Courchesne closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ground and pound from Courchesne seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mityou tries to bench press Courchesne off him but Courchesne keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mityou manages to work his way to half guard, despite Courchesne's best efforts.
Courchesne trying to pass the guard but Mityou defending well.
Mityou moves into full guard.
Courchesne is looking to work some ground and pound but Mityou has wrist control.
Courchesne throws a big elbow that misses.
Courchesne with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Courchesne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courchesne lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mityou is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Courchesne scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mityou is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Courchesne scores with a couple of nice shots.
Courchesne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mityou is looking for a sweep. Courchesne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Courchesne works his way into side control.
Courchesne controlling from side mount.
Mityou takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mityou is trying to control Courchesne's posture but Courchesne avoids it.
Courchesne taking a break here but Mityou is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mityou has hold of Courchesne's hands but Courchesne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Courchesne throws a strike but Mityou avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courchesne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Courchesne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mityou . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Courchesne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mityou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Courchesne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Courchesne throwing strikes but missing.
Mityou has momentary wrist control but Courchesne slips an elbow through the middle.
Courchesne wants to control from the top but Mityou keeps moving.
Courchesne is working Mityou over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne looking to pass the guard.
Courchesne wants to control from the top but Mityou keeps moving.
Mityou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Courchesne is looking to control Mityou 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Courchesne avoid being mounted?
Courchesne landing strikes from the bottom.
Mityou is looking to advance position but Courchesne won't allow it.
Courchesne tries to roll over but Mityou keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mityou in particular looking to stall.
Mityou trying to control from half guard but Courchesne is working away.
Courchesne is trying to control but can't.
Courchesne trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Courchesne is desperately trying to improve his position but Mityou has a good base and remains in mount.
Mityou is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Courchesne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mityou tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courchesne is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Courchesne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mityou slaps away a takedown attempt from Courchesne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Courchesne shoots in but Mityou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Courchesne shoots and misses
and Mityou counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sub Mityou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Courchesne.
Courchesne trying to control the position.
Mityou trying to control but Courchesne is working from the bottom.
Courchesne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Courchesne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mityou manages to get himself to full guard.
Courchesne advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courchesne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mityou is looking for a sweep. Courchesne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Courchesne is stalling here. Mityou is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Courchesne seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mityou has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Courchesne gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mityou is trying to work for a kimura but Courchesne is defending well.
Courchesne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Courchesne.
Mityou won't allow Courchesne to sweep him here.
Mityou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Courchesne is controlling Mityou 's posture.
Mityou throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne trying to strike off his back.
Courchesne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mityou manages to get himself to full guard.
Courchesne landing some decent shots from guard.
Mityou is looking to stand up but Courchesne isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Courchesne postures up in Mityou 's guard and throws a big left but Mityou blocks it.
Courchesne wants to control from the top but Mityou keeps moving.
Courchesne throws an elbow that misses. Mityou uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Courchesne's guard. Nice move by Mityou !
Courchesne wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne keeping moving, preventing Mityou from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Courchesne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Courchesne wants to improve his position but instead Mityou has moved into half guard.
Courchesne trying to hold on to Mityou 's head to control him but Mityou postures up.
Courchesne is looking to improve his position.
Mityou wants to take a breather but Courchesne is having none of it.
Courchesne wants to control but Mityou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Courchesne is looking for a sweep. Mityou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mityou trying to pass the guard but Courchesne defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Courchesne tries for a takedown but Mityou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mityou gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Courchesne trying to control the position from guard on top but Mityou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Courchesne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mityou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Courchesne has managed to get both his arms back between Mityou 's legs - danger averted.
Courchesne looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Courchesne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Courchesne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Courchesne looking to score a takedown here. Mityou is defending well but Courchesne drives through and ends up in Mityou 's guard.
Courchesne connects with a couple of short punches.
Courchesne working some strikes from top position.
Courchesne wants to control from the top but Mityou keeps moving.
Courchesne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mityou works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mityou throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Courchesne escapes and throws Mityou 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mityou is not content to let Courchesne control the position.
Courchesne lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courchesne tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Courchesne is looking to take a break and control but Mityou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Courchesne working the ground and pound.
Mityou is trying to control Courchesne's posture but Courchesne avoids it.
Courchesne scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mityou is trying to get back to half guard.
Mityou takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mityou tries to control but Courchesne manages to take his back.
Courchesne avoiding Mityou 's attempts to control his hands.
Mityou looking very determined here, making life difficult for Courchesne.
Courchesne throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mityou !
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courchesne punishes Mityou with strikes from the back mount.
Mityou grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Courchesne trying to control momentarily.
Courchesne is trying to stick to Mityou 's back but Mityou is turning into Courchesne. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Courchesne's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mityou .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne is trying to keep Mityou in close.
Courchesne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mityou is one step ahead there.
Jonathan Courchesne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Courchesne being controlled here, momentarily.
Mityou preventing the sweep.
Courchesne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mityou postures up in Courchesne's guard and throws a big left but Courchesne blocks it.
Courchesne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courchesne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mityou 's guard.
Mityou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Courchesne's guard.
Mityou preventing the sweep.
Mityou content to stall in guard here.
Courchesne tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Courchesne wants to sweep but no luck.
Sub Mityou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonathan Courchesne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Courchesne holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Courchesne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Courchesne 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Courchesne!
In his post fight interview, Jonathan Courchesne started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Larry Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirt shoots in for a takedown but Average shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Average leaves Dirt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Average with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Average lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dirt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dirt looks to land a right hand but Average moved out of range.
Average moves into range and connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dirt checks a leg kick.
Dirt walks into a left hand.
Average dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dirt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dirt throws a hook to the side of Average's head but Average sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dirt tries to clinch but Average moves out of range.
Dirt misses with a takedown attempt - Average sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larry Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.
Average lands a jab to Dirt's midsection.
Dirt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dirt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Average did well to prevent Dirt getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Average desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dirt is working for a submission of some sort.
Average tries to get to full guard but Dirt has control of the leg.
Average wants to get back to his feet.
Dirt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Average sees it coming and defends easily.
Dirt wants to work for an arm triangle but Average is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Average is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dirt 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.
Average trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average moves into full guard.
Average wants to sweep here but Dirt controlling him for the moment.
Dirt drops back looking for a leg! Average is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Average manages to kick Dirt off! Dirt jumps back into Average's guard.
Dirt 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.
Average wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirt 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.
Average is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Average is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dirt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dirt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Average knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dirt on the ground.
Average controlling the position.
Average wants to get back to his feet but Dirt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.
Dirt drops back looking for a leg! Average is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Average manages to kick Dirt off! Dirt jumps back into Average's guard.
Average looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dirt drops back looking for a leg! Average is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Average manages to kick Dirt off! Dirt jumps back into Average's guard.
Average has his feet on Dirt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Average.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Average slips a jab from Dirt.
Average tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dirt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dirt 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Larry Average will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dirt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dirt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dirt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Average circles away.
Dirt looks to land a left hand but Average moved out of range nicely.
Dirt throws a combination that misses
and Average counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Average.
Average feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dirts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dirt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Average's waist but Average gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dirt off to one side.
Dirt takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Dirt misses.
Average scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dirt is breathing heavily.
Dirt looks to land a right hand but Average moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average lands a nice shot that snaps Dirt's head back.
Average walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dirt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Average tries to work over Dirt's front leg with a kick but Dirt checks it.
Dirt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Average lands a body shot.
Average thuds his right hand into Dirt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Average is looking to chop away at Dirt's legs.
Dirt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dirt checks a low kick from Average.
Dirt darts in trying to clinch
and Average counters with a left and a right that stings Dirt.
Dirt takes one to the side of the head.
Average throws a right and a left that both miss.
Average scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average lunges at Dirt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dirt's hand.
Average scores with a jab to the jaw.
Average rushes Dirt and presses him up against the cage.
Average pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Average slaps away a takedown attempt from Dirt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Larry Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.
Dirt walks into a straight right hand from Average.
A lazy left from Average finds it's target.
Dirt misses with a straight right.
Dirt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Average throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dirt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joe Dirt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Average stuns Dirt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Larry Average is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Average stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Average wants it to stay on the feet.
Average lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average misses with a low kick.
Average lands a right hook to the body.
Larry Average is winning the standup battle so far.
Average fails to land with a series of punches.
Average tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dirt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Average will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dirt takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Dirt.
A big right from Dirt misses.
Dirt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dirt is trying to break the clinch but Average has him pressed against the cage.
Average is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dirt is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Average as the two fighters clinch.
Dirt can't get the takedown.
Dirt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Average working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirt is looking to break free of the clinch but Average has double underhooks.
A short right from Average.
Dirt letting Average take a breather here.
Average is trying to break free.
Dirt takes a shot to the head.
Average is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dirt is trying to force a seperation but Average has the dominant position.
Dirt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dirt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dirt scores with a punch to the head.
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.
Average lands with a good body shot.
Dirt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dirt tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Average dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Average uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dirt.
An inside leg kick from Average misses.
Average lands with a cross.
Average tries to keep at a distance but Dirt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Average throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirts head.
Dirt is trying to break the clinch but Average has him pressed against the cage.
Dirt tries to circle away but Average has him pinned against the cage.
Dirt trying to land knees to the body.
Average lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dirt breaks the clinch.
Average tries to land a leg kick but Dirt saw it coming and moves away.
Average swats away the attempt to clinch by Dirt.
Average connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dirt's hands.
Jab by Average.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirt gets tackled into the cage by Average. Average maintains the clinch.
Dirt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Average smiles and moves away.
Average lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Average scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dirt doesn't seem bothered though.
Average jabs Dirt right on the nose. Dirt blinks but takes it well.
Average scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab by Average.
Dirt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Average fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dirt moves in looking to clinch but Average pushes him off.
Average lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Average pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dirt back to the cage. Average follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dirt drops his hands momentarily and Average takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average lands with a shot to the body.
Average connects with a right hand. Dirt shakes it off.
Dirt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Average.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Average keeps the fight on the outside.
Average lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Average thows a leg kick but Dirt checks it
and Dirt counters with a shoot takedown. Average fights it but they end up in guard.
Dirt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dirt is trying to get an arm triangle but Average is defending well.
Average keeps Dirt under control for a moment.
Average is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average can't do much from the bottom here.
Dirt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Average has escaped the position, nice work there.
Average is trying to get back to half guard.
Dirt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dirt prevents Average from escaping the position.
Dirt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Average is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average looking for a sweep but Dirt has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dirt.
Dirt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dirt is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Average is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Average flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Dirt anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Average and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Dirt slips an arm under Average chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Dirt has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Dirt is squeezing on Average like an anaconda would it's prey. Average fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Dirt!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pink Salmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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137 lbs
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135 lbs
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pink Salmon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Salmon!
Salmon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mendes.
Mendes working Salmon over with strikes here.
Salmon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendes raining down shots from the mount!
Mendes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Salmon's face.
Salmon tries to hold on but Mendes pushes him away.
Salmon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mendes kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendes dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes landing shots from mount.
Mendes with the ground and pound from mount.
Mendes with good strikes from the mount here!
Mendes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mendes cracks Salmon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mendes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mendes with shots to the head and body - Salmon looks very uncomfortable down there.
Salmon is rocked!
The referee warns Salmon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Salmon is still in real trouble! Can Mendes finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mendes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mendes with good strikes from the mount here!
Salmon takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Mendes's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Mendes!
In his post fight interview, Chad Mendes gave a big smile as he said 'Listen Up Everyone, It been a long and amazing road in my career but I think enough is enough. That why I'm here to announce my Retirement from MMA. I just feel that I've done everything in my career to make this journey great as possible. I want to say Thanks to Sacramento Top Team, Maxwell Hickm'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cardio Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Mitchel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Machine might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Skrillex - Bangarang . Mitchel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Two Steps From Hell - Heart of Courage (Extended Version). Cardio Machine has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cardio Machine!
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, Mitch Mitchel!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchel misses with a right hand
and Machine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mitchel's guard.
Machine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mitchel 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.
Machine postures up.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine chips away with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mitchel can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Mitchel 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.
Machine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mitchel wants to sweep but no luck.
Machine lands a couple of digs.
Mitchel wants to sweep here but Machine controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchel has momentary wrist control but Machine slips an elbow through the middle.
Machine throwing strikes but missing.
Mitchel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine working some strikes from top position.
Machine working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchel looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchel, not yet.
Mitchel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mitchel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Machine is controlling him.
Mitchel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machine is in close to Mitchel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Machine throwing strikes from guard but Mitchel blocks nicely.
Machine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mitchel has momentary wrist control but Machine slips an elbow through the middle.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
Mitchel has momentary wrist control but Machine slips an elbow through the middle.
Machine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mitchel has momentary wrist control but Machine slips an elbow through the middle.
Machine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitchel doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine preventing the sweep.
Machine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mitchel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machine landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine won't allow Mitchel to sweep him here.
Machine postures up and lands a big shot to Mitchel's brow.
Machine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Machine stands up over Mitchel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machine postures up in Mitchel's guard and throws a big left but Mitchel blocks it.
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mitchel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mitchel is trying to control the position but Machine postures up.
Machine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mitchel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Machine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Mitchel is keeping the position.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
Mitchel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Machine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mitchel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mitchel tries to stand and escape but Machine actually recovers to full guard.
Mitchel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mitchel throws a hook to the side of Machine's head but Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mitchel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mitchel misses with a straight left.
Mitchel looks to throw the jab but Machine is out of range.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machine checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitchel which made him look bad.
Mitchel throws a shot from downtown. Machine moves away and avoids it.
Machine shoots in for a double leg but Mitchel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cardio Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine tries for a takedown but Mitchel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mitchel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Mitchel misses its intended target.
Mitchel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machine in his tracks.
Mitch Mitchel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machine dives in and grabs Mitchel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mitchel pushes down on Machine's head and hops out.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Mitchel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mitch Mitchel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine slips under a jab.
Mitchel stuffs the takedown.
Mitchel throws an overhand right that lands on Machine's shoulder, as Machine tries to avoid the shot.
Mitchel throws a hook but Machine blocks it.
Machine shoots for a double leg takedown but Mitchel sprawls well. He's pushed Machine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitchel walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Machine drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mitchel swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Machine's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Mitchel!
Mitch Mitchel got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whitey Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Riddick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Whitey Marsh !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh throws a poor cross that misses
and Riddick counters with a left and a right that stings Marsh .
Riddick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marsh swings widly with a right hand
and Riddick counters with a straight right hand.
Riddick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marsh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marsh jumps guard.
Marsh looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Riddick is defending well. Marsh quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Riddick has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Marsh celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Whitey Marsh !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Miley Cyrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony has chosen Holidae Inn as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Miley Cyrus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Anthony. That snapped Cyrus's head back.
It looks like Mr Miley Cyrus has been cut.
Anthony tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cyrus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anthony somewhat.
Anthony throws a leg kick but Cyrus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anthony gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthony postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Anthony throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Anthony seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Anthony lands a decent elbow from side control.
Anthony landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cyrus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anthony connects with a decent elbow.
Cyrus parries the strikes from Anthony easily there. Anthony is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cyrus to escape.
Anthony swings around for an armbar but Cyrus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anthony's guard.
Anthony throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cyrus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cyrus wants to pass the guard but Anthony is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cyrus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cyrus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anthony is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anthony has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cyrus has momentary wrist control but Anthony slips an elbow through the middle.
Anthony must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anthony postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cyrus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anthony, into his guard.
Anthony is looking for a triangle but Cyrus pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus 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.
Cyrus 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.
Cyrus preventing the sweep.
Cyrus 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.
Anthony had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cyrus defends it easily.
Cyrus 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.
Anthony looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus 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.
Anthony working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cyrus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cyrus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cyrus drops back looking for a leg! Anthony is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anthony manages to kick Cyrus off! Cyrus jumps back into Anthony's guard.
Anthony is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cyrus defends well.
Cyrus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anthony is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anthony has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anthony trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Anthony dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Miley Cyrus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Anthony stuffs the takedown attempt from Cyrus. Cyrus gets slowly back to his feet.
Cyrus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cyrus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cyrus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anthony defends it easily.
Cyrus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anthony drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anthony jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony landing some decent shots from guard.
Anthony is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anthony landing with the ground and pound.
Anthony loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anthony drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cyrus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anthony has Cyrus in his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anthony can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cyrus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anthony working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cyrus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cyrus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cyrus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anthony looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anthony looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anthony!
Anthony in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Cyrus looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Anthony turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Anthony!
William Anthony is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath William Anthony 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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