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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Karkmananis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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21
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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196 cm
25
218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Karkmananis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Dog!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karkmananis misses with a body shot.
Karkmananis slips a jab from Dog.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dog swings for the body but Karkmananis moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Karkmananis there.
Karkmananis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karkmananis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karkmananis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Jay Dog has been cut.
Dog misses with a jab to the body
and Karkmananis counters with a flying knee that drops Dog!
Dog is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karkmananis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dog is still in real trouble! Can Karkmananis finish him?
Karkmananis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karkmananis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dog seems to have recovered his senses.
Karkmananis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karkmananis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karkmananis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karkmananis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dog misses with an uppercut
and Karkmananis counters with a good, hard body kick but Dog shrugs it off.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karkmananis was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Dog slips a jab and a cross from Karkmananis.
Dog takes a swing at Karkmananis's ribcage but misses.
Karkmananis digs a good body shot into Dog's ribs.
Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karkmananis has managed to clinch.
Karkmananis lands a nice uppercut.
Karkmananis lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karkmananis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Karkmananis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dog defends it easily.
Karkmananis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Karkmananis has a closed guard, preventing Dog from standing up.
Dog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karkmananis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis has control of Dog's left arm, preventing Dog from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nicolas Karkmananis.
Karkmananis moves away from the strike by Dog.
Karkmananis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog scores with a jab to the head.
Dog throws a poor cross that misses
and Karkmananis counters by clinching up.
Karkmananis lands with a light punch inside.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karkmananis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dog is trying to break free.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karkmananis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
Dog stuffs the takedown attempt from Karkmananis. Karkmananis gets slowly back to his feet.
Dog throws out a loose jab but Karkmananis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jay Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karkmananis closes the distance and pushes Dog back into the cage.
Karkmananis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog trying to stall but Karkmananis improves his position.
Dog tries to break the clinch but Karkmananis is controlling the position.
Karkmananis has Dog pressed against the cage, preventing Dog from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karkmananis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dog is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolas Karkmananis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karkmananis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dog clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Karkmananis patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karkmananis working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Karkmananis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Dog's cut.
That's time! Karkmananis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Karkmananis moved out of range.
Karkmananis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dog wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karkmananis manages to break the clinch.
Karkmananis staying out of range there.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dog misses with a straight left.
Dog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karkmananis takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Karkmananis.
Dog's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karkmananis scoring well with a low kick there.
Karkmananis lands a right hook to the body.
Dog is breathing heavily.
Karkmananis lands a high kick to the side of Dog's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Karkmananis dives into guard, looking to finish.
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!
Karkmananis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dog defending against the ground and pound.
Karkmananis decides to stand back up.
Dog misses with a looping left.
Nicolas Karkmananis is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog throws the left hand but Karkmananis avoids the punch easily.
Dog scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karkmananis tries to bum rush Dog with a series of wild strikes but Dog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dog throws a jab but it's blocked by Karkmananis.
Karkmananis lands a left and a right that sends Dog crashing to the canvas! Karkmananis dives into mount looking to finish!
That has opened up Jay Dog's cut even more.
Karkmananis stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Karkmananis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dog tries to avoid it but Karkmananis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dog to the ground. Dog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karkmananis.
Nice defenses there by Karkmananis.
Dog throws a lazy right hand but Karkmananis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog throws a hook but Karkmananis blocks it.
Jay Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karkmananis slips a straight right by Dog.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karkmananis tries a body shot but Dog blocks it.
Karkmananis pushes Dog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Jay Dog's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Karkmananis.
Karkmananis trying to control the position but instead, Dog has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karkmananis into the cage.
Dog is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Karkmananis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dog's waist but Dog gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karkmananis off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolas Karkmananis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog throws an off balance right hand
and Dog is countered with a crisp right hand from Karkmananis that sends him to the canvas! Karkmananis follows him to the mat into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karkmananis decides to stand back up. Karkmananis steps back and let's Dog get back to his feet.
Dog might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis just misses with a punch to the body.
Karkmananis avoids the body shot from Dog.
Dog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Dog.
A big right from Dog misses.
Karkmananis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karkmananis moves away from the strike by Dog.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karkmananis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dog sprawls well. Dog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karkmananis gets slowly back to his feet.
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karkmananis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dog swivels and escapes.
Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Karkmananis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Dog's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Karkmananis closes the distance and clinches.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dog misses with a hook. Karkmananis ducked under it nicely.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Karkmananis doesn't manage to clinch there - Dog circles away.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Karkmananis saw that one coming.
Dog connects with a single shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karkmananis.
Dog clobbers Karkmananis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Dog throws a lazy right hand but Karkmananis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karkmananis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karkmananis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karkmananis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dog throws a jab but it's blocked by Karkmananis.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karkmananis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karkmananis moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karkmananis lands a left hand.
Jay Dog's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Karkmananis successfully pulls guard.
Karkmananis looking for a guillotine here but Dog defends easily.
Karkmananis looking to control.
Jay Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karkmananis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karkmananis's guard.
Dog must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Karkmananis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dog defends it easily.
Karkmananis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog misses with the combination.
Dog stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dog wants it to stay on the feet.
Nicolas Karkmananis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog throws a right hand that misses
and Karkmananis counters with a series of strikes that sends Dog to the canvas! Karkmananis follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jay Dog's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Karkmananis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Bapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Villia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Villia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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159 lbs
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29
150 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Bapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Villia!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Villia shoots for a takedown but Bapp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bapp misses with a right hand
and Villia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bapp throws a right and a left that Villia avoids nicely.
Villia closes the distance and clinches.
Bapp tries to break free but Villia pushes him back against the cage.
Villia has Bapp pressed against the cage.
Villia is trying to break the clinch but Bapp has him pressed against the cage.
Bapp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Villia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Villia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bapp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bapp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Villia sprawls well. Villia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bapp gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bapp throws a right hand that misses
and Villia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bapp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Villia to score with a decent uppercut.
Villia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bapp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bapp walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Villia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bapp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villia.
Shaun Bapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Villia.
Villia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bapp.
Villia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bapp misses with a straight right.
Villia closes the distance and clinches up with Bapp, looking for a takedown. Villia pushes Bapp against the cage but Bapp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bapp connects with a body shot that sends Villia's belly button to the back.
Bapp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bapp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Villia as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bapp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bapp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Villia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bapp's waist but Bapp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Villia off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bapp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bapp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Villia but Villia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bapp wants to clinch up but Villia keeps it at a distance.
Bapp swinging wildly here.
No luck for Villia with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Villia.
Nice takedown defense from Bapp. No joy for Villia on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bapp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Villia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sloppy strikes from Bapp. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bapp.
Villia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bapp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Villia after a bit of a struggle.
Bapp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Villia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bapp slaps away a takedown attempt from Villia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bapp throws a nice looking combination but Villia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bapp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Villia is fending him off so far but Bapp persists. Nope, Villia circles away and we're back to standing.
Bapp is breathing heavily.
Villia cracks a nice hook into Bapp's ribs.
Villia shoots in but no luck this time.
Villia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bapp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Villia somewhat.
Bapp misses with an uppercut
and Villia counters with a three punch combo that has Bapp backing up. Bapp nods at Villia to acknowledge the strikes.
Bapp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Villia swivels and escapes.
Bapp tries to clinch but Villia moves out of range.
Bapp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Villia as he jumps to the side.
Bapp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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.
Villia shoots in but Bapp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Villia fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Villia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bapp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bapp tries to bum rush Villia with a series of wild strikes but Villia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bapp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bapp forces Villia back against the cage and clinches.
Villia is trying to force a seperation but Bapp has the dominant position.
Villia tries to pull guard but Bapp won't allow it.
Villia can't get the takedown.
Bapp is looking to control Villia's arms but Villia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bapp has his back to the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Villia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Villia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Villia is defended easily by Bapp.
Shaun Bapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Villia.
Nice straight punches there by Villia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Villia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bapp tries to clinch up but Villia circles away and keeps his distance.
Bapp tries to clinch but Villia is having none of it.
Villia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bapp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bapp throws a combination that misses
and Villia counters with a left to the body.
Bapp leaves Villia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Villia tries for a takedown but Bapp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shaun Bapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bapp fails with a takedown attempt.
Villia shoots in for a takedown but Bapp shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villia leaves Bapp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Villia misses with a double jab.
Villia moves out of range of the body kick from Bapp.
Villia gets caught flat footed, as Bapp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bapp stands up and waves to Villia to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bapp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Villia's waist but Villia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bapp off to one side.
Villia shoots in for a double leg but Bapp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Villia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bapp as he jumps to the side.
Villia wants to clinch up but Bapp keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Villia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Villia takes the fight into the clinch.
Villia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Villia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bapp just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bapp manages to pull guard.
Villia trying to control the position from guard on top but Bapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bapp wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bapp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Villia as he avoids it easily.
Bapp misses with a right hand
and Villia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Villia jumps guard but Bapp stands there with Villia around his waist. Villia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bapp is trying to force a seperation but Villia has the dominant position.
Villia has Bapp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bapp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Villia is trying to pull guard but Bapp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bapp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Villia after a bit of a struggle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shaun Bapp will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bapp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Villia slaps away a takedown attempt from Bapp, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Villia closes the distance and pushes Bapp back into the cage.
Villia is trying to pull guard but Bapp has him pressed against the cage.
Villia has had enough of the clinch but Bapp keeps him there for the moment.
Bapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bapp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Villia circles away.
Bapp tries to clinch but Villia moves out of range.
Bapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab lands there for Villia.
Bapp is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Villia.
Bapp misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Villia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bapp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bapp leaves Villia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Villia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shaun Bapp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Villia.
Bapp scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Villia working to try and regain half guard.
Villia is squirming around, avoiding Bapp's attempts to control the action.
Villia tries to hold on but Bapp postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bapp is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Villia blocks a low kick nicely.
Bapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Villia closes the distance and pushes Bapp back into the cage.
Villia tries to land knees in the clinch but Bapp avoids the damage to the body.
Bapp is trying to force a seperation but Villia has the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bapp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Villia.
Villia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Villia wants to get back to striking at distance but Bapp won't allow it.
Villia is working for takedown but Bapp is calmly controlling the position for now.
Villia is trying to break the clinch but Bapp has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bapp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bapp is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Villia's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bapp breaks the clinch.
Bapp throws a right and a left that Villia avoids nicely.
Bapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Villia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bapp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Villia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Villia duly obliges.
Villia stuffs the takedown.
Bapp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Villia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bapp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Villia circles away quickly and effectively.
Bapp misses with a double jab
and Bapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villia throws a series of strikes that have Bapp backpedaling.
Bapp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Villia circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villia.
Villia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Villia tries to clinch but Bapp moves out of range.
Villia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Villia counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bapp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Villia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bapp stuffs the takedown.
Bapp misses with a left hand
and Villia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bapp thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Villia.
I think Villia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Villia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikira Stag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koby Stott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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Powerful |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikira Stag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koby Stott!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stag just misses with a punch to the body.
Stag misses with a low kick.
Koby Stott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stott scores with a hook to the body. Stag takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stott is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stag with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stag cracks Stott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stott checks a leg kick nicely.
Stag throws a head kick but Stott moves out of range.
Stag shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stott napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stott tries to escape but Stag is in control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stott is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stott is trying to get back to his feet.
Stag cracks Stott with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stag wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stag 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.
Stag taking a breather here.
Stag is looking to take a break and control but Stott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stag works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stag thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stott is trying to escape the position but Stag is controlling the position.
Stag working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stag just content to control the position.
Stag trying to control the position but Stott is working away.
Stott is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stag is controlling him well.
Stag grinds an elbow into Stott's temple.
Stott throws Stag to one side and escapes!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stott looks to land a left hand but Stag moved out of range nicely.
Stott doesn't manage to clinch there - Stag circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stott closes the distance and pushes Stag back into the cage.
Stott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stott tries to circle away but Stag has him pinned against the cage.
Stott swings wildly with an uppercut but Stag uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stott.
Stott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stott effectively controlling the action here.
Stag lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stott.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stag can't find room to land a body shot as Stott controls the action.
Stott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stott looking to stall.
Stag lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stott backwards.
Stott throws a punch but it's blocked by Stag.
Stag tries to pull guard but Stott won't allow it.
Stott throws a head punch that misses.
Stott is looking to break free of the clinch but Stag has double underhooks.
Stag misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stott tries to circle away but Stag has him pinned against the cage.
Stag scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stag tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stott smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikira Stag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as Stott blocks the low kick.
Stag avoids the body shot from Stott.
Stott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stag manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stott moves away.
Stott looks to score with a jab to the body but Stag is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Stag there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stag scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stag fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stag scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stott tries to clinch up
letting Stag counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikira Stag dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stag manages to avoid it.
Stott looks to land a combination but Stag avoids it well.
A jab from Stag misses.
The fighters circling - Stott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stag dodges the punch combination from Stott.
Stag scores with a takedown into Stott's guard.
Stott is looking to stand up but Stag isn't so interested in that idea.
Stott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stag engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stott is looking to stand up but Stag isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stag is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stott kicks Stag off and gets to his feet.
Stott throws a head kick but Stag moves out of range.
Stag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stott.
Stag throws out a loose jab but Stott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stag manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stott on his heels. He'll look to pass Stott's guard now, I'm sure.
Stag lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stag passes Stott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stott wants to get back to his feet.
Stott is breathing heavily.
Stott is not content to let Stag control the position.
Stag landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Stag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stott looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stag scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stag scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stag working Stott over with strikes.
Stag controlling the action here.
Stag seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stott for as long as he can get away with.
Stag winds up and cracks Stott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stag working over Stott with some ground and pound. Stott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stag seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stag trying to control the pace.
Stag is pressing down on Stott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stott is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stott has one foot on Stag's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stag showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stott.
Stott gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stag.
Stag drags the fight down to the ground.
Stott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stag tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stag looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stag seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stott decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stag, up you get!
Stag shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stott is trying to defend but Stag finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stott pushes Stag off looking to stand but Stag dives back in and keeps control.
Stag perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stott manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stag lunges at Stott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stott's hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stott shoots for a takedown but Stag saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nikira Stag is winning the standup battle so far.
Stott fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikira Stag dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stott wants to clinch.
Stag takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stag closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stott's guard.
Stag avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stag slips nicely into half guard.
Stott taking some punishment here, with Stag in his half guard.
Stott wants to get back to his feet.
Stag passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stott!
Stag controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stott in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stott trying desperately to get to his feet.
Stag unloading with bombs!
Stag landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stag takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stag lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stag fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stott is rocked!
Stott is trying to stand.
Stott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stag with the ground and pound from mount.
Stott is still in real trouble! Can Stag finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stag looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stott is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Stag landing strikes from the mount.
Stag tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stag with the ground and pound from mount.
Stag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stott can do to turn this around?
Stag sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stag dominating with strikes here.
Stag punishing his opponent with strikes.
You get the feeling that Stott really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Stag sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stott seems to have recovered his senses.
Stag with good strikes from the mount here!
Stag scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stott trying desperately to get to his feet.
Stott is squirming around, avoiding Stag's attempts to control the action.
Stag lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stag looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stott is trying to stand.
Stag landing strikes from the mount and Stott is in trouble!
Nikira Stag is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stag takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stott is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Stag unloading with bombs!
Stag controlling from the full mount.
Koby Stott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikira Stag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stag has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stag lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikira Stag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stag, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikira Stag!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Air Canada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane MacLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLain is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Air Canada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane MacLain!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLain swings for the body but Canada moves out of range.
MacLain has managed to clinch.
Canada is trying to force a seperation but MacLain has the dominant position.
MacLain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Canada is trying to break free.
MacLain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Canada up against the cage.
MacLain breaks the clinch.
MacLain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Canada stuffs the takedown attempt from MacLain. MacLain gets slowly back to his feet.
MacLain tries to clinch but Canada moves out of range.
MacLain shoots in for a takedown but Canada shows good takedown defense.
Air Canada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacLain.
A punch combination from Canada misses.
A shot to the body from MacLain misses
and Canada counters with a stiff right hand.
MacLain shoots in for a takedown but Canada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLain shoots and misses
and Canada counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for MacLain with that takedown attempt.
Canada thuds his right hand into MacLain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacLain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canada.
Canada will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacLain tries for a takedown but Canada circles away easily
and Canada counters with a straight right hand.
MacLain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
MacLain looks gassed!
MacLain wants to stand but Canada has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Canada 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.
Canada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacLain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canada trying to keep a closed guard but MacLain is proving a slippery customer.
MacLain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Canada uses the cage to get back to his feet.
MacLain shoots and misses
and Canada counters with a stiff right hand.
MacLain drives through with a takedown into Canada's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
MacLain throws an elbow that misses. Canada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacLain's guard. Nice move by Canada!
MacLain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Canada 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Canada defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Canada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Canada tries to free his leg and advance position but MacLain is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Canada wants to control from the top but MacLain keeps moving.
Canada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacLain 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.
Canada wants to control from the top but MacLain keeps moving.
Canada pushing down on MacLain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLain manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Canada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacLain has a takedown stuffed.
MacLain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Canada defends it nicely.
MacLain fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Canada. That snapped MacLain's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canada throws out a powerful jab.
MacLain tries to move into range but Canada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Air Canada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canada lands a nice looking body shot.
MacLain is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Canada's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Air Canada dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from MacLain.
Canada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Air Canada is winning the standup battle so far.
MacLain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Canada avoids it really well and circles away.
MacLain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canada moves away.
MacLain avoids the body shot from Canada.
Canada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Canada feints with a jab and clips MacLain right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! MacLain is sent crashing into the canvas and Canada leaps in for the kill! MacLain tries to get to his feet but Canada is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that MacLain is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Air Canada!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Air Canada made sure he mentioned MERKIN FIGHTWEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cris Dorh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dorh might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heaven & Hell. Harrison Hansen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cris Dorh's chin.
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195 lbs
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195 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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cris Dorh!
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, Harrison Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hansen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hansen.
Hansen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hansen trying to stall but Dorh improves his position.
Dorh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hansen is defending well for now.
Dorh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hansen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dorh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dorh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dorh tries to work over Hansen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorh tries a knee to the head but Hansen blocks it.
Dorh prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Hansen.
Hansen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cris Dorh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harrison Hansen.
Dorh missing with knees to the body.
Hansen looking to slow down the pace here.
Hansen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorh is retaining full guard.
Hansen trying to control but Dorh is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorh working for a triangle but Hansen defends it easily.
Dorh looking for a guillotine here but Hansen defends easily.
Dorh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dorh can't keep his opponent in guard - Hansen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dorh wants to get back to full guard but Hansen has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dorh tries to hold on but Hansen pushes him away.
Hansen wants to control the pace but Dorh is squirming around nicely.
Hansen fails to advance to Dorh's back.
Dorh can't escape the position.
Hansen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hansen avoids the attempt from Dorh to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hansen looking to control but Dorh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hansen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorh is trying to reverse the position but instead Hansen has taken his back - oops!
Hansen is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Dorh with him. Dorh is trying to defend but Hansen has an arm under the chin now! Dorh grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harrison Hansen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Harrison Hansen waved his t-shirt featuring Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mondo Topless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Topless is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Topless - Breaking Benjamin. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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35
217 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
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34
213 lbs
22 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very strong |
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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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mondo Topless!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topless is looking to clinch but Hawkins is avoiding it.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Topless's shoulder, as Topless tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Topless tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Topless moves to clinch but Hawkins breaks away
and Hawkins counters with a straight right hand.
Topless is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawkins looks to throw the jab but Topless is out of range.
Topless tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hawkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Topless counters by clinching up.
Hawkins managing to block the knees to the body from Topless.
Topless is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Topless just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hawkins's brow.
Hawkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hawkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Topless throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Topless pushes off an throws an elbow but Hawkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Topless.
Topless tries to work over Hawkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawkins has Topless pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hawkins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Topless tumbling to the mat - Hawkins dives into Topless's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topless wants to get back to his feet but Hawkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hawkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Topless, up you get!
Topless moves into the clinch.
Hawkins dodges an elbow strike from Topless.
Topless prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but Topless manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Topless lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hawkins dodges an elbow strike from Topless.
Hawkins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Topless is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hawkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Topless pulls his leg out and moves away.
Topless uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins thuds his right hand into Topless's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins gets tackled into the cage by Topless. Topless maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Topless.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins avoiding damage as Topless throws knees to the body.
Hawkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Topless fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Topless gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Topless creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawkins's defenses.
Hawkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Topless fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Topless tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Topless has Hawkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Topless prevents a takedown attempt there.
Topless is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hawkins is defending well for now.
Topless throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hawkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Topless gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Hawkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Topless shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Topless prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
Hawkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Topless.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Topless.
Topless throws an elbow but it misses.
Topless pushes off an throws an elbow but Hawkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hawkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Topless just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hawkins's brow.
Hawkins looking for a takedown.
Topless lands an elbow that stopped Hawkins in his tracks for a moment.
Topless gets through Hawkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Topless.
Topless tries to land a knee to the head but Hawkins blocks with his arms.
Topless pushes Hawkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topless lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hawkins has Topless pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Topless manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hawkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hawkins avoids the elbow strike from Topless, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Topless lands a damaging elbow.
Topless lands an elbow that stopped Hawkins in his tracks for a moment.
Topless gets underhooks to prevent Hawkins's takedown attempt.
Topless creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Topless tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawkins avoids it.
Hawkins goes for a takedown attempt but Topless pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Topless tries to clinch but Hawkins is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Topless is looking to clinch but Hawkins is avoiding it.
Topless takes the fight into the clinch.
Topless misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mondo Topless dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Topless is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Topless manages to avoid it.
Topless wants to clinch up but Hawkins keeps it at a distance.
Topless wants to clinch up but Hawkins keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Topless looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Topless is looking to clinch but Hawkins is avoiding it.
Topless tries to clinch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins misses with a two punch combination.
Topless tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Topless tries to clinch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Topless doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawkins circles away.
Topless uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Topless tries to clinch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins swings for the body but Topless moves out of range.
Topless wants to clinch.
Hawkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Topless counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Topless.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topless pushes off an throws an elbow but Hawkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hawkins blocks an elbow strike.
Hawkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Topless is defending well.
Topless creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawkins's defenses.
Hawkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Topless obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Topless lands an elbow inside.
Topless lands a knee to the head.
Topless lands an elbow just above Hawkins 's eye.
Mondo Topless seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Topless comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Topless.
Topless using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Topless creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hawkins managing to block the knees to the body from Topless.
Hawkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Topless is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Topless throws an elbow but it misses.
Hawkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topless lands an elbow inside.
Hawkins blocks an elbow strike from Topless.
Hawkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hawkins avoids the elbow strike from Topless, against the cage.
Topless gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawkins.
Hawkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Hawkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Topless misses with an elbow over the top.
Topless lands with a short shot to the head.
Topless misses with an elbow over the top.
Hawkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Topless gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Topless lands an elbow that stopped Hawkins in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topless lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Topless lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Topless lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Topless lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hawkins is rocked!
Topless comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Hawkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Topless throws an elbow but it misses.
Topless lands a damaging elbow.
Topless lands with a right to the head.
Topless pushes off an throws an elbow but Hawkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hawkins managing to block the knees to the body from Topless.
Topless gets underhooks to prevent Hawkins's takedown attempt.
Topless lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Topless throws a knee to the head but misses.
Topless misses with a knee strike.
Hawkins avoids the elbow strike from Topless, against the cage.
Hawkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hawkins looking for a takedown.
Topless creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawkins's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Topless landing knees to the body.
Topless lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Topless lands an elbow inside that Hawkins shrugs off.
Topless comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Topless comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Topless is pressed up against the cage. Hawkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Topless down to the mat. Topless avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Topless clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Topless.
Topless pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Hawkins! Topless unloads with more strikes and Hawkins sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mondo Topless!
Mondo Topless decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auron Almasy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almasy has chosen Ram Jam - Black Betty as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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36
195 lbs
19 - 26 - 0 |
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26
195 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
19 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cru Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Auron Almasy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almasy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Cru Jones has been cut.
Almasy lands with a cross.
Almasy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Almasy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Almasy scores with a four punch combination!
Jones moves out of range as Almasy strikes.
Almasy batters Jones with a massive right followed by a huge left! Jones is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Almasy lands a final crushing right hand to drop Jones to the mat with a gruesome thud! Almasy is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Auron Almasy!
Auron Almasy very nearly forgot to thank Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Branko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to MURDER MUZIK. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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26
180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Manson!
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, Kimbo Branko!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson tries to sprawl but Branko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Manson wants to improve his position but Branko is controlling well.
Manson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Branko is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Manson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kimbo Branko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skywalker comes to the cage accompanied by Raised on Rock. Daniels has chosen Copperhead Road as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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27
175 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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182 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Daniels!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Skywalker swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
Nice body kick there by Skywalker.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daniels.
Daniels shoots for a takedown but Skywalker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daniels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daniels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Daniels.
Daniels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes Skywalker against the cage but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skywalker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skywalker connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels needs to keep his hands up - Skywalker had a free shot at his head there.
Daniels tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skywalker thuds his right hand into Daniels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daniels throws a body kick that misses.
Skywalker punishes Daniels's body with a nice straight punch.
Daniels looks gassed!
Skywalker connects with an inside leg kick.
Skywalker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daniels sprawls well initially but Skywalker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Skywalker is keen to just control but Daniels is a slippery customer.
Daniels won't allow Skywalker to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker trying to control from half guard but Daniels is working away.
Skywalker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daniels is looking to improve his position.
Skywalker 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.
Skywalker trying to control the action but Daniels is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skywalker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luke Skywalker.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daniels breaks the clinch.
Daniels changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Skywalker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Skywalker regains half guard.
Skywalker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skywalker wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
Skywalker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Daniels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skywalker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skywalker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daniels scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daniels throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Skywalker to regain full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skywalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daniels stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Skywalker has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Daniels manages to get his head free but now Skywalker has transitioned to an armbar! Daniels grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Skywalker! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Skywalker!
Post fight, an emotional Luke Skywalker said 'I am calling out whoever is holding 155 lbs belt: this is my time to be three times king. Nothing personal, you are simply the wrong man in the wrong place at the wrong time...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosmo Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kramer has chosen O Jerry ....or is it Sherry....no matter its by Journey as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
215 lbs
17 - 17 - 0 |
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210 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperIII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kosmo Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer wants to clinch up but TupperIII keeps it at a distance.
Kramer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but TupperIII swats him away and circles back towards the center.
TupperIII showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kramer.
Kramer closes the distance but TupperIII moves to the side
and TupperIII counters with a nice double leg into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
TupperIII is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kramer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kramer has escaped and now he's on top!
Kramer advances position into side control!
Kramer slows the pace down.
TupperIII is trying to get back to half guard.
TupperIII is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An elbow from Kramer crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer is working TupperIII over with some ground and pound from side control.
TupperIII is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
TupperIII is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kramer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer wants to take a breather but TupperIII is having none of it.
Kramer is looking to advance position but TupperIII won't allow it.
Kramer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
TupperIII might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kramer wants to lay and pray for a moment but TupperIII keeps working.
TupperIII looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
TupperIII tries to get to full guard but Kramer has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TupperIII is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kramer pulls his head out easily.
TupperIII is trying to get back to full guard.
TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
Kramer trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kramer wants to free his trapped foot but TupperIII is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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. Kramer connects with a nice short shot to TupperIII's temple.
TupperIII looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
TupperIII moves into full guard.
Kramer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kramer wants to control from the top but TupperIII keeps moving.
TupperIII has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kramer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kramer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
TupperIII has his foot on Kramer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kramer works his way back into a safe position though.
Kramer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kramer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kramer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kramer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kramer throws a big right hand that misses.
Kramer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TupperIII's head.
TupperIII looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kramer content to stall in guard here.
Kramer 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.
TupperIII looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kramer connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
TupperIII escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but TupperIII is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kramer tries to pass the half guard into mount. TupperIII knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
TupperIII looking for submissions off his back.
Kramer content to control rather than advance.
TupperIII is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kramer pulls his head out easily.
Kramer tries to pass the half guard into mount. TupperIII knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kramer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kramer landing shots from mount.
Kramer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kramer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosmo Kramer 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.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but TupperIII swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but TupperIII swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kramer moves in looking to clinch but TupperIII pushes him off.
Kramer tries to clinch there but TupperIII circles away.
TupperIII is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kramer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kramer looks to clinch
and TupperIII decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kramer's guard.
TupperIII has gone for a leg lock! Kramer slips out almost immediately though and dives into TupperIII's guard.
Kramer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
TupperIII working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
Kramer stands and throws TupperIII's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kramer is holding on to half guard well.
TupperIII is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kramer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time TupperIII.
TupperIII is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kramer sees it coming and defends easily.
TupperIII is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
TupperIII is working for an americana but Kramer has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst TupperIII was thinking about the submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII is looking to advance position but Kramer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
TupperIII is bucking up trying to escape but Kramer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
TupperIII is looking to get to half guard.
Kramer tries to control but TupperIII wriggling away.
Kramer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII tries to reverse the position but Kramer maintains control.
Kramer trying to control but TupperIII is having none of it.
TupperIII manages to regain half guard. Good work.
TupperIII looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kramer is controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
TupperIII is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kramer pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Kramer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kramer in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer trying to control from half guard but TupperIII is working away.
TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
Kramer working TupperIII over with strikes.
Kramer content to control rather than advance.
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!
TupperIII has hold of Kramer's hands but Kramer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kramer slows the pace down in half guard.
TupperIII is not content to let Kramer control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kramer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kosmo Kramer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kosmo Kramer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kramer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosmo Kramer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck for TupperIII with that takedown attempt.
TupperIII shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kramer as he jumps to the side.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TupperIII paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kramer throws a head kick but TupperIII moves out of range.
TupperIII gets tackled into the cage by Kramer. Kramer maintains the clinch.
Kramer lands a good knee to the midsection. TupperIII won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer lands a knee to the body.
Kramer lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kramer crunches a lovely knee into TupperIII's ribcage.
Kramer crunches a lovely knee into TupperIII's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Kramer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through TupperIII's defenses.
Kramer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kramer working TupperIII over with knees to the body.
Kramer lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kramer lands an elbow that stopped TupperIII in his tracks for a moment.
TupperIII takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kramer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kramer lands an elbow just above TupperIII 's eye.
Kramer is trying to trip TupperIII. He has hold of a leg but TupperIII is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kramer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kramer cracks TupperIII with a solid left hand.
Kramer won't allow TupperIII to sweep him here.
Kramer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kramer is in close to TupperIII's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kramer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kramer passes TupperIII's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kramer in particular looking to stall.
TupperIII is not content to let Kramer control the position.
Kramer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kramer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
TupperIII makes his way to full guard. A much better position for TupperIII.
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TupperIII swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kramer won't allow TupperIII to sweep him here.
Kramer lands a couple of digs.
TupperIII is working an open guard so Kramer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch but TupperIII swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kramer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kosmo Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kramer wants to clinch up but TupperIII keeps it at a distance.
TupperIII shoots in for a double leg but Kramer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer wants to clinch but TupperIII slips to the side
and TupperIII decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kramer's guard.
TupperIII drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kramer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now TupperIII has Kramer in his guard.
TupperIII keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
Kramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kramer is in close to TupperIII's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kramer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed TupperIII's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Kramer.
Kramer controlling the action here.
TupperIII looking for submissions off his back.
Kramer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kramer trying to mount his opponent but TupperIII defends it.
Kramer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kramer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kramer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. TupperIII can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kramer landing strikes from the mount.
Kramer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
TupperIII tries to reverse the position but Kramer maintains control.
Kramer wants to control the pace but TupperIII is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosmo Kramer really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch but TupperIII swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
TupperIII blocks a head kick by Kramer.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kramer.
TupperIII shoots in but no luck this time.
Kramer tries to clinch but TupperIII is having none of it.
Kramer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kramer lands a lovely overhand right.
Kramer has managed to clinch.
Kramer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, TupperIII regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer tries to free his leg and advance position but TupperIII is retaining full guard.
Kramer wants to control from the top but TupperIII keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kramer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kosmo Kramer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kramer clinches up against the cage.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kramer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kramer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
TupperIII is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kramer is aware though and is defending well.
TupperIII looking for a guillotine here but Kramer defends easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kramer trying to control but TupperIII is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kramer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kramer got a little sloppy there for a moment and TupperIII has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kramer has managed to get both his arms back between TupperIII's legs - danger averted.
Kramer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kramer tries to clinch up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kramer.
TupperIII doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kramer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer has clasped his hands together around TupperIII's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
TupperIII is looking to regain half guard here but Kramer keeps moving and retains side control.
Kramer is looking to take a break and control but TupperIII is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kramer controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII is looking for a sweep.
TupperIII manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kramer wants to pass the guard but TupperIII is defending well.
Kramer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kramer dominating with strikes here.
TupperIII is squirming around, avoiding Kramer's attempts to control the action.
Kramer dominating with strikes here.
Kramer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII tries to reverse the position but Kramer maintains control.
Kramer lands a heavy elbow.
TupperIII is working to get back to half guard.
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!
TupperIII slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
TupperIII works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kramer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kramer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TupperIII is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
TupperIII looking for a guillotine here but Kramer defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosmo Kramer dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kramer darts in and clinches TupperIII up against the cage.
Kramer connects with a nasty looking knee right to TupperIII's face.
Kramer misses with an elbow over the top.
Kramer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from TupperIII.
TupperIII tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kramer tries to land knees in the clinch but TupperIII avoids the damage to the body.
TupperIII jumps guard but Kramer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
TupperIII jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kramer walks away with a smile on his face. TupperIII gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer leaves TupperIII with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kosmo Kramer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
TupperIII tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kramer swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer tries to clinch but TupperIII is having none of it.
TupperIII circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kramer tries to bum rush TupperIII with a series of wild strikes but TupperIII uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kramer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
TupperIII avoiding damage as Kramer throws knees to the body.
Kramer tries to land a knee to the head but TupperIII blocks with his arms.
Kramer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kramer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kramer manages to end up in side control.
TupperIII is looking to reverse the position.
Kramer is working TupperIII over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kramer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kramer is looking to take a break and control but TupperIII is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TupperIII manages to get back to half guard.
TupperIII wants to get back to full guard.
Kramer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kramer tries to pass the half guard into mount. TupperIII knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kramer is keen to just control but TupperIII is a slippery customer.
Kosmo Kramer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kramer moves in looking to clinch but TupperIII pushes him off.
Kramer swings for the body but TupperIII moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kramer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and TupperIII counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kramer trying to control here.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura here.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII wants to work for an arm triangle but Kramer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
TupperIII 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.
Kramer has his hands clasped together around TupperIII's back. He's all about the action.
Bobby TupperIII has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperIII is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosmo Kramer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kramer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosmo Kramer!
An intense looking Kosmo Kramer took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want to thank Jerry for letting me eat his food and Neuman for the extra help traing my cardio.Lets all go to my placeand party on. whites only tho...well, latinos ok I guess'.
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