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FFC 9: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spike Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Topo Gigio (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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170 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spike Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Topo Gigio!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gigio gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gigio pulls his head out easily.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gigio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva has his foot on Gigio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gigio works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigio wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Silva has his feet on Gigio's thighs here. He's pushed Gigio off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gigio screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spike Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikolai Kovalchik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Davydenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovalchik kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Get Big by Dorrough. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikolai Kovalchik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dragan Davydenko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davydenko is looking to clinch.
Kovalchik misses with a double jab.
Davydenko tries to clinch but Kovalchik moves out of range.
Kovalchik swats away the attempt to clinch by Davydenko.
Kovalchik cracks Davydenko with an open hand slap.
Davydenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovalchik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Davydenko on the side of the head.
Kovalchik swats away the attempt to clinch by Davydenko.
Davydenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kovalchik!
Davydenko wants to clinch up but Kovalchik keeps it at a distance.
Davydenko is looking to clinch.
Davydenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davydenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovalchik pushes Davydenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Davydenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovalchik blocks it with crossed arms.
Davydenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Davydenko misses with a knee to the head.
Kovalchik is trying to break free.
Kovalchik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovalchik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kovalchik rushes Davydenko and presses him up against the cage.
Davydenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalchik goes for a takedown attempt but Davydenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Davydenko tries to clinch up
and Kovalchik counters with a series of strikes. Davydenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kovalchik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davydenko to the mat! Davydenko manages to get full guard.
Davydenko keeping moving, preventing Kovalchik from controlling successfully.
Davydenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kovalchik is controlling him.
Kovalchik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kovalchik wants to get up but he can't break Davydenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kovalchik trying to control the position from guard on top but Davydenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovalchik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davydenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davydenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kovalchik wants to control from the top but Davydenko keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kovalchik looks to land a combination but Davydenko avoids it well.
No joy there for Kovalchik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davydenko tries to clinch but Kovalchik moves away
and Kovalchik counters with a two punch combo.
Davydenko has closed the distance and engaged Kovalchik in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davydenko misses with a knee to the head.
Davydenko looks gassed!
Davydenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovalchik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalchik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragan Davydenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalchik's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kovalchik duly obliges.
A nice combination there by Kovalchik.
Davydenko is rocked!
Davydenko darts in trying to clinch
and Kovalchik counters with a hugh head kick that removes Davydenko from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mikolai Kovalchik!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cole Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bach!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan lands a head shot.
Bach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bach somewhat.
Bach fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bach throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogan's waist but Rogan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bach off to one side.
Cole Rogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bach.
Rogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rogan shoots in and bounces Bach off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rogan gets to his feet. Bach looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bach looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A right-left combo lands from Rogan.
Bach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rogan wants it to stay on the feet.
Bach looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogan scores with a punch to the head.
Rogan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
John Bach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bach shoots in and bounces Rogan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bach prevents Rogan from getting back to his feet.
Rogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bach drops back looking for a leg! Rogan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rogan manages to kick Bach off! Bach jumps back into Rogan's guard.
Rogan wants to sweep here but Bach controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan keeping moving, preventing Bach from controlling successfully.
Bach preventing the sweep.
Rogan trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogan keeping moving, preventing Bach from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bach shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bach wants to control the pace but Rogan is squirming around nicely.
Bach has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rogan's face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bach sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bach stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bach fails with the takedown
and Rogan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogan leaves Bach with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rogan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bach to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bach prevents Rogan from getting back to his feet.
Bach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bach trying to control but Rogan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Rogan dominated that round.
That's time! Rogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bach moves into the clinch.
Bach tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rogan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bach drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogan wants to break free but Bach has control.
Rogan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Rogan as the two fighters clinch.
Bach tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cole Rogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bach.
Rogan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bach is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rogan to the mat. Rogan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bach wants to control from the top but Rogan keeps moving.
Bach stands up from Rogan's guard - Bach perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rogan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bach backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bach moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rogan tries to close the distance and clinch but Bach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bach dives in and grabs Rogan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rogan pushes down on Bach's head and hops out.
Bach with a poor takedown
and Rogan counters with a right hand to the body.
Bach moves into the clinch.
Bach tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rogan smiles and moves away.
Rogan swinging wildly here.
Rogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Bach looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rogan!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bach looking to control but Rogan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bach lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Rogan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bach is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rogan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bach is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rogan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rogan tries to control Bach's body but Bach pushes him off. Rogan squirms to his side and now Bach has his back!
Bach looking to break Rogan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rogan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bach will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bach trying to control.
Bach has the hooks in. Rogan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bach has good solid back control here.
Bach is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rogan is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bach throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bach has his takedown stuffed
and Rogan counters with a big head kick but Bach shrugs it off.
Bach with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogan counters by clinching up.
Bach is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rogan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rogan can't break the clinch.
Bach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogan backwards.
Bach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rogan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A frustrated look appears on Rogan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bach has Rogan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rogan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bach wants a takedown.
Rogan tries to break the clinch but Bach is controlling the position.
Bach turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Bach closes the distance and clinches.
Bach wants a takedown but no success here.
Bach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole Rogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Rogan.
Bach looks for a takedown but Rogan sprawls well.
Bach shoots and misses
and Rogan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cole Rogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bach.
Bach tries for a takedown but Rogan circles away easily
and Rogan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rogan, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rogan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bach is defended easily by Rogan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bach momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan lands with an overhand left.
Cole Rogan is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogan misses the target.
Bach doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogan counters with a head kick. That will keep Bach thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bach forces Rogan back against the cage and clinches.
Bach has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bach tries to score a body lock takedown but Rogan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rogan tries to break free but Bach pushes him back against the cage.
Rogan has had enough of the clinch but Bach keeps him there for the moment.
Bach misses with a knee strike.
Bach has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bach changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rogan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab lands there for Rogan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bach dives in and grabs Rogan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rogan pushes down on Bach's head and hops out.
Rogan tries to clinch but Bach is having none of it.
Bach tries for a takedown but Rogan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Rogan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bach is defended easily by Rogan.
Bach fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rogan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bach looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rogan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bach to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Rogan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan tries to clinch but Bach moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bach.
Rogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bach closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bach prevents Rogan from improving his position.
Bach is working for a kimura but Rogan is defending it quite comfortably.
Bach stops Rogan from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogan is looking to get back to full guard here but Bach has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bach landing shots from mount.
Rogan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rogan is bucking up trying to escape but Bach cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rogan is trying to escape the mount but Bach keeps good control and instead manages to take Rogan's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Rogan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rogan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Rogan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anti Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vernon Feelgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Paul Oakenfold - Ready Steady Go. Anti Hero is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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278 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anti Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vernon Feelgood!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero misses with a few strikes there.
Feelgood fails with a takedown attempt.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Feelgood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hero scores with a jab. Feelgood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Vernon Feelgood has been cut.
Hero misses with a wild combination.
Hero sends Feelgood crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hero is motioning to the referee to let Feelgood up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Feelgood is rocked!
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!
Hero grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Feelgood takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Hero cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anti Hero!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Abensur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Abensur could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Harvey's chin.
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Abensur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey cracks Abensur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abensur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harvey.
Abensur scores with a punch to the head.
Harvey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abensur. Abensur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harvey scores with a jab.
Harvey checks a low kick from Abensur.
Abensur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Abensur throws a leg kick but Harvey checks it.
Abensur wants to clinch.
Abensur shoots in for a takedown but Harvey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abensur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abensur moves in looking to clinch but Harvey pushes him off.
Abensur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harvey defends it nicely.
Harvey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abensur in his tracks.
Abensur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Abensur misses its intended target.
Abensur misses with an uppercut. Harvey saw that one coming.
Harvey throws a series of strikes that have Abensur backpedaling.
Abensur fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harvey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Abensur misses.
Horrible takedown by Abensur or perhaps it was just good defense by Harvey which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Abensur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abensur.
Abensur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harvey.
Abensur misses with a body shot.
Harvey lands a with a good body shot.
Abensur walks into a stiff left hand from Harvey.
Abensur takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harvey lands a nice shot to the body.
Abensur is breathing heavily.
Harvey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Harvey scores with a jab to the head.
Harvey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abensur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harvey defending well as Abensur loads up on a big left hand.
Harvey scores with a nice right hand.
Harvey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harvey scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Abensur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harvey stuns Abensur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harvey lands a jab.
Abensur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abensur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abensur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harvey connects with a looping right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harvey.
Harvey scores with a punch to the head.
Harvey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey connects with a looping right hand.
Abensur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Abensur. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Abensur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harvey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harvey lands a lovely overhand right.
Harvey lands a jab to Abensur's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harvey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harvey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harvey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abensur doesn't seem bothered though.
Abensur tries to move into range but Harvey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harvey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paul Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abensur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Harvey.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harvey, as that shot connected.
Harvey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harvey.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harvey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abensur's head backwards.
Harvey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harvey throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Harvey.
Abensur wants to clinch up but Harvey keeps it at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Abensur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abensur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harvey connects with a body shot.
Harvey lands a head shot.
Harvey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Harvey lands a left and a right that send Abensur crashing to the mat, dazed. Harvey thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Abensur is rocked!
Harvey jabs at Abensur's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch lands to the side of Abensur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harvey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abensur takes one on the button.
Harvey misses with a leg kick
and Abensur counters with a low kick, right behind Harvey 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Harvey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harvey scores with a sloppy right hand. Abensur should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harvey, as that shot connected.
Harvey dips to his left and cracks Abensur with an uppercut!
Abensur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey.
Abensur scores with a push kick.
Harvey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Abensur misses with a combination
and Harvey counters with a nice body shot.
Harvey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harvey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abensur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harvey lands a nice hook to Abensur's body. Abensur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Abensur might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abensur tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abensur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harvey scores with a jab.
Abensur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abensur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from Harvey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey lands a big right hand that sends Abensur crashing to the mat! Harvey stays standing though and waves Abensur back to his feet!
Oh Abensur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harvey cracks Abensur with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Abensur looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Harvey finish him?
Harvey connects with a stiff jab that staggers Abensur - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Harvey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bell comes to the cage accompanied by Foals - Spanish Sahara. Pepper comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pimp C - Knockin doors down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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162 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell lands with a nice combination. Pepper backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Tommy Pepper has been cut.
Bell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bell slaps away a takedown attempt from Pepper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pepper checks a leg kick.
Pepper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bell checks it well.
Bell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bell misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Pepper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pepper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell throws a monster overhand right that drops Pepper! Bell follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Bell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Makalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Robinson (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Makalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makalenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Makalenko sprawls well initially but Robinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Makalenko manages to get to full guard.
Makalenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makalenko keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makalenko is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Robinson is in close to Makalenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Makalenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makalenko has an active guard here but Robinson has managed to pass into half guard.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Makalenko is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Makalenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Makalenko tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
Makalenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Makalenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robinson is just riding it out for now. Makalenko eventually gives up the hold.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Makalenko is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
Robinson gets full guard.
Robinson pulls Makalenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Makalenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makalenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson has Makalenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Makalenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makalenko is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
Robinson controls Makalenko momentarily but Makalenko frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Makalenko gets caught flat footed, as Robinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Makalenko keeps moving.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makalenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Robinson has passed into half guard!
Robinson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Robinson looking to control but Makalenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Robinson unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Makalenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Makalenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robinson but Robinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makalenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Igor Makalenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makalenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Makalenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Makalenko looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robinson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Robinson scoring with some ground and pound.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Makalenko keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Makalenko manages to get back to half guard.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makalenko keeps working.
Makalenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robinson.
Makalenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Robinson is keen to just control but Makalenko is a slippery customer.
Makalenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robinson.
Makalenko trying to control from the bottom.
Makalenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Makalenko gets caught flat footed, as Robinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Makalenko trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Makalenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Makalenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makalenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Makalenko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Robinson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Makalenko.
Robinson grinds an elbow into Makalenko's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makalenko tries to improve position but can't.
Robinson trying to control the position but Makalenko is working away.
Makalenko is looking to regain half guard here but Robinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Makalenko wants to control but Robinson postures up.
Makalenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Makalenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makalenko tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick lands from Robinson.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Robinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makalenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Robinson is chipping away with strikes.
Robinson grinds an elbow into Makalenko's temple.
Makalenko is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Makalenko seems a little lost for a moment, as Robinson dominates the positioning.
Robinson landing a few strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Makalenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Robinson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makalenko tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makalenko with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a single leg into guard. Makalenko didn't expect that.
Robinson trying to control but Makalenko is working from the bottom.
Makalenko is looking for a triangle here but Robinson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Makalenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Makalenko sneaks back into half guard.
Ground and pound from Robinson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makalenko taking some punishment here, with Robinson in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Makalenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robinson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makalenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Robinson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Makalenko is looking to improve his position.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Makalenko is defending the position.
Max Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robinson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makalenko trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makalenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makalenko moves into full guard.
Robinson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makalenko's head.
Makalenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Robinson has passed into half guard!
Makalenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Robinson is controlling the pace.
Makalenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robinson's back!
Makalenko doesn't have the hooks in and Robinson manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Makalenko blocks nicely.
Makalenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Makalenko keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Makalenko is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Makalenko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Robinson wants to control but Makalenko is keeping him busy.
Robinson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Robinson wants to control but Makalenko is keeping him busy.
Robinson is working Makalenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Makalenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Igor Makalenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makalenko misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Robinson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Bills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by Old Time's Sake by Eminem Ft. Dr Dre. Bills has chosen Say Goodbye as his entrance music. Bills has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bud Bills!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bills showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belfort.
Bills misses with a straight left.
Belfort drops Bills with a beautiful combination! Bills stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Belfort is looking for the KO!
Bills is rocked!
It looks like Bud Bills has been cut.
Belfort connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Bills to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Belfort!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vitor Belfort!
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