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Duomachy # 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Gomez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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196 cm
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez gets a clinch.
Gomez jumps guard but Jenkins stands there with Gomez around his waist. Gomez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gomez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jenkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Jenkins.
Jenkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gomez has clasped his hands together around Jenkins's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jenkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gomez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Jenkins works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jenkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomez is working away from the top position though.
Jenkins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gomez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez looking to sit in guard and control but Jenkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Gomez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gomez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gomez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jenkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a head shot. Jenkins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gomez throwing strikes from guard but Jenkins blocks nicely.
Gomez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jenkins is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jenkins trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Jenkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jenkins passes Gomez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gomez is looking to escape.
Jenkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gomez defending well though.
Jenkins passes to side control.
Jenkins prevents Gomez from escaping the position.
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.
Jenkins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Gomez feints and as Jenkins raises his hands in defense, Gomez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gomez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gomez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jenkins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jenkins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jenkins!
Jenkins prevents Gomez from escaping the position.
Jenkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gomez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jenkins asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gomez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jenkins advances to mount.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins trying to control but Gomez is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jenkins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gomez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gomez trying desperately to get to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gomez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jenkins trying to control but Gomez is having none of it.
Jenkins landing shots from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gomez turns into him and now he's in Jenkins's guard.
Gomez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gomez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gomez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gomez throws a big right hand that misses.
Gomez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jenkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomez throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gomez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass.
Jenkins pulls Gomez in close to prevent any damage.
Gomez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomez postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gomez passes into half guard.
Gomez wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Gomez is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Gomez there.
Jenkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gomez connects with a nice short shot to Jenkins's temple.
Gomez slips a nice elbow through Jenkins's hands, connecting with Jenkins's forehead.
Jenkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gomez scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gomez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomez. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Gomez moves away
and Gomez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jenkins has momentary wrist control but Gomez slips an elbow through the middle.
Gomez stays in close to Jenkins's body and controls the position.
Jenkins has momentary wrist control but Gomez slips an elbow through the middle.
Gomez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomez distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gomez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins controls Gomez momentarily but Gomez frees himself.
Gomez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gomez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomez distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
That's two 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.
Gomez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gomez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gomez tries to stand but Jenkins is controlling from the bottom.
Gomez stands up over Jenkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gomez trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Gomez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Gomez pushes down on Jenkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gomez lands a nice short elbow.
Gomez 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.
Jenkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gomez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gomez throwing shots but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Jenkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomez.
Gomez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gomez trying to control from Jenkins's half guard. Jenkins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gomez throws a strike but Jenkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gomez pushes Jenkins off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gomez gets the takedown into side control.
Gomez misses with the ground and pound.
Gomez looks up at the clock and then as Jenkins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gomez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to ground and pound but Jenkins uses the momentary lack of control by Gomez to regain half guard.
Jenkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gomez thows a huge punch but Jenkins dodges it nicely.
Gomez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gomez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jenkins's head.
Jenkins has hold of Gomez's hands but Gomez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gomez wants to take a breather but Jenkins is having none of it.
Gomez misses with a head shot. Jenkins uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomez scoring with some ground and pound.
Jenkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gomez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomez throwing strikes from guard but Jenkins blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gomez shoots in and bounces Jenkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gomez 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins controls Gomez momentarily but Gomez frees himself.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Gomez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jenkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomez. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins looks to clinch
so Gomez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomez.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez thows a big elbow that misses.
Gomez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomez landing with the ground and pound.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Gomez throws a strike but Jenkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jenkins won't allow Gomez to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jenkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jenkins prevents Gomez from escaping the position.
Gomez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jenkins punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jenkins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gomez trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomez really wants to buck Jenkins off and get back to his feet.
Jenkins stands up from mount. Strange move.
Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jenkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jenkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez prevents Jenkins from improving position.
Jenkins is working hard here to advance position.
Gomez is trying to buck Jenkins off.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins advances to mount.
Jenkins looking to secure an arm triangle but Gomez defends it well.
Gomez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gomez is squirming around, avoiding Jenkins's attempts to control the action.
Gomez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jenkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jenkins putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jenkins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gomez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jenkins controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gomez is squirming around, avoiding Jenkins's attempts to control the action.
Jenkins stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Gomez shoots and misses
and Jenkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paul Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gomez.
Gomez tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jenkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jenkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomez.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Gomez.
Jenkins keeps control of Gomez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Gomez has him pinned against the cage.
Gomez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jenkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jenkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jenkins can't get the takedown.
Jenkins is working for takedown but Gomez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gomez wants the takedown. Jenkins is fighting it off but Gomez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jenkins's guard against the cage.
Gomez distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gomez landing some decent shots from guard.
Gomez trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.
Jenkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomez with a nice head shot there.
Paul Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Gomez trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and Jenkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gomez's guard now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomez 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Ryan Gomez!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Ryan Gomez!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Ryan Gomez!
Ryan Gomez wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and G Constantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk comes to the cage accompanied by RAPE ME. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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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, Mike Hawk!
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, G Constantine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk feints and as Constantine raises his hands in defense, Hawk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hawk looking to sit in guard and control but Constantine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Constantine stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Hawk pushes Constantine off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hawk drives through and clinches with Constantine against the cage.
Hawk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hawk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Constantine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Constantine is trying to break the clinch but Hawk is controlling him.
Hawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawk manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is trying to keep Constantine in close.
Constantine wants to stand but Hawk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hawk trying to keep a closed guard but Constantine is proving a slippery customer.
Hawk is working an open guard so Constantine takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Constantine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawk throws a combination. Constantine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hawk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Constantine to the mat! Constantine manages to get full guard.
Hawk postures up in Constantine's guard and throws a big left but Constantine blocks it.
Hawk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hawk stands up and waves to Constantine to follow him.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hawk.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Constantine wants to get back to his feet but Hawk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hawk gets to his feet. Constantine looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
G Constantine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Constantine as Hawk shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Constantine lands with a nice combination. Hawk backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Mike Hawk has been cut.
Constantine has managed to clinch.
Constantine breaks from the clinch.
Constantine misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Constantine does no damage.
Constantine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A left and a right from Constantine both land. Nice combination.
Constantine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantine closes the distance and clinches.
Constantine gets underhooks to prevent Hawk's takedown attempt.
Hawk prevents Constantine from breaking the clinch.
Hawk keeps control of Constantine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hawk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawk prevents Constantine from breaking the clinch.
Constantine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Constantine tries to break the clinch but Hawk is controlling the position.
Hawk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Constantine is trying to force a seperation but Hawk has the dominant position.
Constantine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawk goes for a takedown attempt but Constantine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from Constantine does no damage.
Constantine misses with a body kick.
Constantine throws a series of punches but Hawk moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Constantine misses with a wild combination.
Constantine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hawk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hawk gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Constantine delivers a nice body kick.
Constantine lands with a nice combination. Hawk backs away looking to recover.
Hawk dips to his left and cracks Constantine with an uppercut!
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt - Constantine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawk misses with a two punch combination.
Hawk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk gets to his feet - Constantine follows without any prompting.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Constantine misses with a double jab.
Hawk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Constantine sprawls well. Constantine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hawk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Constantine - the referee stops the clock and Hawk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Constantine. Hawk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Constantine clinches up against the cage.
Hawk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Constantine regains guard.
Hawk throws a big right hand that misses.
Hawk trying to control but Constantine is working from the bottom.
Constantine uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Constantine misses with a head kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hawk lands a two punch combo.
Hawk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Constantine's waist but Constantine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hawk off to one side.
Constantine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hawk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hawk gets a clinch.
Constantine is trying to break the clinch but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
Hawk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Constantine manages to get underhooks.
Constantine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Constantine wants to break free but Hawk has control.
Constantine controlling the action here for a moment.
Constantine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawk.
Constantine has had enough of the clinch but Hawk keeps him there for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hawk pushes Constantine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Constantine can't break the clinch.
Hawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawk shoots for a double leg takedown but Constantine sprawls well. He's pushed Hawk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Constantine lands with a slapping head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Constantine.
Hawk wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Constantine.
Hawk forces Constantine back against the cage and clinches.
Constantine lands an elbow that stopped Hawk in his tracks for a moment.
Constantine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawk.
Constantine wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Constantine wants to get back to striking at distance but Hawk won't allow it.
Hawk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Constantine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawk counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Constantine's guard now.
Hawk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Constantine keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully.
Constantine tries to break the clinch but Hawk is controlling the position.
Hawk has Constantine pressed against the cage, preventing Constantine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Constantine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Constantine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawk wants a takedown but no success here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Constantine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Constantine breaks from the clinch.
Constantine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Constantine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawk rushes Constantine and presses him up against the cage.
Hawk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Constantine misses with a two punch combination.
Hawk takes the fight into the clinch.
Hawk is trying to drag Constantine to the mat but Constantine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Constantine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Constantine misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hawk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hawk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Constantine slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Constantine lands a front kick.
Constantine throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick by Constantine misses
and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown. Constantine fights it but they end up in guard.
Hawk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Constantine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Constantine keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk wants to stand and escape but instead Constantine has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawk wants to stand up but Constantine is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hawk 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.
Hawk is trying to keep Constantine in close.
Mike Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hawk blocks a head kick by Constantine.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Constantine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawk shoots for a takedown but Constantine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Constantine throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hawk counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Constantine is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mike Hawk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Constantine drives through and clinches with Hawk against the cage.
Constantine prevents Hawk from breaking the clinch.
Constantine has had enough of the clinch but Hawk keeps him there for the moment.
Constantine is trying to break the clinch but Hawk is controlling him.
Constantine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Constantine tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range.
Constantine tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Constantine scores with a leg kick.
Hawk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Constantine keeps moving.
Constantine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawk has Constantine up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hawk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Constantine moves in looking to clinch but Hawk pushes him off.
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
G Constantine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk tries to clinch but Constantine is having none of it.
Constantine throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
Constantine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Constantine stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Constantine looks to clinch
and Hawk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Constantine tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk darts in trying to clinch
and Constantine counters with a thumping low kick.
Constantine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Constantine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hawk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hawk.
Hawk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hawk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Constantine looks to clinch
and Hawk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Constantine won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk is looking to take a break and control but Constantine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawk lands a nice forearm strike.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Constantine tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hawk has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Constantine has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Constantine is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Constantine covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hawk trying to control.
Constantine has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hawk lands a shot to the head.
Hawk patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hawk lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Constantine looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hawk.
Hawk looking for the choke but no joy.
Hawk trying to control.
Constantine is trying to shake Hawk off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Hawk won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Constantine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Constantine scores with a jab to the head.
Constantine looks to land a combination but Hawk avoids it well.
Constantine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Constantine works Hawk's body with a nice hook.
Hawk swats away the attempt to clinch by Constantine.
Hawk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hawk showed some decent athleticism there.
Hawk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Constantine is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Constantine is defending well.
Constantine tries to kick Hawk off but Hawk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hawk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Constantine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Constantine wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hawk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hawk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Constantine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Constantine.
Hawk tries to clinch but Constantine is having none of it.
Constantine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hawk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hawk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hawk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Constantine tries to stall but Hawk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk keeps control of Constantine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Constantine throws a head punch that misses.
Hawk lands a knee to the head.
Constantine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Constantine pushes off an throws an elbow but Hawk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Constantine can't fight it off and eventually Hawk manages to take the fight to the floor. Constantine looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Constantine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hawk is controlling him.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Constantine is keeping the position.
Hawk trying to move into half guard but instead Constantine has managed to sweep!
Hawk is trying to control the position but Constantine postures up.
Constantine trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Constantine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk working a defensive guard here.
Hawk 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.
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Constantine throws a sloppy head kick
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Constantine throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
Constantine lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hawk has a takedown stuffed.
Hawk drives through and clinches with Constantine against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantine is trying to break free.
Constantine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hawk is working for takedown but Constantine is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk lands with a light punch inside.
Hawk lands with a short shot to the head.
Constantine is trying to force a seperation but Hawk has the dominant position.
Hawk jumps guard but Constantine stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Constantine tries to land a knee to the head but Hawk blocks with his arms.
Constantine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Constantine is looking to control Hawk's arms but Hawk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Constantine has his back to the cage.
Constantine is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hawk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Constantine to the mat. Constantine regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hawk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Constantine's guard.
Constantine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hawk.
Hawk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk working Constantine over with strikes here.
Hawk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Constantine is looking to escape.
Hawk with a couple of short strikes.
Hawk trying to control but Constantine is having none of it.
Hawk punching from mount but Constantine doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hawk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Constantine blocking the ground and pound.
Hawk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Constantine because Hawk loaded up on that one.
Hawk tries to control but Constantine wriggling away.
Constantine is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hawk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hawk goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Constantine is on top in guard.
Hawk wants to sweep here but Constantine controlling him for the moment.
That's six 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.
Hawk is working hard here to advance position.
Constantine throws a big right hand that misses.
Constantine stands and steps away. Hawk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Constantine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawk shoots in for a double leg but Constantine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Constantine lands a jab-cross combination.
Constantine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hawk misses with a takedown
letting Constantine counter with a right hand.
Hawk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Constantine defends it nicely.
Hawk throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Constantine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Constantine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Constantine misses.
Constantine stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawk. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet.
Constantine throws a right and a left that Hawk avoids nicely.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Constantine throws a lazy head kick
and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hawk is looking to take a break and control but Constantine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawk passes to side control.
Hawk stands up and beckons Constantine to his feet.
Constantine scores with a leg kick.
Constantine tries to bum rush Hawk with a series of wild strikes but Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully.
Hawk jumps guard but Constantine stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hawk has Constantine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Constantine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hawk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Constantine wants to break free but Hawk has control.
Hawk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantine's elbow.
Constantine has had enough of the clinch but Hawk keeps him there for the moment.
Constantine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Constantine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Constantine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Constantine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Constantine counters with a leg kick.
Hawk looks for a takedown but Constantine sprawls well.
Constantine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Constantine misses with a combination
and Hawk counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Constantine!
G Constantine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Hawk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawk punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawk, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Mike Hawk!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mike Hawk!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Mike Hawk!
Mike Hawk wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CockO SauruS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for CockO SauruS has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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162 lbs
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157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CockO SauruS!
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, Antonio Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SauruS swinging wildly here.
SauruS throws a jab when Guerrero was well out of range.
SauruS thows a left - swing and a miss!
SauruS changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guerrero tries to avoid it but SauruS manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guerrero to the ground. Guerrero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guerrero tries to clinch there but SauruS circles away.
SauruS just misses with a punch to the body.
SauruS throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero slaps away a takedown attempt from SauruS, before circling back to the center of the mat.
SauruS has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guerrero finds it's way round the side to connect with SauruS's head.
SauruS throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero falls off balance throwing a combination
and SauruS counters with a two punch combo.
Guerrero misses with a combination
and Guerrero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from SauruS misses.
SauruS shoots in for a double leg but Guerrero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CockO SauruS. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerrero moves out of range of the strikes.
Guerrero moves in looking to clinch but SauruS pushes him off.
SauruS works Guerrero's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SauruS lands a jab.
Guerrero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from SauruS.
Guerrero wants to clinch but SauruS slips to the side
and SauruS counters with a right hand to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Guerrero.
Guerrero throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from SauruS. Guerrero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guerrero takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SauruS throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
SauruS digs a good body shot into Guerrero's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero tries to clinch but SauruS moves away
and SauruS counters with a stiff right hand.
Guerrero lands a nice looking body shot.
Guerrero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guerrero changes levels and goes for a takedown here. SauruS fights it off and pushes away nicely.
SauruS throws out a loose jab but Guerrero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerrero misses with a double jab
letting SauruS counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero ducks under a wild hook from SauruS.
SauruS is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Guerrero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
SauruS avoids the body shot from Guerrero.
Guerrero falls off balance throwing a combination
letting SauruS counter with a right hand.
Guerrero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and SauruS is able to avoid easily.
SauruS avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
SauruS keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guerrero.
Guerrero misses the shot to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
SauruS throws a shot from downtown. Guerrero moves away and avoids it.
Guerrero gets a takedown into half guard.
SauruS has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guerrero is working away from the top position though.
Guerrero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
SauruS gets back to full guard.
SauruS manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guerrero manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SauruS tries to free his leg and advance position but Guerrero is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
SauruS trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Guerrero manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
SauruS lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Guerrero!
Guerrero wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by SauruS.
Guerrero working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
SauruS is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Guerrero is surviving well by controlling SauruS's body position as best he can.
SauruS breaks from Guerrero's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Guerrero wants to hold on but SauruS pushes him away.
SauruS is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by SauruS!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). CockO SauruS!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fu Manchu (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
5 - 3 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chong Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fu Manchu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manchu defends it nicely.
Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Li moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Manchu has worked his arm free - good work by Manchu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manchu prevents Li from moving into mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manchu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manchu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Li's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manchu is trying to stand.
Manchu kicks Li off and gets back to his feet.
A combination from Manchu does no damage.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Manchu shows good takedown defense.
Manchu lands with a right hand.
Manchu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li looks for a takedown but Manchu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chong Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li is breathing heavily.
Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manchu tries to avoid it but Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manchu to the ground. Manchu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Manchu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manchu lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Li is looking to close the distance but Manchu sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Li crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Li is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Fu Manchu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agrippa Kohr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Rain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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19
195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rain!
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, Agrippa Kohr!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain throws a series of punches but Kohr avoids them all with ease.
Kohr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rain counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kohr.
Kohr takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Agrippa Kohr has been cut.
Kohr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rain counters with a two punch combo.
Rain lands a jab-cross combination.
Rain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kohr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rain counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain 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.
Rain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kohr being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kohr wants to sweep here but Rain controlling him for the moment.
Rain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kohr wants to sweep here but Rain controlling him for the moment.
Kohr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rain controls the pace.
Kohr working for a triangle but Rain defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kohr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kohr 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohr working a defensive guard here.
Rain tries to stand but Kohr is controlling from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kohr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rain scores with a shoulder strike.
Kohr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kohr jumps guard but Rain stands there with Kohr around his waist. Kohr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kohr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rain walks away with a smile on his face. Kohr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnny Rain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agrippa Kohr.
Kohr tries to clinch but Rain moves away
and Rain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kohr won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here as Rain stalls from top position.
Kohr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rain controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kohr looks to clinch
and Rain counters by clinching up.
Rain pulls guard.
Rain working a defensive guard here.
Rain keeping moving, preventing Kohr from controlling successfully.
Kohr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rain's guard.
Kohr seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rain is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Agrippa Kohr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Algimantas Butautas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butautas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, P Diddy - Bad Boy For Life. Washington has chosen Such a Tragedy as his entrance music. Algimantas Butautas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Washington's chin.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algimantas Butautas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Washington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington looks to land a combination but Butautas avoids it well.
Washington moves into the clinch successfully.
Butautas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Washington blocks it with crossed arms.
Washington is trying to break free.
Butautas manages to break the clinch.
Butautas cracks Washington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Butautas slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
Tony Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butautas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Butautas finds it's way through Washington's defenses.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Butautas!
A lazy left from Washington finds it's target.
It looks like Algimantas Butautas has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Butautas's waist but Butautas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
Butautas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Washington in his tracks.
Butautas dodges the punch combination from Washington.
Washington throws a combination that misses
letting Butautas counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington tries to clinch but Butautas moves away
letting Butautas counter with a right hand.
Washington is rocked!
Washington tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Butautas counters with a huge left! Washington is in big trouble! He's backing up but Butautas isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Washington from any more damage. A dominating finish by Butautas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Algimantas Butautas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Olsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Folami Zuberi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuberi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mickey Factz - Rocker kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Thomas Olsen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Folami Zuberi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuberi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Olsen tries to avoid it but Zuberi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Olsen to the ground. Olsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Olsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Olsen misses with a body shot.
Zuberi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Olsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Olsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olsen with a hook.
Olsen jabs at Zuberi's body.
Olsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Zuberi's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Olsen scores with a shot to the body.
Olsen throws a shot to the body.
Olsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Folami Zuberi has been cut.
Olsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zuberi looks gassed!
Zuberi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zuberi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olsen punishes Zuberi's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zuberi momentarily.
Olsen misses with the combination.
Olsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Olsen scores with a nice right hand.
Olsen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Olsen lands a jab to Zuberi's midsection.
Olsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zuberi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomas Olsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuberi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Olsen punishes Zuberi's body with a nice straight punch.
Zuberi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zuberi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Olsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Olsen scores with a jab to the body.
Olsen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen lands a nice hook to Zuberi's body. Zuberi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Olsen lands a slapping body shot.
Olsen cracks Zuberi with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Olsen finds it's target.
Olsen throws a right and a left that Zuberi avoids nicely.
Zuberi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zuberi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Olsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Olsen lands a jab.
Olsen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zuberi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Olsen throws a series of punches but Zuberi moves out of range.
Olsen lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Olsen clobbers Zuberi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zuberi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Olsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donk. Olsen catches Zuberi right on the button with a cross.
Zuberi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Olsen throws a shot to the body.
Zuberi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Zuberi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuberi is just out of range.
Olsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Olsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olsen lunges at Zuberi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zuberi's hand.
Olsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zuberi circles away quickly and effectively.
Zuberi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olsen swivels and escapes.
Olsen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zuberi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Olsen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Olsen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Olsen throws a series of punches but Zuberi avoids them all with ease.
Olsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zuberi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olsen works Zuberi's body with a nice hook.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Olsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zuberi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Olsen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Olsen duly obliges.
Olsen punishes Zuberi's body with a nice straight punch.
Olsen throws a one two combo.
Olsen lands a nice hook to Zuberi's body. Zuberi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zuberi shoots in and drives through. Olsen sprawls well.
Thomas Olsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Folami Zuberi.
Olsen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Olsen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Olsen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Zuberi.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Olsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zuberi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Olsen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zuberi.
Zuberi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Olsen coming out on top.
Olsen throws a right hand that Zuberi ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuberi also avoids with ease.
Zuberi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Olsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zuberi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olsen.
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
Zuberi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olsen misses with a combination
and Zuberi counters with a stiff right hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Olsen cracks a nice hook into Zuberi's ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zuberi.
Olsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Olsen throws a shot to the body.
Zuberi misses with a takedown attempt - Olsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Olsen throws a combination that misses
and Zuberi counters with a one-two to the body.
Olsen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Olsen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Olsen throws a series of punches but Zuberi moves out of range.
Zuberi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zuberi dives in and grabs Olsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olsen pushes down on Zuberi's head and hops out.
Olsen tests Zuberi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi slips a jab and a cross from Olsen.
Olsen works over Zuberi's head and body with a nice combination.
Zuberi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Olsen is trying to stand back up but Zuberi is controlling him
Olsen tries to get to full guard but Zuberi has control of the leg.
Olsen tries to kick Zuberi off but Zuberi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zuberi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Olsen's head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Olsen tries to kick Zuberi off but Zuberi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zuberi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuberi.
Olsen wants to control but Zuberi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Olsen throws a body punch but Zuberi moves out of range.
Zuberi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Olsen throws a body punch but Zuberi moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Olsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Folami Zuberi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zuberi throws a nice looking combination but Olsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Olsen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Decent striking displayed by Olsen there.
Olsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zuberi shoots in but no luck this time.
Olsen is looking to wear down Zuberi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zuberi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olsen.
A punch combination from Zuberi misses.
Olsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zuberi counters with a good low kick that Olsen was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuberi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Olsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Zuberi's head.
Olsen scores with a body shot.
A left and a right from Olsen both land. Nice combination.
Olsen scores with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zuberi is defended easily by Olsen.
Olsen punishes Zuberi's body with a nice straight punch.
Olsen connects with a body shot.
Zuberi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zuberi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Olsen scores with a jab to the body.
Olsen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Olsen.
Olsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throws a right hand that Zuberi ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuberi also avoids with ease.
Olsen lands a nice hook to Zuberi's body. Zuberi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zuberi misses with a low kick.
Olsen lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Olsen.
Olsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Olsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zuberi.
Zuberi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zuberi walks into a jab.
Olsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zuberi can do to turn this around?
Olsen lands a head shot.
Olsen scores with a jab to the body.
Zuberi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zuberi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Zuberi takes one to the chin there.
Zuberi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zuberi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zuberi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Olsen scores with a four punch combination!
Zuberi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olsen throws a combination that misses
and Zuberi counters with a single leg into guard. Olsen didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Zuberi from controlling successfully.
Olsen trying to keep a closed guard but Zuberi is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi pushing down on Olsen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Olsen is not content to let Zuberi control the position.
Zuberi prevents Olsen from standing back up.
Zuberi trying to control from half guard but Olsen is working away.
Olsen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Zuberi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Olsen's head.
Olsen is not content to let Zuberi control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olsen defending well though.
Olsen is looking for a sweep. Zuberi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olsen scores with a three punch combo!
Olsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zuberi circles away quickly and effectively.
Olsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuberi was well out of range. Poor timing from Olsen.
Olsen lands a body shot.
Olsen throws a lazy right hand but Zuberi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horrible takedown by Zuberi or perhaps it was just good defense by Olsen which made him look bad.
Thomas Olsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Folami Zuberi.
Olsen misses with a combination
and Zuberi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Olsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's six 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.
Zuberi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zuberi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zuberi wants to control but Olsen is keeping him busy.
Zuberi prevents Olsen from standing back up.
Olsen is looking for a sweep. Zuberi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zuberi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Olsen pushes Zuberi off looking to stand but Zuberi dives back in and keeps control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Olsen is looking to get back to full guard here but Zuberi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Olsen is trying to escape the mount.
Olsen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Zuberi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuberi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Olsen is looking to escape.
Zuberi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Olsen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Zuberi wants to control the pace but Olsen is squirming around nicely.
Zuberi working Olsen over with strikes here.
Zuberi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Olsen is looking to escape.
Zuberi with good strikes from the mount here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Olsen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Zuberi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Olsen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zuberi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zuberi wants to control but Olsen is keeping him busy.
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 Thomas Olsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Folami Zuberi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Olsen throws a series of strikes that have Zuberi backpedaling.
Olsen lands a with a good body shot.
Olsen misses with a few strikes there.
Olsen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zuberi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olsen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Olsen duly obliges.
Olsen lands a jab to Zuberi's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Olsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olsen misses with a body shot
and Zuberi counters with a two punch combo.
Olsen digs a good body shot into Zuberi's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen connects with the punch.
Olsen scores with a body shot.
Olsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuberi manages to avoid it.
Olsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zuberi circles away quickly and effectively.
Zuberi shoots in looking for a takedown. Olsen tries to sprawl out of it but Zuberi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to de liver by Olsen. Beautiful body shot.
Olsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zuberi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Olsen works over Zuberi's head and body with a nice combination.
Olsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Olsen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen misses with a shot to the body
and Zuberi counters with a big head kick but Olsen shrugs it off.
Olsen catches Zuberi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zuberi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zuberi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Olsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zuberi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuberi manages to avoid it.
Thomas Olsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Olsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olsen clobbers Zuberi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Danga de danga de dang - Olsen scores with a four punch combination!
Olsen swings for the body but Zuberi moves out of range.
A slow jab from Zuberi misses its intended target.
Olsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Zuberi counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zuberi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Olsen is trying to stand up here but Zuberi is controlling him well.
Olsen has hold of Zuberi's hands but Zuberi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zuberi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Olsen wants to get back to his feet.
Zuberi moves nicely into side control.
Zuberi tries to advance to mount but Olsen denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi is looking to take a break and control but Olsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Olsen is pushing Zuberi's head away, looking to escape. Zuberi manages to hold on to the position though.
Zuberi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Olsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zuberi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Olsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zuberi counters with a takedown into side control.
Zuberi trying to control the position but Olsen is working away.
Folami Zuberi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olsen is trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Olsen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zuberi trying to control the action but Olsen is working from the bottom.
Olsen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zuberi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Olsen seems a little lost for a moment, as Zuberi dominates the positioning.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Olsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zuberi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Olsen's guard now.
Olsen is looking to stand up but Zuberi isn't so interested in that idea.
Zuberi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zuberi trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.
Olsen has his feet on Zuberi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throws a shot to the body.
Olsen throws a series of punches but Zuberi avoids them all with ease.
Olsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zuberi circles away quickly and effectively.
Olsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zuberi lands with a cross.
Zuberi swinging wildly here.
Olsen throws a combination that misses
and Zuberi counters with a three punch combo that has Olsen backing up. Olsen nods at Zuberi to acknowledge the strikes.
Zuberi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zuberi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zuberi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Zuberi from controlling successfully.
Zuberi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zuberi trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olsen controls Zuberi momentarily but Zuberi frees himself.
Zuberi looking to pass the guard.
Olsen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Zuberi from controlling successfully.
Zuberi wants to pass the guard but Olsen is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zuberi dodges the punch combination from Olsen.
Olsen lands a with a good body shot.
Zuberi has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas Olsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Folami Zuberi.
A left and a right from Olsen both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Folami Zuberi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Olsen 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Thomas Olsen!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Thomas Olsen!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Thomas Olsen!
Thomas Olsen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chiddy Bang - Hey London . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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19
218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Ortizz!
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, Bill Daley!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortizz slips under a jab.
Daley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ortizz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ortizz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
It looks like Bill Daley has been cut.
Ortizz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortizz throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortizz chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortizz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ortizz 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.
Ortizz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortizz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daley's head.
Daley looking for a sweep. Not yet Daley, not yet.
Daley controls Ortizz momentarily but Ortizz frees himself.
Ortizz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortizz working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortizz works over Daley with some ground and pound from guard.
Ortizz prevents Daley from getting back to his feet.
Daley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ortizz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortizz lands a couple of digs.
Daley trying to control the position.
Daley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daley looking to control.
Daley controlling the position.
Ortizz gets to his feet and stands over Daley, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Daley felt that one! Ortizz unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Daley from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tito Ortizz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem-Not Afraid. 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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213 lbs
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210 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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, Christian Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander works over Barnes's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Alexander takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexander lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alexander wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Alexander is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alexander with the ground and pound but Barnes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexander 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.
Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexander is controlling him.
Alexander lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander controlling from the top position.
Alexander 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.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Alexander drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alexander jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
Alexander stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alexander thows a big elbow that misses.
Alexander scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexander is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Alexander trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Alexander drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alexander jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes wants to stand but Alexander is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexander is one step ahead there.
Alexander chips away with some ground and pound.
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.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Alexander postures up.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alexander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Alexander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alexander throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself.
Alexander slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexander frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alexander landing shots from mount.
It looks like Nate Barnes has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Alexander.
That has opened up Nate Barnes's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander is landing with some decent strikes but Barnes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Barnes is rocked!
Nate Barnes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nate Barnes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Christian Alexander!
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